Dec 15, 2017 · 42m
In 1953, Army scientist Frank Olson takes a fatal plunge from a hotel window. In 1975, a bombshell report ties his death to a top-secret experiment.


In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program known as MK-Ultra.
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Dec 15, 2017 · 42m
In 1953, Army scientist Frank Olson takes a fatal plunge from a hotel window. In 1975, a bombshell report ties his death to a top-secret experiment.
Dec 15, 2017 · 48m
Amid a wave of media attention, the government races to placate the family. In New York, Frank visits a doctor known for his unconventional methods.
Dec 15, 2017 · 41m
One trip to New York morphs into two when Frank suffers a setback on the way home. Decades later, an apprehensive Eric checks into room 1018A.
Dec 15, 2017 · 47m
A hotel worker overhears a curious phone call the night of Frank's death. In 1994, a forensics expert exhumes the body to find compelling new clues.
Dec 15, 2017 · 42m
Frank's growing concerns about Cold War activities raise alarm bells at the CIA. A frustrated Eric launches a last-ditch bid for closure.
Dec 15, 2017 · 41m
Thanks to Seymour Hersh, Eric finally learns the truth -- but at a maddening cost. In room 1018A, Frank faces off with two mysterious men.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Wormwood Season 1 premiered on December 15, 2017.
Wormwood Season 1 has 6 episodes.
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Chapter 1: Suicide Revealed". It aired on December 15, 2017.
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