Born in Synanon

Synopsis

One woman's journey to discover the truth about Synanon, the experimental community that turned into a full-blown cult.

First Air Date: 2023-12-12

Last Air Date: 2023-12-12

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Networks: Paramount+

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Ep. 1: Individual Reality (2023-12-12)

Join Cassidy as she journeys back to Synanon to learn its humble beginnings as a drug rehab, and discover what attracted her parents to give up everything.
Ep. 2: The People-Raising Business (2023-12-12)

Synanon rockets into a multimillion-dollar business. The school is founded, separating children from their parents. Cassidy is born.
Ep. 3: Great Flip of the Box (2023-12-12)

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.
Ep. 4: End of Utopia (2023-12-12)

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.