The BEST episodes of Power Book III: Raising Kanan
Every episode of Power Book III: Raising Kanan ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Power Book III: Raising Kanan!
Set in the 1990s, the series chronicles the early years of Kanan Stark and how he got into the drug game.
#1 - BROTHERS AND KEEPERS
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/29/2023
Tension between Ronnie and Unique comes to a head while Kanan clashes with both Raq and Famous. Juke bonds with her bandmate, and Lou works to revitalize Cafe Vous. Howard’s attempt to manipulate the Task Force backfires.
#2 - ALLOW ME TO RE-INTRODUCE MYSELF
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/18/2025
Unique and his soldiers assume control of the corners in Queens, leaving Raq and Marvin in desperate need of more answers and more product. Kanan searches for a missing O-Cee.
#3 - INTO THE DARKNESS
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/12/2024
Dangerous secrets are revealed as Famous unburdens himself to Kanan, and Raq finally tries to make amends with Lou. Marvin struggles with his role as stage dad, and Howard attempts to get closer to the Task Force.
#4 - WHERE ALL ARE GUILTY
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/19/2024
Lou’s drinking creates a problem for the whole family when Shantel goes looking for justice. Kanan assimilates into Ronnie’s crew, and Raq formulates a new plan for Unique’s former heroin operation.
#5 - RECKONINGS
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/26/2024
As a despondent Lou becomes a liability for the family, Raq and Marvin work to get the new heroin operation up and running amidst new competition from Kanan and Ronnie.
#6 - HOME TO ROOST
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/2/2024
Ronnie and Kanan’s feud with Raq intensifies as Marvin desperately searches for Lou. Famous and Jukebox both find themselves at potential turning points in their music careers.
#7 - MADE YOU LOOK
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/9/2024
Desperation sets in as Howard tries to evade the Task Force and Ronnie goes on the attack, leaving Raq and Kanan to make some fateful choices.
#8 - GANGSTAS DON'T DIE
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/7/2025
Unique endures a painful recovery fueled by hate and vengeance as other untold narratives unfold around him, filling in the gaps leading up to the deadly showdown in the season three finale by revisiting events through other perspectives.
#9 - IT'S ALL LOVE
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/14/2025
Kanan and Raq navigate a new business relationship just as Unique begins to plot his quest for revenge; Lou considers a new music opportunity; Marvin goes too far on a side-job for Stefano; Juke tries to adjust to life in the Army.
#10 - BYGONES
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/21/2025
As Raq and Marvin face the aftermath of Unique’s violent, clandestine comeback, Lou manages his new artist. Kanan gets through to his grandmother and Jukebox embraces her sexuality.
#11 - THE WAY WE WERE
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/28/2025
Unique forms an unlikely alliance in his vendetta against Raq, who inches closer to a new drug enterprise. Kanan takes advice from Snaps and Pop, while Jukebox's new friendship leads to a violent encounter.
#12 - THE NAIL THAT STICKS UP
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/4/2025
Raq and Marvin navigate a dwindling supply of product, while Lou and Imani scout artists together. Joyce's condition worsens. Famous's mother desperately tries to find him.
#13 - THE PRICE OF FAME
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/11/2025
Raq tries to overcome Marvin's poor judgement. Kanan recruits Jukebox to help him to get justice for his friend. Unique assembles the final pieces of his plan.
#14 - IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/22/2023
New business ventures take shape for the Thomas family, but the outlook is bleaker for the Mathis brothers as Ronnie’s patience runs out. Raq makes a risky move for Kanan’s obedience.
#15 - STREET STRUCK
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/2/2025
Raq goes on the offensive as Marvin and Lou attempt to contain the escalating situations. Jukebox joins the search for O-Cee, while Kanan looks into his theory on what happened to Famous.
#16 - IT'S ABOUT THAT TIME
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/9/2025
Kanan, suspicious of Raq's involvement, investigates Krystal's disappearance. Raq faces fallout from Unique's retaliation and Marvin's mistake. Jukebox revisits her past, and Lou embraces his new path.
#17 - GIMME THE WEIGHT
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/16/2025
A devastated Kanan furiously searches for answers and revenge. Raq attempts to stave off the collapse of her business as she and Lou prepare for a possible war with Unique.
#18 - BY BLOOD
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/12/2026
Kanan makes a move that changes the Thomas family forever; Unique tries to regain a foothold in Queens as Breeze's new drug enterprise takes shape.
#19 - MANY MEN
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/19/2026
Stefano goes into business with Snaps, Pop, Breeze, and Kanan, while Raq forms her own alliances; Marvin hunts for Unique, who's quickly losing his grasp on South Jamaica.
#20 - TRICKS
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/26/2026
Raq and Marvin launch their new operation as Kanan and Breeze's business grows stronger; Jukebox takes a big risk to protect the family.
#21 - PAWNS & ROOKS
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/3/2026
Raq's war with Kanan, Breeze and Stefano grows increasingly violent; Kanan's deception of Tiana escalates; Jukebox's misstep leaves her under threat.
#22 - SCHOOL OF WAR
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/10/2026
Raq and Marvin navigate a precarious situation; Kanan and Breeze deepen their partnership; Jukebox hatches a plan.
#23 - DARK MATTER
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/24/2026
Kanan and Tiana's relationship takes a turn; Garcia makes a bold move to get Juke her answers.
#24 - PENULTIMATE MEANS SECOND TO LAST
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/31/2026
Facing pressure from all sides, Raq struggles to maintain control as alliances crumble, and Kanan's growing ruthlessness threatens his relationships.
