Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
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Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is the first season of the American biographical crime drama anthology television series Monster, created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan for Netflix, which was released on September 21, 2022. Murphy and Brennan both serve as showrunners. Dahmer is about the life of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer (Evan Peters). Other main characters include Dahmer's father, Lionel (Richard Jenkins), his stepmother Shari (Molly Ringwald), suspicious neighbor Glenda (Niecy Nash), and grandmother Catherine (Michael Learned). Dahmer received mixed reviews, but was ultimately a commercial success, reaching the number-one spot on Netflix in the first week of its release. The season became Netflix's second most-watched English-language series of all time within 28 days, and the third Netflix series to pass 1 billion hours viewed in 60 days. The series reached number one on the Nielsen Top 10 streaming chart in the first week of its release, and placed No. 7 on Nielsen's all-time list for single-week viewership in its second week. The season received four nominations at the 80th Golden Globe Awards, including for the Best Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film, with Peters winning for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film. It received six nominations at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Peters. Ultimately, Nash won for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. The second season of the anthology, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024), is based on the murder case of the Menendez brothers and was released on September 19, 2024. The third season of the anthology, Monster: The Ed Gein Story (2025), is based on the murders committed by Ed Gein and was released on October 3, 2025.
Infobox
Showrunners
Ryan Murphy Ian Brennan
Starring
Evan Peters Richard Jenkins Molly Ringwald Niecy Nash Michael Learned
No. of episodes
10
Original network
Netflix
Original release
September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
overall
1
No. in
season
1
Title
"Bad Meat"
Directed by
Carl Franklin
Written by
Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan
Original release date
September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21)
In 1991, Glenda Cleveland, a woman who lives in the Milwaukee apartment next to Jeffrey Dahmer's, has concerns about the noises and smells coming through their shared vent. Dahmer courts his next potential victim, Tracy Edwards, in a bar and takes him home, but Tracy manages to escape and flag down police. Upon visiting Dahmer's apartment, they dis
In 1991, Glenda Cleveland, a woman who lives in the Milwaukee apartment next to Jeffrey Dahmer's, has concerns about the noises and smells coming through their shared vent. Dahmer courts his next potential victim, Tracy Edwards, in a bar and takes him home, but Tracy manages to escape and flag down police. Upon visiting Dahmer's apartment, they dis
No.
overall
In 1991, Glenda Cleveland, a woman who lives in the Milwaukee apartment next to Jeffrey Dahmer's, has concerns about the noises and smells coming through their shared vent. Dahmer courts his next potential victim, Tracy Edwards, in a bar and takes him home, but Tracy manages to escape and flag down police. Upon visiting Dahmer's apartment, they dis
2
2
No.
overall
2
No. in
season
2
Title
"Please Don't Go"
Directed by
Clement Virgo
Written by
Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan
Original release date
September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21)
Dahmer's life as a pre-teen and adolescent, living with Joyce, a drug-addicted mother and Lionel, an oft-absentee father, is explored. The youngster starts to exhibit great interest in dissecting dead animals, with encouragement from his father. In 1991, an adult Dahmer buys alcohol for 14-year old Konerak Sinthasomphone and brings him to his apart
Dahmer's life as a pre-teen and adolescent, living with Joyce, a drug-addicted mother and Lionel, an oft-absentee father, is explored. The youngster starts to exhibit great interest in dissecting dead animals, with encouragement from his father. In 1991, an adult Dahmer buys alcohol for 14-year old Konerak Sinthasomphone and brings him to his apart
No.
overall
Dahmer's life as a pre-teen and adolescent, living with Joyce, a drug-addicted mother and Lionel, an oft-absentee father, is explored. The youngster starts to exhibit great interest in dissecting dead animals, with encouragement from his father. In 1991, an adult Dahmer buys alcohol for 14-year old Konerak Sinthasomphone and brings him to his apart
3
3
No.
