Series synopsis
Born in Synanon is an American documentary television series that premiered on Paramount+ on December 12, 2023. It ended on December 12, 2023.
One woman's journey to discover the truth about Synanon, the experimental community that turned into a full-blown cult.
Premise
One woman's journey to discover the truth about Synanon, the experimental community that turned into a full-blown cult.
Premise: Leaving a cult. Finding the truth.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | December 12, 2023 | December 12, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Individual Reality 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. |
December 12, 2023 |
| 2 |
The People-Raising Business Synanon rockets into a multimillion-dollar business. The school is founded, separating children from their parents. Cassidy is born. |
December 12, 2023 |
| 3 |
Great Flip of the Box 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. |
December 12, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Paramount+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 12, 2023 |
| Last aired | December 12, 2023 |
| Runtime | 58 minutes |
| Status | ended |