How I Escaped My Cult

Season 1

TV-14

Go inside 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.

Where to Watch Season 1

10 Episodes

Tony Alamo Christian Academy
E1
Tony Alamo Christian AcademyAs 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.
Angel's Landing
E2
Angel's LandingFor 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.
Word of Life
E3
Word of LifeFor 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.
Nuwaubian Nation
E4
Nuwaubian NationLooking 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.
The Pilgrims
E5
The PilgrimsAs 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.
La Luz Del Mundo
E6
La Luz Del MundoAs 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.
Yearning for Zion / FLDS
E7
Yearning for Zion / FLDSWhen 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.
NXIVM / The Vow
E8
NXIVM / The VowFor Jessica, the star-studded self-help group NXIVM is 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.
The Bergholz Clan
E9
The Bergholz ClanWhen Sam Mullet forms an extreme Amish 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.
The House of Yahweh
E10
The House of YahwehWhen 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.