The WORST episodes of Why Women Kill

Every episode of Why Women Kill ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Why Women Kill!

An anthology series that follows women in different decades as they deal with infidelity and betrayals in their marriages, and depicts the events leading to deaths caused by them.

Last Updated: 11/24/2024Network: Paramount+Status: Ended
Secret Beyond the Door
star
7.59
390 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: David Warren
Writer: Marc Cherry
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Lady in the Lake
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7.61
334 votes

#2 - 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.

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I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High Heels
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7.73
555 votes

#3 - I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High Heels

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/29/2019

Beth Ann comes up with a scheme to keep Rob away from April but ends up growing closer to her husband's mistress in the process. Simone and Karl try to keep up appearances at a gala but cooler heads do not prevail when Tommy gets jealous. Taylor and Eli run into Jade's former lovers, forcing Taylor to confront the true nature of her feelings.

Directors: David Grossman
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I Found Out What the Secret to Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends.
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7.74
503 votes

#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.

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I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair
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7.75
621 votes

#5 - I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/22/2019

A usually reserved Beth Ann attempts to spice up her marriage. Simone turns to Naomi's son Tommy for solace after finding out Karl hasn't been as good at covering his adulterous tracks as he let on. Eli checks an item off of his sexual bucket list, but his happiness is short lived when he realizes there's more to Taylor and Jade's relationship than he initially thought.

Directors: Marc Webb
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The Woman in the Window
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7.77
351 votes

#6 - 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.

Directors: David Warren
Writer: Joe Keenan
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Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry
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7.77
720 votes

#7 - Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/15/2019

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.

Directors: Marc Webb
Writer: Marc Cherry
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Scene of the Crime
star
7.77
316 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: Eva Longoria
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There's No Crying in Murder
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7.78
502 votes

#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.

Directors: David Grossman
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They Made Me a Killer
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7.79
314 votes

#10 - They Made Me a Killer

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/24/2021

Alma learns how cruel a wounded Rita can be, but quickly realizes she can use the situation to her advantage. Bertram feels tempted to resume his "hobby," leading him to seek counsel with a trusted figure from his past.

Directors: Larry Shaw
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You Had Me at Homicide
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7.82
533 votes

#11 - You Had Me at Homicide

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/5/2019

Beth Ann takes a walk on the wild side with April, leading to an interesting evening at a dinner party with Rob's boss. Tommy wants to put a label on his relationship with Simone but a visit from Simone's daughter Amy threatens to derail everything. Life in the throuple gets rocky for Taylor, Jade and Eli when they get mixed up with Jade's crazy ex-boyfriend.

Directors: Valerie Weiss
Writer: Greg Malins
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Murder, My Sweet
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7.83
319 votes

#12 - 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.

Directors: David Warren
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The Woman in Question
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7.84
311 votes

#13 - 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.

Directors: Joanna Kerns
Writer: Curtis Kheel
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Practically Lethal in Every Way
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7.86
525 votes

#14 - 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.

Directors: David Warren
Writer: Joe Keenan
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The Unguarded Moment
star
7.90
335 votes

#15 - 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.

Directors: Melanie Mayron
Writer: Joe Keenan
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Dangerous Intruder
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7.91
319 votes

#16 - 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.

Directors: Larry Shaw
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The Lady Confesses
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7.96
326 votes

#17 - 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.

Directors: David Warren
Writer: Joe Keenan
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I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly
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7.99
518 votes

#18 - 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. With some help, Taylor uncovers the dark truth about Jade's past and orchestrates a meeting with Eli in hopes to join forces before it's too late.

Directors: Dawn Wilkinson
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Marriages Don't Break Up on Account of Murder - It's Just a Symptom That Something Else Is Wrong
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8.00
508 votes

#19 - 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 newfound riches have Jade only seeing green.

Directors: Lucy Liu
Writer: Alexa Junge
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Kill Me as If It Were the Last Time
star
8.44
533 votes

#20 - 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.

Directors: David Warren
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