About this season
Only after his father's suicide, Jason Freeman learned that the notorious Charles Manson was his grandfather. Follow his attempt to relate to his grandfather, and see the repercussions of being a member of the Manson family.
Episodes (4)
1. Episode 1
Aired 9 August 2019 • 50 min
With prison sentences and violence as part of his past, Jason has always been concerned that he resembles his notorious grandfather Charles Manson, a man he has never known. Until Manson contacted him in 2015.
2. Episode 2
Aired 9 August 2019 • 50 min
Jason visits the ranch where Manson and his followers lived before the murders. He encounters further obstacles in his attempt to meet his grandfather, and receives a call from the prison that changes everything.
3. Episode 3
Aired 9 August 2019 • 50 min
Although Jason is Manson's closest relative, he must fight for the right to his grandfather's remains. A lengthy legal process culminates in a funeral with tensions between several of the guests.
4. Episode 4
Aired 9 August 2019 • 50 min
Manson's body is cremated, and the question of who inherits what he leaves behind comes up. Jason faces a tough decision, and has to decide if the right thing to do is also right for his own family.