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Meta DescriptionSeason 1 of CBS All Access' dark comedy-drama series Why Women Kill was picked up for a season order on September 24, 2018.[1] The first season premiered on August 15, 2019, and concluded on October 17, 2019. The series was renewed for a second season on October 16, 2019.[2] Why Women Kill...
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Why Women Kill Wiki Explore Main Page Discuss All Pages Community Interactive Maps Recent Blog Posts Main Characters Season 2 Alma Fillcot Rita Castillo Dee Fillcot Bertram Fillcot Vern Loomis Scooter Polarsky Catherine Castillo Main Characters Season 1 Beth Ann Stanton Simone Grove Taylor Harding Jade Karl Grove Eli Cohen Rob Stanton April Recurring Characters Grace Burk Joan Isabel Sheila Mosconi Amy Mary Vlasin Ralph Vlasin Lamar Main Cast Ginnifer Goodwin Lucy Liu Kirby Howell-Baptiste Alexandra Daddario Jack Davenport Reid Scott Sam Jaeger Sadie Calvano Recurring Cast Leo Howard Katie Finneran Adam Ferrara Alicia Coppola Li Jun Li Analeigh Tipton Scott Porter Kevin Daniels Crew Season One Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and In High Heels You Had Me at Homicide There's No Crying in Murder Practically Lethal in Every Way I Found Out What The Secret To Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends. Marriages Don't Break Up On Account Of Murder... I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly Kill Me as if It Were the Last Time Season Two Secret Beyond The Door The Woman In The Window Lady In The Lake Scene Of The Crime Community Recent blog posts Skip to content Explore Main Page Discuss All Pages Community Interactive Maps Recent Blog Posts Main Characters Season 2 Alma Fillcot Rita Castillo Dee Fillcot Bertram Fillcot Vern Loomis Scooter Polarsky Catherine Castillo Main Characters Season 1 Beth Ann Stanton Simone Grove Taylor Harding Jade Karl Grove Eli Cohen Rob Stanton April Recurring Characters Grace Burk Joan Isabel Sheila Mosconi Amy Mary Vlasin Ralph Vlasin Lamar Main Cast Ginnifer Goodwin Lucy Liu Kirby Howell-Baptiste Alexandra Daddario Jack Davenport Reid Scott Sam Jaeger Sadie Calvano Recurring Cast Leo Howard Katie Finneran Adam Ferrara Alicia Coppola Li Jun Li Analeigh Tipton Scott Porter Kevin Daniels Crew Season One Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and In High Heels You Had Me at Homicide There's No Crying in Murder Practically Lethal in Every Way I Found Out What The Secret To Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends. Marriages Don't Break Up On Account Of Murder... I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly Kill Me as if It Were the Last Time Season Two Secret Beyond The Door The Woman In The Window Lady In The Lake Scene Of The Crime Community Recent blog posts Season 1 Season 1 of CBS All Access ' dark comedy-drama series Why Women Kill was picked up for a season order on September 24, 2018. [ 1 ] The first season premiered on August 15, 2019, and concluded on October 17, 2019. The series was renewed for a second season on October 16, 2019. [ 2 ] 1 Synopsis 2 Cast 2.1 Main 2.2 Recurring 3 Episodes 4 Production 4.1 Development 4.2 Casting 5 Trivia 6 Gallery 7 References Synopsis [ ] Why Women Kill explores "the lives of three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the ‘60s, a socialite in the ‘80s and a lawyer in 2019, each dealing with infidelity in their marriages. The series will examine how the roles of women have changed, but how their reaction to betrayal...has not." Cast [ ] Main [ ] Lucy Liu as Simone Grove (10/10) Ginnifer Goodwin as Beth Ann Stanton (10/10) Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Taylor Harding (10/10) Alexandra Daddario as Jade (10/10) Sam Jaeger as Rob Stanton (10/10) Sadie Calvano as April (10/10) Jack Davenport as Karl Grove (10/10) Reid Scott as Eli Cohen (10/10) Recurring [ ] Alicia Coppola as Sheila Mosconi (9/10) Leo Howard as Tommy Harte (9/10) Katie Finneran as Naomi Harte (8/10) Lindsey Kraft as Claire (4/10) Kevin Daniels as Lamar (4/10) Adam Ferrara as Leo Mosconi (3/10) Li Jun Li as Amy Grove (3/10) Kevin McNamara as Duke Riley (3/10) Philip Anthony-Rodriguez as Hector (3/10) Lio Tipton as Mary Vlasin (3/10) Scott Porter as Ralph Vlasin (3/10) Episodes [ ] Image Episode Information       Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry Airdate: August 15, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 01 Directed by: Marc Webb Written by: Marc Cherry 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.       I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair Airdate: August 22, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 02 Directed by: Marc Webb Written by: Austin Guzman 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.       I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and In High Heels Airdate: August 29, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 03 Directed by: David Grossman Written by: Randi Mayem Singer 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.       You Had Me at Homicide Airdate: September 5, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 04 Directed by: Valerie Weiss Written by: Greg Malins 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.       There's No Crying in Murder Airdate: September 12, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 05 Directed by: David Grossman Written by: Jeff Strauss & Brendan Stephan 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.       Practically Lethal in Every Way Airdate: September 19, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 06 Directed by: David Warren Written by: Joe Keenan 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.       I Found Out What The Secret To Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends. Airdate: September 26, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 07 Directed by: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum Written by: Hannah Schneider 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.       