Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini

Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini is a 2024 American documentary series directed and produced by Michael Beach Nichols. It explores the Sherri Papini kidnapping hoax.

It premiered on June 20, 2024, on Hulu.

Premise
The series follows Sherri and Keith Papini, who live an ordinary life until Sherri disappears, triggering a search that becomes news around the world.

Production
Hulu ordered “Perfect Wife” from executive producers Allison Berkley and Joseph Freed of Marwar Junction Productions in 2023, as exclusively reported by Variety. Michael Beach Nichols was attached to direct and executive produce the series alongside Erin Lee Carr and Rob Ford.

Viewership
During the series first week of release, 3.6 million viewers tuned into the series, making it Hulu's most watched documentary series.