overall
3
No. in
season
3
Title
"Doin' A Dahmer"
Directed by
Clement Virgo
Written by
Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan
Original release date
September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21)
As a high school senior in 1977–78, Dahmer continues to show interest in animal dissection while also becoming fully aware of his sexual preference for men. After his father and mother divorce, Lionel moves in with his new girlfriend Shari and soon after Joyce moves away with Jeffrey's younger brother David. Jeffrey is left alone in the house to fe
As a high school senior in 1977–78, Dahmer continues to show interest in animal dissection while also becoming fully aware of his sexual preference for men. After his father and mother divorce, Lionel moves in with his new girlfriend Shari and soon after Joyce moves away with Jeffrey's younger brother David. Jeffrey is left alone in the house to fe
No.
overall
As a high school senior in 1977–78, Dahmer continues to show interest in animal dissection while also becoming fully aware of his sexual preference for men. After his father and mother divorce, Lionel moves in with his new girlfriend Shari and soon after Joyce moves away with Jeffrey's younger brother David. Jeffrey is left alone in the house to fe
4
4
No.
overall
4
No. in
season
4
Title
"The Good Boy Box"
Directed by
Jennifer Lynch
Written by
Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan
Original release date
September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21)
Lionel and Shari return to the Dahmer residence after three months, surprised to hear Joyce moved out, and discover Jeff's drinking. Jeff attempts to talk to his father about his homicidal thoughts, but is interrupted by Lionel planning to send him to Ohio State University. At OSU, Dahmer is expelled for attendance issues, causing his father to enl
Lionel and Shari return to the Dahmer residence after three months, surprised to hear Joyce moved out, and discover Jeff's drinking. Jeff attempts to talk to his father about his homicidal thoughts, but is interrupted by Lionel planning to send him to Ohio State University. At OSU, Dahmer is expelled for attendance issues, causing his father to enl
No.
overall
Lionel and Shari return to the Dahmer residence after three months, surprised to hear Joyce moved out, and discover Jeff's drinking. Jeff attempts to talk to his father about his homicidal thoughts, but is interrupted by Lionel planning to send him to Ohio State University. At OSU, Dahmer is expelled for attendance issues, causing his father to enl
5
5
No.
overall
5
No. in
season
5
Title
"Blood On Their Hands"
Directed by
Jennifer Lynch
Written by
Ian Brennan
Original release date
September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21)
In 1987, Dahmer takes a job at a chocolate factory. He begins to seek out victims with the conscious intention of killing, beginning a cycle of bringing men to Catherine's house, drugging them, strangling them to death, and dismembering them in the cellar. The smells coming from the cellar prompt a confrontation with Catherine and Lionel. When Dahm
In 1987, Dahmer takes a job at a chocolate factory. He begins to seek out victims with the conscious intention of killing, beginning a cycle of bringing men to Catherine's house, drugging them, strangling them to death, and dismembering them in the cellar. The smells coming from the cellar prompt a confrontation with Catherine and Lionel. When Dahm
No.
overall
In 1987, Dahmer takes a job at a chocolate factory. He begins to seek out victims with the conscious intention of killing, beginning a cycle of bringing men to Catherine's house, drugging them, strangling them to death, and dismembering them in the cellar. The smells coming from the cellar prompt a confrontation with Catherine and Lionel. When Dahm
6
6
No.
overall
6
No. in
season
6
Title
"Silenced"
Directed by
Paris Barclay
Written by
David McMillan & Janet Mock
Original release date
September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21)
In 1991, Tony Hughes makes a life for himself despite his deafness. He lands a job in Madison, but returns to spend time with his family in Milwaukee on weekends. One weekend evening, he dances at a bar and catches Dahmer's eye. Dahmer thinks about spiking Tony's drink at the bar, but reconsiders. Tony and Dahmer say they like each other, and they
In 1991, Tony Hughes makes a life for himself despite his deafness. He lands a job in Madison, but returns to spend time with his family in Milwaukee on weekends. One weekend evening, he dances at a bar and catches Dahmer's eye. Dahmer thinks about spiking Tony's drink at the bar, but reconsiders. Tony and Dahmer say they like each other, and they
No.
