The Vow

A look at the experiences of the members of the NXIVM, an organization and sex cult that made headlines for being charged with sex trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy.

Genre: Documentary, Crime

Cast:Sarah Edmondson , Mark Vicente , Bonnie Piesse , Anthony Ames , Catherine Oxenberg , Barbara Bouchey , Frank Parlato , Nancy Salzman , Moira Kim Penza , Marc Agnifilo , VerÃ³nica Jaspeado , Emily Saul , Toni Natalie , Nicki Clyne , Lily Sondik , Susan Dones , Keith Raniere , Michele Hatchette

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ The Science of Joy

Sun, Aug 23, 2020

Mark Vicente and Sarah Edmondson, high-ranking former NXIVM leaders, describe the dream and mission of NXIVM to build a better world. Bonnie, Mark's wife, tells him she is worried about the organization.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Viscera

Sun, Aug 30, 2020

Bonnie leaves Albany for Los Angeles to make sense of it all. She tries desperately to get through to Mark, who reassures her all is well. Meanwhile, Mark remains loyal to Keith, but a series of phone calls begin to sow doubt within him.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ At Cause

Sun, Sep 6, 2020

Sarah confides to Mark about DOS, a secret women's group. She struggles in her relationships with NXIVM, her husband Nippy, and her best friend. Nippy confronts the organization he's helped grow for 15 years.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Building Character

Sun, Sep 13, 2020

Mark, Bonnie, Sarah and Nippy strategize with Catherine Oxenberg about how to get her daughter, India, out of DOS, even though she wants to stay.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Class 1 Data

Sun, Sep 20, 2020

Catherine believes her daughter is in danger and wants her to come home. But she and the former members are unable to get the attention of the authorities, so they approach the New York Times.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Honesty & Disclosure

Sun, Sep 27, 2020

Sarah, Mark, and Nippy contact additional news outlets to provoke outrage and pressure law enforcement to pay attention. Barbara Bouchey, a former board member, shares her insight into NXIVM, reflecting on her time in Keith's inner circle.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Blame & Responsibility

Sun, Oct 4, 2020

Catherine travels to Buffalo to meet with Frank Parlato, creator of "The Frank Report," to build a dossier of evidence. Toni Natalie, one of Keith's former girlfriends, share hers experiences and challenges she faced with Keith.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ The Wound

Sun, Oct 11, 2020

As the group gathers evidence for their FBI testimonies, they express their beliefs about how the curriculums of SOP and JNESS, men's and women's groups within NXIVM, may have laid the foundation for DOS.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ The Fall

Sun, Oct 18, 2020

Keith hasn't been seen in Clifton Park for weeks, and the team gets a tip on where he might be. Catherine meets with India, who maintains her position. Sarah, Bonnie, Mark, Nippy, and Catherine face a shocking development in the case.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Tests of Loyalty

Mon, Oct 17, 2022

Moira Penza and Marc Agnifilo prepare for trial after the arrest of Keith Raniere. DOS members Nicki Clyne and Michele Hatchette offer a different perspective into NXIVM, while Nancy Salzman, under house arrest, sits down to speak.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Rapport

Mon, Oct 24, 2022

Nancy Salzman looks back at her professional and personal relationship with Keith Raniere and defends her intentions with the company; The first witnesses in the trial are called to the stand, including Mark Vicente and Sylvie.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Stimulus and Response

Mon, Oct 31, 2022

Marc Agnifilo presents his case attesting to the good work of NXIVM; Marc Elliot remains loyal to Keith Raniere after he claims the symptoms of his Tourette's syndrome were successfully reduced by Nancy Salzman. First-line DOS member and NXIVM leader, Lauren Salzman takes the stand... for the prosecution.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ The Breach

Mon, Nov 7, 2022

Lauren Salzman testifies to decades of manipulation at the hands of Keith Raniere, a man she loved. Her loyalty and devotion eventually turned her into both a victim and victimizer of other women. NXIVM supporters are unconvinced by the evidence presented in court. Nancy Salzman grapples with learning the extent of Raniere's sexual pursuit of both of her daughters.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ The Room

Mon, Nov 14, 2022

A witness for the prosecution gives heart-wrenching testimony about how Keith Raniere groomed her from a very young age and describes the coercive abuse she suffered at his hands, including being isolated in a room for two years. We learn the witness's younger sister was preyed upon by Raniere; this shocking and overwhelming evidence finally convinced Nancy Salzman to plead guilty and disavow Raniere. The trial concludes and all await the verdict.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Crime and Punishment

Mon, Nov 21, 2022

Keith Raniere is found guilty on all charges, including racketeering, sex trafficking, forced labor conspiracy, identity theft and production and possession of child pornography. Many survivors of his abuse come forward to deliver powerful victim impact statements and he is sentenced to 120 years. His supporters work to exonerate him, and he plans to appeal. Nancy Salzman comes to a painful reckoning; she is sentenced to 42 months in federal prison.