About this season
An enigmatic conservative Christian group known as the Family wields enormous influence in Washington, D.C., in pursuit of its global ambitions.
Episodes (5)
1. Submersion
5.8Aired 9 August 2019 • 50 min
Journalist Jeff Sharlet details his days living at Ivanwald, a men's residence where he discovers the Family's allegiance to Jesus -- and to power.
2. Chosen
5.3Aired 9 August 2019 • 54 min
Supporters and skeptics discuss C Street -- a secrecy-shrouded residence for Washington politicians -- and its sway in high-profile sex scandals.
3. New World Order
6.5Aired 9 August 2019 • 47 min
Doug Coe, the Family's leader, obscures the group's role in the National Prayer Breakfast, which has become a hub for backroom global influence-peddling.
4. Dictators, Murderers & Thieves
3.8Aired 9 August 2019 • 50 min
Some American politicians use their clout to spread the Family's views to foreign leaders, including some of history's most notorious rulers.
5. Wolf King
3.0Aired 9 August 2019 • 48 min
Rooted in local men's groups, the Family's commingling of theology, ideology and worldly power extends its reach all the way to the U.S. presidency.