Looking for the crème de la crème of other people’s psychological nightmares? Search no further than our definitive ranking of “Something Was Wrong” seasons, the podcast that’s turned listening to elaborate tales of manipulation and gaslighting into your totally and completely normal Tuesday morning commute activity.
Tiffany Reese has blessed us with enough horrifying relationship disasters to ensure you’ll never trust another human being again, but let’s face it, some seasons leave you checking your locks at 3 AM more effectively than others.
I’ve ranked what I believe are the top seasons of this podcast that will push you into thinking… “I need to text five friends to make sure they’re not secretly married to con artists.” So grab your favorite anxiety blanket, pour some wine, and let’s dive into the best collections of red flags that somehow went unnoticed until they were large enough to cover a football field.
Season 1
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Season 1 of the “Something Was Wrong” podcast tells the true story of Sara, a woman who believed she was about to marry the man of her dreams-until, just a week before their wedding, she discovered a web of disturbing lies and manipulations that unraveled her entire relationship. The season is built around Sara’s first-person account, detailing her experiences with emotional abuse, deception, and the gradual realization that something was deeply amiss in her fiancé’s behavior.
Season 3
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Season 3 centers on the unraveling of seemingly perfect family friendships between the Bishops, O’Brians, and Johnsons, which are shattered by a tragedy that exposes hidden cracks beneath the surface. The season explores how these families, who appeared to be typical and close-knit, are forced to confront shocking truths and dark secrets following a pivotal, life-altering event.
Season 5
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Season 5 focuses on the personal accounts of survivors who experienced abuse within charismatic, evangelical Christian churches.The season highlights the stories of Julia, Kelly, and Rachel, who detail the manipulation, control, and trauma they endured in these religious environments.
Season 9
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Season 9 follows the intertwined stories of Danielle and Kenji, two survivors whose lives are upended by a manipulative conman known as Ardie (also referred to as Artie). The season unpacks how Ardie infiltrated the lives of multiple women, weaving a web of deception, lies, and emotional abuse.
Season 12
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Season 12 tells the story of Kenzie and her relationship with Joe, a man who initially seemed funny, successful, and charming.Despite a series of odd circumstances in Joe’s personal life, Kenzie felt she was in the best relationship she’d ever had. However, as time went on, her loved ones began to notice inconsistencies and suspicious behavior from Joe. Their growing concerns led them to investigate, ultimately uncovering that Joe was not at all who he claimed to be. Together, Kenzie’s friends and family intervened to reveal Joe’s secrets and protect her-just in time.
Season 13
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Season 13 of “Something Was Wrong” continues the podcast’s signature format of sharing first-person accounts from survivors who have experienced shocking betrayals, manipulation, or abuse, and their journeys to recovery. The season is presented in an episodic format, with each episode focusing on a different survivor’s story or a different chapter in a survivor’s experience.
Season 18
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A major focus of Season 18 (Episodes 2–8) is the case of Kaitlyn Braun, a 25-year-old from Brantford, Canada, who perpetrated an elaborate and disturbing con targeting dozens of doulas. Despite never having given birth, Kaitlyn faked multiple stillbirth pregnancies, emotionally and physically manipulating doulas-including a friend and an ex-girlfriend-into supporting her through these fabricated crises. She used social media to lure her victims, who ultimately united to hold her accountable and seek justice for the trauma she cause.
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