The apparently-perfect lives of upper-class mothers of students at a prestigious elementary school unravel to the point of murder when a single mother moves to their quaint California beach town.
Cast:Reese Witherspoon , Nicole Kidman , Shailene Woodley , Zoë Kravitz , Adam Scott , Laura Dern , James Tupper , Alexander Skarsgård , Jeffrey Nordling , Iain Armitage , Darby Camp , Kathryn Newton , Cameron Crovetti , Nicholas Crovetti , Chloe Coleman , Ivy George , Larry Sullivan , Merrin Dungey
A suspicious death at an elementary school fundraiser draws attention to the frictions among three mothers and their families.
Jane deflects questions from Ziggy, Madeline is outraged over a slight from Renata, and Celeste suggests she and Perry see a counselor.
Madeline organizes a trip to compete with Amabella's birthday party, Celeste succumbs to Perry's charms, and Jane opens up about her past.
Nathan invites Madeline and Ed to a couples' dinner to discuss Abigail, while in light of further evidence of bullying, Ms. Barnes suggests Ziggy be medically evaluated.
Madeline is confronted by a desperate Joseph, the school principal scrutinizes Ziggy's behavior, and Dr. Reisman presses Celeste about her marriage.
Bonnie tells Nathan about Abigail's secret project; Jane confronts Renata; Ed and Madeline have a candid conversation about their lack of passion.
Celeste makes a bold move; Madeline deals with fallout from her past; Jane learns who's really been hurting Amabella.