7.7/10134 votes#1 - Tests of Loyalty
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2022
Prosecutor Moira Penza and defense attorney Marc Agnifilo prepare for trial after the arrest of Keith Raniere, Nancy Salzman, Clare Bronfman, Allison Mack and Lauren Salzman. DOS members Nicki Clyne and Michele Hatchette offer a different perspective into NXIVM, DOS, and Raniere, while Nancy Salzman, under house arrest, sits down to speak with the filmmakers.
Director: Jehane Noujaim
Writer: N/A
7.7/10120 votes#2 - Rapport
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2022
Nancy Salzman looks back at her professional and personal relationship with Keith Raniere and defends her intentions with the company: to help people achieve lasting, personal growth through Executive Success Programs. The first witnesses in the trial are called to the stand, including defector Mark Vicente and Raniere victim Sylvie.
Director: Jehane Noujaim
Writer: N/A
7.5/10111 votes#3 - Stimulus and Response
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/31/2022
Marc Agnifilo presents his case attesting to the good work of NXIVM; Marc Elliot remains loyal to Keith Raniere after he claims the symptoms of his Tourette’s syndrome were successfully reduced by Nancy Salzman. First-line DOS member and NXIVM leader, Lauren Salzman takes the stand… for the prosecution!
Director: Jehane Noujaim
Writer: N/A
8.2/10110 votes#4 - The Breach
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2022
Lauren Salzman testifies to decades of manipulation at the hands of Keith Raniere, a man she loved. Her loyalty and devotion eventually turned her into both a victim and victimizer of other women. NXIVM supporters are unconvinced by the evidence presented in court. Nancy Salzman grapples with learning the extent of Raniere’s sexual pursuit of both of her daughters.
Director: Jehane Noujaim
Writer: N/A
8.1/10101 votes#5 - The Room
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/14/2022
A witness for the prosecution gives heart-wrenching testimony about how Keith Raniere groomed her from a very young age and describes the coercive abuse she suffered at his hands, including being isolated in a room for two years. We learn the witness’s younger sister was preyed upon by Raniere; this shocking and overwhelming evidence finally convinced Nancy Salzman to plead guilty and disavow Raniere. The trial concludes and all await the verdict.
Director: Jehane Noujaim
Writer: N/A
8.8/10121 votes#6 - Crime and Punishment
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2022
Keith Raniere is found guilty on all charges, including racketeering, sex trafficking, forced labor conspiracy, identity theft and production and possession of child pornography. Many survivors of his abuse come forward to deliver powerful victim impact statements and he is sentenced to 120 years. His supporters work to exonerate him, and he plans to appeal. Nancy Salzman comes to a painful reckoning; she is sentenced to 42 months in federal prison.
Director: Karim Amer, Jehane Noujaim
Writer: N/A
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Genres:DocumentaryCrimeDrama
Network:HBO
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Tests of Loyalty" is the best rated episode of "The Vow" season 2. It scored 7.7/10 based on 134 votes. Directed by Jehane Noujaim and written by N/A, it aired on 10/17/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Rapport".