Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence

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Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence
Directed byOlivia Crist Grant
Music by
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producers
  • Olivia Crist Grant
  • Steven Michaels
  • Jodi Flynn
  • Ariel Brozell
  • Rachel Bozich
  • Lauren Andrade
  • Jennifer O'Connell
  • Andi Walker Ochoa
  • Rebecca Quinn
  • Thomas Cutler
Producers
  • Lauren Stone Jackson
  • Alison Joy
  • Cassie Sagness
  • Marilyn Minton
  • Grace Ward
  • Jasmine Alston
Cinematography
  • Brandon Riley
  • Dylan Wineland
Editors
  • Jamie Canobbio
  • Francesca Kustra
  • Camilla Hayman
  • Salman Syed
  • Linda Lamm
Running time42 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkInvestigation Discovery
ReleaseSeptember 1 (2025-09-01) –
September 2, 2025 (2025-09-02)

Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence is an 2025 American documentary series directed and produced by Olivia Crist Grant. It explores the disturbing relationship between YouTubers Ruby Franke and counselor Jodi Hildebrandt.

It premiered September 1, 2025, on Investigation Discovery.

Premise

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Explores the disturbing relationship between YouTubers Ruby Franke and counselor Jodi Hildebrandt.[1] Hildenbrant's niece is among those interviewed.[2]

Episodes

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No.Title [3]Directed by [3]Original release date [3]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Meet the Frankes"Olivia Crist GrantSeptember 1, 2025 (2025-09-01)0.426[4]
2"The Hildebrandt Method"Olivia Crist GrantSeptember 1, 2025 (2025-09-01)0.426[4]
3"Truth and Distortion"Olivia Crist GrantSeptember 2, 2025 (2025-09-02)0.421[5]
4"Honest, Responsible, Humble"Olivia Crist GrantSeptember 2, 2025 (2025-09-02)0.421[5]

Production

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In July 2025, it was announced Investigation Discovery had ordered the series, with Olivia Crist Grant directing.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Neumann, Sean (July 28, 2025). "How Jodi Hildebrandt's Arrival Led Ruby Franke to Go 'Off the Rails': 'Wolf in Sheep's Clothing'". People. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  2. ^ Pelisek, Christine (September 1, 2025). "Jodi Hildebrandt, Convicted of Child Abuse with Family Vlogger Ruby Franke, Waged 'Psychological Warfare': Niece". People. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (September 3, 2025). "Monday Ratings: ESPN Wins Easily Despite TCU Football's Blowout Victory Over Bill Belichick's North Carolina Team". Programming Insider. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (September 4, 2025). "Tuesday Ratings: ESPN Leads in Younger Demos with U.S. Open Tennis Quarterfinals". Programming Insider. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  6. ^ White, Peter (July 28, 2025). "Investigation Discovery Is Latest To Explore Ruby Franke Case In Docuseries Form". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
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