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Season 1 – How I Escaped My Cult

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A look into insidious modern-day cults through the unique lens of members who endured unspeakable trauma and the shocking investigations into these oppressive groups. With detailed, firsthand accounts from former cult members, their loved ones, and the investigators who helped bring these tormentors to justice, each episode follows the unique and harrowing journey of a survivor from their earliest cult experiences and revelations all the way up to their heart-pounding escapes.
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How I Escaped My Cult — Season 1

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Brad Bernstein

Executive Producer

Rick Cikowski

Executive Producer

David Karabinas

Executive Producer

James Macnab

Executive Producer

Chip Rives

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 20, 2025 Tony Alamo Christian Academy Teen Desiree becomes a sex slave in Tony Alamo's cult; she holds crucial evidence to convict him of his crimes; investigators need her testimony, but she must first escape the cult alive. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 20, 2025 Word of Life For Kristel Leonard, the Word of Life dictates every aspect of her life; when ruthless new pastor Tiffanie Irwin takes over, Kristel tries to leave her iron grip, leading to deadly and horrifying consequences for those closest to her. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 21, 2025 La Luz Del Mundo As a devoted member of La Luz Del Mundo, Alethea obeys her apostle Samuel Flores, becoming his sex slave; but when other brave women reveal their own horrific abuses, it leads to a dramatic arrest, an intense trial, and a harrowing escape. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 21, 2025 Yearning for Zion/FLDS When Warren Jeffs is arrested for unspeakable crimes, his son Wendell and 8th wife Vicky are caught between their sadistic cult and the investigators trying to bring it down; escaping Warren's physical and mental hold is their only way out. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 21, 2025 Nuwaubian Nation Looking for a better life, Habiybah's family joins a new Black-led cult, the Nuwaubian Nation. But when their narcissistic leader, Dwight York uses his powers to commit horrific crimes, she knows the only way out is to go deeper in. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 21, 2025 The Pilgrims As the oldest daughter of family-cult leader Papa Pilgrim, Elishaba is the primary target of his rage and lust; his torment escalates when the entire group moves to Alaska, where she must survive a bold escape through the frigid wilderness. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 20, 2025 Angel's Landing For Sara, Lou Castro is an angel with heavenly powers over life and death; but when a string of his devoted followers dies under mysterious circumstances, detectives must uncover Castro's shocking true identity while Sara plots her escape. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 21, 2025 NXIVM / The Vow Jessica risks everything to break free of the sex cult, fueled by blackmail, lurking beneath NXIVM. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 21, 2025 The Bergholz Clan Johnny tries to leave the extreme cult started his grandfather, Sam Mullet. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 21, 2025 The House of Yahweh Debby flees House of Yahweh and its leader. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Brad Bernstein, Rick Cikowski, David Karabinas, James Macnab, Chip Rives
Network
Freeform
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 20, 2025