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The Worst Episodes of The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin

Every episode of The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin!

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Explore how the late Gwen Shamblin Lara, who founded the controversial Remnant Fellowship Church and created the Christian weight loss program The Weigh Down Workshop, rose to fame as a diet guru and church leader.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin Season 1 Episode 5 - The Way Forward
    6.7/10(82 votes)

    #1 - The Way Forward

    S1:E5

    As the Remnant Fellowship fights to control the narrative, footage of a never-aired reality series pilot surfaces, casting new light on the ways Gwen shaped her image and the lives of those who followed her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin Season 1 Episode 4 - Revelations
    7.2/10(85 votes)

    #2 - Revelations

    S1:E4

    After a mysterious accident claims the lives of Gwen, Joe, and some of their inner circle, former Remnant members grapple with the leader’s complicated legacy, and new voices come forward for the first time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin Season 1 Episode 1 - The Kingdom
    7.4/10(154 votes)

    #3 - The Kingdom

    S1:E1

    A deadly plane crash draws public attention to the Remnant Fellowship, a Christian-diet-program-turned-church, and its infamous leader, Gwen Shamblin Lara.

    Director:Marina Zenovich
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin Season 1 Episode 2 - A Family Affair
    7.6/10(140 votes)

    #4 - A Family Affair

    S1:E2

    Gwen’s divorce and prompt remarriage to struggling actor/musician Joe Lara raise questions about the odd couple’s checkered past – and the church’s finances.

    Director:Marina Zenovich
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin Season 1 Episode 3 - Seen But Not Heard
    7.6/10(132 votes)

    #5 - Seen But Not Heard

    S1:E3

    When two Remnant members are charged with murder, Gwen rallies her congregation to defend against claims of abuse. As former church members recount their chilling experiences, another tragedy threatens to upend the future of the church.

    Director:Marina Zenovich
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Way Forward" is the worst rated episode of "The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin". It scored 6.7/10 based on 82 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/28/2022. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Revelations".