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The Path explores the unknown and mysterious world of the cult-like Meyerist Movement in upstate New York. At the center of the movement lies Eddie, a conflicted husband; Sarah, his devoted wife; and Cal, an

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Path Season 2 Episode 5 - Why We Source
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Why We Source

    S2:E5

    After Sarah breaks her agreement with Libby Dekaan, Hawk is arrested for eco-terrorism. While Abe gains Cal’s trust, Cal tries to uncover the FBI mole inside The Movement. Eddie and Sarah reconnect in the wake of the threats to their broken family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Path Season 3 Episode 2 - A Beast, No More
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - A Beast, No More

    S3:E2

    When the family of a novice publicly bashes Eddie, he must choose between turning the other cheek and using Vera as a weapon to fire back. An old Meyerist ritual brings out repressed memories for Cal, and as much as he wants to forget, destiny, and Mary, won’t let him. Sarah’s faith crisis deepens when she meets a College Professor of Religion who challenges everything she’s ever believed in.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writer:Annie Weisman

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  3. The Path Season 3 Episode 10 - The Strongest Souls
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - The Strongest Souls

    S3:E10

    Eddie tries to protect the movement by implementing legal contracts, which send his family and others on a battle against him. Eddie refuses to meet Lilith, but Vera makes a confession that could change his mind. Cal seeks therapy to unlock repressed memories from his past. Lilith has a new vision about the end of the world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Path Season 3 Episode 12 - A New American Religion
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - A New American Religion

    S3:E12

    After Professor Jackson Neill releases an exposé on Meyerism and calls them a cult on National television, Cal is forced to decide whether to defend his faith and the man who abused him, or walk away. Eddie and Sarah go on a quest for the truth behind Steve, Lilith, and the origins of Meyerism, putting their faith into question.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Path Season 3 Episode 13 - Blood Moon
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Blood Moon

    S3:E13

    Despite everyone’s objections, Eddie is determined to reveal the truth about Stephen Meyer and the origins of the Movement. But a dark force plots to stop him, and end Meyerism, once and for all.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Path Season 1 Episode 1 - What the Fire Throws
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #6 - What the Fire Throws

    S1:E1

    A man who converts to a controversial following suffers from a crisis of faith.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Path Season 3 Episode 3 - Locusts
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Locusts

    S3:E3

    Despite everyone’s fears and objections, Eddie wants to try and save the soul of the racist kid who’s been terrorizing the Compound. Vera struggles between her loyalty to her mother and her prophecy, and her growing feelings for Eddie. Cal cannot stay in denial and hide from his trauma, so he decides to drag his family back to the Compound, making Mary fear for their future together.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writer:Julia Brownell

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  8. The Path Season 2 Episode 1 - Liminal Twilight
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Liminal Twilight

    S2:E1

    Eddie starts to build a life outside of The Movement, but secretly continues to see Sarah and the kids. Cal’s plan to buy a building for the New York City center leads to tension within the Meyerist leadership. Sarah is stunned by a revelation about Cal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Path Season 2 Episode 7 - Providence
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Providence

    S2:E7

    With the compound facing foreclosure, Sarah & Cal try to raise money for The Movement, putting the city center at risk. Hawk takes on a leadership role, as Cal targets Noa's wealthy mother. Eddie bonds with Chloe’s son, unaware that he's being followed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Path Season 2 Episode 11 - Defiance
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Defiance

    S2:E11

    Eddie continues to climb the rungs with Felicia, and confronts Cal with startling revelations about Steve. Sean and Mary contemplate a new life in the outside world. Sarah wrestles with the splintering factions in both her family and The Movement.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Path Season 3 Episode 1 - The Beginning
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - The Beginning

    S3:E1

    Eddie is the new Guardian of the light, and with the help of his sleek new publicist Vera, Eddie removes security and opens up the doors of the movement; but when blood appears on the Compound, even his supporters will question his decision. After one of her blackmail victims commits suicide, Sarah seeks to be punished. For that she goes to Cal, who is living his own version of torture in Florida, along with Mary and his son Forest.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writer:Jessica Goldberg

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  12. The Path Season 3 Episode 4 - De Rerum Natura
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - De Rerum Natura

    S3:E4

    A bomb threat on the Compound has everyone on edge, especially Eddie who feels responsible for it. Back with a vengeance, Cal uses information that may affect Vera personally to blackmail her into naming him CEO of Meyerism. In questioning her faith, Sarah discovers that The Ladder may have had another author, a woman, and she was forcefully silenced.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writer:Coleman Herbert

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  13. The Path Season 3 Episode 9 - To Lift the Veil
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - To Lift the Veil

    S3:E9

    Without Vera to do his dirty work, Eddie must face the dark side of being a leader to a religious movement. Vera converts to Meyerism, bringing her closer to Eddie, but the ODE test may bring out a secret that could affect the whole Movement. Outside of Meyerism, Sarah dives deep into Lilith’s prophecy, challenging everything she’s ever believed on.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Path Season 2 Episode 3 - The Father and the Son
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #14 - The Father and the Son

    S2:E3

    Newly committed to his faith, Hawk rejects Eddie and finds a new father figure in Cal. Sarah's investigation increases political scrutiny for Meyerism. Abe’s undercover work hurts his family. Kodiak & Richard close in on what happened to Steve in Peru.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Path Season 2 Episode 4 - The Red Wall
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - The Red Wall

    S2:E4

    Sarah and Cal learn that the FBI is investigating The Movement. Hawk and Noa grow closer, while Mary and Sean deal with challenges to their relationship. After an outburst at the casino with Chloe, Eddie joins a support group for former cult members.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Path Season 1 Episode 2 - The Era of the Way
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #16 - The Era of the Way

    S1:E2

    Eddie and Sarah begin the Infidelity Rehab Program, while Hawk makes a new friend in Ashley, a popular girl his age who needs help with her family’s finances. Meanwhile, Cal offers to help a wealthy donor’s drug-addicted son.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Path Season 1 Episode 8 - The Shore
    6.5/10(3 votes)

    #17 - The Shore

    S1:E8

    Eddie brings Hawk along on a journey of spiritual enlightenment, while Cal struggles with the ugly reality of his own violent tendencies. Nicole’s labor becomes troubled, and Sarah performs a miracle to save the child. Cal, in a moment of weakness, tells Sarah a secret about Eddie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Path Season 3 Episode 5 - Pageantry
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Pageantry

    S3:E5

    After learning the dark truth about Steve, Sarah pulls Summer out of the annual pageant, upsetting her family. To help further Lilith’s prophecy, Vera plans a US tour to spread Meyerism. But in a town where they’re not welcome Eddie’s life is endangered.

    Director:Stacie Passon
    Writer:Vanessa Rojas

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  19. The Path Season 3 Episode 6 - Messiah
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Messiah

    S3:E6

    Sarah studies Steve’s secret journals trying to find out who wrote The Ladder, bringing her closer to Professor Neill. But a death in the family brings her and Eddie together, and it makes Sarah long for her faith. Harold discovers Mary stole his Championship rings, so he and Cal must find out who has them, and try to get them back.

    Director:Stacie Passon
    Writer:Andrew Hinderaker

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  20. The Path Season 3 Episode 8 - The Door
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - The Door

    S3:E8

    After the chaos in Paris, Sarah searches for the mysterious man who may help her find Lilith. Eddie forces the whole congregation to “Refine,” asking them to give up things they care for the most and upsetting most of them in the process. After getting fired, Vera tries a life outside of Meyerism and away from her mom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Path Season 3 Episode 11 - Bad Faith
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Bad Faith

    S3:E11

    Eddie & Hawk take a trip together, to break Caleb out of Christian conversion therapy. Cal’s repressed memories make him confront his past. Sarah and Vera face-off about Lilith. Mary is presented with a new life possibility outside the movement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Path Season 1 Episode 3 - A Homecoming
    6.3/10(4 votes)

    #22 - A Homecoming

    S1:E3

    Cal visits his estranged mother with the intent of putting her in an assisted living facility. Miranda Frank is brought to the New York compound to unburden, and with Cal gone, Sarah chooses to confront Miranda alone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Path Season 2 Episode 2 - Dead Moon
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Dead Moon

    S2:E2

    With Meyerism facing dire financial straits, Cal and Sarah attend a fundraiser thrown by the Ridges for their wealthy friends. Eddie goes on a date with Chloe, the old girlfriend of his brother Johnny. Hawk experiences a transformation on a 1R retreat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Path Season 2 Episode 10 - Restitution
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Restitution

    S2:E10

    The Meyerists participate in Restitution, atoning for their worst sins of the year. Mary is pressured to leave The Movement with Sean. Eddie upsets Sarah’s family by bringing back an estranged family member, and learns the truth about Cal and Sarah.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Path Season 1 Episode 9 - A Room with a View
    6.2/10(3 votes)

    #25 - A Room with a View

    S1:E9

    Sarah meets with Alison Kemp after discovering Eddie’s burner phone. Eddie and Hawk return home, and Sarah confronts Eddie about his crisis of faith. Cal asks Sarah to be his second- in-command. Someone from the organization’s past returns.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Why We Source" is the best rated episode of "The Path". It scored 8/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/14/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Beast, No More".