8 episodes

Dirty John - Season 1

First aired Nov 25, 2018Season 1

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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Community reviews for Dirty John, shown here with its season details.

Dean

Oct 28, 2019

9.0

Very interesting & tense TV show. Actors and actresses have done terrific job. Especially daughters. They played spoiled, snobby, rich annoying rude teens very well. I couldn't stand them during whole TV show. I don't even know who I hated more, Ronnie or Terra. They were horrible teens. The way they talked & walked irritated me so much that actually I was cheering up for John to kill them, lol. Even their voice was so annoying... Anyway, great TV show. All actors and actresses did fantastic job, including guy who played John and actress who played Debra. If you like movies like "Stepfather", you will like this TV show. Highly recommended. Edit: Second season is quite different. It's not bad, but definitely it lacks the tension. It's not as interesting as first season. It's more about wife and husband marriage/divorce and trial process which overall seems boring, but it's not that bad. While I would give first season 10/10, I would give second season 6/10.

Episodes

Episode 1

Approachable Dreams

6.9

Nov 25, 201851 min14 votes

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

Red Flags and Parades

7.5

Dec 2, 201847 min12 votes

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

Remember It Was Me

7.0

Dec 9, 201847 min10 votes

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

Episode 4

Shrapnel

6.3

Dec 16, 201842 min7 votes

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

Episode 5

Lord High Executioner

6.4

Dec 23, 201848 min8 votes

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

Episode 6

One Shoe

6.6

Dec 30, 201841 min7 votes

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

Episode 7

Chivalry

6.3

Jan 6, 201942 min7 votes

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

Episode 8

This Young Woman Fought Like Hell

6.4

Jan 13, 201942 min7 votes

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