Series synopsis
Dirty John is an American drama crime television series that premiered on USA Network on November 25, 2018. It ended on July 14, 2020. It was created by Alexandra Cunningham. It stars Connie Britton, Amanda Peet, Eric Bana and Christian Slater.
Anthology series in which each season is based on a true crime story featuring an epic tale of love gone wrong.
Premise
Anthology series in which each season is based on a true crime story featuring an epic tale of love gone wrong.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Connie Britton as Debra Newell
- Amanda Peet as Betty Broderick
- Eric Bana as John Meehan
- Christian Slater as Dan Broderick
- Julia Garner as Terra Newell
- Rachel Keller as Linda Kolkena
- Juno Temple as Veronica Newell
- Holley Fain as Evelyn Crowley
Guest cast
- Katrina Bowden as Cindi
- Giorgia Whigham as Teenage Denise
- Joshua Wolf Coleman as Philip
- Jake Abel as Trey
- Marley Shelton as Carrie
- Seneca Paliotta as Young Denise
- Missi Pyle as Karen Kintner
- Dakota Somervill as Pre-Teen Betty
- Summer Sveinson as Courtney
- Ethan Jones as Young Toby
- Tiera Skovbye as Young Betty Broderick
- Chris Mason as Young Dan Broderick
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 17 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | January 14, 2019 | January 14, 2019 |
| Season 1 | 8 | November 25, 2018 | January 13, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 8 | June 2, 2020 | July 14, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dirty John, the Dirty Truth Explores the past of con man “Dirty” John Meehan and his trail of manipulation that led to a dangerous end with Debra Newell and her family. Features exclusive interviews with former girlfriends and law enforcement who speak out for the first time. |
January 14, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Approachable Dreams 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. |
November 25, 2018 |
| 2 |
Red Flags and Parades 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. |
December 2, 2018 |
| 3 |
Remember It Was Me Debra discovers John’s criminal record. In the past, John starts his first family. |
December 9, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No Fault Betty thinks she can't be divorced by her rich lawyer husband without her consent. |
June 2, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Turtle and the Alligator Through medical school, law school and many pregnancies, Betty supports Dan until he hits it big. |
June 2, 2020 |
| 3 |
Marriage Encounter A worried Betty takes a desperate step to save her marriage, and it works. Until it doesn’t. |
June 9, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | USA Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 25, 2018 |
| Last aired | July 14, 2020 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |