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The Best Episodes of The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin

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The Best Episodes of The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin

Explore how the late Gwen Shamblin Lara, who founded the controversial Remnant Fellowship Church and created the Christian weight loss program The Weigh Down Workshop,...

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  1. 7.6/10(131 votes)

    #1 - A Family Affair

    S1:E2

    Gwen’s divorce and prompt remarriage to struggling actor/musician Joe Lara raise questions about the odd couple’s checkered past – and the church’s finances.

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  2. 7.6/10(124 votes)

    #2 - Seen But Not Heard

    S1:E3

    When two Remnant members are charged with murder, Gwen rallies her congregation to defend against claims of abuse. As former church members recount their chilling experiences, another tragedy threatens to upend the future of the church.

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  3. 7.4/10(146 votes)

    #3 - The Kingdom

    S1:E1

    A deadly plane crash draws public attention to the Remnant Fellowship, a Christian-diet-program-turned-church, and its infamous leader, Gwen Shamblin Lara.

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  4. 7.2/10(78 votes)

    #4 - Revelations

    S1:E4

    After a mysterious accident claims the lives of Gwen, Joe, and some of their inner circle, former Remnant members grapple with the leader’s complicated legacy, and new voices come forward for the first time.

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  5. 6.7/10(75 votes)

    #5 - The Way Forward

    S1:E5

    As the Remnant Fellowship fights to control the narrative, footage of a never-aired reality series pilot surfaces, casting new light on the ways Gwen shaped her image and the lives of those who followed her.

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Best Episodes Summary

"A Family Affair" is the best rated episode of "The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin". It scored 7.6/10 based on 131 votes. Directed by Marina Zenovich and written by N/A, it aired on 9/30/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Seen But Not Heard".