9.3/101,537 votesLoading...#1 - Kill Me as If It Were the Last Time
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 10/17/2019
Kill or be killed, that is the question. After learning the shocking truth about her daughter's death, Beth Ann devises a plan for revenge that could alter the course of many lives. As Karl's health worsens, Simone's commitment to their relationship is tested. With Jade out of the picture, Taylor and Eli are focusing on their love story, and are hopeful the past is far behind them. Season finale.
Director: David Warren
Writer: Marc Cherry, Curtis Kheel
8.9/10976 votesLoading...#2 - I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/10/2019
As Beth Ann plots to remove April from Rob's life for good, a surprising confrontation reveals a secret that will shock Beth Ann to her core. Meanwhile, Naomi is reeling with anger and will do anything to protect her son, even if it means destroying Simone and Karl's reputation along the way.
Director: Dawn Wilkinson
Writer: Mary Elizabeth Hamilton
8.4/10848 votesLoading...#3 - Marriages Don't Break Up on Account of Murder - It's Just a Symptom That Something Else is Wrong
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/3/2019
Beth Ann recruits Sheila to help pull off her faux diagnosis, taking her already far-fetched plan another step too far. As Simone and Tommy arrange their European rendezvous, a revelation may foil their plans. Taylor reaches out to Jade in hopes of helping Eli battle addiction, but his new found riches have Jade only seeing green.
Director: Lucy Liu
Writer: Alexa Junge
8.3/10845 votesLoading...#4 - I Found Out What the Secret to Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends.
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/26/2019
Beth Ann is elated when Rob ends his affair, but that feeling is short-lived when Beth Ann learns that everything is not as she thinks. While Simone and Karl work to find common ground in their relationship, conflict ensues as Naomi grows suspicious of Tommy's erratic behavior. Eli, Taylor and Jade try to work out their issues by heading to a polyamory retreat but Eli's relapse with addiction may derail everything.
Director: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
Writer: Hannah Schneider
8.2/10860 votesLoading...#5 - Practically Lethal in Every Way
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/19/2019
Beth Ann and Rob throw a housewarming party to introduce themselves to the neighborhood, but something seems to be amiss with neighbors Mary and Ralph. Hijinks ensue and secrets come to light when Simone and Karl have dinner with Amy’s conservative future in-laws. Tensions rise in the throuple after Taylor begins to question the living arrangement and reveals a dark truth about Eli.
Director: David Warren
Writer: Joe Keenan
8.1/101,263 votesLoading...#6 - Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/15/2019
One Pasadena, Calif. house serves as the focal point for three decades worth of marital strife. In 1963, Beth Ann's life as a doting housewife is upended when she learns of her husband Rob's infidelity. In 1984, socialite Simone is blindsided by her husband Karl's devastating secret. In present day, high-powered lawyer Taylor has an open marriage with husband Eli.
Director: Marc Webb
Writer: Marc Cherry
8.1/10948 votesLoading...#7 - I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High Heels
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/29/2019
Beth Ann's scheme to drive Rob away from April brings her closer to the mistress; Simone and Karl try to keep up appearances at a gala, but Tommy gets jealous; Taylor is forced to confront the true nature of her feelings for Jade.
Director: David Grossman
Writer: Randi Mayem Singer
8.1/10883 votesLoading...#8 - You Had Me at Homicide
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/5/2019
Beth Ann's walk on the wild side with April leads to an interesting dinner party with Rob's boss; A visit from Simone's daughter Amy threatens to derail Tommy's plan; Taylor, Jade and Eli get mixed up with Jade's crazy ex-boyfriend Duke.
Director: Valerie Weiss
Writer: Greg Malins
8.1/10851 votesLoading...#9 - There's No Crying in Murder
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/12/2019
Beth Ann's budding friendship with April leaves her feeling conflicted, just as she is beginning to win back Rob's attention. Simone and Tommy get stuck in a precarious situation, leaving Simone to call on an unexpected source - Karl - for help. With Taylor out of town, Eli and Jade's relationship enters new territory when she helps him with his script.
Director: David Grossman
Writer: Jeff Strauss, Brendan Stephan
8.1/10562 votesLoading...#10 - Dangerous Intruder
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/1/2021
Alma takes matters into her own hands after persuading Bertram to ease Carlo's suffering. Meanwhile, Rita ensnares Scooter in her plot to blackmail Catherine and Vern's feelings for Dee grow.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10533 votesLoading...#11 - The Unguarded Moment
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 7/22/2021
Three weeks have passed and Alma, now very comfortable with her position in the Garden Club, decides to run for the vacated presidency. With Isabel's demise, Rita is freed from jail and Bertram grows more guilt-ridden and depressed, while Vern pursues the truth.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/101,021 votesLoading...#12 - I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/22/2019
Three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the '60s, a socialite in the '80s and a lawyer in 2019, deal with infidelity in their marriages.
Director: Marc Webb
Writer: Austin Guzman
8.0/10519 votesLoading...#13 - Murder, My Sweet
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 7/15/2021
As Alma celebrates finally being admitted into the Garden Club, Bertram mourns the loss of the old Alma. Isabel uses her recent discovery to her own advantage and Dee grows suspicious from conflicting information surrounding Mrs. Yost’s disappearance.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10883 votesLoading...#14 - Secret Beyond The Door
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/3/2021
With dreams of status and glamour, Alma Fillcot hopes to fill a recently vacated seat in her local Garden Club, led by the intimidating Rita Castillo. However, when Alma discovers her loving husband Bertram's shocking secret, all of that preparation and hard work is jeopardized.
Director: David Warren
Writer: Marc Cherry
7.9/10566 votesLoading...#15 - They Made Me A Killer
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 6/24/2021
Alma learns how cruel a wounded Rita her advantage. Bertram feels tempted to resume his "hobby," leading him to seek counsel with a trusted figure from his past.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10520 votesLoading...#16 - The Woman in Question
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/8/2021
Newly widowed, Rita's elation is short-lived when Catherine questions her innocence in Carlo's death, much to Alma's delight. Dee introduces her parents to Vern at a dinner with multiple shocking revelations.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10671 votesLoading...#17 - The Woman In The Window
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/3/2021
A shaken Alma investigates Bertram's disturbing collection of "souvenirs," determined not to let this discovery complicate her Garden Club aspirations. Meanwhile, Rita is still suspicious of Scooter's devotion and is further aggravated by the arrival of Catherine, her ailing husband's daughter.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10612 votesLoading...#18 - Lady In The Lake
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/10/2021
Alma and Bertram devise a plan to bury a potential setback. Their daughter, Dee, enlists Vern's services when she suspects Scooter of lying, meanwhile Rita attempts to clear the air with Catherine.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10588 votesLoading...#19 - Scene Of The Crime
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/17/2021
After Alma is tipped off that the Garden Club will make a surprise visit to her home, she persuades Bertram to help her prepare despite the police investigation of their missing neighbor next door. Heartbroken, Dee seeks comfort in Vern.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10638 votesLoading...#20 - The Lady Confesses
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 7/29/2021
In order to protect her glory, notoriety, and newly glamorous life, Alma concocts a desperate and dramatic scheme after Vern’s investigation leads to his new in-laws.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Why Women Kill
Every episode of Why Women Kill ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Why Women Kill!
Three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the '60s, a socialite in the '80s and a lawyer in 2018, deal with infidelity...
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Best Episodes Summary
"Kill Me as If It Were the Last Time" is the best rated episode of "Why Women Kill". It scored 9.3/10 based on 1537 votes. Directed by David Warren and written by Marc Cherry, Curtis Kheel, it aired on 10/17/2019. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly".