7.6/1027 votes#1 - Tony Alamo Ministries
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/4/2018
Initially the Alamo Christian Foundation once held hope for a better society for young people seeking purpose. But when Susan Alamo dies of cancer Tony reveals his dark side and turns his anger on his followers including taking multiple child brides.
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8.0/1029 votes#2 - Jonestown Massacre
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/11/2018
In the late 50's Jim Jones founded the People's Temple focused on helping those in need. By 1975 he was setting up what was supposed to be a utopia known as Jonestown. But utopia quickly turned into a hell as he spiraled deeper into his own paranoia.
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7.0/1025 votes#3 - Word of Life
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/18/2018
The Word of Life Church, starts as a small bible study group led by Pastor Jerry Irwin. After his death, his daughter Tiffanie gains control and makes life hell for the church followers, leading to the brutal death of a teenaged boy.
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7.3/1021 votes#4 - Yahweh Nation
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/25/2018
Yahweh Ben Yahweh is a respected religious leader in the 1980s but behind the facade, he rules his followers with terror and violence. One survivor shares the story of this cult leader whose ruthless tactics ruin hundreds of lives and leaves 14 dead.
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7.7/1010 votes#5 - Army of God
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/2/2018
Deborah & Jim Green believe they're Generals in a holy army for God, for more than 30 years their harsh rule has destroyed families and ruined lives. Cult survivors tell how the Greens transformed from charismatic hippies into militant cult leaders.
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7.6/1014 votes#6 - The Nuwaubian Nation of Moors
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/9/2018
The followers of cult leader Dwight York come from all walks of life. Ruby joins the Nuwaubian Nation when looking for answers to life's big questions while Niki is brought in as a child. Both become disillusioned as they learn the truth about York.
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The Best Episodes of People Magazine Investigates: Cults Season 1
Every episode of People Magazine Investigates: Cults Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of People Magazine Investigates: Cults Season 1!
People Magazine explores shocking stories of ordinary people who, lured by promises of eternal life, get caught up in a terrifying web of abuse, deception,...
Genres:CrimeDocumentary
Network:Investigation Discovery
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Tony Alamo Ministries" is the best rated episode of "People Magazine Investigates: Cults" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/4/2018. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Jonestown Massacre".