Afflicted

Synopsis

Baffling symptoms. Controversial diagnoses. Costly treatments. Seven people with chronic illnesses search for answers -- and relief.

First Air Date: 2018-08-10

Last Air Date: 2018-08-10

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 7

Created By: Dan Partland

Networks: Netflix

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Ep. 1: Chapter 1: Toxic World (2018-08-10)

Wi-Fi and electricity trigger Carmen's strange symptoms. Jamison hasn't left his room in two years. Bekah lives in a van in the desert to avoid mold.
Ep. 2: Chapter 2: Support (2018-08-10)

Star has been diagnosed with a dozen different conditions. Bekah's brother arrives to take care of her. Jamison's family searches for a specialist.
Ep. 3: Chapter 3: Identity (2018-08-10)

Jake, a young musician, suffers from symptoms associated with Lyme disease. Star undergoes treatment for dystonia. Carmen tours a cellphone-free town.
Ep. 4: Chapter 4: The Mind (2018-08-10)

Pilar, an actress with chemical sensitivities, lives apart from her husband. Jake and Bekah encounter skeptical doctors when they seek emergency care.
Ep. 5: Chapter 5: The Cost (2018-08-10)

Jill, a therapist, takes up to 55 supplements a day. Star's two-week treatment costs $11,000. Pilar's husband gets a second job to cover their expenses.
Ep. 6: Chapter 6: Mind & Body (2018-08-10)

A healer treats Pilar over the phone. Jake and his girlfriend drive 10 hours to a clinic. A friend worries that doctors are taking advantage of Jill.
Ep. 7: Chapter 7: Well (2018-08-10)

Jill considers a $30,000 treatment plan. Bekah gets a new custom home. Pilar, Star and Carmen's health improves, and Jamison and Jake reach milestones.