Series synopsis
Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence is an American documentary crime television series that premiered on Investigation Discovery on September 1, 2025. It ended on September 5, 2025. It stars Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt.
Mom vlogger Ruby Franke and rogue therapist Jodi Hildebrandt preach discipline — and yet behind closed doors, their teachings fuel a cult-like system of control, isolation and abuse. When a child escapes, the truth unravels and echoes beyond prison walls.
Premise
Mom vlogger Ruby Franke and rogue therapist Jodi Hildebrandt preach discipline — and yet behind closed doors, their teachings fuel a cult-like system of control, isolation and abuse. When a child escapes, the truth unravels and echoes beyond prison walls.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ruby Franke as Self
- Jodi Hildebrandt as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | September 1, 2025 | September 5, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Meet the Frankes Mom vlogger Ruby meets Jodi, faith turns dark, ending in abuse. |
September 1, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Hildebrandt Method Jodi severs families and shames fathers with her twisted methods. |
September 1, 2025 |
| 3 |
Truth and Distortion Jessi Hildebrandt speaks out, exposing the roots of Jodi’s manipulation. |
September 5, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Investigation Discovery |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 1, 2025 |
| Last aired | September 5, 2025 |
| Status | ended |