How I Escaped My Cult

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March 20, 2025

FREEFORM RELEASES ITS TV OFFERINGS FOR APRIL 2025

“HOW I ESCAPED MY CULT” SEASON ONE More Information Available Here Screeners Available Here April 3 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) – Episode #1009 – “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. April 10 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) – Episode #1010 – “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. April 17 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) – Episode #1008 – “The House of Yahweh” – Season Finale 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

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February 3, 2025

FREEFORM RELEASES ITS TV OFFERINGS FOR MARCH 2025

“HOW I ESCAPED MY CULT” SEASON ONE More Information Available Here Screeners Available Here March 6 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) – Episode #1005 – “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. March 13 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) – Episode #1006 – “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. March 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) – Episode #1003 – “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 harrowin

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January 28, 2025

FREEFORM RELEASES ITS TV OFFERINGS FOR FEBRUARY 2025

“SCAM GODDESS” SEASON ONE Photos Available Here Screeners Available Here Feb. 5 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) – Episode #1003 – “The Holy Hustle” Scam Goddess Laci Mosley takes on New York City to expose Bishop Lamor Whitehead. Whitehead built a flashy Brooklyn congregation, streaming his sermons to the world. But as his faith grew, so did his taste for the finer things. Feb. 12 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) – Episode #1005 – “The Coin Conspiracy” Scam Goddess Laci Mosley lands in Washington to uncover a years-long con at a private mint. Ross Hansen and Diane Erdmann promised golden returns, but greed tarnished their empire, leaving loyal investors shortchanged. Feb. 19 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) – Episode #1006 – “The Royal Racket” – Season Finale Scam Goddess Laci Mosley arrives in Ohio to expose a royal con. Daryl Harrison convinced locals he was the prince of Ghana, with promises of riches. Laci dives into this princely deception and speaks with those who know him best. “HOW I ESCAPED MY CULT” SEA

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January 27, 2025

NEW TRUE CRIME SERIES ‘HOW I ESCAPED MY CULT’ COMING TO FREEFORM AND HULU IN FEBRUARY

Today, Freeform announced the season premiere of the new true crime series “How I Escaped My Cult.” The riveting 10-episode series takes viewers 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. “How I Escaped My Cult” premieres with two episodes on Thursday, Feb. 20 (9-11 p.m. EST), on Freeform and weekly at 10 p.m. EST thereafter. The full season will be available on Hulu and STBVOD (or OnDemand) on Friday, Feb. 21. “How I Escaped My Cult” is executive produced by David Karabinas, Brad Bernstein, Greg Spring, Ivy Brown, James Macnab, John X. Kim, Ray Dotch, Rick Cik

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