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Waco S1E3 — Operation Showtime

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Waco•Season 1•Episode 3

Operation Showtime

8.4/10 · 1,107 votesFeb 7, 201842 min

Ranked #2 of 6 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

The ATF siege is in motion. Assault vehicles storm the Mount Carmel compound and gunfire is exchanged, which begins a 51-day standoff.

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Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes6

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Visions and Omens

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The Strangers Across the Street

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Stalling for Time

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Day 51

Cast11

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

Gary Noesner

Taylor Kitsch

Taylor Kitsch

David Koresh

Rory Culkin

Rory Culkin

David Thibodeau

Paul Sparks

Paul Sparks

Steve Schneider

Andrea Riseborough

Andrea Riseborough

Judy Schneider

Shea Whigham

Shea Whigham

Mitch Decker

Melissa Benoist

Melissa Benoist

Rachel Koresh

Julia Garner

Julia Garner

Michele Jones

Camryn Manheim

Camryn Manheim

Balenda Thibodeau

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Jacob Vazquez

Steven Culp

Steven Culp

Peter Hardwick

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Episode Summary

"Operation Showtime" is episode 3 of Waco season 1. It scored 8.4/10 from 1,107 votes, ranking #2 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.1). It aired on February 7, 2018.

Next: E4 · Of Milk and Men Best of Season 1