The Cult of the Real Housewife
2026– · TLC · 60 min · 1 season
S01E03 · "A Message of Fear and Control"
Fri, 2 Jan, 2:00 pm
Mary and Robert's marriage split Faith Temple in two, sparking claims of cult-like control. As ex-members expose secrets of shame, pressure, and manipulation, Mary vanishes from Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.
About
The Cult of the Real Housewife traces the dramatic rise of Faith Temple from its founding by the beloved Rosemary ‘Mama' Cosby, grandmother of Mary Crosby, to her passing, the controversial transfer of leadership, and her husband's marriage to Mary. This hotly contested bequeathment pushed Faith Temple into a controversial, new era. In addition to exploring the church and the allegations against it, the docuseries will elevate the voices of ex-congregants speaking out for the first time, including long-standing pillars of Faith Temple, the Enoch family, and provide deeply personal and disturbing accounts from family members such as Mary's sister, Denise Jefferson Odinaka, and Mary's cousin, Dan Cosby, along with his wife, Kim. The docuseries also features investigative journalists and bloggers who have been tracking this story from the beginning, as well as a leading cult expert who can offer insight around a playbook designed to enforce loyalty in mind-control cults.
Episodes
- E01
"It's a Cult"
Fri, 2 Jan· 60 minWhen leaked audio surfaced of Mary Cosby berating her congregation, viewers began questioning if her church might be operating as a cult. Now, family and ex-congregants speak out about the truth behind Mary's past and the church.
- E02
"That's When the Trouble Started"
Fri, 2 Jan· 60 minMary Crosby's marriage to her step grandfather was all the buzz on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Now, family and ex-members uncover the story behind this headline--her grandmother's empire, her husband Robert's role, and Mary's path to power.
- E03
"A Message of Fear and Control"
Fri, 2 Jan· 60 minMary and Robert's marriage split Faith Temple in two, sparking claims of cult-like control. As ex-members expose secrets of shame, pressure, and manipulation, Mary vanishes from Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.
