The Family

50min

Documentary

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

Episodes

Cast

Submersion

1. Submersion

50min

9th Aug 2019

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

2. Chosen

54min

9th Aug 2019

Supporters and skeptics discuss C Street -- a secrecy-shrouded residence for Washington politicians -- and its sway in high-profile sex scandals.

New World Order

3. New World Order

47min

9th Aug 2019

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

4. Dictators, Murderers & Thieves

50min

9th Aug 2019

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

5. Wolf King

48min

9th Aug 2019

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.

First air date

9th Aug 2019

Last air date

9th Aug 2019

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks