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Born in Synanon Season 1 Episodes

  • 2023-2023
  • 1 Season
  • Paramount+
  • Documentary
  • TV-MA
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What starts out as a drug rehab facility slowly turns into something more sinister. This P+ Original documentary series follows the rise and fall of the infamous cult, from the unique perspective of a courageous mother, daughter, and their community.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

4 Episodes 2023 - 2023

Episode 1

Individual Reality

Tue, Dec 12, 202358 mins

Cassidy journeys back to Synanon to learn its humble beginnings as a drug rehab, and discover what attracted her parents to give up everything.

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Episode 2

The People-Raising Business

Tue, Dec 12, 202357 mins

Synanon rockets into a multimillion-dollar business; the school is founded, separating children from their parents; Cassidy is born.

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Episode 3

Great Flip of the Box

Tue, Dec 12, 202358 mins

Synanon begins to look more like a cult; Chuck's wife dies and the organization's principles are abandoned; Sandra and Ed divorce, splitting up the family.

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Episode 4

End of Utopia

Tue, Dec 12, 202355 mins

Synanon begins to fall with a series of violent acts, tax issues, and a return to drinking; the Jonestown Massacre sways Sandy to escape with Cassidy.

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