

Tracing Charles Manson's rise as a cult leader, the 1969 murders, and his trial, using unreleased prison recordings, interviews, and archival footage.
TV-MA • Documentary • Series • 2026 • 1 season
Starring: Charles Manson
Created by: Joe Berlinger

S1 E1 - The Family
At the height of the hippie movement, Charles Manson lures the young and disillusioned to follow him with promises of love, acceptance and no rules.
Aug 12, 2026 • 1h

S1 E2 - The Devil's Business
Manson's control over his followers reaches its bloody apex, leading to a spree of brutal murders fueled by his vain delusions to trigger a race war.
Aug 12, 2026 • 53m

S1 E3 - Trial of the Century
As Manson and the Family take center stage in the courtroom, their bizarre antics spark a grotesque spectacle that leaves behind a haunting legacy.
Aug 12, 2026 • 59m
Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes
Tracing Charles Manson's rise as a cult leader, the 1969 murders, and his trial, using unreleased prison recordings, interviews, and archival footage.
TV-MA • Documentary • TV Series • 2026