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Robert Durst, scion of NY's billionaire real-estate family, has been accused of three murders but has evaded justice for over 30 years. Durst speaks in this true crime series, revealing secrets of a case that has baffled authorities.

2 Seasons
12 Episodes
Ended
Documentary Crime
Cast & Characters
episode image Chapter 6: What the Hell Did I Do?
9.4/10 (1565 votes)

#1 Chapter 6: What the Hell Did I Do?

S1:E6

Present day: Nearly a decade has passed since the filmmakers began investigating Robert Durst and his alleged crimes. They have spoken to more than 100 participants in Robert's story, including family, friends, police, lawyers, jurors and journalists in an attempt to get at the truth.

episode image Chapter 4: The State of Texas vs. Robert Durst
8.5/10 (1129 votes)

#2 Chapter 4: The State of Texas vs. Robert Durst

S1:E4

Two years after the dismembered body of Morris Black washed up on the shores of Galveston, TX, Robert Durst goes on trial with a formidable team of attorneys and a brilliant defense strategy.

episode image Chapter 5: Family Values
8.5/10 (1131 votes)

#3 Chapter 5: Family Values

S1:E5

Present Day: In the 33 years since Kathie Durst disappeared, no progress has been made in finding out what happened to her, or finding her body. Without answers, her family and friends continue to hunt for the truth.

episode image Mostly the Truth
8.4/10 (299 votes)

#4 Mostly the Truth

S2:E5

Bob takes the stand to tell his version of events, but on cross-examination finds prosecutor Lewin better-prepared than he anticipated.

episode image Chapter 1: A Body in the Bay
8.1/10 (1292 votes)

#5 Chapter 1: A Body in the Bay

S1:E1

A dismembered body discovered in Texas in 2001 is possibly connected to Durst. In 2012, Durst contacts director Andrew Jarecki about an interview.

episode image Chapter 2: Poor Little Rich Boy
8.0/10 (1160 votes)

#6 Chapter 2: Poor Little Rich Boy

S1:E2

Robert Durst discusses witnessing his mother's suicide when he was a child and his 1973 marriage to Kathleen McCormack, who disappeared in 1982.

episode image Chapter 3: The Gangster's Daughter
8.0/10 (1132 votes)

#7 Chapter 3: The Gangster's Daughter

S1:E3

Nearly 20 years after his wife disappeared, Robert Durst makes headlines again when his longtime confidante Susan Berman--a potential witness in the disappearance of Kathie Durst--is murdered in LA.

episode image Why Are You Still Here?
7.8/10 (376 votes)

#8 Why Are You Still Here?

S2:E1

As new evidence is revealed, Robert Durst is arrested and charged with Susan Berman's murder. But who will support Bob in his time of need?

episode image The Unluckiest Man in the World
7.6/10 (274 votes)

#9 The Unluckiest Man in the World

S2:E4

Longtime Durst confidant Stewart Altman defends him on the stand, but when his wife Emily testifies, she reveals crucial new details.

episode image It Takes a Village
7.6/10 (253 votes)

#10 It Takes a Village

S2:E6

After Bob's death, Kathie's family files a lawsuit against his estate – forcing his friends and family to go on the record.

episode image Saving My Tears Until It's Official
7.5/10 (286 votes)

#11 Saving My Tears Until It's Official

S2:E3

At trial, prosecutors revisit the 1982 disappearance of Bob's first wife Kathie and make the case that Susan helped Bob cover up the crime.

episode image Friendships Die Hard
7.4/10 (331 votes)

#12 Friendships Die Hard

S2:E2

From jail, Bob makes frequent calls to people who've helped him in the past, including a longtime friend who is keeping his own secret.

Cast & Chracters

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Actor: Robert Durst
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Actor: Andrew Jarecki

The highest rated episode of The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst is "Chapter 6: What the Hell Did I Do?" (S1E6) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 1,565 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Friendships Die Hard" (S2E2) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 331 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Chapter 6: What the Hell Did I Do?" (S1E6) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 1,565 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Chapter 2: Poor Little Rich Boy" (S1E2) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 1,160 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Mostly the Truth" (S2E5) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 299 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Friendships Die Hard" (S2E2) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 331 votes.

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