Born in Synanon — Season 1
Leaving a cult. Finding the truth.
About this season
One woman's journey to discover the truth about Synanon, the experimental community that turned into a full-blown cult.
Episodes (4)
1. Individual Reality
1.0Aired 12 December 2023 • 58 min
Join Cassidy as she journeys back to Synanon to learn its humble beginnings as a drug rehab, and discover what attracted her parents to give up everything.
2. The People-Raising Business
1.0Aired 12 December 2023 • 57 min
Synanon rockets into a multimillion-dollar business. The school is founded, separating children from their parents. Cassidy is born.
3. Great Flip of the Box
Aired 12 December 2023 • 58 min
Synanon begins to look more like a cult. Chuck's wife dies and the organization's principles are abandoned. Sandra and Ed divorce, splitting up the family.
4. End of Utopia
Aired 12 December 2023 • 55 min
Synanon begins to fall with a series of violent acts, tax issues, and a return to drinking. The Jonestown Massacre sways Sandy to escape with Cassidy.