Shiny Happy People

Overview

A limited docuseries exposing the truth beneath the wholesome Americana surface of reality tv’s favorite mega-family, The Duggars, and the radical organization behind them: The Institute in Basic Life Principles. As details of the family and their scandals unfold, we realize they’re part of an insidious, much larger threat already in motion, with democracy itself in peril.

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Cast

Jill Dillard

Self - Member of the Duggar Family

Total episodes: 4

Derick Dillard

Self - Jill’s Husband

Total episodes: 4

Amy King

Self - Cousin of the Duggars

Total episodes: 4

Dillon King

Self - Amy’s Husband

Total episodes: 4

Jen Sutphin

Self - YouTube Creator, Fundie Fridays

Total episodes: 4

Kristin Kobes Du Mez

Self - Author; Professor, Calvin University

Total episodes: 4

Josh Pease

Self - Pastor, Journalist

Total episodes: 4

Brooke Arnold

Self - Ex-IBLP

Total episodes: 4

Bill Gothard

Self (archive footage)

Total episodes: 4

Deanna Duggar

Self - Jim Bob Duggar’s Sister

Total episodes: 3

Jim Holt

Self - Duggar Family Friends

Total episodes: 3

Bobye Holt

Self - Duggar Family Friends

Total episodes: 3

Jill Dillard

Self - Member of the Duggar Family

Total episodes: 4

Derick Dillard

Self - Jill’s Husband

Total episodes: 4

Amy King

Self - Cousin of the Duggars

Total episodes: 4

Dillon King

Self - Amy’s Husband

Total episodes: 4

Jen Sutphin

Self - YouTube Creator, Fundie Fridays

Total episodes: 4

Kristin Kobes Du Mez

Self - Author; Professor, Calvin University

Total episodes: 4

Josh Pease

Self - Pastor, Journalist

Total episodes: 4

Brooke Arnold

Self - Ex-IBLP

Total episodes: 4

Bill Gothard

Self (archive footage)

Total episodes: 4

Deanna Duggar

Self - Jim Bob Duggar’s Sister

Total episodes: 3

Jim Holt

Self - Duggar Family Friends

Total episodes: 3

Bobye Holt

Self - Duggar Family Friends

Total episodes: 3

Extra

Release Date

June 1, 2023

Last air Date

June 1, 2023

Status

Returning Series

Original Language

English, Spanish

Networks

Available On

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seasons

A Teenage Holy War

Aired on: 2025 | 3 Episodes

Teen Mania captivated a generation of fervent evangelical Millennial kids with adrenaline-fueled, ecstatic religious experiences through "Acquire the Fire" rallies. But beneath the glittering surface lurked sadistic boot camps, staged martyrdom drills, and fascism disguised as faith - transforming innocent teens into fanatical soldiers, with devastating consequences still unfolding today.