The WORST episodes of Narcos

Every episode of Narcos ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Narcos!

A gritty chronicle of the war against Latin America's most notorious drug cartels.

Last Updated: 10/31/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
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The Kingpin Strategy
star
7.65
3765 votes

#1 - The Kingpin Strategy

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/1/2017

The Gentlemen of Cali gather their associates together for a big surprise announcement about the future of their business.

Directors: Andi Baiz
Watch Now:Amazon
The Cali KGB
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7.71
3346 votes

#2 - The Cali KGB

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/1/2017

A gas incident threatens to disrupt the Cali-government deal and Jorge is asked to help out. Peña grapples with his former Los Pepes connection.

Directors: Andi Baiz
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Follow the Money
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7.81
3230 votes

#3 - Follow the Money

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/1/2017

The Rodriguez brothers go into hiding during negotiations. Pacho meets with the Lord of the Skies in Mexico. Peña's new DEA team visits Cali.

Directors: Gabriel Ripstein
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The Men of Always
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7.90
5556 votes

#4 - The Men of Always

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/28/2015

Murphy encounters the depths of government corruption when he and Peña try to derail Escobar's political ambitions by proving he's a narco.

Writer: Dana Calvo
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The Sword of Simón Bolívar
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7.92
5984 votes

#5 - The Sword of Simón Bolívar

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/28/2015

Communist radical group M-19 makes a move against the narcos, while Murphy gets an education in Colombian law enforcement from his new partner Peña.

Directors: José Padilha
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There Will Be a Future
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7.93
4998 votes

#6 - There Will Be a Future

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/28/2015

Pablo's extreme methods put the narcos on the brink of war with Carillo and the government. Peña tries to protect his witness.

Directors: Andi Baiz
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Nuestra Finca
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7.94
4600 votes

#7 - Nuestra Finca

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/2/2016

Pablo is reunited with an estranged family member. Judy Moncada's life is put in danger. The DEA and CIA clash over how to handle Los Pepes.

Directors: Andrés Baiz
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MRO
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7.95
3035 votes

#8 - MRO

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/1/2017

Paranoid about leaks, Miguel cracks down on his security. Pacho makes a decision about his new offer. Peña works on cultivating a witness.

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Free at Last
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7.96
5479 votes

#9 - Free at Last

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/2/2016

In the aftermath of a massive military effort to take Pablo into custody, the family reunites while enemies worry. Steve and Connie fight about safety.

Directors: Gerardo Naranjo
Writer: Adam Fierro
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Checkmate
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7.97
3117 votes

#10 - Checkmate

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/1/2017

Peña hatches a plan to try to capture Cali leader Gilberto Rodriguez. Amado proposes a business idea to Pacho.

Directors: Gabriel Ripstein
Writer: Andy Black
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The Enemies of My Enemy
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7.98
4910 votes

#11 - The Enemies of My Enemy

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/2/2016

The Search Bloc gets a new leader. Javier loses faith in the system. Pablo brings Tata's brother Carlos down from Miami to cheer her up.

Watch Now:Amazon
You Will Cry Tears of Blood
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7.98
4941 votes

#12 - You Will Cry Tears of Blood

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/28/2015

Pablo goes into hiding as the political tide turns against him, but he finds a way to strike back. Murphy and Peña finally get the CIA to help them.

Directors: Fernando Coimbra
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Our Man in Madrid
star
7.99
4996 votes

#13 - Our Man in Madrid

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/2/2016

President Gaviria has a new job for an old colleague. The Search Bloc's new tactics shake up Pablo, but also unsettle Steve and Javier.

Directors: Andrés Baiz
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Descenso
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8.00
7202 votes

#14 - Descenso

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/28/2015

Chilean drug chemist Cockroach brings his product to Colombian smuggler Pablo Escobar. DEA agent Steve Murphy joins the war on drugs in Bogota.

Directors: José Padilha
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La Catedral
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8.01
4703 votes

#15 - La Catedral

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/28/2015

The hunt for Pablo seems to be over after he makes a deal with the government, but Murphy and Peña – and the Cali Cartel – have other plans.

Directors: Andi Baiz
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The Palace in Flames
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8.02
5301 votes

#16 - The Palace in Flames

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/28/2015

Despite a new extradition treaty, the U.S. puts more money into fighting communism, creating new challenges for Murphy and Peña in the hunt for Pablo.

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Cambalache
star
8.03
5085 votes

#17 - Cambalache

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/2/2016

Tata gets impatient with life on the run. Pablo responds to President Gaviria's reward offer. Steve and Javier meet their new boss.

Directors: Gerardo Naranjo
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Deutschland 93
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8.04
4633 votes

#18 - Deutschland 93

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/2/2016

As the danger intensifies for the Escobars, Pablo sends his family to another country. Gaviria weighs the opportunity to use them as leverage.

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Exit El Patrón
star
8.07
4699 votes

#19 - Exit El Patrón

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/2/2016

Colombia begins to turn on Escobar after his latest terrorist attack. Tata receives help from an unlikely ally. Quica gets increasingly anxious.

Directors: Gerardo Naranjo
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Sin Salida
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8.08
3050 votes

#20 - Sin Salida

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/1/2017

Peña plans another covert operation to take down a key Cali cartel member, but he risks running out of time during his search.

Directors: Fernando Coimbra
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Best Laid Plans
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8.09
2999 votes

#21 - Best Laid Plans

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/1/2017

Jorge takes a dangerous risk. An accident in New York threatens to expose Chepe. Peña travels to Curaçao to arrest a potential witness.

Writer: Jason George
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Explosivos
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8.09
5000 votes

#22 - Explosivos

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/28/2015

Peña and Carillo close in on Gacha. Murphy tries to protect pro-extradition candidate Gaviria from a notorious assassin connected to Pablo.

Directors: Andi Baiz
Writer: Andy Black
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Convivir
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8.10
3043 votes

#23 - Convivir

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/1/2017

David seeks revenge on behalf of his father, putting Enrique in danger. Peña asks Don Berna for help on a rescue mission.

Directors: Fernando Coimbra
Writer: Andy Black
Watch Now:Amazon
La Gran Mentira
star
8.14
4820 votes

#24 - La Gran Mentira

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/28/2015

A tragic mistake forces the government to change tactics in the fight against Pablo. But Pablo faces bigger threats from inside his empire.

Directors: Fernando Coimbra
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The Good, The Bad and The Dead
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8.15
4995 votes

#25 - The Good, The Bad and The Dead

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/2/2016

The Cali cartel discusses moving in on Pablo's territory. Limón proposes a plan to Maritza. Tata gets a gun for protection.

Directors: Andrés Baiz
Watch Now:Amazon