overall
In 1991, Tony Hughes makes a life for himself despite his deafness. He lands a job in Madison, but returns to spend time with his family in Milwaukee on weekends. One weekend evening, he dances at a bar and catches Dahmer's eye. Dahmer thinks about spiking Tony's drink at the bar, but reconsiders. Tony and Dahmer say they like each other, and they
7
7
No.
overall
7
No. in
season
7
Title
"Cassandra"
Directed by
Jennifer Lynch
Written by
Ian Brennan & Janet Mock & David McMillan
Original release date
September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21)
After Dahmer is arrested and news of his victims becomes public, there is widespread outrage with police among the victims' families, and particularly with Glenda. She is most upset over the murder of Konerak (whom she tried to help before police returned him to Dahmer's apartment) and has been severely traumatized by listening to the noises (screa
After Dahmer is arrested and news of his victims becomes public, there is widespread outrage with police among the victims' families, and particularly with Glenda. She is most upset over the murder of Konerak (whom she tried to help before police returned him to Dahmer's apartment) and has been severely traumatized by listening to the noises (screa
No.
overall
After Dahmer is arrested and news of his victims becomes public, there is widespread outrage with police among the victims' families, and particularly with Glenda. She is most upset over the murder of Konerak (whom she tried to help before police returned him to Dahmer's apartment) and has been severely traumatized by listening to the noises (screa
8
8
No.
overall
8
No. in
season
8
Title
"Lionel"
Directed by
Gregg Araki
Written by
Ian Brennan & David McMillan
Original release date
September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21)
Lionel is horrified by Dahmer and what he has done. With his wife, he deals with his demons, alternately blaming himself and Joyce. Jesse continues working on behalf of the victims' families. The two officers who were suspended over Konerak's case are reinstated. Joyce attempts to persuade some of the victims' family to persuade the judge that Jeff
Lionel is horrified by Dahmer and what he has done. With his wife, he deals with his demons, alternately blaming himself and Joyce. Jesse continues working on behalf of the victims' families. The two officers who were suspended over Konerak's case are reinstated. Joyce attempts to persuade some of the victims' family to persuade the judge that Jeff
No.
overall
Lionel is horrified by Dahmer and what he has done. With his wife, he deals with his demons, alternately blaming himself and Joyce. Jesse continues working on behalf of the victims' families. The two officers who were suspended over Konerak's case are reinstated. Joyce attempts to persuade some of the victims' family to persuade the judge that Jeff
9
9
No.
overall
9
No. in
season
9
Title
"The Bogeyman"
Directed by
Jennifer Lynch
Written by
Ian Brennan & David McMillan & Reilly Smith
Original release date
September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21)
Family members of Dahmer's victims deal with grief, fear, sleeplessness and nightmares. After convincing Shirley to sue Lionel over the profits of his book, lawyer Joe Zilber brings a $14 million lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee on behalf of the victims' families. Lionel learns that any profits from his book will be paid to victims' families.
Family members of Dahmer's victims deal with grief, fear, sleeplessness and nightmares. After convincing Shirley to sue Lionel over the profits of his book, lawyer Joe Zilber brings a $14 million lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee on behalf of the victims' families. Lionel learns that any profits from his book will be paid to victims' families.
No.
overall
Family members of Dahmer's victims deal with grief, fear, sleeplessness and nightmares. After convincing Shirley to sue Lionel over the profits of his book, lawyer Joe Zilber brings a $14 million lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee on behalf of the victims' families. Lionel learns that any profits from his book will be paid to victims' families.
