Plot Synopsis

MURDAUGH MURDERS: DEADLY DYNASTY is a three-part documentary series that chronicles the lives of the powerful Murdaugh family, who have held sway over the South Carolina "low country" for a century -- until now. Alleged murder, corruption, and deception are revealed. Meanwhile Alex Murdaugh, 4th generation of the legal dynasty, stands accused of enough financial crimes to sentence him to more than 700 years in prison... and the saga continues. Offering a new perspective on the case, MURDAUGH MURDERS: DEADLY DYNSATY goes on the ground and inside South Carolina's low country community to give a firsthand look into the heartbreaking tragedies and fascinating power dynamics at play. Featuring extensive interviews with those who knew the Murdaughs as well as dedicated local journalists, legal experts, and investigators who have looked into the alleged crimes, the docuseries provides a comprehensive, fresh look at the tragedies and corruption that span nearly a decade. All three episodes debuted on Sunday, June 19, 2022 on Investigation Discovery from 9pm-Midnight ET/PT and earlier in the day on discovery+:

"Pandora's Box" (9pm): A Saturday night boat ride turns deadly for three young couples in coastal South Carolina, and triggers a shocking series of events that threaten the all-powerful Murdaugh dynasty.

"Something Wicked This Way Comes Premieres" (10pm): The double-murder of the wife and son of powerful attorney Alex Murdaugh stuns the community his family has presided over for almost a century. Secret evidence, cold cases and suspicions of cover-up add to attention and pressure on the legal dynasty.

"The Well of Evil" (11pm): A shooting exposes a web of lies as criminal charges accumulate against Alex Murdaugh in the aftermath of the unsolved murders of his wife and son. Allegations of conspiracy upend life in his South Carolina community amidst ongoing investigations.