Why Women Kill

1 House. 3 Decades. 3 Women. Same Problem. Why Women Kill is a darkly comedic drama from the mind of Marc Cherry (Desperate Housewives, Devious Maids). It details the lives of three women living in three different decades dealing with infidelity in their marriages.

One Pasadena, Calif. house serves as the focal point for three decades worth of marital strife. In 1963, Beth Ann's life as a doting housewife is upended when she learns of her husband Rob's infidelity. In 1984, socialite Simone is blindsided by her husband Karl's devastating secret. In present day, high-powered lawyer Taylor has an open marriage with husband Eli.

A usually reserved Beth Ann attempts to spice up her marriage. Simone turns to Naomi's (Katie Finneran) son Tommy (Leo Howard) for solace after finding out Karl hasn't been as good at covering his adulterous tracks as he let on.

Beth Ann comes up with a scheme to keep Rob away from April (Sadie Calvano) but ends up growing closer to her husband's mistress in the process. Simone and Karl try to keep up appearances at a gala but cooler heads do not prevail when Tommy gets jealous. Taylor and Eli run into Jade's former lovers, forcing Taylor to confront the true nature of her feelings. Katie Finneran guest stars.

Beth Ann takes a walk on the wild side with April, leading to an interesting evening at a dinner party with Rob's boss. Tommy wants to put a label on his relationship with Simone but a visit from Simone's daughter Amy threatens to derail everything. Life in the throuple gets rocky for Taylor, Jade and Eli when they get mixed up with Jade's crazy ex-boyfriend. Li Jun Li guest stars.

Beth Ann's budding friendship with April leaves her feeling conflicted, just as she is beginning to win back Rob's attention.

Beth Ann and Rob throw a housewarming party to introduce themselves to the neighborhood, but something seems to be amiss with neighbors Mary and Ralph. Hijinks ensue and secrets come to light when Simone and Karl have dinner with Amy's conservative future in-laws.

Beth Ann is elated when Rob ends his affair, but that feeling is short-lived when Beth Ann learns that everything is not as she thinks.

Beth Ann recruits Sheila to help pull off her faux diagnosis, taking her already far-fetched plan another step too far.

As Beth Ann plots to remove April from Rob's life for good, a surprising confrontation reveals a secret that will shock Beth Ann to her core.

Beth Ann devises a plan for revenge. As Karl's health worsens, Simone's commitment to their relationship is tested. With Jade out of the picture, Taylor and Eli are hopeful the past is far behind them.