10
10
No.
overall
10
No. in
season
10
Title
"God of Forgiveness, God of Vengeance"
Directed by
Paris Barclay
Written by
Ian Brennan & David McMillan & Reilly Smith & Todd Kubrak
Original release date
September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21)
After attending a church service in prison, Dahmer asks to be baptized, near the same time as John Wayne Gacy's execution. The $14 million lawsuit is settled out of court for less than $900,000. An inmate named Christopher Scarver kills Dahmer and another inmate, Jesse Anderson, with a metal bar, saying that God told him to commit the murder. Per D
After attending a church service in prison, Dahmer asks to be baptized, near the same time as John Wayne Gacy's execution. The $14 million lawsuit is settled out of court for less than $900,000. An inmate named Christopher Scarver kills Dahmer and another inmate, Jesse Anderson, with a metal bar, saying that God told him to commit the murder. Per D
No.
overall
After attending a church service in prison, Dahmer asks to be baptized, near the same time as John Wayne Gacy's execution. The $14 million lawsuit is settled out of court for less than $900,000. An inmate named Christopher Scarver kills Dahmer and another inmate, Jesse Anderson, with a metal bar, saying that God told him to commit the murder. Per D
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | 1 | "Bad Meat" | Carl Franklin | Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan | September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21) | |
| In 1991, Glenda Cleveland, a woman who lives in the Milwaukee apartment next to Jeffrey Dahmer's, has concerns about the noises and smells coming through their shared vent. Dahmer courts his next potential victim, Tracy Edwards, in a bar and takes him home, but Tracy manages to escape and flag down police. Upon visiting Dahmer's apartment, they dis | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Please Don't Go" | Clement Virgo | Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan | September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21) | |
| Dahmer's life as a pre-teen and adolescent, living with Joyce, a drug-addicted mother and Lionel, an oft-absentee father, is explored. The youngster starts to exhibit great interest in dissecting dead animals, with encouragement from his father. In 1991, an adult Dahmer buys alcohol for 14-year old Konerak Sinthasomphone and brings him to his apart | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Doin' A Dahmer" | Clement Virgo | Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan | September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21) | |
| As a high school senior in 1977–78, Dahmer continues to show interest in animal dissection while also becoming fully aware of his sexual preference for men. After his father and mother divorce, Lionel moves in with his new girlfriend Shari and soon after Joyce moves away with Jeffrey's younger brother David. Jeffrey is left alone in the house to fe | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "The Good Boy Box" | Jennifer Lynch | Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan | September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21) | |
| Lionel and Shari return to the Dahmer residence after three months, surprised to hear Joyce moved out, and discover Jeff's drinking. Jeff attempts to talk to his father about his homicidal thoughts, but is interrupted by Lionel planning to send him to Ohio State University. At OSU, Dahmer is expelled for attendance issues, causing his father to enl | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Blood On Their Hands" | Jennifer Lynch | Ian Brennan | September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21) | |
| In 1987, Dahmer takes a job at a chocolate factory. He begins to seek out victims with the conscious intention of killing, beginning a cycle of bringing men to Catherine's house, drugging them, strangling them to death, and dismembering them in the cellar. The smells coming from the cellar prompt a confrontation with Catherine and Lionel. When Dahm | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Silenced" | Paris Barclay | David McMillan & Janet Mock | September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21) | |
| In 1991, Tony Hughes makes a life for himself despite his deafness. He lands a job in Madison, but returns to spend time with his family in Milwaukee on weekends. One weekend evening, he dances at a bar and catches Dahmer's eye. Dahmer thinks about spiking Tony's drink at the bar, but reconsiders. Tony and Dahmer say they like each other, and they | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Cassandra" | Jennifer Lynch | Ian Brennan & Janet Mock & David McMillan | September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21) | |
| After Dahmer is arrested and news of his victims becomes public, there is widespread outrage with police among the victims' families, and particularly with Glenda. She is most upset over the murder of Konerak (whom she tried to help before police returned him to Dahmer's apartment) and has been severely traumatized by listening to the noises (screa | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Lionel" | Gregg Araki | Ian Brennan & David McMillan | September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21) | |
