Monster: The Ed Gein Story S1E8 — The Godfather

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Monster: The Ed Gein Story•Season 1•Episode 8

The Godfather

6.3/10 · 29 votesOct 3, 202565 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

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Ed finds new purpose helping investigators crack a disturbing case. But as the past and present blur, his terrifying legacy looms larger than ever.

Directed byMax Winkler

Written byIan Brennan

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Season 1 Episodes8

Mother!

Sick as Your Secrets

The Babysitter

Green

Ice

Buxom Bird

Ham Radio

The Godfather

Cast4

Charlie Hunnam

Ed Gein

Suzanna Son

Adeline Watkins

Vicky Krieps

Ilse Koch

Laurie Metcalf

Augusta Gein

Crew5

Ian Brennan

Writer

Max Winkler

Director

Michael Bauman

Director of Photography

Adam Penn

Editor

Kyle Hollingsworth

Second Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"The Godfather" is episode 8 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story season 1. It scored 6.3/10 from 29 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Max Winkler and written by Ian Brennan, it aired on October 3, 2025.

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