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Dirty John (2018)
Popularity 21.1
Overview
Anthology series in which each season is based on a true crime story featuring an epic tale of love gone wrong.
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Top Cast
Connie BrittonDebra Newell
Amanda PeetBetty Broderick
Eric BanaJohn Meehan
Christian SlaterDan Broderick
Julia GarnerTerra Newell
Rachel KellerLinda Kolkena
Juno TempleVeronica Newell
Key Crew
Alexandra CunninghamExecutive Producer
Charles RovenExecutive Producer
Christopher ArgentieriExecutive Producer
Christopher G. CowenExecutive Producer
Connie BrittonExecutive Producer
Kari MontgomeryScript Supervisor
Mark HerzogExecutive Producer
Nan Bernstein FreedProducer
Richard SuckleExecutive Producer
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Specials
1 episodes · First aired 2019-01-14
E01
Dirty John, the Dirty Truth
2019-01-14 · 43 min
Explores the past of con man “Dirty” John Meehan and his trail of manipulation that led to a dangerous end with Debra Newell and her family. Features exclusive interviews with former girlfriends and law enforcement who speak out for the first time.
Season 1
8 episodes · First aired 2018-11-25 · ★ 6.7 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.
E01
Approachable Dreams
2018-11-25 · 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.
E02
Red Flags and Parades
2018-12-02 · 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.
E03
Remember It Was Me
2018-12-09 · 47 min
Debra discovers John’s criminal record. In the past, John starts his first family.
E04
Shrapnel
2018-12-16 · 42 min
Debra confronts John in the present, while we learn more about Arlane’s past.
E05
Lord High Executioner
2018-12-23 · 48 min
John gets clean for Debra. Terra learns John’s back. John puts his sister through the ringer.
E06
One Shoe
2018-12-30 · 41 min
Debra makes a decision about John. In Ohio, John captures the attention of Detective Dennis Luken.
E07
Chivalry
2019-01-06 · 42 min
A look at how John operates while Debra tries to move forward.
E08
This Young Woman Fought Like Hell
2019-01-13 · 42 min
John and Debra's relationship comes to a head in an unexpected way.