| Lionel is horrified by Dahmer and what he has done. With his wife, he deals with his demons, alternately blaming himself and Joyce. Jesse continues working on behalf of the victims' families. The two officers who were suspended over Konerak's case are reinstated. Joyce attempts to persuade some of the victims' family to persuade the judge that Jeff | ||||||
| 9 | 9 | "The Bogeyman" | Jennifer Lynch | Ian Brennan & David McMillan & Reilly Smith | September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21) | |
| Family members of Dahmer's victims deal with grief, fear, sleeplessness and nightmares. After convincing Shirley to sue Lionel over the profits of his book, lawyer Joe Zilber brings a $14 million lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee on behalf of the victims' families. Lionel learns that any profits from his book will be paid to victims' families. | ||||||
| 10 | 10 | "God of Forgiveness, God of Vengeance" | Paris Barclay | Ian Brennan & David McMillan & Reilly Smith & Todd Kubrak | September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21) | |
| After attending a church service in prison, Dahmer asks to be baptized, near the same time as John Wayne Gacy's execution. The $14 million lawsuit is settled out of court for less than $900,000. An inmate named Christopher Scarver kills Dahmer and another inmate, Jesse Anderson, with a metal bar, saying that God told him to commit the murder. Per D | ||||||
Accolades received by Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story · Reception › Accolades
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Award
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Date of ceremony
November 16, 2022
Category
Best Music Supervision – Television
Recipient(s)
Amanda Krieg Thomas
Result
Nominated
People's Choice Awards
People's Choice Awards
Award
People's Choice Awards
Date of ceremony
December 6, 2022
Category
The Bingeworthy Show of 2022
Recipient(s)
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Result
Won
Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Award
Golden Globe Awards
Date of ceremony
January 10, 2023
Category
Best Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film
Recipient(s)
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Result
Nominated
Best Actor – Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture
Best Actor – Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture
Award
Best Actor – Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture
Date of ceremony
Evan Peters
Category
Won
Best Supporting Actress – Television Limited Series/Motion Picture
Best Supporting Actress – Television Limited Series/Motion Picture
Award
Best Supporting Actress – Television Limited Series/Motion Picture
Date of ceremony
Niecy Nash
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Actor – Television Limited Series/Motion Picture
Best Supporting Actor – Television Limited Series/Motion Picture
Award
Best Supporting Actor – Television Limited Series/Motion Picture
Date of ceremony
Richard Jenkins
Category
Nominated
Critics' Choice Television Awards
Critics' Choice Television Awards
Award
Critics' Choice Television Awards
Date of ceremony
January 15, 2023
Category
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Recipient(s)
Niecy Nash
Result
Won
Producers Guild of America Awards
Producers Guild of America Awards
Award
Producers Guild of America Awards
Date of ceremony
February 25, 2023
Category
Outstanding Producer of Limited or Anthology Series Television
Recipient(s)
Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Evan Peters, Janet Mock, Scott Robertson, Sara Stelwagen, Tanase Popa, David McMillan, Todd Nenninger, Lou Eyrich, Todd Kubrak, Reilly Smith, Regis Kimble, Richard Jenkins, and Mathew Hart
Result
Nominated
NAACP Image Awards
NAACP Image Awards
Award
NAACP Image Awards
Date of ceremony
February 25, 2023
Category
Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
Recipient(s)
Niecy Nash
Result
Won
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Award
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Date of ceremony
February 26, 2023
Category
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
Recipient(s)
Evan Peters
Result
Nominated
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
Award
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
Date of ceremony
Niecy Nash
Category
Nominated
Satellite Awards
Satellite Awards
Award
Satellite Awards
Date of ceremony
March 3, 2023
Category
Best Miniseries or Limited Series
Recipient(s)
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Result
Nominated
Best Actor in a Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Best Actor in a Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Award
Best Actor in a Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Date of ceremony
Evan Peters
Category
Won
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Award
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Date of ceremony
Richard Jenkins
Category
Nominated
Cinema Audio Society Awards
Cinema Audio Society Awards
Award
Cinema Audio Society Awards
Date of ceremony
March 4, 2023
Category
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Movie or Limited Series
