Gary Noesner contends with finger pointing and his own guilt. With tensions flying high surviving Branch Davidians arrive in court. A flashback moment reveals that young Vernon Howell arrives at Mount Carmel before he become David Koresh.

Courtroom testimony gets heated as both sides argue on who shot first. Gary and Angie discover some interesting information. Vernon and Lois return from their pilgrimage while Gary pleads with FBI to take domestic terror threat seriously.

Cogdell tells his team about strange encounter and later has a meeting. Gary finds a clue that leads to a disturbing confrontation. Vernon invites Livingstone to join him in Texas and later make a declaration with huge repercussions.

Gary finds himself under a ticking clock, hoping to prevent another disaster. The Branch Davidian trial concludes. Vernon returns to Mount Carmel, now the self-appointed prophet, David Koresh. Series finale.