About this season
The harrowing true story of the 1993 standoff between the FBI, ATF and the Branch Davidians, a spiritual sect led by David Koresh in Waco, TX that resulted in a deadly shootout and fire.
Episodes (6)
1. Visions and Omens
7.2Aired 24 January 2018 • 42 min
The ATF gets a tip of suspicious activity involving weapons taking place among a small religious community led by David Koresh and located at the Mount Carmel Center just outside of Waco, Texas.
2. The Strangers Across the Street
7.6Aired 31 January 2018 • 42 min
ATF agent Jacob Vasquez begins undercover surveillance on the Mount Carmel compound and befriends David Koresh in hopes of finding illegal weapons or other activity.
3. Operation Showtime
7.8Aired 7 February 2018 • 42 min
The ATF siege is in motion. Assault vehicles storm the Mount Carmel compound and gunfire is exchanged, which begins a 51-day standoff.
4. Of Milk and Men
7.4Aired 14 February 2018 • 42 min
Negotiations intensify as the Branch Davidians refuse to surrender. As David Koresh waits for a sign from God, the lack of food and medical treatment tests both the Davidians’ faith and law enforcement’s patience.
5. Stalling for Time
7.7Aired 21 February 2018 • 42 min
For a moment, it seems like the end of the stalemate is nearing when the FBI’s tactical division turns up the heat with psy-ops on David Koresh and the Branch Davidians.
6. Day 51
8.9Aired 28 February 2018 • 42 min
The standoff at the Mount Carmel compound comes to a violent and tragic end.