Recipient(s)
Amanda Beggs, Laura Wiest, Joe Barnett, Jamie Hardt, Judah Getz and Jacob McNaughton (for episode "Lionel")
Result
Nominated
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Award
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Date of ceremony
March 16, 2023
Category
Best Horror Series
Recipient(s)
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Result
Nominated
Best Actor in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Best Actor in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Award
Best Actor in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Date of ceremony
Evan Peters
Category
Won
Best Actress in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Best Actress in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Award
Best Actress in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Date of ceremony
Niecy Nash
Category
Nominated
British Academy Television Awards
British Academy Television Awards
Award
British Academy Television Awards
Date of ceremony
May 14, 2023
Category
Best International Programme
Recipient(s)
Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Alexis Martin Woodall, David McMillan, Reilly Smith, Carl Franklin
Result
Won
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Award
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Date of ceremony
January 6–7, 2024
Category
Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Recipient(s)
Robert J. Ulrich, Eric Dawson, Carol Kritzer
Result
Nominated
Outstanding Period and/or Character Hairstyling
Outstanding Period and/or Character Hairstyling
Award
Outstanding Period and/or Character Hairstyling
Date of ceremony
Shay Sanford-Fong, Maggie Hayes Jackson, Michael S. Ward, Havanna Pratt (for "Lionel")
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Period and/or Character Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
Outstanding Period and/or Character Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
Award
Outstanding Period and/or Character Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
Date of ceremony
Gigi Williams, Michelle Audrina Kim (for "Bad Meat")
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Period Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Period Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Outstanding Period Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Rudy Mance, Monica Chamberlain, Desmond Smith, Suzy Freeman (for "Please Don't Go")
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Outstanding Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Stephanie Filo (for "The Good Boy Box")
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special
Award
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special
Date of ceremony
Gary Megregian, Borja Sau, Bruce Tanis, David Klotz, Sam Munoz, Noel Vought (for "God Of Forgiveness, God Of Vengeance")
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Laura Wiest, Jamie Hardt, Joe Barnett, Amanda Beggs (for "Lionel")
Category
Nominated
Astra TV Awards
Astra TV Awards
Award
Astra TV Awards
Date of ceremony
January 8, 2024
Category
Best Streaming Limited or Anthology Series
Recipient(s)
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Result
Nominated
Best Actor in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Best Actor in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Best Actor in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Evan Peters
Category
Won
Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Kieran Tamondong
Category
Nominated
Richard Jenkins
Richard Jenkins
Award
Richard Jenkins
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Niecy Nash
Category
Won
Best Directing in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Best Directing in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Best Directing in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Paris Barclay (for "God of Forgiveness, God of Vengeance")
Category
Nominated
Astra Creative Arts TV Awards
Astra Creative Arts TV Awards
Award
Astra Creative Arts TV Awards
Date of ceremony
January 8, 2024
Category
Best Casting in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Recipient(s)
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Result
Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards
Primetime Emmy Awards
Award
Primetime Emmy Awards
Date of ceremony
January 15, 2024
Category
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
Recipient(s)
Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Evan Peters, Janet Mock, Scott Robertson, Sara Stelwagen, Tanase Popa, David McMillan, Todd Nenninger, Lou Eyrich, Todd Kubrak, Reilly Smith, Regis Kimble, Richard Jenkins, and Mathew Hart
Result
Nominated
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Evan Peters
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Richard Jenkins
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Niecy Nash
Category
Won
Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Carl Franklin (for "Bad Meat")
Category
Nominated
Paris Barclay (for "Silenced")
Paris Barclay (for "Silenced")
Award
Paris Barclay (for "Silenced")
Date of ceremony
Nominated
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Hollywood Music in Media Awards | November 16, 2022 | Best Music Supervision – Television | Amanda Krieg Thomas | Nominated | |
