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, rose to fame as a diet guru and church leader.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin" season 1 is "The Kingdom", rated 7.4/10 from 142 user votes. It was directed by Marina Zenovich and written by N/A. "The Kingdom" aired on 9/30/2021 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "A Family Affair".
7.4/10 142 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
7.6/10 128 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
7.6/10 123 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
7.3/10 74 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
6.8/10 71 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