Waco

S01E06

Day 51

The standoff at the Mount Carmel compound comes to a violent and tragic end.

• Written by John Erick Dowdle

S01E03

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.

S01E05

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.

S01E02

The Strangers Across the Street

ATF agent Jacob Vasquez begins undercover surveillance on the Mount Carmel compound and befriends David Koresh in hopes of finding illegal weapons or other activity.

• Written by John Erick Dowdle

S01E04

Of Milk and Men

Negotiations intensify as the Branch Davidians refuse to surrender. As David Koresh waits for a sign from God, the lack of food and medical treatment tests both the Davidians’ faith and law enforcement’s patience.

S01E01

Visions and Omens

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.

• Written by John Erick Dowdle

S00E06

Revelations of Waco: The Legacy of Waco

S01E06

Day 51

• Written by John Erick Dowdle

S00E12

Behind the Story: Day 51

S00E11

Behind the Story: Stalling for Time

S00E05

Revelations of Waco: How Not To Negotiate With Believers

S01E05

Stalling for Time