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The Best Episodes of Waco: American Apocalypse Season 1

Every episode of Waco: American Apocalypse Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Waco: American Apocalypse Season 1!

Binge this in 2h 22m•Peaking at 7.4/10

This docuseries includes never-before-seen material from the infamous 51-day standoff between federal agents and a heavily armed religious group in 1993.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Waco: American Apocalypse Season 1 Episode 1 - In the Beginning…
    7.4/10(422 votes)

    #1 - In the Beginning…

    S1:E1

    Gunfire erupts when federal agents arrive at the Branch Davidian compound with a search warrant and hostage negotiators attempt to free the children.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Waco: American Apocalypse Season 1 Episode 2 - Children of God
    7.2/10(387 votes)

    #2 - Children of God

    S1:E2

    Curiosity over the man calling himself a messiah makes Waco the center of a media circus. FBI negotiation and rescue teams clash over the use of force.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Waco: American Apocalypse Season 1 Episode 3 - Fire
    7.3/10(376 votes)

    #3 - Fire

    S1:E3

    The world waits as Koresh makes new promises of surrender. But the FBI's controversial tactics turn the compound into an apocalyptic scene.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"In the Beginning…" is the best rated episode of "Waco: American Apocalypse" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 422 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/22/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Children of God".