[s1e4] Dead To Me -

: Acting as a protective friend, Jen helps Judy break away from Steve's control, unaware that both Judy and Steve were the ones who killed Ted.

: The episode ends with a bonding moment between the two women where they agree they "can't go back" to their old lives.

Simultaneously, the episode explores Judy's toxic relationship with her ex-fiancé, . Steve attempts to manipulate Judy into moving back in with him, primarily to keep her from confessing to the hit-and-run. Jen eventually intervenes, confronting Steve on Judy's behalf and telling him that Judy will not be returning to him. Key Plot Developments:

: Jen discovers Ted's year-and-a-half-long affair and the fact that he "mentally killed her off" to maintain the secret relationship.

Watch this detailed recap for a complete breakdown of the major secrets and character shifts in this episode: Dead To Me Season 1 Episode 4 I Cant Go Back Recap The Recaps YouTube• Apr 22, 2020 Dead to Me season 1 episode 4 recap: I Can't Go Back

The primary narrative follows Jen as she discovers her late husband, Ted, was having a long-term affair with a woman known online as . Jen enlists Judy's help to track this woman down, eventually finding her at a restaurant where they learn Ted had been lying to both of them for over a year—even telling his mistress that Jen had died of breast cancer. This discovery leads Jen to a cathartic moment at the end of the episode where she admits she is "glad he's dead".

: Further glimpses into the night of the accident reveal that Judy wanted to stop and help the person she hit, but Steve aggressively forced her to drive away.