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Homer goes full Movementarian, Jack Tripper takes on Swami Rama Mageesh, and Leslie Knope provides helpful logistics for the end of days... This week's trope is joining a cult!
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Three's Company S3 E7 \"Chrissy and the Guru\"
Charles in Charge S4 E16 Curing the Common Cult
The Simpsons S9 E13 \"The Joy of Sect\"
Parks & Recreation S4 E6 \"End of the World\"

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Three's Company S3 E7 \"Chrissy and the Guru\"
Charles in Charge S4 E16 Curing the Common Cult
The Simpsons S9 E13 \"The Joy of Sect\"
Parks & Recreation S4 E6 \"End of the World\"