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The Worst Episodes of Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle

Every episode of Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle!

Documentary series that examines the Jonestown Massacre 40 years later.
Genres:DocumentaryCrimeNews
Network:SundanceTV

Worst Episodes Summary

"Making of a Madman" is the worst rated episode of "Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle". 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 scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "On the Run".

  • Making of a Madman
    7.6/1089 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • On the Run
    7.8/1078 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Under Siege
    8.1/1066 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Death in the Promised Land
    8.2/1065 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A