Louis Theroux journeys through the fringes of American society. Born-again religious fanatics in Texas make several attempts to save Louis's soul, before he escapes to Colorado to meet those groups who are monitoring the activities of countless alien UFOs. Louis then tries to break into the porn industry in California. Finally Louis travels to Idaho which is home to a growing number of right-wing patriots and militia enthusiasts who are preparing for what they firmly believe is inevitable global catastrophe.