The Science of Joy: Two former NXIVM leaders describe the mission of the group, something they are forced to question when worrying information emerges. (S1, ep 1)
Mark Vicente and Sarah Edmondson, high-ranking former NXIVM leaders, describe the dream and mission of NXIVM to build a better world; Bonnie Piesse, Mark's wife, tells him she is worried about the organization and leader Keith Raniere.
Bonnie leaves NXIVM to make sense of it all and tries to convince Mark that something's amiss.
Sarah confides in Mark about DOS, a secret women's group. They lament their roles as recruiters and question what to do next.
The former members strategize with Catherine Oxenberg about how to get her daughter out of DOS.
The team approaches the New York Times in order to get the attention of the authorities. Mark reflects on his role supporting NXIVM.
When they see no action by the authorities, the team contacts additional media outlets. Barbara, an early defector, shares her insight.
