7.4/10141 votes#1 - The Kingdom
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/2021
A deadly plane crash draws public attention to the Remnant Fellowship, a Christian-diet-program-turned-church, and its infamous leader, Gwen Shamblin Lara.
Director: Marina Zenovich
Writer: N/A
7.6/10127 votes#2 - A Family Affair
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2021
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.
Director: Marina Zenovich
Writer: N/A
7.6/10122 votes#3 - Seen But Not Heard
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2021
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.
Director: Marina Zenovich
Writer: N/A
7.3/1074 votes#4 - Revelations
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/28/2022
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/1071 votes#5 - The Way Forward
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/28/2022
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin Season 1
Every episode of The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin Season 1!
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,...
Genre:Documentary
Network:HBO Max
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Kingdom" is the best rated episode of "The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 141 votes. Directed by Marina Zenovich and written by N/A, it aired on 9/30/2021. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "A Family Affair".