The Worst Episodes of The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin
Every episode of The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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, rose to fame as a diet guru and church leader.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin" is "The Way Forward", rated 6.8/10 from 71 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "The Way Forward" aired on 4/28/2022 and is rated 0.5 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Revelations".
6.8/10 71 votes#1 - 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
7.3/10 74 votes#2 - 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
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7.4/10 142 votes#3 - 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#4 - 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#5 - 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