Marriages Don't Break Up On Account Of Murder - It's Just A Symptom That Something Else Is Wrong Airdate: October 3, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 08 Directed by: Lucy Liu Written by: Alexa Junge 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.       I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly Airdate: October 10, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 09 Directed by: Dawn Wilkinson Written by: Mary Elizabeth Hamilton 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.       Kill Me as if It Were the Last Time Airdate: October 17, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 10 Directed by: David Warren Written by: Marc Cherry & Curtis Kheel 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. Production [ ] Development [ ] On September 24, 2018, it was announced that CBS All Access had given the production a straight-to-series order. The series was created by Marc Cherry who was also expected to executive produce alongside Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo, Michael Hanel, and Mindy Schultheis. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Imagine Entertainment and CBS Television Studios. On December 10, 2018, it was reported that the series would receive $8.4 million dollars in tax credits from the state of California. Casting [ ] In February 2019, it was announced that Lucy Liu and Ginnifer Goodwin had been cast in starring roles. On February 27, 2019, it was reported that Reid Scott had joined the cast. On March 4, 2019, it was announced that Sam Jaeger had joined the cast. On March 7, 2019, it was announced that Alexandra Daddario had joined the cast. On March 11, 2019, Kirby Howell-Baptiste had been cast. On March 19, 2019, Sadie Calvano joined cast as a series regular. On April 5, 2019, Katie Finneran has been cast in a recurring role. On April 17, 2019, Adam Ferrara joined the cast in a recurring capacity. Trivia [ ] Was CBS All Access’ most streamed original series. Kirby Howell-Baptiste speaks different in Season One, presuming to be an american accent, but in reality, she speaks british regarding her London nationalities. Gallery [ ] References [ ] ↑ CBS All Access Announces Why Women Kill, A New Dark-Comedy Series From Marc Cherry ↑ 'Why Women Kill' Renewed for Season 2 at CBS All Access Comments Start a conversation Sign in to share your thoughts and get the conversation going. SIGN IN Don't have account? Register now
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[Kirby Howell-Baptiste](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Kirby_Howell-Baptiste) - [Alexandra Daddario](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Alexandra_Daddario) - [Jack Davenport](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Jack_Davenport) - [Reid Scott](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Reid_Scott) - [Sam Jaeger](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Sam_Jaeger) - [Sadie Calvano](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Sadie_Calvano) - [Recurring Cast](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Recurring_Cast) - [Leo Howard](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Leo_Howard) - [Katie Finneran](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Katie_Finneran) - [Adam Ferrara](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Adam_Ferrara) - [Alicia Coppola](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Alicia_Coppola) - [Li Jun Li](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Li_Jun_Li) - [Analeigh Tipton](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Analeigh_Tipton) - [Scott Porter](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Scott_Porter) - [Kevin Daniels](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Kevin_Daniels) - [Crew](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Crew) - [Episodes](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Episodes) - [Season One](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1) - [Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Murder_Means_Never_Having_to_Say_You%27re_Sorry) - [I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/I%27d_Like_to_Kill_Ya,_But_I_Just_Washed_My_Hair) - [I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and In High Heels](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/I_Killed_Everyone_He_Did,_But_Backwards_and_In_High_Heels) - [You Had Me at Homicide](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/You_Had_Me_at_Homicide) - [There's No Crying in Murder](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/There%27s_No_Crying_in_Murder) - [Practically Lethal in Every Way](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Practically_Lethal_in_Every_Way) - [I Found Out What The Secret To Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends.](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/I_Found_Out_What_The_Secret_To_Murder_Is:_Friends._Best_Friends.) - [Marriages Don't Break Up On Account Of Murder...](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Marriages_Don%27t_Break_Up_On_Account_Of_Murder_-_It%27s_Just_A_Symptom_That_Something_Else_Is_Wrong) - [I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/I_Was_Just_Wondering_What_Makes_Dames_Like_You_So_Deadly) - [Kill Me as if It Were the Last Time](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Kill_Me_as_if_It_Were_the_Last_Time) - [Season Two](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_2) - [Secret Beyond The Door](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Secret_Beyond_The_Door) - [The Woman In The Window](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/The_Woman_In_The_Window) - [Lady In The Lake](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Lady_In_The_Lake) - [Scene Of The