The shocking true-life tale of Ed Gein, the infamous murderer and grave robber who inspired many of Hollywood's most iconic on-screen killers.
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- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes aired
- 8
- Latest aired
- S01E01
- Total runtime
- 7h 24min
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S01E01 Mother!
October 3 · 53min find the promo
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On a remote Wisconsin farm, troubled loner Ed Gein's twisted bond with his domineering mother triggers a terrifying descent into madness.
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S01E02 Sick as Your Secrets
October 3 · 59min find the promo
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Tormented by horrific visions, Ed turns his fixation with death into a grisly hobby. Years later, fiction and reality collide on a Hollywood film set.
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S01E03 The Babysitter
October 3 · 59min find the promo
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Ed's warped search for connection leads him from a late-night rendezvous to a grotesque magic show — and ignites a bitter grudge that's hard to shake.
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S01E04 Green
October 3 · 57min find the promo
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Ed finds himself torn between two very different women. As the Vietnam War rages, tales of a real-life bogeyman inspire a young Texas filmmaker.
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S01E05 Ice
October 3 · 48min find the promo
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Adeline's dreams of fame clash with the harsh realities of life in the big city. Consumed by his dark desires, Ed commits unconscionable acts.
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S01E06 Buxom Bird
October 3 · 45min find the promo
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When the authorities uncover a nightmarish crime scene, Ed's puzzling explanations raise deeper questions. Adeline steps into the spotlight.
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S01E07 Ham Radio
October 3 · 58min find the promo
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Deputy Frank turns the Gein farmhouse into a sordid spectacle. Ed devises a unique method to communicate with his heroes in the outside world.
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S01E08 The Godfather
October 3 · 65min find the promo
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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.