How I Escaped My Cult
Episodes
Season 01
The House of Yahweh

When Debby joins the House of Yahweh, what she thought was paradise turns into a prison of abuse, misogyny and paranoia. With investigators constantly thwarted by cult leader Yisrayl Hawkins, escape is her only option.
Air Date: 04/17/2025
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The Bergholz Clan

When Sam Mullet forms an extreme cult filled with loyal followers, his grandson Johnny is eager to join. But when they turn into a violent gang terrorizing the community, he’s caught between family loyalty and doing the right thing.
Air Date: 04/10/2025
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NXIVM / The Vow

For Jessica, the star-studded self-help group NXIVM seems like a dream come true. But when duped into joining the dark sex cult lurking underneath, she’ll risk everything to escape and expose a culture of intimidation, abuse and blackmail.
Air Date: 04/03/2025
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Yearning for Zion/FLDS

When Warren Jeffs is arrested for unspeakable crimes, his son Wendell and eighth 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.
Air Date: 03/27/2025
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.
Air Date: 03/20/2025
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.
Air Date: 03/13/2025
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.
Air Date: 03/06/2025
Word of Life

For Kristel Leonard, the Word of Life dictates every aspect of her life. But 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.
Air Date: 02/27/2025
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Tony Alamo Christian Academy

As a teen in the Tony Alamo cult, Desiree becomes one of Alamo’s sex slaves. With investigators desperate for proof of his horrific crimes, Desiree holds the key to bringing him down. But first, she must survive a dangerous escape.
Air Date: 02/20/2025
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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.
Air Date: 02/20/2025
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