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Murdaugh: Death in the Family S1E2 — One Is Missing
7.5
Murdaugh: Death in the Family•Season 1•Episode 2

One Is Missing

7.5/10 · 350 votesOct 15, 202552 min

Ranked #4 of 8 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Alex attempts to control the narrative of the boat crash, while Maggie contends with the severe consequences of Paul's actions. A young reporter, Mandy, takes an interest in the Family.

Directed bySteven Piet
Written byMichael D. Fuller
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Cast11

Patricia Arquette

Patricia Arquette

Maggie Murdaugh

Jason Clarke

Jason Clarke

Alex Murdaugh

J. Smith-Cameron

J. Smith-Cameron

Marian Proctor

Will Harrison

Will Harrison

Buster Murdaugh

Johnny Berchtold

Johnny Berchtold

Paul Murdaugh

Brittany Snow

Brittany Snow

Mandy Matney

Noah Emmerich

Noah Emmerich

Randy Murdaugh

Kathleen Wilhoite

Kathleen Wilhoite

Gloria Satterfield

Tommy Dewey

Tommy Dewey

Mark Tinsle

Gerald McRaney

Gerald McRaney

Randolph Murdaugh

Mina Sundwall

Mina Sundwall

Brooklynn White

Crew10

Steven Piet

Steven Piet

Director

Steven Piet

Steven Piet

Executive Producer

T

Tika Peterson

Staff Writer

D

David Gabriel

Staff Writer

B

Bonnie Weis

Producer

Matthew J. Lloyd

Matthew J. Lloyd

Director of Photography

R

Ryan Brunner

Second Assistant Director

A

Antonio Graña

First Assistant Director

Michael D. Fuller

Michael D. Fuller

Writer

A

Avril Beukes

Editor

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Episode Summary

"One Is Missing" is episode 2 of Murdaugh: Death in the Family season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 350 votes, ranking #4 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Steven Piet and written by Michael D. Fuller, it aired on October 15, 2025.

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