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The Best Episodes of Waco Season 1

Every episode of Waco Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Waco Season 1!

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The harrowing true story of the 1993 standoff between the FBI, ATF and the Branch Davidians, a spiritual sect led by David Koresh in Waco, TX that resulted in a deadly shootout and fire.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Waco Season 1 Episode 1 - Visions and Omens
    7.6/10(1206 votes)

    #1 - Visions and Omens

    S1:E1

    The ATF gets a tip of suspicious activity involving weapons taking place among a small religious community led by David Koresh and located at the Mount Carmel Center just outside of Waco, Texas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:John Erick Dowdle

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  2. Waco Season 1 Episode 2 - The Strangers Across the Street
    7.8/10(1061 votes)

    #2 - The Strangers Across the Street

    S1:E2

    ATF agent Jacob Vasquez begins undercover surveillance on the Mount Carmel compound and befriends David Koresh in hopes of finding illegal weapons or other activity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:John Erick Dowdle

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  3. Waco Season 1 Episode 3 - Operation Showtime
    8.4/10(1077 votes)

    #3 - Operation Showtime

    S1:E3

    The ATF siege is in motion. Assault vehicles storm the Mount Carmel compound and gunfire is exchanged, which begins a 51-day standoff.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Waco Season 1 Episode 4 - Of Milk and Men
    7.9/10(982 votes)

    #4 - Of Milk and Men

    S1:E4

    Negotiations intensify as the Branch Davidians refuse to surrender. As David Koresh waits for a sign from God, the lack of food and medical treatment tests both the Davidians’ faith and law enforcement’s patience.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Waco Season 1 Episode 5 - Stalling for Time
    8.1/10(962 votes)

    #5 - Stalling for Time

    S1:E5

    For a moment, it seems like the end of the stalemate is nearing when the FBI’s tactical division turns up the heat with psy-ops on David Koresh and the Branch Davidians.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Waco Season 1 Episode 6 - Day 51
    9.0/10(1100 votes)

    #6 - Day 51

    S1:E6

    The standoff at the Mount Carmel compound comes to a violent and tragic end.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:John Erick Dowdle

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Visions and Omens" is the best rated episode of "Waco" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 1206 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by John Erick Dowdle, it aired on 1/24/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Strangers Across the Street".