Dirty John - Season 1

Dirty John - Season 1

First aired: 11/25/2018 8 episodes

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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Episodes

Episode 1

1. Approachable Dreams

Aired: 11/25/2018

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.

Episode 2

2. Red Flags and Parades

Aired: 12/2/2018

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.

Episode 3

3. Remember It Was Me

Aired: 12/9/2018

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

Episode 4

4. Shrapnel

Aired: 12/16/2018

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

Episode 5

5. Lord High Executioner

Aired: 12/23/2018

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

Episode 6

6. One Shoe

Aired: 12/30/2018

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

Episode 7

7. Chivalry

Aired: 1/6/2019

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

Episode 8

8. This Young Woman Fought Like Hell

Aired: 1/13/2019

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