Series synopsis
Why Women Kill is an American comedy crime drama television series that premiered on CBS All Access on August 15, 2019. It ended on July 29, 2021. It was created by Marc Cherry. It stars Ginnifer Goodwin, Allison Tolman, Lucy Liu and Lana Parrilla.
Three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the '60s, a socialite in the '80s and a lawyer in 2018, deal with infidelity in their marriages.
Premise
Three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the '60s, a socialite in the '80s and a lawyer in 2018, deal with infidelity in their marriages.
Premise: Keep your secrets buried.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ginnifer Goodwin as Beth Ann Stanton
- Allison Tolman as Alma Fillcot
- Lucy Liu as Simone Grove
- Lana Parrilla as Rita Castillo
- Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Taylor Harding
- Nick Frost as Bertram Fillcot
- Alexandra Daddario as Jade
- B.K. Cannon as Dee Fillcot
Supporting cast
- Jordane Christie as Vern Loomis
- Reid Scott as Eli Cohen
- Matthew Daddario as Scooter Polarsky
- Jack Davenport as Karl Grove
- Sam Jaeger as Rob Stanton
- Veronica Falcón as Catherine Castillo
- Sadie Calvano as April
- Virginia Williams as Grace Berk
Guest cast
- Peta Murgatroyd as Tango Dancer
- Maksim Chmerkovskiy as Tango Dancer
- Kevin William Paul as Mischa
- Odelya Halevi as Willow
- Spencer Garrett as Hal Burke
- Peri Gilpin as Vivian Burke
- Saidah Arrika Ekulona as Taylor's Sister
- Christina Anthony as Taylor's Sister
- Christine Estabrook as Joyce Dubner
- Ken Garito as Police Officer
- Robert Gant as Dale Clarkson
- Charlie DePew as Brad
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | August 15, 2019 | October 17, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 10 | June 3, 2021 | July 29, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry One Pasadena, Calif. house serves as the focal point for three decades worth of marital strife. In 1963, Beth Ann's life as a doting housewife is upended when she learns of her husband Rob's infidelity. In 1984, socialite Simone is blindsided by her husband Karl's devastating secret. In present day, high-powered lawyer Taylor has an open marriage with husband Eli. |
August 15, 2019 |
| 2 |
I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair Three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the '60s, a socialite in the '80s and a lawyer in 2019, deal with infidelity in their marriages. |
August 22, 2019 |
| 3 |
I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High Heels Beth Ann's scheme to drive Rob away from April brings her closer to the mistress; Simone and Karl try to keep up appearances at a gala, but Tommy gets jealous; Taylor is forced to confront the true nature of her feelings for Jade. |
August 29, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Secret Beyond The Door With dreams of status and glamour, Alma Fillcot hopes to fill a recently vacated seat in her local Garden Club, led by the intimidating Rita Castillo. However, when Alma discovers her loving husband Bertram's shocking secret, all of that preparation and hard work is jeopardized. |
June 3, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Woman In The Window A shaken Alma investigates Bertram's disturbing collection of "souvenirs," determined not to let this discovery complicate her Garden Club aspirations. Meanwhile, Rita is still suspicious of Scooter's devotion and is further aggravated by the arrival of Catherine, her ailing husband's daughter. |
June 3, 2021 |
| 3 |
Lady In The Lake Alma and Bertram devise a plan to bury a potential setback. Their daughter, Dee, enlists Vern's services when she suspects Scooter of lying, meanwhile Rita attempts to clear the air with Catherine. |
June 10, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS All Access |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 15, 2019 |
| Last aired | July 29, 2021 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday |