Thriller | History
Station:
Travel Channel (US)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2019-10-06
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Witches of Salem chronologically unravels the rapid descent of a town into madness, capturing the day-to-day hysteria that unfolds and puts an affluent New England community under siege. From reports of possession by the devil, to mass arrests, sensational trials and public hangings, each hour-long episode is an in-depth account of the eight months of "satanic panic" that overtook an otherwise sleepy Massachusetts village.
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S1E2 - The Road to Hell
The number of accused keeps growing, hinting at a greater conspiracy of witches. The examinations take place in a packed Salem meetinghouse, where suspects face harsh questioning and a mob of afflicted young women shout accusations of witchcraft.
Air Date: 13 Oct 2019 21:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Lust for Blood
The Salem witch trials finally begin with the case against Bridget Bishop, who is quickly found guilty and sentenced to death by hanging; her death is not enough to quell the hysteria, and five more women are tried and executed within a month.
Air Date: 20 Oct 2019 21:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Pray for Mercy
Former minister George Burroughs is convicted of being the devil's ringleader; the witch hunt continues throughout the summer but comes to a halt after the afflicted individuals begin to accuse members of the Massachusetts elite.
Air Date: 27 Oct 2019 21:00 (CDT)