The WORST episodes of Power Book III: Raising Kanan

Every episode of Power Book III: Raising Kanan ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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.

Last Updated: 3/24/2025Network: STARZStatus: Continuing
STICK AND MOVE
star
7.47
377 votes

#1 - STICK AND MOVE

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/1/2021

Still reeling from a shocking death, Kanan pushes his way into the drug game with Marvin’s help while Raq plots to take down her competition.

Directors: Lisa Leone
Writer: Josef Sawyer
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REAPING AND SOWING
star
7.61
392 votes

#2 - REAPING AND SOWING

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/25/2021

After a rival crewmember is killed, Raq does whatever is necessary to get the target off Kanan’s back.

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DON’T SLEEP
star
7.63
359 votes

#3 - DON’T SLEEP

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/8/2021

All bets are off when a police raid clears out Raq’s competition. Promises are broken, secrets are revealed, and revenge is swift.

Directors: Hernán Otaño
Writer: Santa Sierra
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BYGONES
star
7.69
71 votes

#4 - 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.

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CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES
star
7.70
356 votes

#5 - CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/15/2021

Eager to transform her business after the stash house is hit, Raq overhauls her operation. Meanwhile, Kanan is detained after a fight with Scrappy.

Directors: Eif Rivera
Writer: Mike Flynn
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BACK IN THE DAY
star
7.70
438 votes

#6 - BACK IN THE DAY

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/18/2021

It’s 1991 in South Jamaica, Queens, and 15-year-old Kanan Stark is eager to join his family’s growing drug business, led by his mother, “Raquel Raq” Thomas.

Directors: Rob Hardy
Writer: Sascha Penn
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GANGSTAS DON'T DIE
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7.72
116 votes

#7 - 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.

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THE MORE THINGS CHANGE
star
7.74
398 votes

#8 - THE MORE THINGS CHANGE

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/14/2022

Kanan returns to Queens where Raq is trying to mend the many fractures in the Thomas family. As Raq expands her empire, Kanan doubts his future in the drug game. Meanwhile, Detective Howard is released from the hospital.

Writer: Sascha Penn
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IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING
star
7.74
231 votes

#9 - 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.

Directors: Monty DeGraff
Writer: Santa Sierra
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IT'S ALL LOVE
star
7.74
97 votes

#10 - 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.

Directors: Monty DeGraff
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HOME SWEET HOME
star
7.77
254 votes

#11 - HOME SWEET HOME

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/1/2023

Raq makes a life-changing decision in the aftermath of the Mafia’s ambush, but its too little, too late for Kanan, as he looks to pave his own path free of his mother’s lies.

Directors: Rob Hardy
Writer: Sascha Penn
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WHAT HAPPENS IN THE CATSKILLS
star
7.78
354 votes

#12 - WHAT HAPPENS IN THE CATSKILLS

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/11/2022

Raq turns to her attention to bonding with Kanan in the Catskills, but business follows them despite her best efforts; tension between Crown and Lou boils over; Burke snoops into Howard’s private life.

Directors: Hernán Otaño
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INTO THE DARKNESS
star
7.81
242 votes

#13 - 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.

Directors: Cierra Glaude
Writer: Nina Manni
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MIND YOUR BUSINESS
star
7.82
370 votes

#14 - MIND YOUR BUSINESS

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/21/2022

Raq learns she may have a snitch and tasks Marvin with confirming the rumor. Lou brings in a potential new artist, but he and Crown disagree. Kanan helps Famous sell mix tapes. Jukebox tracks down her estranged mother.

Directors: Eif Rivera
Writer: Santa Sierra
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS
star
7.84
237 votes

#15 - OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/15/2023

As paranoia sets in for Raq and Howard over the Task Force, Kanan and Famous launch their weed delivery business, Jukebox prepares for her audition, and Ronnie grows impatient with Unique.

Directors: Bobby Kennedy
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WHERE ALL ARE GUILTY
star
7.84
228 votes

#16 - 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.

Directors: Sascha Penn
Writer: Brian Walker
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LOYAL TO THE END
star
7.84
336 votes

#17 - LOYAL TO THE END

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/19/2021

As Marvin seeks revenge, Raq turns to Kanan for assistance only he can provide.

Directors: Bart Wenrich
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THE COST OF BUSINESS
star
7.85
333 votes

#18 - THE COST OF BUSINESS

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/12/2021

Kanan struggles with a harsh truth after word gets back to Raq that he’s behind the bad crack on the streets.

Directors: Hernán Otaño
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STAY IN YOUR LANE
star
7.86
341 votes

#19 - STAY IN YOUR LANE

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/5/2021

Kanan and Marvin’s side hustle goes awry. Raq seeks revenge for the attack on Scrappy. Jukebox suffers a devastating blow.

Directors: Lisa Leone
Writer: Nina Manni
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IT’S A BUSINESS, MAN
star
7.87
349 votes

#20 - IT’S A BUSINESS, MAN

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/18/2022

Raq assures everyone they need to follow orders and keep working as planned. Kanan takes on more responsibility, but things go wrong when he runs into neighborhood kids. Lou feels the pressure in his partnership with Crown.

Directors: Bart Wenrich
Writer: Mike Flynn
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LEVEL UP
star
7.87
329 votes

#21 - LEVEL UP

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2021

Lou’s new artist showcase becomes the nexus of the rivalry between Raq and Unique. At the same time, Kanan cooks up a drug-selling scheme with Marvin.

Directors: Kieron Hawkes
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FLIPMODE
star
7.89
253 votes

#22 - FLIPMODE

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/8/2023

Raq continues her farewell tour with one last job for the Mafia while Kanan dives further into the drug game with an innovative business idea. Howard faces a new threat at the precinct.

Directors: Brendan Walsh
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SLEEPING DOGS
star
7.91
349 votes

#23 - SLEEPING DOGS

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/28/2022

A surprise encounter with Howard leaves Kanan rattled. Raq tries to expand into new territory, but when an associate and valuables go missing, she is reunited with an old adversary. Lou continues to butt heads with Crown.

Directors: Shana Stein
Writer: Nina Manni
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NO LOVE LOST
star
7.91
348 votes

#24 - NO LOVE LOST

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/2/2022

Raq searches for a new home. Lou finds himself on the other side of his partner’s unpaid debts. Burke gains traction in her investigation on Howard. A botched agreement with Marvin and an associate threatens everything.

Directors: Joy Lane
Writer: Josef Sawyer
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PAY THE TOLL
star
7.93
346 votes

#25 - PAY THE TOLL

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/4/2022

Kanan and Jukebox search for answers in family matters. When Raq’s push into new territory is stalled, she proposes a meeting. Crown helps Famous get settled. Still investigating Howard’s shooting, Burke questions Unique.

Directors: Monty DeGraff
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