Crime](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Scene_Of_The_Crime) - Community - [Recent blog posts](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Blog:Recent_posts) ## Contents - [1 Synopsis](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Synopsis) - [2 Cast](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Cast) - [2\.1 Main](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Main) - [2\.2 Recurring](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Recurring) - [3 Episodes](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Episodes) - [4 Production](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Production) - [4\.1 Development](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Development) - [4\.2 Casting](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Casting) - [5 Trivia](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Trivia) - [6 Gallery](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Gallery) - [7 References](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#References) in: [Seasons](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Seasons "Category:Seasons"), [Season 1](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Season_1 "Category:Season 1") # Season 1 [Sign in to edit](https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwhywomenkill.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FSeason_1%3Fveaction%3Dedit&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article) - [History](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1?action=history) - [Purge](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1?action=purge) - [Talk (0)](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Talk:Season_1?action=edit&redlink=1) ## Season 1 - Main - Beth Ann - Simone - Taylor [![Main](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/8/83/Why_Women_Kill_Season_1_Poster.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/268?cb=20191016163417)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/8/83/Why_Women_Kill_Season_1_Poster.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20191016163417 "Main") [![Beth Ann](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/d/d1/Beth_Ann_Season_1.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/267?cb=20190802164424)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/d/d1/Beth_Ann_Season_1.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20190802164424 "Beth Ann") [![Simone](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/c/c0/Simone_Season_1.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/267?cb=20190802164702)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/c/c0/Simone_Season_1.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20190802164702 "Simone") [![Taylor](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/b/bc/Taylor_Season_1.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/267?cb=20190802172251)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/b/bc/Taylor_Season_1.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20190802172251 "Taylor") ### Original Run August 15, 2019 - October 17, 2019 ### No. of Episodes 10 ### First Episode [Murder Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Murder_Means_Never_Having_to_Say_You%E2%80%99re_Sorry "Murder Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry") ### Last Episode [Kill Me as if It Were the Last Time](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Kill_Me_as_if_It_Were_the_Last_Time "Kill Me as if It Were the Last Time") ### Slogan 1 House. 3 Decades. 3 Women. Same Problem. ## Season Chronology ### Succeeded by [Season 2](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_2 "Season 2") **Season 1** of [CBS All Access](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/CBS_All_Access "CBS All Access")' dark comedy-drama series *[Why Women Kill](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill "Why Women Kill")* was picked up for a season order on September 24, 2018.[\[1\]](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#cite_note-1) The first season premiered on August 15, 2019, and concluded on October 17, 2019. The series was renewed for a second season on October 16, 2019.[\[2\]](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#cite_note-2) ## Contents - [1 Synopsis](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Synopsis) - [2 Cast](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Cast) - [2\.1 Main](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Main) - [2\.2 Recurring](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Recurring) - [3 Episodes](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Episodes) - [4 Production](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Production) - [4\.1 Development](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Development) - [4\.2 Casting](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Casting) - [5 Trivia](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Trivia) - [6 Gallery](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Gallery) - [7 References](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#References) ## Synopsis\[ \] Why Women Kill explores "the lives of three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the ‘60s, a socialite in the ‘80s and a lawyer in 2019, each dealing with infidelity in their marriages. The series will examine how the roles of women have changed, but how their reaction to betrayal...has not." ## Cast\[ \] | | | |---|---| | | Main\[ \] [Lucy Liu](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Lucy_Liu "Lucy Liu") as [Simone Grove](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Simone_Grove "Simone Grove") (10/10) [Ginnifer Goodwin](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Ginnifer_Goodwin "Ginnifer Goodwin") as [Beth Ann Stanton](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Beth_Ann_Stanton "Beth Ann Stanton") (10/10) [Kirby Howell-Baptiste](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Kirby_Howell-Baptiste "Kirby Howell-Baptiste") as [Taylor Harding](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Taylor_Harding "Taylor Harding") (10/10) [Alexandra Daddario](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Alexandra_Daddario "Alexandra Daddario") as [Jade](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Jade "Jade") (10/10) [Sam Jaeger](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Sam_Jaeger "Sam Jaeger") as [Rob Stanton](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Rob_Stanton "Rob Stanton") (10/10) [Sadie Calvano](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Sadie_Calvano "Sadie Calvano") as [April](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/April "April") (10/10) [Jack Davenport](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Jack_Davenport "Jack Davenport") as [Karl Grove](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Karl_Grove "Karl Grove") (10/10) [Reid Scott](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Reid_Scott "Reid Scott") as [Eli Cohen](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Eli_Cohen "Eli Cohen") (10/10) | ## Episodes\[ \] | Image | Episode Information | |---|---| | [![Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry S01E01](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/1/1d/Murder_Means_Never_Having_to_Say_You%27re_Sorry_S01E01.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20190815194423)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/1/1d/Murder_Means_Never_Having_to_Say_You%27re_Sorry_S01E01.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20190815194423) | **[Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Murder_Means_Never_Having_to_Say_You%27re_Sorry "Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry")** Airdate: August 15, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 01 Directed by: Marc Webb Written by: Marc Cherry | | 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. | | | [![I’d Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair S01E02](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/8/8e/I%E2%80%99d_Like_to_Kill_Ya%2C_But_I_Just_Washed_My_Hair_S01E02.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20190822150412)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/8/8e/I%E2%80%99d_Like_to_Kill_Ya%2C_But_I_Just_Washed_My_Hair_S01E02.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20190822150412) | **[I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/I%27d_Like_to_Kill_Ya,_But_I_Just_Washed_My_Hair "I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair")** Airdate: August 22, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 02 Directed by: Marc Webb Written by: Austin Guzman | | 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. | | | [![I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High Heels S01E03](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/1/16/I_Killed_Everyone_He_Did%2C_But_Backwards_and_in_High_Heels_S01E03.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20190829102654)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/1/16/I_Killed_Everyone_He_Did%2C_But_Backwards_and_in_High_Heels_S01E03.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20190829102654) | **[I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and In High Heels](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/I_Killed_Everyone_He_Did,_But_Backwards_and_In_High_Heels "I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and In High Heels")** Airdate: August 29, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 03 Directed by: David Grossman Written by: Randi Mayem Singer | | 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. | | | [![You Had Me At Homicide S01E04](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/e/ef/You_Had_Me_At_Homicide_S01E04.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20190905122546)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/e/ef/You_Had_Me_At_Homicide_S01E04.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20190905122546) | **[You Had Me at Homicide](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/You_Had_Me_at_Homicide "You Had Me at Homicide")** Airdate: September 5, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 04 Directed by: Valerie Weiss Written by: Greg Malins | | 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. | | | [![There’s No Crying in Murder S01E05](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/3/36/There%E2%80%99s_No_Crying_in_Murder_S01E05.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20190912114515)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/3/36/There%E2%80%99s_No_Crying_in_Murder_S01E05.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20190912114515) | **[There's No Crying in Murder](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/There%27s_No_Crying_in_Murder "There's No Crying in Murder")** Airdate: September 12, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 05 Directed by: David Grossman Written by: Jeff Strauss & Brendan Stephan | | 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. | | | [![Practically Lethal in Every Way S01E06](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/6/62/Practically_Lethal_in_Every_Way_S01E06.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20190919113926)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/6/62/Practically_Lethal_in_Every_Way_S01E06.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20190919113926) | **[Practically Lethal in Every Way](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Practically_Lethal_in_Every_Way "Practically Lethal in Every Way")** Airdate: September 19, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 06 Directed by: David Warren Written by: Joe Keenan | | 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. | | | [![I Found Out What the Secret to Murder is- Friends. Best Friends. S01E07](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/9/97/I_Found_Out_What_the_Secret_to_Murder_is-_Friends._Best_Friends._S01E07.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20190926140229)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/9/97/I_Found_Out_What_the_Secret_to_Murder_is-_Friends._Best_Friends._S01E07.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20190926140229) | **[I Found Out What The Secret To Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends.](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/I_Found_Out_What_The_Secret_To_Murder_Is:_Friends._Best_Friends. "I Found Out What The Secret To Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends.")** Airdate: September 26, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 07 Directed by: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum Written by: Hannah Schneider | | 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. | | | [![Marriages Don't Break Up On Account of Murder - It's Just A Symptom That Something Else is Wrong S01E08](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/5/50/Marriages_Don%27t_Break_Up_On_Account_of_Murder_-_It%27s_Just_A_Symptom_That_Something_Else_is_Wrong_S01E08.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20191003140825)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/5/50/Marriages_Don%27t_Break_Up_On_Account_of_Murder_-_It%27s_Just_A_Symptom_That_Something_Else_is_Wrong_S01E08.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20191003140825) | **[Marriages Don't Break Up On Account Of Murder - It's Just A Symptom That Something Else Is Wrong](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Marriages_Don%27t_Break_Up_On_Account_Of_Murder_-_It%27s_Just_A_Symptom_That_Something_Else_Is_Wrong "Marriages Don't Break Up On Account Of Murder - It's Just A Symptom That Something Else Is Wrong")** Airdate: October 3, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 08 Directed by: Lucy Liu Written by: Alexa Junge | | 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. | | | [![I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly S01E09](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/d/dd/I_Was_Just_Wondering_What_Makes_Dames_Like_You_So_Deadly_S01E09.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20191010072357)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/d/dd/I_Was_Just_Wondering_What_Makes_Dames_Like_You_So_Deadly_S01E09.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20191010072357) | **[I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/I_Was_Just_Wondering_What_Makes_Dames_Like_You_So_Deadly "I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly")** Airdate: October 10, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 09 Directed by: Dawn Wilkinson Written by: Mary Elizabeth Hamilton | | 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. | | | [![Kill Me As If It Were the Last Time S01E10](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/f/f6/Kill_Me_As_If_It_Were_the_Last_Time_S01E10.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20191017155943)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/f/f6/Kill_Me_As_If_It_Were_the_Last_Time_S01E10.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20191017155943) | **[Kill Me as if It Were the Last Time](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Kill_Me_as_if_It_Were_the_Last_Time "Kill Me as if It Were the Last Time")** Airdate: October 17, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 10 Directed by: David Warren Written by: Marc Cherry & Curtis Kheel | | 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. | | ## Production\[ \] ### Development\[ \] On September 24, 2018, it was announced that CBS All Access had given the production a straight-to-series order. The series was created by Marc Cherry who was also expected to executive produce alongside Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo, Michael Hanel, and Mindy Schultheis. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Imagine Entertainment and CBS Television Studios. On December 10, 2018, it was reported that the series would receive \$8.4 million dollars in tax credits from the state of California. ### Casting\[ \] In February 2019, it was announced that [Lucy Liu](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Lucy_Liu "Lucy Liu") and [Ginnifer Goodwin](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Ginnifer_Goodwin "Ginnifer Goodwin") had been cast in starring roles. On February 27, 2019, it was reported that [Reid Scott](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Reid_Scott "Reid Scott") had joined the cast. On March 4, 2019, it was announced that [Sam Jaeger](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Sam_Jaeger "Sam Jaeger") had joined the cast. On March 7, 2019, it was announced that [Alexandra Daddario](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Alexandra_Daddario "Alexandra Daddario") had joined the cast. On March 11, 2019, [Kirby Howell-Baptiste](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Kirby_Howell-Baptiste "Kirby Howell-Baptiste") had been cast. On March 19, 2019, [Sadie Calvano](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Sadie_Calvano "Sadie Calvano") joined cast as a series regular. On April 5, 2019, [Katie Finneran](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Katie_Finneran "Katie Finneran") has been cast in a recurring role. On April 17, 2019, [Adam Ferrara](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Adam_Ferrara "Adam Ferrara") joined the cast in a recurring capacity. ## Trivia\[ \] - Was CBS All Access’ most streamed original series. - [Kirby Howell-Baptiste](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Kirby_Howell-Baptiste "Kirby Howell-Baptiste") speaks different in Season One, presuming to be an american accent, but in