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.
Cast: Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk
Season 1
8 episodes
1. The ConfessionHazel receives a strange birthday card that ultimately forces her mother, Melissa, to face the dark truth of her past.TV-MACC58minMar 20, 2025
2. Killing ShameMelissa and Ivy travel to Texas to learn everything about Heather Richmond's murder. Their discovery there pushes Melissa to step into the light.TV-MACC48minMar 20, 2025
3. Was It Worth It?Melissa navigates the highs and lows of going public with her story. The team questions Elijah's innocence as Keith gets thrown into solitary.TV-MACC57minMar 27, 2025
4. Controlled BurnMelissa reconnects with her brother and confronts her father, who finally offers a clue about the case. Hazel receives an unexpected invitation.TV-MACC54minApr 3, 2025
5. Don't DreamMelissa forms an unlikely alliance to recover missing key evidence. Elijah weighs a plea deal. Hazel begins a secret correspondence.TV-MACC58minApr 10, 2025
6. LorelaiMelissa 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.TV-MACC55minApr 17, 2025
7. My Jesperson GirlsMelissa faces a dark family secret that leads her back to Ash.TV-MACC54minApr 24, 2025
8. The StarMelissa solves the case. Keith suffers an attack. Ben faces consequences for his actions.TV-MACC55minMay 1, 2025
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Jennifer Cacicio
- Studio
- CBS Studios, King Size Productions, iHeartPodcasts
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
