Ep 1. Episode 1

Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer is a true crime docuseries that explores the life and crimes of infamous serial killer Ted Bundy from the perspectives of the women who loved him. Season 1 episode 1, titled "Episode 1," introduces viewers to some of the women in Bundy's life, beginning with his long-term girlfriend Elizabeth Kloepfer.

Through interviews with Kloepfer and other women close to Bundy, the episode delves into his early years and upbringing. Born Theodore Robert Cowell, Bundy grew up believing that his mother was his sister and his grandparents were his parents. He struggled with feelings of abandonment and insecurity, and these issues would follow him throughout his life.

As a young adult, Bundy was charming and good-looking, and he quickly gained a reputation as a ladies' man. Kloepfer met him in 1969 and became involved with him despite some red flags, such as his erratic behavior and odd hobbies like taxidermy.

The episode explores the beginning of Bundy's murder spree, which began in 1974, around the same time that his relationship with Kloepfer was falling apart. Women in Washington and Oregon began disappearing, and Bundy was suspected but not caught.

Meanwhile, Kloepfer began to suspect that Bundy was lying to her and hiding something. She discovered a bag of women's underwear in his apartment and finally went to the police with her suspicions. Bundy was arrested in 1975, and the full extent of his crimes began to come to light.

"Episode 1" sets the stage for the rest of the series, which will explore Bundy's crimes and their impact on the women in his life, particularly those who survived. The episode provides a humanizing look at Bundy, showing his early struggles and the charismatic charm that allowed him to manipulate so many people. It also highlights the courage of the women who came forward to report him and testify against him in court.

Overall, "Episode 1" is a compelling start to Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer, laying the groundwork for a nuanced and empathetic look at one of the most notorious serial killers in history.