Series synopsis
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal is an American documentary crime television series that premiered on Netflix on February 22, 2023. It ended on September 20, 2023. It stars Miley Altman, Morgan Doughty, Diane Doughty and Michael DeWitt.
Shocking tragedies shatter a tight-knit South Carolina community and expose the horrifying secrets of its most powerful family.
Premise
Shocking tragedies shatter a tight-knit South Carolina community and expose the horrifying secrets of its most powerful family.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Miley Altman as Self - Mallory's Best Friend
- Morgan Doughty as Self - Mallory's Friend
- Diane Doughty as Self - Morgan's Mother
- Michael DeWitt as Self - The Hampton County Guardian, USA Today Network
- Bill Doughty as Self - Morgan's Father
- Anthony Cook as Self - Mallory's Boyfriend
- Keith Cook as Self - Anthony's Father
- Beverly Cook as Self - Anthony's Mother
Supporting cast
- Paul Murdaugh as Self - Mallory's Killer (archive footage)
- Alex Murdaugh as Self - Paul's Father (archive footage)
- Mallory Beach as Self - Victim (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | February 22, 2023 | February 22, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 3 | September 20, 2023 | September 20, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Where Is Mallory? Survivors reflect on the shocking boat crash that killed vibrant teenager Mallory Beach – and the demons that haunted troubled driver Paul Murdaugh. |
February 22, 2023 |
| 2 |
Murders at Moselle In the aftermath of Mallory’s death, Alex Murdaugh’s damage control raises alarm. Two years later, he is at the center of another horrifying event. |
February 22, 2023 |
| 3 |
No Secrets Are Safe As the deaths of Maggie and Paul make headlines worldwide, past "accidents" spur new accusations, driving Alex to a seemingly desperate act. |
February 22, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Normal Day All eyes are on Alex’s trial as crime scene footage and reflections from Maggie's close friend and housekeeper provide new perspectives. |
September 20, 2023 |
| 2 |
Alex's Alibi Eyewitness accounts of Alex's behavior before and after the murders, expert insights and police interrogation videos raise startling questions. |
September 20, 2023 |
| 3 |
A Tangled Web We Weave "Cousin Eddie" breaks his silence, a video found on Paul's phone stuns the courtroom, and Alex takes the stand. After the verdict, doubts still linger. |
September 20, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 22, 2023 |
| Last aired | September 20, 2023 |
| Status | ended |