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Bertram Fillcot
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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
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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
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The Woman In The Window
Lady In The Lake
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Alma Fillcot
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Dee Fillcot
Bertram Fillcot
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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
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Secret Beyond The Door
The Woman In The Window
Lady In The Lake
Scene Of The Crime
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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
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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
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]
Why Women Kill explores "the lives of three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the â60s, a socialite in the â80s 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
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]
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Episode Information
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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.
    Â
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.
    Â
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.
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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.
    Â
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.
    Â
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.
    Â
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.
    Â
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.
    Â
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.
    Â
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 Accessâ 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.
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- [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)
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# Season 1
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## Season 1
- Main
- Beth Ann
- Simone
- Taylor
[](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/8/83/Why_Women_Kill_Season_1_Poster.jpeg/revision/latest?cb=20191016163417 "Main")
[](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/d/d1/Beth_Ann_Season_1.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20190802164424 "Beth Ann")
[](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/whywomenkill/images/c/c0/Simone_Season_1.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20190802164702 "Simone")
[](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 Youâre Sorry](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Murder_Means_Never_Having_to_Say_You%E2%80%99re_Sorry "Murder Means Never Having to Say Youâre 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 â60s, a socialite in the â80s 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 |
|---|---|
| [](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. | |
| [](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. | |
| [](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. | |
| [](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. | |
| [](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. | |
| [](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. | |
| [](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. | |
| [](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. | |
| [](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. | |
| [](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 Accessâ 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\[ \]
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Why Women Kill Beth Ann Look Ahead
## References\[ \]
| | |
|---|---|
| [â](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/) [â](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) | |
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## 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)
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## Synopsis\[ \]
Why Women Kill explores "the lives of three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the â60s, a socialite in the â80s 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\[ \]
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| | 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 |
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| [](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. | |
| [](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. | |
| [](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. | |
| [](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. | |
| [](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. | |
| [](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. | |
| [](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. | |
| [](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. | |
| [](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. | |
| [](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 Accessâ 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.
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## References\[ \]
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| [â](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/) [â](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) | |
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