Drama20251 seasonTV-MA★ 6.8
The story of Melissa Reed, daughter of Keith Jesperson, aka the Happy Face Killer. After decades of no contact, Keith forces his way back into his daughter’s life, and Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed. In the process, she must face a reckoning of her own identity.
Created by Jennifer Cacicio
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Episodes
1The Confession
Mar 20, 202558 min
Hazel receives a strange birthday card that ultimately forces her mother, Melissa, to face the dark truth of her past.
2Killing Shame
Mar 20, 202548 min
Melissa and Ivy travel to Texas to learn everything about Heather Richmond's murder. Their discovery there pushes Melissa to step into the light.
3Was It Worth It?
Mar 27, 202557 min
Melissa navigates the highs and lows of going public with her story. The team questions Elijah's innocence as Keith gets thrown into solitary.
4Controlled Burn
Apr 3, 202554 min
Melissa reconnects with her brother and confronts her father, who finally offers a clue about the case. Hazel receives an unexpected invitation.
5Don't Dream
Apr 10, 202558 min
Melissa forms an unlikely alliance to recover missing key evidence. Elijah weighs a plea deal. Hazel begins a secret correspondence.
6Lorelai
Apr 17, 202555 min
Melissa and Ivy find unknown footage of Heather that changes everything. Elijah has his day in court. Ben gets bad news at work and worse news at home; Joyce's secret is revealed.
7My Jesperson Girls
Apr 24, 202554 min
Melissa faces a dark family secret that leads her back to Ash.
8The Star
May 1, 202555 min
Melissa solves the case. Keith suffers an attack. Ben faces consequences for his actions.
Cast
Annaleigh Ashford
Melissa Reed
Dennis Quaid
Keith Jesperson aka 'Happy Face Killer'
James Wolk
Ben Reed
Tamera Tomakili
Ivy Campbell
Khiyla Aynne
Hazel Reed
Benjamin Mackey
Max Reed
