Five-part drama series portraying the searing aftermath of the disastrous Waco standoff at the Branch Davidian compound - an event that galvanized American militia movements and helped radicalize Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols.
Episode List
S1 • E1
Truths and Consequences
Gary Noesner contends with finger pointing and his own guilt. With tensions flying high surviving Branch Davidians arrive in court. A flashback moment reveals that young Vernon Howell arrives at Mount Carmel before he become David Koresh.
S1 • E2
A Common Enemy
Courtroom testimony gets heated as both sides argue on who shot first. Gary and Angie discover some interesting information. Vernon and Lois return from their pilgrimage while Gary pleads with FBI to take domestic terror threat seriously.
S1 • E3
The Gospel According to Livingstone Fagan
Cogdell tells his team about strange encounter and later has a meeting. Gary finds a clue that leads to a disturbing confrontation. Vernon invites Livingstone to join him in Texas and later make a declaration with huge repercussions.
S1 • E4
Conspiracy
Carol infiltrates Elohim City, where there is a chilling undercurrent about an imminent war. Cogdell has multiple wins during cross examinations but is unsure whether it will be enough. Carol struggles to keep her cover at Elohim City. Vernon's battle for control over Mount Carmel takes a perilous turn.
S1 • E5
Reckoning
Gary finds himself under a ticking clock, hoping to prevent another disaster. The Branch Davidian trial concludes. Vernon returns to Mount Carmel, now the self-appointed prophet, David Koresh. Series finale.
