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The Worst Episodes of Helter Skelter: An American Myth

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The untold story behind cult leader Charles Manson and his followers' heinous crimes as told through interviews with former members, archival footage, and newly-unearthed images.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Helter Skelter: An American Myth Season 1 Episode 3 - Nobody Joins a Cult
    7.3/10(69 votes)

    S1:E3

    Fresh out of prison aspiring musician Charles Manson has a remarkable capacity to convince young girls to give up their lives and join his growing family. We follow Manson and his new “family” to Los Angeles as he mingles with rock and roll royalty and almost lands a record deal. How did it go so wrong?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Helter Skelter: An American Myth Season 1 Episode 5 - Some Bad Mistakes
    7.8/10(61 votes)

    S1:E5

    A desperate Charles Manson escapes with his Family to a desert hideout. Los Angeles is paralyzed with fear as the police fumble the investigation. HELTER SKELTER reveals how Manson unexpectedly helps brings his reign of terror to an end.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Helter Skelter: An American Myth Season 1 Episode 1 - Charles Manson Is Your Brother
    8.0/10(85 votes)

    S1:E1

    After 50 years, the story of Charles Manson has become legend, but what’s fact and what’s fiction? Forget everything you’ve heard as the we dive into the untold story of the most sensational murder spree of the 20th century.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Helter Skelter: An American Myth Season 1 Episode 2 - Seed
    8.1/10(75 votes)

    S1:E2

    All the ingredients were there for Helter Skelter. How a storm of circumstances broke a young boy and helped create one of the most enigmatic criminals of all time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Helter Skelter: An American Myth Season 1 Episode 4 - Out of Eden
    8.1/10(66 votes)

    S1:E4

    A mythical race war, delusions of stardom, and bad drug deals leave Charles Manson struggling to keep his cult together. We reveal how, through programming, drugs, and abuse, he ultimately convinces his followers to kill.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Helter Skelter: An American Myth Season 1 Episode 6 - The Legend of Helter Skelter
    8.1/10(58 votes)

    S1:E6

    Charles Manson meets the world and the media cannot get enough of the hippie killer cult that helps bring an end to the 60s. Why 50 years later, does his still command our attention?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Nobody Joins a Cult" is the worst rated episode of "Helter Skelter: An American Myth". It scored 7.3/10 based on 69 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/9/2020. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Some Bad Mistakes".