7.6/1089 votes#1 - Making of a Madman
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/17/2018
Sadistic preacher Jim Jones forms the Peoples Temple after an unusual childhood; the cult's members are captivated; Jones' lust for power becomes unstoppable.
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7.8/1078 votes#2 - On the Run
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/17/2018
The press exposes the dark side of Jim Jones, causing a mass exodus to Jonestown; his followers soon realize it's not the utopia their leader promised.
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- 8.1/1066 votes
#3 - Under Siege
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/18/2018
A heroic congressman travels to Jonestown; Temple members plot their escape; Jim Jones realizes the walls are closing in and plans his final stand.
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- 8.2/1065 votes
#4 - Death in the Promised Land
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/18/2018
The world learns about the mass murder-suicide in Jonestown, orchestrated by cult leader Jim Jones; survivors try to piece their lives back together.
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The Best Episodes of Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle Season 1
Every episode of Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle Season 1!
Documentary series that examines the Jonestown Massacre 40 years later.
Genres:DocumentaryCrimeNews
Network:SundanceTV
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Making of a Madman" is the best rated episode of "Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 89 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/17/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "On the Run".