Netflix's fourth season of Monster tells the Lizzie Borden story across eight episodes. The season moves from the Borden household and Lizzie's relationship with Bridget “Maggie” Sullivan to the murders, trial and aftermath.
Episode 1: Bloodbath
Lizzie's difficult home life changes when a new maid enters the Borden household.
Episode 2: Strong Kitty
Lizzie and Maggie become closer while tensions inside the household intensify.
Episode 3: Whack Job!
A family conflict and Maggie's experiences push the two women further toward revenge.
Episode 4: R.I.P. (Rest in Pestilence) Abby Borden
Lizzie's anger reaches a turning point as the plan against Abby takes shape.
Episode 5: 41
Andrew's past and family tensions come into focus as the season approaches the murders.
Episode 6: Bed and Breakfast
Lizzie and Maggie work to conceal the crime while investigators begin looking more closely at the evidence.
Episode 7: The Trial of the Century
The public spectacle surrounding Lizzie's trial becomes central as she fights to avoid conviction.
Episode 8: Carnival
The finale explores Lizzie's life after the trial and connects her legacy to the later story of Aileen Wuornos.
Where to watch
All eight episodes are streaming on Netflix.
Quick answer
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story has eight episodes, covering the Borden family, the murders, the investigation, the trial and Lizzie's later legacy.
Source
Netflix official episode guide
Fact-check note
This article distinguishes the Netflix dramatization from documented history. Lizzie Borden was acquitted in 1893; claims about guilt, private relationships, motives and events not established by surviving records are described as fictionalized or disputed rather than settled fact.
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