Daughters of the Cult

Season

2024

6.4

Based on life of cult leader Ervil Morrell LeBaron, leader of a religious fundamentalist group who ordered the mass murders of his rivals by using the religious doctrine of blood atonement to justify the killings.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Blood Atonement

Anna and Celia LeBaron suffer through a chaotic childhood as their father, polygamist cult leader Ervil LeBaron, starts ordering the executions of rivals while claiming to be "Prophet of God."

S1 • E2

The Mormon Manson

Chosen by Ervil, two young wives allegedly attempt killing a polygamist rival. The law pursues the assassins while the prophet evades capture through bizarre circumstances.

S1 • E3

Manhunt

Anna and Celia flee as Ervil tops FBI's Most Wanted. Massive hunt ensues, jailing the murderous father, but his vengeful writings still smuggled from prison could unleash more of his deadly doctrine.

S1 • E4

The Hit List

After Ervil's death, a new generation takes control of the cult. They continue his brutal assassination plots, causing waves of fear. Awakened to their family's deadly history, Anna and Celia make daring escapes.

S1 • E5

The 4 O'Clock Murders

Three males and a child murdered within minutes. Surviving relatives hide, fearing they are next targets. Law enforcement has difficulty making arrests but ultimately succeeds. Sisters reunite, mend relationship, and cult loses control.