reality, she speaks british regarding her London nationalities. ## Gallery\[ \] - [Images](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1) - [Behind the Scenes](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1) - [Videos](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1) 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[Alicia Coppola](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Alicia_Coppola) - [Li Jun Li](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Li_Jun_Li) - [Analeigh Tipton](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Analeigh_Tipton) - [Scott Porter](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Scott_Porter) - [Kevin Daniels](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Kevin_Daniels) - [Crew](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Crew) - - [Season One](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1) - [Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Murder_Means_Never_Having_to_Say_You%27re_Sorry) - [I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/I%27d_Like_to_Kill_Ya,_But_I_Just_Washed_My_Hair) - [I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and In High Heels](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/I_Killed_Everyone_He_Did,_But_Backwards_and_In_High_Heels) - [You Had Me at Homicide](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/You_Had_Me_at_Homicide) - [There's No Crying in Murder](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/There%27s_No_Crying_in_Murder) - [Practically Lethal in Every Way](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Practically_Lethal_in_Every_Way) - [I Found Out What The Secret To Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends.](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/I_Found_Out_What_The_Secret_To_Murder_Is:_Friends._Best_Friends.) - [Marriages Don't Break Up On Account Of Murder...](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Marriages_Don%27t_Break_Up_On_Account_Of_Murder_-_It%27s_Just_A_Symptom_That_Something_Else_Is_Wrong) - [I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/I_Was_Just_Wondering_What_Makes_Dames_Like_You_So_Deadly) - [Kill Me as if It Were the Last Time](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Kill_Me_as_if_It_Were_the_Last_Time) - [Season Two](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_2) - [Secret Beyond The Door](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Secret_Beyond_The_Door) - [The Woman In The Window](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/The_Woman_In_The_Window) - [Lady In The Lake](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Lady_In_The_Lake) - [Scene Of The Crime](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Scene_Of_The_Crime) - Community - [Recent blog posts](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Blog:Recent_posts) ## Season 1 **Season 1** of [CBS All Access](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/CBS_All_Access "CBS All Access")' dark comedy-drama series *[Why Women Kill](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill "Why Women Kill")* was picked up for a season order on September 24, 2018.[\[1\]](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#cite_note-1) The first season premiered on August 15, 2019, and concluded on October 17, 2019. The series was renewed for a second season on October 16, 2019.[\[2\]](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#cite_note-2) - [1 Synopsis](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Synopsis) - [2 Cast](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Cast) - [2\.1 Main](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Main) - [2\.2 Recurring](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Recurring) - [3 Episodes](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Episodes) - [4 Production](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Production) - [4\.1 Development](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Development) - [4\.2 Casting](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Casting) - [5 Trivia](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Trivia) - [6 Gallery](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#Gallery) - [7 References](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#References) ## Synopsis\[ \] Why Women Kill explores "the lives of three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the ‘60s, a socialite in the ‘80s and a lawyer in 2019, each dealing with infidelity in their marriages. The series will examine how the roles of women have changed, but how their reaction to betrayal...has not." ## Cast\[ \] | | | |---|---| | | Main\[ \] [Lucy Liu](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Lucy_Liu "Lucy Liu") as [Simone Grove](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Simone_Grove "Simone Grove") (10/10) [Ginnifer Goodwin](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Ginnifer_Goodwin "Ginnifer Goodwin") as [Beth Ann Stanton](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Beth_Ann_Stanton "Beth Ann Stanton") (10/10) [Kirby Howell-Baptiste](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Kirby_Howell-Baptiste "Kirby Howell-Baptiste") as [Taylor Harding](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Taylor_Harding "Taylor Harding") (10/10) [Alexandra Daddario](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Alexandra_Daddario "Alexandra Daddario") as [Jade](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Jade "Jade") (10/10) [Sam Jaeger](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Sam_Jaeger "Sam Jaeger") as [Rob Stanton](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Rob_Stanton "Rob Stanton") (10/10) [Sadie Calvano](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Sadie_Calvano "Sadie Calvano") as [April](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/April "April") (10/10) [Jack Davenport](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Jack_Davenport "Jack Davenport") as [Karl Grove](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Karl_Grove "Karl Grove") (10/10) [Reid Scott](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Reid_Scott "Reid Scott") as [Eli Cohen](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Eli_Cohen "Eli Cohen") (10/10) | ## Episodes\[ \] | Image | Episode Information | |---|---| | [![Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry S01E01](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/1/1d/Murder_Means_Never_Having_to_Say_You%27re_Sorry_S01E01.