A&E‘s new docuseries Secrets of the Bunny Ranch continues its unflinching look at the infamous Nevada brothel, moving beyond the curated image of the early-2000s HBO series Cathouse to examine a much grimmer reality. This week’s episode, “The Cathouse Murders,” airing Thursday, June 19, focuses on a story that was never part of the original show’s narrative.
The hour investigates the brutal murder of a young Bunny Ranch worker, not in Nevada, but in Oklahoma City. The episode details how the brothel’s late owner, Dennis Hof, reportedly treated the tragedy not as a moment for solemn reflection but as a media opportunity, a detail that speaks volumes about the operation he was running behind the scenes.
This new series aims to dismantle the carefree facade of the Moonlite Bunny Ranch, featuring interviews with former workers, many of whom are speaking publicly for the first time about their experiences. It moves beyond the parties and personalities to present allegations of manipulation, bullying, and worse. “The Cathouse Murders” is a key piece of that re-examination, contrasting the manufactured glamour of reality television with the harsh consequences faced by the women involved. The series argues that for some, the connection to the ranch was not a path to liberation or wealth but a direct line to danger.
Secrets of the Bunny Ranch airs Thursday, June 19 at 10:01 PM ET on A&E.
