The Thing About Pam

The Thing About Pam

She's a friend… until the end.

Ended First aired 08/Mar/2022 United States English 1 season(s) 6 episode(s)
CrimeDrama
Based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband Russ’ conviction, though he insisted he did not kill her. His conviction later was overturned, but the brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp.
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Season 1 · Miniseries
6 episode(s) · Air date: 08/Mar/2022
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S1E6
She's A Killer
Air date: 12/Apr/2022 · Time: 22:01 · Runtime: 43 min
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Pam goes to shocking and absurd extremes to extricate herself from the web of lies she has spun. Some measure of justice, redemption and hope is finally found.

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Pam goes to shocking and absurd extremes to extricate herself from the web of lies she has spun. Some measure of justice, redemption and hope is finally found.

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S1E5
She's Not Who You Think She Is
Air date: 05/Apr/2022 · Time: 22:01 · Runtime: 43 min
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Pam gains notoriety once the Dateline episode airs. As she squares off against Betsy's daughters in a civil suit for the insurance money, public opinion turns against her. Leah Askey finds her seat as District Attorney challenged by Mike Wood, whose campaign centers around Pam's connection to Betsy's murder.

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Pam gains notoriety once the Dateline episode airs. As she squares off against Betsy's daughters in a civil suit for the insurance money, public opinion turns against her. Leah Askey finds her seat as District Attorney challenged by Mike Wood, whose campaign centers around Pam's connection to Betsy's murder.

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S1E4
She’s a Loving Daughter
Air date: 29/Mar/2022 · Time: 22:01 · Runtime: 43 min
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Pam starts to lose control as Russ' new trial looms ahead, she's facing money troubles and a relentless "Dateline" producer, and difficulty caring for her sick mother. D.A. Leah Askey realizes Pam may not be the star witness she thought.

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Pam starts to lose control as Russ' new trial looms ahead, she's facing money troubles and a relentless "Dateline" producer, and difficulty caring for her sick mother. D.A. Leah Askey realizes Pam may not be the star witness she thought.

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S1E3
She’s a Star Witness
Air date: 22/Mar/2022 · Time: 22:01 · Runtime: 43 min
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Pam gets her 15 minutes of fame when D.A. Leah Askey calls her to the stand as a witness for the prosecution even as Joel Schwartz tries to poke holes in the case against Russ.

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Pam gets her 15 minutes of fame when D.A. Leah Askey calls her to the stand as a witness for the prosecution even as Joel Schwartz tries to poke holes in the case against Russ.

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S1E2
She’s a Helper
Air date: 15/Mar/2022 · Time: 22:01 · Runtime: 42 min
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Pam becomes a source of support not just for Betsy’s family, but for law enforcement and District Attorney Leah Askey as they build their case. Russ hires Joel Schwartz, a top criminal defense attorney from St. Louis.

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Pam becomes a source of support not just for Betsy’s family, but for law enforcement and District Attorney Leah Askey as they build their case. Russ hires Joel Schwartz, a top criminal defense attorney from St. Louis.

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S1E1
She’s a Good Friend
Air date: 08/Mar/2022 · Time: 22:01 · Runtime: 42 min
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Meet Pam Hupp, Betsy Faria's close friend and the last person to see Betsy alive after dropping her off at home on the night of her murder. Betsy's husband makes a distraught call to 9-1-1.

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Meet Pam Hupp, Betsy Faria's close friend and the last person to see Betsy alive after dropping her off at home on the night of her murder. Betsy's husband makes a distraught call to 9-1-1.

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Renée Zellweger
Renée Zellweger
Pam Hupp
Josh Duhamel
Josh Duhamel
Joel Schwartz
Judy Greer
Judy Greer
Leah Askey
Gideon Adlon
Gideon Adlon
Mariah Day
Sean Bridgers
Sean Bridgers
Mark Hupp
Suanne Spoke
Suanne Spoke
Janet
Mac Brandt
Mac Brandt
Detective Ryan McCarrick
Katy Mixon
Katy Mixon
Betsy Faria
Glenn Fleshler
Glenn Fleshler
Russ Faria
Keith Morrison
Keith Morrison
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Jeff Ryan Baker
Louis Gumpenberger
Dane Davenport
Dane Davenport
Mike Wood
Michael Carollo
Michael Carollo
Officer Divozzo
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Victoria Harris
CSI Tech
Jordan Mann
Jordan Mann
Officer Rose
Mike Harkins
Mike Harkins
O'Fallon Office Dave
Barry Clifton
Barry Clifton
Jerry
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Jasmine Martin
Darla

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Shawn-Holly Cookson
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Adam Kane
Adam Kane
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Logan Kibens
Logan Kibens
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Scott Winant
Scott Winant
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Alissa M. Kantrow
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Miranda Divozzo
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Sarah Domeier Lindo
Sarah Domeier Lindo
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Terri Taylor
Terri Taylor
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Chris Dickie
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Carmella Casinelli
Executive Producer
Chris McCumber
Chris McCumber
Executive Producer
Jason Blum
Jason Blum
Executive Producer

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