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An enigmatic conservative Christian group known as the Family wields enormous influence in Washington, D.C., in pursuit of its global ambitions.

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Season 1

6.7/10276 votes
Submersion
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/9/2019
Journalist Jeff Sharlet details his days living at Ivanwald, a men's residence where he discovers the Family's allegiance to Jesus -- and to power.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.9/10226 votes
Chosen
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/9/2019
Supporters and skeptics discuss C Street -- a secrecy-shrouded residence for Washington politicians -- and its sway in high-profile sex scandals.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.8/10189 votes
New World Order
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/9/2019
Doug Coe, the Family's leader, obscures the group's role in the National Prayer Breakfast, which has become a hub for backroom global influence-peddling.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.8/10192 votes
Dictators, Murderers & Thieves
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2019
Some American politicians use their clout to spread the Family's views to foreign leaders, including some of history's most notorious rulers.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.3/10172 votes
Wolf King
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/9/2019
Rooted in local men's groups, the Family's commingling of theology, ideology and worldly power extends its reach all the way to the U.S. presidency.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown