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The Best Episodes of The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story

Every episode of The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story!

Binge this in 2h 3mPeaking at 5.5/10

Follows the Andrea Yates case, exploring how a rogue street preacher's fire-and-brimstone teachings allegedly brought the vulnerable Texas mother under his control, leading to the drowning of her five children in 2001.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story Season 1 Episode 1 - Indoctrination
    5.5/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Indoctrination

    S1:E1

    After Yates commits a grim act, a cultish web of faith and fear emerges.

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  2. The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story Season 1 Episode 2 - The Horror Within
    5.1/10(15 votes)

    #2 - The Horror Within

    S1:E2

    Andrea Yates appears to fall into a preacher’s isolation cocoon.

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  3. The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story Season 1 Episode 3 - Revelation
    5.1/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Revelation

    S1:E3

    A preacher’s power sways the Yates verdict — and justice is never the same.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Indoctrination" is the best rated episode of "The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story". It scored 5.5/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Julian P. Hobbs, Elli Hakami and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/6/2026. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Horror Within".