American Monster: Abuse of Power — Season 1
About this season
From police officers to pastors, doctors to business leaders, they are the pillars of our communities. However, when power seduces and corrupts, it opens the door to evil, and some will stop at nothing, even murder, to protect themselves.
Episodes (6)
1. Bodies of Evidence
6.0Aired 18 May 2025 • 42 min
The vile truth behind an Olympic gymnastic doctor’s methods comes to light.
2. I Deserve to Live, They Don't
7.0Aired 25 May 2025 • 42 min
When a wealthy CEO’s colleague vanishes, the FBI uncovers a deadly plot.
3. Blood Badge
8.0Aired 1 June 2025 • 41 min
The real reason cops fail to solve a woman’s murder becomes brutally clear.
4. The Pain-Killer
7.0Aired 8 June 2025 • 42 min
When the medical board strikes off popular Arkansas pain doctor Randeep Mann amid allegations about his practice, they also uncover a monster; he stops at nothing to regain his practice, unleashing an explosive plot to regain power.
5. Without a Prayer
6.0Aired 15 June 2025 • 42 min
Pastor Schirmer wields power over his congregants, and when one takes their own life, investigators question the accidents that killed this minister's two wives, revealing a wolf in sheep's clothing.
6. I Am the Law
Aired 22 June 2025 • 42 min
Sidney Dorsey is the first African American sheriff in DeKalb County, Ga.; after he wins on an anti-corruption ticket, revelations of him abusing the power of the office for money, sexual favors and deadly vengeance shock voters.