Dirty John
Season 1
November 25, 2018
8Episodes
6.6
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.
Episodes
1. Approachable Dreams
6.9
November 25, 2018
51 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Joshua Wolf Coleman, Jake Abel, David Barrera, John Karna, Phil Austin
2. Red Flags and Parades
7.5
December 2, 2018
47 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Jake Abel, Julie Dretzin, Dendrie Taylor, Kiersten Warren, Sitara Hewitt
3. Remember It Was Me
7.0
December 9, 2018
47 min
Debra discovers John’s criminal record. In the past, John starts his first family.
Guest Stars:
Eyas Younis, Judy Reyes, Cliff Chamberlain, Gillian Alexy, Olivia Grace Applegate
4. Shrapnel
6.3
December 16, 2018
42 min
Debra confronts John in the present, while we learn more about Arlane’s past.
Guest Stars:
Katrina Bowden, Ethan Jones, Joe Tippett, Eddie Kehler, Steven Walters
5. Lord High Executioner
6.4
December 23, 2018
48 min
John gets clean for Debra. Terra learns John’s back. John puts his sister through the ringer.
Guest Stars:
Giorgia Whigham, Jake Abel, Seneca Paliotta, Shea Whigham, John Rubinstein
6. One Shoe
6.5
December 30, 2018
41 min
Debra makes a decision about John. In Ohio, John captures the attention of Detective Dennis Luken.
Guest Stars:
Alan Ruck, Damon Gupton, Sprague Grayden, Josh Randall, Patrick Gallagher
7. Chivalry
6.2
January 6, 2019
42 min
A look at how John operates while Debra tries to move forward.
Guest Stars:
Marley Shelton, Lindsey Kraft, John Getz, Taylor Nichols, Carlos Pratts
