Dirty John

10 Best Episodes of Dirty John - Season 1

Anthology series in which each season is based on a true crime story featuring an epic tale of love gone wrong.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Dirty John - S1E1

#8 - Approachable Dreams (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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.

The episode was rated 7.14 from 316 votes.

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#7 - Shrapnel (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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

The episode was rated 7.19 from 252 votes.

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#6 - Lord High Executioner (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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

The episode was rated 7.23 from 234 votes.

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#5 - Red Flags and Parades (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.32 from 263 votes.

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#4 - Chivalry (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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

The episode was rated 7.42 from 234 votes.

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#3 - Remember It Was Me (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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

The episode was rated 7.46 from 279 votes.

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#2 - One Shoe (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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

The episode was rated 7.50 from 240 votes.

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#1 - This Young Woman Fought Like Hell (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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

The episode was rated 7.54 from 239 votes.

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