S1E1 In the Beginning...
Gunfire erupts when federal agents arrive at the Branch Davidian compound with a search warrant and hostage negotiators attempt to free the children.
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#2
S1E3
Fire
The world waits as Koresh makes new promises of surrender. But the FBI's controversial tactics turn the compound into an apocalyptic scene.
#3
S1E2
Children of God
Curiosity over the man calling himself a messiah makes Waco the center of a media circus. FBI negotiation and rescue teams clash over the use of force.
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#3
S1E2
Children of God
Curiosity over the man calling himself a messiah makes Waco the center of a media circus. FBI negotiation and rescue teams clash over the use of force.
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- 1. S1E1 "In the Beginning..."
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Most Infamous: S1E2 Children of God
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