Dirty John — 2018-2020 · 2 seasons · 16 eps

★ 7.3

Dirty John

Name: Dirty John
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 2018
Rating: 7.3

2018-2020 2 seasons 16 episodes

★ 7.3 (26,069 votes) Bottom 41%

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

Episode Ratings Grid

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Episode Power Rankings

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🏆 Top Episodes

#1 8.0

S2E6 The Twelfth of Never

Betty faces Dan in divorce court, and it sends her past a point of no return.

S1E8 7.8

This Young Woman Fought Like Hell

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

S2E5 7.8

Scream Therapy

Fighting her new reality, Betty goes on the offense.

4. S1E3 "Remember It Was Me" 7.7
5. S2E7 "The Shillelagh" 7.7
6. S1E6 "One Shoe" 7.6
7. S2E4 "More to It Than Fun" 7.6
8. S2E8 "Perception Is Reality" 7.6
9. S1E2 "Red Flags and Parades" 7.5
10. S1E7 "Chivalry" 7.5

📉 Bottom Episodes

#16

S1E4 7.1

Shrapnel

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

15. S2E2 "The Turtle and the Alligator" 7.2
14. S2E1 "No Fault" 7.2
13. S1E5 "Lord High Executioner" 7.2
12. S1E1 "Approachable Dreams" 7.2

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Episode Engagement

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4 Standouts

4 Infamous

6 Hidden Gems

2 Forgettable

Top Standout: S1E8 This Young Woman Fought Like Hell

Most Infamous: S1E1 Approachable Dreams

Best Hidden Gem: S2E6 The Twelfth of Never

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Season Momentum

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Season Consistency

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