Penn & Teller: Bull! (2003)

S3E5 Holier Than Thou

Many around the globe view icons like Mother Theresa, Mahatma Gandhi, and the Dalai Lama as monumental representations of love, peace, and altruism. However, how much of our understanding of "sainthood" is shaped by exaggeration rather than reality? This episode uncovers the more troubling aspects of these revered figures and explores the reasons behind our tendency to believe in their carefully crafted narratives.