| People's Choice Awards | December 6, 2022 | The Bingeworthy Show of 2022 | Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story | Won | |
| Golden Globe Awards | January 10, 2023 | Best Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film | Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story | Nominated | |
| Best Actor – Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture | Evan Peters | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actress – Television Limited Series/Motion Picture | Niecy Nash | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor – Television Limited Series/Motion Picture | Richard Jenkins | Nominated | |||
| Critics' Choice Television Awards | January 15, 2023 | Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television | Niecy Nash | Won | |
| Producers Guild of America Awards | February 25, 2023 | Outstanding Producer of Limited or Anthology Series Television | Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Evan Peters, Janet Mock, Scott Robertson, Sara Stelwagen, Tanase Popa, David McMillan, Todd Nenninger, Lou Eyrich, Todd Kubrak, Reilly Smith, Regis Kimble, Richard Jenkins, and Mathew Hart | Nominated | |
| NAACP Image Awards | February 25, 2023 | Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special | Niecy Nash | Won | |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | February 26, 2023 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | Evan Peters | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | Niecy Nash | Nominated | |||
| Satellite Awards | March 3, 2023 | Best Miniseries or Limited Series | Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story | Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television | Evan Peters | Won | |||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television | Richard Jenkins | Nominated | |||
| Cinema Audio Society Awards | March 4, 2023 | Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Movie or Limited Series | Amanda Beggs, Laura Wiest, Joe Barnett, Jamie Hardt, Judah Getz and Jacob McNaughton (for episode "Lionel") | Nominated | |
| Critics' Choice Super Awards | March 16, 2023 | Best Horror Series | Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story | Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie | Evan Peters | Won | |||
| Best Actress in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie | Niecy Nash | Nominated | |||
| British Academy Television Awards | May 14, 2023 | Best International Programme | Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Alexis Martin Woodall, David McMillan, Reilly Smith, Carl Franklin | Won | |
| Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | January 6–7, 2024 | Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Robert J. Ulrich, Eric Dawson, Carol Kritzer | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Period and/or Character Hairstyling | Shay Sanford-Fong, Maggie Hayes Jackson, Michael S. Ward, Havanna Pratt (for "Lionel") | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Period and/or Character Makeup (Non-Prosthetic) | Gigi Williams, Michelle Audrina Kim (for "Bad Meat") | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Period Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Rudy Mance, Monica Chamberlain, Desmond Smith, Suzy Freeman (for "Please Don't Go") | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Stephanie Filo (for "The Good Boy Box") | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special | Gary Megregian, Borja Sau, Bruce Tanis, David Klotz, Sam Munoz, Noel Vought (for "God Of Forgiveness, God Of Vengeance") | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Laura Wiest, Jamie Hardt, Joe Barnett, Amanda Beggs (for "Lionel") | Nominated | |||
| Astra TV Awards | January 8, 2024 | Best Streaming Limited or Anthology Series | Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story | Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Evan Peters | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Kieran Tamondong | Nominated | |||
| Richard Jenkins | Nominated | ||||
| Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Niecy Nash | Won | |||
| Best Directing in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Paris Barclay (for "God of Forgiveness, God of Vengeance") | Nominated | |||
| Astra Creative Arts TV Awards | January 8, 2024 | Best Casting in a Limited Series or TV Movie | Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story | Nominated | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | January 15, 2024 | Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series | Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Evan Peters, Janet Mock, Scott Robertson, Sara Stelwagen, Tanase Popa, David McMillan, Todd Nenninger, Lou Eyrich, Todd Kubrak, Reilly Smith, Regis Kimble, Richard Jenkins, and Mathew Hart | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Evan Peters | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Richard Jenkins | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Niecy Nash | Won | |||
| Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Carl Franklin (for "Bad Meat") | Nominated | |||
| Paris Barclay (for "Silenced") | Nominated |