The Family

Overview

An enigmatic conservative Christian group known as the Family wields enormous influence in Washington, D.C., in pursuit of its global ambitions.

Episodes

Submersion

S01E01 Submersion

August 9, 2019 5.7 50 min
Journalist Jeff Sharlet details his days living at Ivanwald, a men's residence where he discovers the Family's allegiance to Jesus -- and to power.
Chosen

S01E02 Chosen

August 9, 2019 4.0 54 min
Supporters and skeptics discuss C Street -- a secrecy-shrouded residence for Washington politicians -- and its sway in high-profile sex scandals.
New World Order

S01E03 New World Order

August 9, 2019 8.0 47 min
Doug Coe, the Family's leader, obscures the group's role in the National Prayer Breakfast, which has become a hub for backroom global influence-peddling.
Dictators, Murderers & Thieves

S01E04 Dictators, Murderers & Thieves

August 9, 2019 4.3 50 min
Some American politicians use their clout to spread the Family's views to foreign leaders, including some of history's most notorious rulers.
Wolf King

S01E05 Wolf King

August 9, 2019 3.0 48 min
Rooted in local men's groups, the Family's commingling of theology, ideology and worldly power extends its reach all the way to the U.S. presidency.

Cast

James Cromwell
James Cromwell
Douglas Coe

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