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20190815194423)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/1/1d/Murder_Means_Never_Having_to_Say_You%27re_Sorry_S01E01.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20190815194423) | **[Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Murder_Means_Never_Having_to_Say_You%27re_Sorry "Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry")** Airdate: August 15, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 01 Directed by: Marc Webb Written by: Marc Cherry | | 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. | | | [![I’d Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair S01E02](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/8/8e/I%E2%80%99d_Like_to_Kill_Ya%2C_But_I_Just_Washed_My_Hair_S01E02.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20190822150412)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/8/8e/I%E2%80%99d_Like_to_Kill_Ya%2C_But_I_Just_Washed_My_Hair_S01E02.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20190822150412) | **[I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/I%27d_Like_to_Kill_Ya,_But_I_Just_Washed_My_Hair "I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair")** Airdate: August 22, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 02 Directed by: Marc Webb Written by: Austin Guzman | | 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. | | | [![I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High Heels S01E03](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/1/16/I_Killed_Everyone_He_Did%2C_But_Backwards_and_in_High_Heels_S01E03.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20190829102654)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/1/16/I_Killed_Everyone_He_Did%2C_But_Backwards_and_in_High_Heels_S01E03.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20190829102654) | **[I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and In High Heels](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/I_Killed_Everyone_He_Did,_But_Backwards_and_In_High_Heels "I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and In High Heels")** Airdate: August 29, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 03 Directed by: David Grossman Written by: Randi Mayem Singer | | 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. | | | [![You Had Me At Homicide S01E04](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/e/ef/You_Had_Me_At_Homicide_S01E04.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20190905122546)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/e/ef/You_Had_Me_At_Homicide_S01E04.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20190905122546) | **[You Had Me at Homicide](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/You_Had_Me_at_Homicide "You Had Me at Homicide")** Airdate: September 5, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 04 Directed by: Valerie Weiss Written by: Greg Malins | | 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. | | | [![There’s No Crying in Murder S01E05](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/3/36/There%E2%80%99s_No_Crying_in_Murder_S01E05.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20190912114515)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/3/36/There%E2%80%99s_No_Crying_in_Murder_S01E05.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20190912114515) | **[There's No Crying in Murder](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/There%27s_No_Crying_in_Murder "There's No Crying in Murder")** Airdate: September 12, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 05 Directed by: David Grossman Written by: Jeff Strauss & Brendan Stephan | | 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. | | | [![Practically Lethal in Every Way S01E06](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/6/62/Practically_Lethal_in_Every_Way_S01E06.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20190919113926)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/6/62/Practically_Lethal_in_Every_Way_S01E06.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20190919113926) | **[Practically Lethal in Every Way](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Practically_Lethal_in_Every_Way "Practically Lethal in Every Way")** Airdate: September 19, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 06 Directed by: David Warren Written by: Joe Keenan | | 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. | | | [![I Found Out What the Secret to Murder is- Friends. Best Friends. S01E07](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/9/97/I_Found_Out_What_the_Secret_to_Murder_is-_Friends._Best_Friends._S01E07.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20190926140229)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/9/97/I_Found_Out_What_the_Secret_to_Murder_is-_Friends._Best_Friends._S01E07.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20190926140229) | **[I Found Out What The Secret To Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends.](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/I_Found_Out_What_The_Secret_To_Murder_Is:_Friends._Best_Friends. "I Found Out What The Secret To Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends.")