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Based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband Russ’ conviction, though he insisted he did not kill her. His conviction later was overturned, but the brutal crime set off a

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Thing About Pam Season 1 Episode 1 - She’s a Good Friend
    7.2/10(488 votes)

    #1 - She’s a Good Friend

    S1:E1

    Meet Pam Hupp, Betsy Faria's close friend and the last person to see Betsy alive after dropping her off at home on the night of her murder. Betsy's husband makes a distraught call to 9-1-1.

    Director:Scott Winant
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Thing About Pam Season 1 Episode 2 - She’s a Helper
    7.4/10(366 votes)

    #2 - She’s a Helper

    S1:E2

    Pam becomes a source of support not just for Betsy’s family, but for law enforcement and District Attorney Leah Askey as they build their case. Russ hires Joel Schwartz, a top criminal defense attorney from St. Louis.

    Director:Scott Winant
    Writer:Jenny Klein

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  3. The Thing About Pam Season 1 Episode 3 - She’s a Star Witness
    7.6/10(359 votes)

    #3 - She’s a Star Witness

    S1:E3

    Pam gets her 15 minutes of fame when D.A. Leah Askey calls her to the stand as a witness for the prosecution even as Joel Schwartz tries to poke holes in the case against Russ.

    Director:Logan Kibens
    Writer:Kirk A. Moore

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  4. The Thing About Pam Season 1 Episode 4 - She’s a Loving Daughter
    7.7/10(351 votes)

    #4 - She’s a Loving Daughter

    S1:E4

    Pam starts to lose control as Russ' new trial looms ahead, she's facing money troubles and a relentless "Dateline" producer, and difficulty caring for her sick mother. D.A. Leah Askey realizes Pam may not be the star witness she thought.

    Director:Logan Kibens
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Thing About Pam Season 1 Episode 5 - She's Not Who You Think She Is
    7.6/10(306 votes)

    #5 - She's Not Who You Think She Is

    S1:E5

    Pam gains notoriety once the Dateline episode airs. As she squares off against Betsy's daughters in a civil suit for the insurance money, public opinion turns against her. Leah Askey finds her seat as District Attorney challenged by Mike Wood, whose campaign centers around Pam's connection to Betsy's murder.

    Director:Adam Kane
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Thing About Pam Season 1 Episode 6 - She's A Killer
    7.9/10(309 votes)

    #6 - She's A Killer

    S1:E6

    Pam goes to shocking and absurd extremes to extricate herself from the web of lies she has spun. Some measure of justice, redemption and hope is finally found.

    Director:Adam Kane
    Writers:Jenny Klein, Travis Sentell

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"She’s a Good Friend" is the best rated episode of "The Thing About Pam" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 488 votes. Directed by Scott Winant and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/8/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "She’s a Helper".