Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath

10 Best Episodes of Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath

Leah Remini, along with high level former Scientology executives and Church members, explores individual accounts from ex-Church members and their families through meetings and interviews with Leah. Each episode features stories from former members whose lives have been affected by the Church's harmful practices, even well after they left the organization.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jun 24, 2022.

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Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath - S2E1

#15 - Thetans in Young Bodies (Season 2 - Episode 1)

Ex-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.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 456 votes.

Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath - S2E10

#14 - Lifetime of Healing (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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In 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. They look back on how their friendship helped them to survive during their most difficult times and how they're now trying to heal with each other's support.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 243 votes.

Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath - S2E4

#13 - The Bridge to Total Freedom (Season 2 - Episode 4)

In 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 to break down what "The Bridge" is and why Scientologists spend years of their lives and thousands of dollars to reach the coveted top. Mike and Leah will be joined by ex-Sea Org Officer Bruce Hines and Leah's mother who reached the top of the Bridge, plus two former members, who currently still practice Scientology outside the church.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 281 votes.

Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath - S2E5

#12 - The Rise of David Miscavige (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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Leah and Mike spotlight David Miscavige, the head of the Church, and sit down with his former body men, including the former head of security at Gold Base headquarters, to discuss how Miscavige maneuvered his way into power and how he continues to be untouchable.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 356 votes.

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#11 - The "Perfect" Scientology Family (Season 2 - Episode 3)

Liz Gale, a third generation Scientologist, was raised to believe that Scientology had the equation to create the perfect family. Leah and Mike sit down with her to hear how what was supposed to be “happily ever after” ended in abandonment, death and the demise of what could have been the family that had it all.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 379 votes.

Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath - S1E7

#10 - Enemies of the Church (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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After Leah receives a letter from the Church accusing her of provoking hate crimes, she decides to meet with the young man who the Church says she incited. Mike asks Leah to sit down with journalists who have been unrelentingly hounded by the Church for their reporting. And Leah tries to find a new way to take action.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 632 votes.

Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath - S1E5

#9 - Golden Era (Season 1 - Episode 5)

As a celebrity member of the Church of Scientology, Leah Remini attended various gala fundraisers for the Church, many of them organized and produced by the Church's production company Golden Era. Now the former Golden Era event producer, Marc Headley, pulls back the curtain to reveal the shocking truth of these events, and how his disillusionment lead to both his and his wife's departure from the Church.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 695 votes.

Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath - S1E6

#8 - Auditing (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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Aaron Smith-Levin and his twin brother Collin were prodigies at Scientology's spiritual counseling practice known as auditing. But their paths diverged after Collin was dismissed from the program, leading to the painful tragedy Aaron shares with Leah.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 626 votes.

Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath - S2E13

#7 - The Life & Lies of L. Ron Hubbard (Season 2 - Episode 13)

Leah and Mike lead a round-table discussion on the life of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, whose word in the church is law and, if to be believed, will lead the parishioner to personal salvation and total freedom.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 229 votes.

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#6 - Aftermath of the Aftermath (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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Leah and Mike sit down with Leah's childhood friend Chantal Dodson and her mother, Ramina, who decides to leave Scientology after 42 years in the church; previous contributors reveal how their lives have been impacted by appearing on the show.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 247 votes.

Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath - S1E8

#5 - Ask Me Anything (2) (Season 1 - Episode 8)

Leah and Mike Rinder host a second Q&A session to answer the many questions posted on social media. They are joined by several special guests: Lawrence Wright, the author of “Going Clear;” Ray Jeffrey, one of few lawyers to take the Church on in court; and Steve Hassan, an author known for his studies in cult behavior and deprogramming.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 491 votes.

Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath - S1E9

#4 - Merchants of Fear (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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Leah Remini and Mike Rinder explore the historical relationship between the Church of Scientology and its often vocal critics; guests describe their experiences investigating controversial stories about the Church, and how the Church responded.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 194 votes.

Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath - S3E10

#3 - Buying a Town (2) (Season 3 - Episode 10)

Leah and Mike travel to Clearwater, Florida, spiritual headquarters for the Church of Scientology. Speaking with some of the city's most prominent Scientology critics, they explore how the controversial 1995 death of Scientologist Lisa McPherson marked a turning point in the Church's history.

The episode was rated 8.13 from 112 votes.

Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath - S3E12

#2 - Waiting for Justice (Season 3 - Episode 12)

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Filmed for the first time in front of a live studio audience, Leah Remini and Mike Rinder explore stories of how Church of Scientology policies have hindered members from reporting instances of abuse and sexual assault to the authorities. They will speak to a number of ex-Scientologists who share their stories of abuse at the hands of other Scientologists, and describe how these policies are aimed at preventing the alleged crimes from becoming public. The episode will also feature a panel of legal, psychological and law-enforcement experts, who provide insight into the impact Scientology’s practices have had on its former parishioners and advise how they can seek justice and effect change in the future.

The episode was rated 8.22 from 83 votes.

Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath - S2E6

#1 - Scientology and Celebrity: The Betrayal of Paul Haggis (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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.

The episode was rated 8.22 from 355 votes.

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