** Airdate: September 26, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 07 Directed by: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum Written by: Hannah Schneider | | 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. | | | [![Marriages Don't Break Up On Account of Murder - It's Just A Symptom That Something Else is Wrong S01E08](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/5/50/Marriages_Don%27t_Break_Up_On_Account_of_Murder_-_It%27s_Just_A_Symptom_That_Something_Else_is_Wrong_S01E08.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20191003140825)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/5/50/Marriages_Don%27t_Break_Up_On_Account_of_Murder_-_It%27s_Just_A_Symptom_That_Something_Else_is_Wrong_S01E08.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20191003140825) | **[Marriages Don't Break Up On Account Of Murder - It's Just A Symptom That Something Else Is Wrong](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Marriages_Don%27t_Break_Up_On_Account_Of_Murder_-_It%27s_Just_A_Symptom_That_Something_Else_Is_Wrong "Marriages Don't Break Up On Account Of Murder - It's Just A Symptom That Something Else Is Wrong")** Airdate: October 3, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 08 Directed by: Lucy Liu Written by: Alexa Junge | | 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. | | | [![I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly S01E09](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/d/dd/I_Was_Just_Wondering_What_Makes_Dames_Like_You_So_Deadly_S01E09.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20191010072357)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/d/dd/I_Was_Just_Wondering_What_Makes_Dames_Like_You_So_Deadly_S01E09.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20191010072357) | **[I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/I_Was_Just_Wondering_What_Makes_Dames_Like_You_So_Deadly "I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly")** Airdate: October 10, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 09 Directed by: Dawn Wilkinson Written by: Mary Elizabeth Hamilton | | 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. | | | [![Kill Me As If It Were the Last Time S01E10](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/f/f6/Kill_Me_As_If_It_Were_the_Last_Time_S01E10.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20191017155943)](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/f/f6/Kill_Me_As_If_It_Were_the_Last_Time_S01E10.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20191017155943) | **[Kill Me as if It Were the Last Time](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Kill_Me_as_if_It_Were_the_Last_Time "Kill Me as if It Were the Last Time")** Airdate: October 17, 2019 Season/Episode Number: 01 / 10 Directed by: David Warren Written by: Marc Cherry & Curtis Kheel | | 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. | | ## Production\[ \] ### Development\[ \] On September 24, 2018, it was announced that CBS All Access had given the production a straight-to-series order. The series was created by Marc Cherry who was also expected to executive produce alongside Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo, Michael Hanel, and Mindy Schultheis. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Imagine Entertainment and CBS Television Studios. On December 10, 2018, it was reported that the series would receive \$8.4 million dollars in tax credits from the state of California. ### Casting\[ \] In February 2019, it was announced that [Lucy Liu](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Lucy_Liu "Lucy Liu") and [Ginnifer Goodwin](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Ginnifer_Goodwin "Ginnifer Goodwin") had been cast in starring roles. On February 27, 2019, it was reported that [Reid Scott](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Reid_Scott "Reid Scott") had joined the cast. On March 4, 2019, it was announced that [Sam Jaeger](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Sam_Jaeger "Sam Jaeger") had joined the cast. On March 7, 2019, it was announced that [Alexandra Daddario](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Alexandra_Daddario "Alexandra Daddario") had joined the cast. On March 11, 2019, [Kirby Howell-Baptiste](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Kirby_Howell-Baptiste "Kirby Howell-Baptiste") had been cast. On March 19, 2019, [Sadie Calvano](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Sadie_Calvano "Sadie Calvano") joined cast as a series regular. On April 5, 2019, [Katie Finneran](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Katie_Finneran "Katie Finneran") has been cast in a recurring role. On April 17, 2019, [Adam Ferrara](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Adam_Ferrara "Adam Ferrara") joined the cast in a recurring capacity. ## Trivia\[ \] - Was CBS All Access’ most streamed original series. - [Kirby Howell-Baptiste](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Kirby_Howell-Baptiste "Kirby Howell-Baptiste") speaks different in Season One, presuming to be an american accent, but in reality, she speaks british regarding her London nationalities. ## Gallery\[ \] ## References\[ \] | | | |---|---| | [↑](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#cite_ref-1 "Jump up") [CBS All Access Announces Why Women Kill, A New Dark-Comedy Series From Marc Cherry](https://www.cbs.com/shows/why-women-kill/news/1008807/cbs-all-access-announces-why-women-kill-a-new-dark-comedy-series-from-marc-cherry/) [↑](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1#cite_ref-2 "Jump up") ['Why Women Kill' Renewed for Season 2 at CBS All Access](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/why-women-kill-renewed-season-2-at-cbs-all-access-1248086) | | Comments ### Start a conversation #### Sign in to share your thoughts and get the conversation going. 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