The BEST episodes of Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends season 1
Every episode of Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends season 1!
Louis Theroux gives viewers the chance to get brief glimpses of things they wouldn't normally come into contact with. In most cases this means interviewing people with extreme beliefs of some kind, or diving into obscure or marginalized subcultures.
#1 - UFOs
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/22/1998
Louis Theroux continues his journey through the fringes of American society, visiting the deserts of the south west where UFO sightings are often reported.
#2 - Head for the Hills
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/5/1998
In Idaho, Louis meets right-wing patriots and militia enthusiasts who are preparing for what they believe is inevitable global catastrophe.
#3 - Porn
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/29/1998
Louis Theroux investigates the world of the male porn performer. With his finely-honed physique and classy English accent, he doesn't have to wait long before landing his first part, playing the all-important part of park ranger.
#4 - Christianity
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/15/1998
Louis travels to Dallas, at the heart of the American bible belt. There, born-again Christian evangelists offer to have him saved for the Lord as the highlight of a live TV show.
#5 - Weird Christmas
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/23/1998
Louis hooks up with four "weird" people, starring in the first season of his "Weird Weekends" documentary: fundamental Christian Randy James, reverend Robert Short, porn-star J.J. Michaels, and survivalist Mike Oehler, and spends Christmas with them.