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The Best Episodes of How I Escaped My Cult Season 1

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    How I Escaped My Cult Season 1 Episode 1 - Tony Alamo Christian Academy
    7.9/10(21 votes)

    #1 - Tony Alamo Christian Academy

    S1:E1

    As a teen in the Tony Alamo cult, Desiree becomes one of Alamo’s sex slaves. With investigators desperate for proof of his horrific crimes, Desiree holds the key to bringing him down. But first, she must survive a dangerous escape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. How I Escaped My Cult Season 1 Episode 2 - Angel's Landing
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Angel's Landing

    S1:E2

    For Sara, Lou Castro is an angel with heavenly powers over life and death. But when a string of his devoted followers dies under mysterious circumstances, detectives must uncover Castro's shocking true identity while Sara plots her escape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. How I Escaped My Cult Season 1 Episode 3 - Word of Life
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Word of Life

    S1:E3

    For Kristel Leonard, the Word of Life dictates every aspect of her life. But when ruthless new pastor Tiffanie Irwin takes over, Kristel tries to leave her iron grip, leading to deadly and horrifying consequences for those closest to her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. How I Escaped My Cult Season 1 Episode 4 - Nuwaubian Nation
    6.7/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Nuwaubian Nation

    S1:E4

    Looking for a better life, Habiybah's family joins a new Black-led cult, the Nuwaubian Nation. But when their narcissistic leader, Dwight York uses his powers to commit horrific crimes, she knows the only way out is to go deeper in.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. How I Escaped My Cult Season 1 Episode 5 - The Pilgrims
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #5 - The Pilgrims

    S1:E5

    As the oldest daughter of family-cult leader Papa Pilgrim, Elishaba is the primary target of his rage and lust. His torment escalates when the entire group moves to Alaska, where she must survive a bold escape through the frigid wilderness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. How I Escaped My Cult Season 1 Episode 6 - La Luz Del Mundo
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #6 - La Luz Del Mundo

    S1:E6

    As a devoted member of La Luz Del Mundo, Alethea obeys her apostle Samuel Flores, becoming his sex slave. But when other brave women reveal their own horrific abuses, it leads to a dramatic arrest, an intense trial, and a harrowing escape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. How I Escaped My Cult Season 1 Episode 7 - Yearning for Zion / FLDS
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #7 - Yearning for Zion / FLDS

    S1:E7

    When Warren Jeffs is arrested for unspeakable crimes his son Wendell and 8th wife Vicky are caught between their sadistic cult and the investigators trying to bring it down. Escaping Warren's physical and mental hold is their only way out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. How I Escaped My Cult Season 1 Episode 8 - NXIVM / The Vow
    6.8/10(10 votes)

    #8 - NXIVM / The Vow

    S1:E8

    A look into insidious modern-day cults through the lens of members who endured trauma and investigations into the oppressive groups.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. How I Escaped My Cult Season 1 Episode 9 - The Bergholz Clan
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #9 - The Bergholz Clan

    S1:E9

    Johnny flees when his cult turns into a violent gang.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. How I Escaped My Cult Season 1 Episode 10 - The House of Yahweh
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #10 - The House of Yahweh

    S1:E10

    A look into insidious modern-day cults through the lens of members who endured trauma and investigations into the oppressive groups.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Tony Alamo Christian Academy" is the best rated episode of "How I Escaped My Cult" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/20/2025. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Angel's Landing".