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The Best Episodes of Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends Season 1

Every episode of Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends Season 1!

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Louis Theroux which delves into the weirder fringes of American society.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends Season 1 Episode 1 - Born Again Christians
    7.2/10(315 votes)

    #1 - Born Again Christians

    S1:E1

    In Dallas, Louis meets TV evangelists Marcus and Joni Lamb, and joins a group of hardline Christians called The Family as they visit the Deep Ellum entertainment district.

    Director:Unknown

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  2. Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends Season 1 Episode 2 - UFOs
    7.1/10(323 votes)

    #2 - UFOs

    S1:E2

    Louis has a close encounter with the community of hardcore UFO believers in the South West of America - but not even an illicit foray into the ultra-top-secret Area 51 military base and a garbled message from the planet Koldas can answer all his questions.

    Director:Unknown

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  3. Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends Season 1 Episode 3 - Porn
    7.6/10(414 votes)

    #3 - Porn

    S1:E3

    Louis strips off and plunges into the world of Porn. From the glossy high-end productions to the sleazy "gonzo" flicks, he gets intimate with the men and women who bang for bucks. But is it all as fun as it seems? And what happens when you can't "get wood"?

    Director:Unknown

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  4. Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends Season 1 Episode 4 - Survivalists
    7.7/10(311 votes)

    #4 - Survivalists

    S1:E4

    Louis travels to the American North West, a place where survivalists, white separatists, and paranoid "freedom fighters" are arming themselves against the "New World Order". Meet the "radical nuts" and "noodles" who shoot first and ask questions later.

    Director:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Born Again Christians" is the best rated episode of "Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 315 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Louis Theroux, it aired on 1/15/1998. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "UFOs".