Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story - Season 1

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story - Season 1

Season 1

Following the massive success of DAHMER, Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's true-crime anthology series returns with Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, chronicling the case of the real-life brothers who were convicted in 1996 for the murders of their parents, José and Mary Louise "Kitty" Menendez.
While the prosecution argued they were seeking to inherit their family fortune, the brothers claimed - and remain adamant to this day, as they serve life sentences without the possibility of parole - that their actions stemmed out of fear from a lifetime of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at the hands of their parents.
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story dives into the historic case that took the world by storm, paved the way for audiences' modern-day fascination with true crime, and in return asks those audiences: Who are the real monsters?

Network
Episodes9
DatesSep 19, 2024 - Sep 19, 2024

Episodes

Blame It on the Rain
Season 1Episode 157 min

Blame It on the Rain

Plagued by dark thoughts after the murders, Erik opens up to his therapist and shares disturbing details that put the doctor in a difficult position.

Sep 19, 2024
Spree
Season 1Episode 254 min

Spree

After throwing suspicion elsewhere during police questioning, Lyle and Erik go on a wild spending spree while waiting for Jose's will to be read.

Sep 19, 2024
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Season 1Episode 350 min

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

The brothers navigate life behind bars after police receive a tip-off about the tapes. A new defense attorney prompts Erik to talk about the past.

Sep 19, 2024
Kill or Be Killed
Season 1Episode 449 min

Kill or Be Killed

Lyle shares painful memories of trying to live up to his father's expectations, detailing the timeline and impact of Jose's abuse and its effect on Erik.

Sep 19, 2024
The Hurt Man
Season 1Episode 536 min

The Hurt Man

During an emotional conversation with Leslie, Erik gives a harrowing account of the sexual abuse and torture he experienced throughout his childhood.

Sep 19, 2024
Don't Dream It's Over
Season 1Episode 665 min

Don't Dream It's Over

The trajectory of Jose and Kitty's relationship — from their courtship through their fracturing marriage — plays out against family therapy sessions.

Sep 19, 2024
Showtime
Season 1Episode 754 min

Showtime

Lyle and Erik struggle to shape their defense before the trial. Then Menendez mania hits — from cheering crowds to fan mail and courtroom TV cameras.

Sep 19, 2024
Seismic Shifts
Season 1Episode 851 min

Seismic Shifts

A captivating witness alters courtroom dynamics, and Erik's testimony causes a sibling rift. The Menendez pop-culture moment begins to fade.

Sep 19, 2024
Hang Men
Season 1Episode 955 min

Hang Men

At a second trial, the prosecution aims to prove that Erik and Lyle are cold-blooded killers. After the verdict, the brothers face a new reality.

Sep 19, 2024

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