Series synopsis
The Truth About Jim is an American documentary crime television series that premiered on Max on February 15, 2024. It ended on February 15, 2024. It stars Sierra Barter.
Amateur investigator Sierra Barter confronts a traumatic past and secrets that have plagued her family for generations. Sierra, her mother Shannon, and her grandmother Judy bravely pursue the truth about a mystery that could change their lives forever – was Jim Mordecai, their husband, stepfather, and step-grandfather a notorious serial killer?
Premise
Amateur investigator Sierra Barter confronts a traumatic past and secrets that have plagued her family for generations. Sierra, her mother Shannon, and her grandmother Judy bravely pursue the truth about a mystery that could change their lives forever – was Jim Mordecai, their husband, stepfather, and step-grandfather a notorious serial killer?
Premise: A fractured family confronts their dark legacy.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sierra Barter as Self - Host
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | February 15, 2024 | February 15, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Digging Up the Past Sierra Barter begins investigating her step-grandfather Jim by reaching out to family members, some of whom she had not spoken to in years. By interviewing Jim's ex-wives, children, and stepchildren, Sierra begins to put together a horrifying image of the man her step-grandfather was and the terror that he inflicted on his own family. |
February 15, 2024 |
| 2 |
Eight Murdered Girls Jim Mordecai was a revered teacher to most, but to others, he was a monster. Sierra looks deep within herself and questions if Jim’s crimes may have escalated. A curious family heirloom launches Sierra down a rabbit hole where a series of unsolved murders has her asking if Jim could be the killer. |
February 15, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Devil and Jim Mordecai Sierra’s uncle shares a disturbing story further implicating Jim and a private investigator urges Sierra to find evidence. After Sierra searches through family storage, she learns the truth about a night that changed her family forever, and in turn, takes her investigation into a different direction. |
February 15, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 15, 2024 |
| Last aired | February 15, 2024 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |