In February 1993, the ATF conducts a raid on a religious community near Waco, Texas, beginning a 51-day stand-off between the two sides.
EPISODE 1
Visions and Omens
The ATF receives a tip of suspicious activity involving weapons taking place among a small religious community led by David Koresh (Taylor Kitsch) at the Mount Carmel Center, located just outside of Waco, Texas.
EPISODE 2
The Strangers Across the Street
ATF agent Jacob Vasquez (John Leguizamo) begins undercover surveillance on the Mount Carmel compound and befriends David Koresh (Taylor Kitsch) in hopes of finding illegal weapons or other activity.
EPISODE 3
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.
EPISODE 4
Of Milk and Men
Negotiations intensify as the Branch Davidians refuse to surrender. As David Koresh (Taylor Kitsch) waits for a sign from God, the lack of food and medical treatment tests both the Davidians' faith and law enforcement's patience.
EPISODE 5
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 (Taylor Kitsch) and the Branch Davidians.
EPISODE 6
Day 51
The standoff at the Mount Carmel compound comes to a violent and tragic end.
Michael Shannon
Taylor Kitsch
Andrea Riseborough
Paul Sparks
Rory Culkin
Shea Whigham
Melissa Benoist
John Leguizamo
John Erick Dowdle
Dennie Gordon