#1
S1E6
Day 51
The standoff at the Mount Carmel compound comes to a violent and tragic end.
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#2
S1E3
Operation Showtime
The ATF siege is in motion. Assault vehicles storm the Mount Carmel compound and gunfire is exchanged, which begins a 51-day standoff.
#3
S1E5
Stalling for Time
For a moment, it seems like the end of the stalemate is nearing when the FBI’s tactical division turns up the heat with psy-ops on David Koresh and the Branch Davidians.
#4
Of Milk and Men
S1E4
#5
The Strangers Across the Street
S1E2
#6
Visions and Omens
S1E1
Lowlights
The ATF gets a tip of suspicious activity involving weapons taking place among a small religious community led by David Koresh and located at the Mount Carmel Center just outside of Waco, Texas.
#5
The Strangers Across the Street
S1E2
#4
Of Milk and Men
S1E4
#3
Stalling for Time
S1E5
#2
Operation Showtime
S1E3
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