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Murdaugh: Death in the Family

2025 Ended

6.9/10 64 votes

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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.

Created by:: Michael D. Fuller, Erin Lee Carr
Cast:: Patricia Arquette, Jason Clarke, J. Smith-Cameron, Will Harrison
Language:: English
Country:: United States of America
Network:: Hulu

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E01

Episode 1

★ 7.2

Family Tradition

2025-10-15 · 50m

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.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 7.2

One Is Missing

2025-10-15 · 52m

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.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 7.4

Kokomo

2025-10-15 · 48m

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.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 7.1

Controlled Burn

2025-10-22 · 52m

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.

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E05

Episode 5

★ 6.6

The Prince

2025-10-29 · 50m

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.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 8.0

June 7th

2025-11-05 · 50m

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.

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E07

Episode 7

★ 7.2

On The Road You Take to Avoid It

2025-11-12 · 52m

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.

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