
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story — Season 1
Are they monsters?
About this season
The story of the Menéndez brothers, who were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menéndez.
Episodes (9)

1. Blame It on the Rain
7.4Aired 19 September 2024 • 58 min
Plagued by dark thoughts after the murders, Erik opens up to his therapist and shares disturbing details that put the doctor in a difficult position.

2. Spree
7.3Aired 19 September 2024 • 55 min
After throwing suspicion elsewhere during police questioning, Lyle and Erik go on a wild spending spree while waiting for Jose's will to be read.

3. Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
7.0Aired 19 September 2024 • 50 min
The brothers navigate life behind bars after police receive a tip-off about the tapes. A new defense attorney prompts Erik to talk about the past.

4. Kill or Be Killed
7.2Aired 19 September 2024 • 50 min
Lyle shares painful memories of trying to live up to his father's expectations, detailing the timeline and impact of Jose's abuse and its effect on Erik.

5. The Hurt Man
7.3Aired 19 September 2024 • 37 min
During an emotional conversation with Leslie, Erik gives a harrowing account of the sexual abuse and torture he experienced throughout his childhood.

6. Don't Dream It's Over
7.0Aired 19 September 2024 • 66 min
The trajectory of Jose and Kitty's relationship — from their courtship through their fracturing marriage — plays out against family therapy sessions.

7. Showtime
7.1Aired 19 September 2024 • 55 min
Lyle and Erik struggle to shape their defense before the trial. Then Menendez mania hits — from cheering crowds to fan mail and courtroom TV cameras.

8. Seismic Shifts
7.0Aired 19 September 2024 • 52 min
A captivating witness alters courtroom dynamics, and Erik's testimony causes a sibling rift. The Menendez pop-culture moment begins to fade.

9. Hang Men
6.8Aired 19 September 2024 • 56 min
At a second trial, the prosecution aims to prove that Erik and Lyle are cold-blooded killers. After the verdict, the brothers face a new reality.