The Family
The Family
2019
1 Season
6.7
Documentary

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

Episodes

Submersion
E1Aug 9, 201950m

Submersion

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
E2Aug 9, 201954m

Chosen

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

New World Order
E3Aug 9, 201947m

New World Order

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
E4Aug 9, 201950m

Dictators, Murderers & Thieves

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
E5Aug 9, 201948m

Wolf King

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.

Top Cast

James Cromwell

James Cromwell

Douglas Coe

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Jeff Sharlet