Dirty John — Season 1
8 episodesFirst aired 25 November 2018
This true crime anthology, based on the podcast of the same name, follows the terrifyingly true story of Orange County interior designer Debra Newell’s romance with John Meehan, a handsome and romantic charmer who sweeps Debra off her feet and pulls her into his web of lies.
E1Approachable Dreams
6.9Nov 201851m
Debra Newell has a seemingly perfect life: she’s successful, beautiful and lives in one of California’s most desirable coastal cities, Newport Beach. The only thing missing is love. So when Debra finally meets charming and handsome doctor John Meehan, she’s quickly swept into a whirlwind romance, much to her daughters’ dismay.
E2Red Flags and Parades
7.5Dec 201847m
Debra and John revel secretly in their newlywed bliss, as Veronica, Terra, and Toby hatch a plan to prove their suspicions about their mother’s new man.
E3Remember It Was Me
7.0Dec 201847m
Debra discovers John’s criminal record. In the past, John starts his first family.
E4Shrapnel
6.3Dec 201842m
Debra confronts John in the present, while we learn more about Arlane’s past.
E5Lord High Executioner
6.4Dec 201848m
John gets clean for Debra. Terra learns John’s back. John puts his sister through the ringer.
E6One Shoe
6.5Dec 201841m
Debra makes a decision about John. In Ohio, John captures the attention of Detective Dennis Luken.
E7Chivalry
6.2Jan 201942m
A look at how John operates while Debra tries to move forward.
E8This Young Woman Fought Like Hell
6.2Jan 201942m
John and Debra's relationship comes to a head in an unexpected way.