The Best Episodes Directed By Michael Gasparro

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(2 votes)

   #1 - Meet the Duggars

   S1:E16/1/2023

   The shiny facade of America's favorite giant family, and the ministry that guided their conservative values, is shattered, revealing a troubling reality underneath.

   Director:Michael Gasparro

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   9.0/10(2 votes)

   #2 - Growing Up Gothard

   S1:E26/1/2023

   As IBLP's homeschooling empire grows, it becomes clear that patriarchal, abusive authority is at the core of Bill Gothard and Jim Bob Duggar's power.

   Director:Michael Gasparro

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   9.0/10(2 votes)

   #3 - Arrows Activated

   S1:E46/1/2023

   Despite Gothard's demise and Josh Duggars disturbing new crimes, the movement goes on. Fundamentalists have consolidated political power nationwide to reshape society in their own image.

   Director:Michael Gasparro

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   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #4 - Under Authority

   S1:E36/1/2023

   Bill Gothard and Jim Bob Duggar grow their shared vision into an international empire on the backs of young people. Unpaid labor, abuse, and threats of retaliation build, until Gothard is finally cut down inside of his own organization. But the roots he put down are now spreading everywhere...

   Director:Michael Gasparro

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   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #5 - A Normal Day

   S2:E19/20/2023

   All eyes are on Alex’s trial as crime scene footage and reflections from Maggie's close friend and housekeeper provide new perspectives.

   Director:Michael Gasparro

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   7.5/10(8 votes)

   #6 - Where is Gabby?

   S1:E22/17/2025

   Days after a police stop in Utah, Gabby goes missing and her parents alert the authorities, setting off a massive search for her — and for Brian.

   Director:Michael Gasparro

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   7.4/10(8 votes)

   #7 - Burn After Reading

   S1:E32/17/2025

   Gabby's loved ones grapple with the shocking news of her death. As the police close in on Brian's location in Florida, suspicions about his parents grow.

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   7.4/10(8 votes)

   #8 - We Bought a Van

   S1:E12/17/2025

   In the summer of 2021, Gabby and her fiancé Brian take a "van life" trip to the American West. But a 911 call raises alarms about their relationship.

   Director:Michael Gasparro

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