Maggie and Alex enjoy a lavish life of privilege as members of one of South Carolina's most powerful legal dynasties. But when their son Paul is involved in a deadly boat crash, the family is faced with a test unlike any they've ever encountered. As details come to light and new challenges emerge, the family's connections to several mysterious deaths raise questions which threaten everything Maggie and Alex hold dear.
Murdaugh: Death in the Family (Season 1)
Family Tradition (Episode 1) 8.5
Air date: 2025-10-15
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: It’s 2021, and prominent South Carolina lawyer Alex discovers his wife Maggie and son Paul murdered outside their home. Flashing back three years earlier, Maggie throws a party while Alex pursues a new business venture, and Paul has a wild night.
One Is Missing (Episode 2) 7.3
Air date: 2025-10-15
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Alex attempts to control the narrative of the boat crash, while Maggie contends with the severe consequences of Paul's actions. A young reporter, Mandy, takes an interest in the Family.
Kokomo (Episode 3) 7.5
Air date: 2025-10-15
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: To escape the negative attention brought on by Paul’s legal issues, Alex takes the family on a luxury Caribbean vacation where truths are revealed and troubles arise.
Controlled Burn (Episode 4) 6.6
Writer: David Gabriel
Air date: 2025-10-22
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: As Paul and Maggie struggle with Gloria’s absence, Alex continues to deal with fallout from the boat crash. Mandy uncovers a new case with alleged ties to the Murdaughs.
The Prince (Episode 5) 6.4
Air date: 2025-10-29
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: The Family attends Hampton’s Annual Watermelon Festival where Alex is confronted by the consequences of his behavior. Mandy publishes an article that implicates one of the Murdaugh boys.
June 7th (Episode 6) 8.2
Air date: 2025-11-05
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Maggie finds joy in life outside of Hampton while Paul embraces his newfound sense of responsibility. Alex struggles to process the news of his father's deteriorating health.
On The Road You Take to Avoid It (Episode 7) 7.3
Air date: 2025-11-12
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Buster grapples with the murder of his mother and brother as police search for the killer. Alex's worsening addiction and mounting lies start to catch up with him.
The Man in the Glass (Episode 8) 5.3
Air date: 2025-11-19
Runtime: 61 min
Overview: The Family attends Maggie & Paul’s murder trial. Buster navigates the negative attention from the public as he chases the truth.
Seasons
Episodes 8