Murdaugh: Death in the Family

7.6

Production

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.

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Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2025

1. Family Tradition

8.5

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.

2. One Is Missing

8.0

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.

3. Kokomo

9.0

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.

4. Controlled Burn

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.

5. The Prince

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.