Inventing Anna (Season 1)

Inspired by the true story of a total fake.

Audacious entrepreneur or con artist? A journalist chases down the story of Anna Delvey, who convinced New York's elite she was a German heiress.

Life of a VIP (Episode 1) 7.6
Writer: Shonda Rhimes
Air date: 2022-02-11
Runtime: 65 min
Overview: Reporter Vivian Kent defies her editor to pursue the story of Anna Delvey, an alleged German heiress indicted for grand larceny and jailed without bail.
The Devil Wore Anna (Episode 2) 7.1
Writer: Matt Byrne
Air date: 2022-02-11
Runtime: 68 min
Overview: From a yacht off Ibiza to a suite at Paris Fashion Week, Anna's glamorous lifestyle comes into focus as her former friends dish out details to Vivian.
Two Birds, One Throne (Episode 3) 6.9
Writer: Jess Brownell
Air date: 2022-02-11
Runtime: 65 min
Overview: With Anna giving her the cold shoulder, Vivian hunts down sources who can fill in the blanks: Anna's ex-boyfriend Chase and wealthy entrepreneur Nora.
A Wolf in Chic Clothing (Episode 4) 7.2
Writer: Abby Ajayi
Air date: 2022-02-11
Runtime: 59 min
Overview: Vivian investigates how Anna persuaded powerful Manhattan lawyer Alan Reed to help her secure millions in funding for her ambitious business venture.
Check Out Time (Episode 5) 7.2
Writer: Carolyn Ingber
Air date: 2022-02-11
Runtime: 75 min
Overview: A past blunder throws Vivian off balance while delving into Anna's stay at a swanky hotel, where she befriended — and lavishly tipped — concierge Neff.
Friends in Low Places (Episode 6) 7.5
Writer: Jess Brownell
Air date: 2022-02-11
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Vivian obtains footage of Anna's ill-fated trip to Morocco, an extravagant retreat with Rachel, Kacy and a videographer that quickly spirals into chaos.
Cash on Delivery (Episode 7) 7.4
Writer: Abby Ajayi
Air date: 2022-02-11
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Under pressure to finish the Anna article and with her baby's due date imminent, Vivian tries to contact Rachel to hear her side of the Marrakech fiasco.
Too Rich for Her Blood (Episode 8) 6.7
Writer: Nicholas Nardini
Air date: 2022-02-11
Runtime: 73 min
Overview: Vivian digs into lingering questions after her article's publication, including Anna's formative years in Germany and her stay at L.A.'s Chateau Marmont.
Dangerously Close (Episode 9) 6.7
Writer: Matt Byrne
Air date: 2022-02-11
Runtime: 83 min
Overview: Anna obsesses over her trial style as Vivian covers the proceedings, Rachel takes the stand and defense lawyer Todd implores his client to cooperate.