The Science of Joy

The Vow | Season 1 | Episode 1

The Science of Joy

TV-MA | 56 MIN

Series premiere. Mark Vicente and Sarah Edmondson, high-ranking former NXIVM leaders, describe the dream and mission of NXIVM to build a better world. Bonnie Piesse, Mark's wife, tells him she's worried about the organization and Keith Raniere, NXIVM's leader and Mark's mentor. Mark wonders how could tools to make a better, more ethical world be misused?

The Science of Joy

1.The Science of Joy

Series premiere. Mark and Sarah, top former NXIVM leaders, describe the dream and mission of the organization.

Viscera

2.Viscera

Bonnie leaves NXIVM to make sense of it all and tries to convince Mark that something's amiss.

At Cause

3.At Cause

Sarah confides in Mark about DOS, a secret women's group. They lament their roles as recruiters and question what to do next.

Building Character

4.Building Character

The former members strategize with Catherine Oxenberg about how to get her daughter out of DOS.

Class 1 Data

5.Class 1 Data

The team approaches the New York Times in order to get the attention of the authorities. Mark reflects on his role supporting NXIVM.

Honesty & Disclosure

6.Honesty & Disclosure

When they see no action by the authorities, the team contacts additional media outlets. Barbara, an early defector, shares her insight.

Blame & Responsibility

7.Blame & Responsibility

Catherine meets with Frank Parlato to build a dossier of evidence for the New York Attorney General's office.

The Wound

8.The Wound

As the group prepares to testify to the FBI, they reflect on their beliefs regarding the SOP and JNESS curriculums.

The Fall

9.The Fall

Finale. Keith leaves the U.S. and is spotted in Mexico. Later, the team faces a shocking development in the case.

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