The Worst Episodes of Waco: The Aftermath

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1. #1 Worst Episode
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   7.4/10(263 votes)

   #1 - A Common Enemy

   S1:E24/23/2023

   Courtroom testimony grows heated as both sides argue over who shot first. Gary and Angie discover some intriguing information during a stakeout at an Aryan Nation flophouse. Vernon and Lois return from their pilgrimage, and Vernon shares his vision. Gary pleads with FBI brass to take the domestic terror threat seriously.

   Director:John Erick Dowdle

   Writer:John Temple

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   Director:John Erick Dowdle

   Writer:John Temple
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   7.4/10(247 votes)

   #2 - The Gospel According to Livingstone Fagan

   S1:E34/30/2023

   Cogdell tells his team about a strange encounter, and later has a meeting with a man who might not be as crazy as he seems. Gary finds a clue that leads him to a disturbing confrontation, and later asks for help from an unlikely source. Vernon invites Livingstone to join him in Texas, and later makes a declaration with huge repercussions.

   Director:Drew Dowdle

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Drew Dowdle

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.5/10(303 votes)

   #3 - Truths and Consequences

   S1:E14/16/2023

   In the wake of the deadly siege at Waco, FBI negotiator Gary Noesner contends with finger pointing, and his own guilt. With national tensions flying high, the surviving Branch Davidians arrive in court where their trial is set to begin. A flashback reveals the moment that a young Vernon Howell arrives at Mount Carmel, before he would become the infamous David Koresh.

   Director:John Erick Dowdle

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:John Erick Dowdle

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.6/10(240 votes)

   #4 - Conspiracy

   S1:E45/7/2023

   Carol infiltrates Elohim City, where there is a chilling undercurrent about an imminent war. Cogdell has multiple wins during cross examinations but is unsure whether it will be enough. Carol struggles to keep her cover at Elohim City. Vernon’s battle for control over Mount Carmel takes a perilous turn.

   Director:Drew Dowdle

   Writer:Alice Dennard

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   Director:Drew Dowdle

   Writer:Alice Dennard
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   7.9/10(244 votes)

   #5 - Reckoning

   S1:E55/14/2023

   Gary finds himself under a ticking clock, hoping to prevent another disaster. The fate of the Branch Davidians is revealed as the trial concludes. Vernon returns to Mount Carmel, now the self-appointed prophet, David Koresh. Series finale.

   Directors:Drew Dowdle, John Erick Dowdle

   Writer:Unknown

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   Directors:Drew Dowdle, John Erick Dowdle

   Writer:Unknown