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American Monster: Season 1

6 episodes Premiered Jun 1, 2016 Updated Jul 21, 2026

Season 1 Episodes

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Home Video Hit

Jun 1, 2016 · 42 min

A typical American family isn't exactly what it seems. In public, Max and Janeene Jones appear to have the perfect marriage, but behind this happy image lies hidden truths. 20 year

S1·E2 Core

Appalachian Horror Film

Jun 8, 2016 · 42 min

Brian and Randi Trimble are in the throes of newly married life. But when Brian meets the fun-loving Blaine Norris at work, their friendship over Blaine's low-budget horror film ta

S1·E3 Mytharc

Wave to Daddy

Jun 15, 2016 · 42 min

The daughter of one of America's most notorious killers gives an exclusive interview, taking us on a journey into the eyes of a cold-blooded monster. Never-before-seen footage reve

S1·E4 Core

Sing for the Camera

Jun 22, 2016 · 42 min

In the summer of 2014, a peaceful community in Hartford, WI, is shaken to its core when a local teenager is found dead... the victim of a brutal murder, and the second victim in tw

S1·E5 Mytharc

Shooting Phoenix

Jun 29, 2016 · 42 min

A monster stalks the summer streets of Phoenix in 2005. With never-before-seen footage, we get a glimpse into the killer's life and how he's able to hide in plain sight. The police

S1·E6 Mytharc

Right Before Your Eyes

Jul 6, 2016 · 42 min

When a good-looking, successful businessman meets an aspiring actress, she appears to be the perfect match. But the honeymoon doesn't last long. The relationship takes a turn... a