Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - Thetans in Young BodiesEx-Scientologists Leah Remini and Mike Rinder continue their mission to expose and give voice to the victims of Scientology practices. Mirriam and Saina, two women raised together inside the Church of Scientology's now defunct Cadet Org, share heartrending stories of abandonment and sexual abuse. With Leah's moral support, they both take a courageous step toward achieving justice.
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Episode 2 - The Ultimate Failure of ScientologyScientology promises relief from all of life's ills, but those suffering from depression and suicidal ideation often feel they have nowhere to turn. Hearing the tragic stories of Aaron Poulin, a member of the Sea Org who committed suicide at 21, and Tayler Tweed, who died at only 19, only strengthen Leah's commitment to continue challenging Church practices.
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Episode 3 - The "Perfect" Scientology FamilyLiz Gale, a third generation Scientologist, was raised to believe that Scientology had the equation to create the perfect family.
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Episode 4 - The Bridge to Total FreedomIn Scientology, the goal of every Scientologist is to ascend to the top of the "Bridge to Total Freedom." Ex-Scientologists Leah Remini and Mike Rinder will lead a round table discussion.
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Episode 5 - The Rise of David MiscavigeDavid Miscavige holds the keys to Scientology's kingdom and despite accusations of abuse spanning a decade, he remains the head of the Church. Leah and Mike are joined by one of Miscavige's former body men, as well as the former head of security at Scientology's heavily guarded Gold Base headquarters. They share their first-hand accounts of how Miscavige maneuvered his way into power and how he continues to be untouchable.
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Episode 6 - Scientology and Celebrity: The Betrayal of Paul Haggis (#202)Since Scientology’s inception, L. Ron Hubbard had an obsession with getting celebrities into the Church. Leah and Mike sit down with a former Scientology celebrity recruiter to learn about the Church’s efforts to recruit A-listers. Then Leah and Mike travel to NYC to meet with Academy Award-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis, the first celebrity to speak out against Scientology, for a very candid conversation about his own personal journey.
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Episode 7 - The Ranches (#207)The Mace-Kingsley Ranches were promoted by Scientologists as educational camps for troubled kids, but former students say they were actually hard labor camps for children. Leah and Mike sit down with two former students who talk about the hardships they endured there, from corporal punishment to challenging living conditions, and for the first time, give voice to the generation of kids in Scientology who were sent away to these ranches.
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Episode 8 - The Greatest GoodIn Scientology's elite Sea Organization, nothing is considered more important than clearing the planet. Leah and Mike sit down with Mimi Faust and Christi Gordon, whose mothers dedicated much of their lives to the Sea Org. Mimi and Christi share their harrowing stories of neglect and abandonment, having both paid the highest price for "the greatest good."
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Episode 9 - The Business of ReligionScientologists are constantly pressured to pay money to the Church based on a promise of spiritual salvation. But what happens when parishioners ask for their money back? Ex-Scientologists Leah Remini and Mike Rinder will lead a roundtable discussion, examining the contracts that all Scientologists must follow, and how these contracts lock them into financial burdens that can lead to hardship and ruin. Mike and Leah will be joined by ex-Sea Org Member Matt Pesch, leading Scientology blogger Jeffrey Augustine, along with ex-Scientologist Luis Garcia, and his attorney, Ted Babbitt, who are embroiled in a major lawsuit with the church regarding refunds.
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Episode 10 - Lifetime of HealingIn this very personal episode, Leah sits down with two of her childhood friends, Chantal Dodson and Sherry Ollins, for an emotional conversation about their shared experiences growing up in Scientology
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Episode 11 - Aftermath of the AftermathA powerful update on Leah’s childhood friend Chantal Dodson. Leah and Mike sit down with Chantal and her mother, Ramina, who reveals that after 42 years in the Church, she’s made the remarkable decision to leave Scientology.
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Episode 12 - Propaganda ArmsIn an effort to foster a positive public image, The Church of Scientology has funded groups whose purpose is to manufacture a positive perception in the public eye.
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Episode 13 - The Life & Lies of L. Ron HubbardTo Scientologists, L. Ron Hubbard is the Messiah, whose word in the Church is law, and if to be believed, will lead the parishioner to personal salvation and total freedom.
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Episode 14 - Ask Me Anything Season 2Leah answers viewer questions about Season 2 of Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.
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