Season 1

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Episode 160 min2006-01-26

Waco Tragedy

A 1993 standoff between Branch Davidian cult members and U.S. government agents results in the deaths of many children and adults.

Episode 260 min2006-01-26

DC Sniper Case

Retrace each step of the Washington, D.C. snipers as they stalked their prey, toyed with police and sent waves of fear through the community. Deconstruct the events of those frightful weeks and the intense police struggle to stop the killers.

Episode 360 min2006-08-29

Osama's Escape

Elusive al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden escapes a barrage of bombs and gunfire during the battle at Tora Bora, Afghanistan, in 2001.

Episode 460 min2006-09-27

Iran Hostage Crisis

At the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran, on November 4, 1979, 66 Americans are taken hostage and held captive for 444 days. The U.S. makes several unsuccessful attempts to secure the release of the hostages, including, imposing harsh economic sanctions, breaking diplomatic relations with Iran, and planning a military rescue mission. Finally, in January 1981, Algerian diplomats mediate an agreement between the U.S. and Iran, securing the freedom of the hostages.

Episode 560 min2006-10-04

L.A. Riots

In 1992 Los Angeles, mobs loot stores, burn buildings and attack innocent bystanders after a jury acquits four police officers of beating a black motorist.

Episode 660 min2006-10-11

Jonestown Tragedy

In 1978 Guyana, more than 900 members of Peoples Temple die after drinking beverages laced with cyanide.

Episode 760 min2006-10-18

Desert Storm

A look at the U.S. strategy for fighting the 1991 Persian Gulf War and whether changes could have been made then to avoid the current situation in Iraq.

Episode 860 min2006-11-22

Getting Gotti

The FBI targets New York City Gambino crime-family boss John Gotti.

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