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American Monster: Abuse of Power

American Monster: Abuse of Power

2025•7.0/10
DocumentaryCrimeMystery

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7.0/10(1)

From police officers to pastors, doctors to business leaders, they are the pillars of our communities. However, when power seduces and corrupts, it opens the door to evil, and some will stop at nothing, even murder, to protect themselves.

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Production

Investigation Discovery

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

May 18, 2025

Last Aired

June 22, 2025

Networks

Investigation Discovery

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Bodies of Evidence
E1
Bodies of Evidence
Air date: 2025-05-18
The vile truth behind an Olympic gymnastic doctor’s methods comes to light.
I Deserve to Live, They Don't
E2
I Deserve to Live, They Don't
Air date: 2025-05-25
When a wealthy CEO’s colleague vanishes, the FBI uncovers a deadly plot.
Blood Badge
E3
Blood Badge
Air date: 2025-06-01
The real reason cops fail to solve a woman’s murder becomes brutally clear.
E4
The Pain-Killer
Air date: 2025-06-08
When the medical board strikes off popular Arkansas pain doctor Randeep Mann amid allegations about his practice, they also uncover a monster; he stops at nothing to regain his practice, unleashing an explosive plot to regain power.
E5
Without a Prayer
Air date: 2025-06-15
Pastor Schirmer wields power over his congregants, and when one takes their own life, investigators question the accidents that killed this minister's two wives, revealing a wolf in sheep's clothing.
E6
I Am the Law
Air date: 2025-06-22
Sidney Dorsey is the first African American sheriff in DeKalb County, Ga.; after he wins on an anti-corruption ticket, revelations of him abusing the power of the office for money, sexual favors and deadly vengeance shock voters.

Cast

Chris Cox

Billy Fields

Stephen Samson

Stephen Samson

Jimmy Springer

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