Dirty John

Season 1

8 episodes 3 seasons

This true crime anthology, based on the podcast of the same name, follows the terrifyingly true story of Orange County interior designer Debra Newell’s romance with John Meehan, a handsome and romantic charmer who sweeps Debra off her feet and pulls her into his web of lies.

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Dirty John Season 1 released on November 25, 2018.

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S01E01 Aired November 25, 2018

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.

S01E02 Aired December 02, 2018

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.

S01E03 Aired December 09, 2018

Remember It Was Me

Debra discovers John’s criminal record. In the past, John starts his first family.

S01E04 Aired December 16, 2018

Shrapnel

Debra confronts John in the present, while we learn more about Arlane's past.

S01E05 Aired December 23, 2018

Lord High Executioner

John gets clean for Debra. Terra learns John's back. John puts his sister through the ringer.

S01E06 Aired December 30, 2018

One Shoe

Debra makes a decision about John. In Ohio, John captures the attention of Detective Dennis Luken.

S01E07 Aired January 06, 2019

Chivalry

A look at how John operates while Debra tries to move forward.

S01E08 Aired January 13, 2019

This Young Woman Fought Like Hell

John and Debra's relationship comes to a head in an unexpected way.