The BEST episodes of Snowfall season 1

Every episode of Snowfall season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Snowfall season 1!

A look at the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles during the early 1980s.

Last Updated: 11/3/2024Network: FXStatus: Ended
The Rubicon
star
7.96
1185 votes

#1 - The Rubicon

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/6/2017

Franklin solidifies his future. Teddy’s hand is forced. Lucia decides between business and family.

Directors: John Singleton
Writer: Dave Andron
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Pilot
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7.81
2048 votes

#2 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/5/2017

South Central street entreprenuer Franklin Saint takes a leap into the cocaine game. Disgruntled CIA officer Teddy McDonald allies with a Contra soldier. Luchador wrestler Gustavo "El Oso" Zapata makes inroads with a Mexican cartel family. Series premiere of a drama series set against the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic.

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Make Them Birds Fly
star
7.78
1768 votes

#3 - Make Them Birds Fly

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/12/2017

Franklin struggles with the reality of his new enterprise. Teddy’s distrust of Alejandro escalates. Gustavo confronts his new partners.

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Baby Teeth
star
7.77
1287 votes

#4 - Baby Teeth

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/23/2017

Franklin’s business ramps up, causing a rift in his inexperienced crew. Teddy pulls out all the stops to protect Alejandro. While visiting her dying father, Lucia has a realization.

Directors: Solvan
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Slow Hand
star
7.72
1597 votes

#5 - Slow Hand

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/19/2017

Franklin enlists help to retrieve his stolen property. In the midst of a weapons deal, Teddy receives an unexpected visitor.

Directors: Daniel Attias
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A Long Time Coming
star
7.72
1401 votes

#6 - A Long Time Coming

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/9/2017

Franklin turns to Jerome for guidance, resulting in an unexpected encounter. Teddy contemplates a different future for his family. Gustavo and Lucia enlist business partners from Gustavo’s past.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
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Story of a Scar
star
7.68
1223 votes

#7 - Story of a Scar

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/30/2017

Franklin suffers the cost of his business. As Teddy’s situation deteriorates, so does his mental state. Gustavo and Lucia struggle with how to proceed.

Directors: Meera Menon
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Trauma
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7.66
1558 votes

#8 - Trauma

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/26/2017

Franklin and Leon deal with the thief. Teddy goes to extreme measures to protect the CIA. Lucia and Gustavo connect in the aftermath of the previous night.

Directors: Hiro Murai
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Cracking
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7.64
1314 votes

#9 - Cracking

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/16/2017

Franklin, Leon and Kevin take a game‐changing road trip. Teddy deals with a sin from Alejandro’s past. Lucia makes Gustavo’s partnership official, much to Pedro’s dismay.

Directors: Zetna Fuentes
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seven-four
star
7.54
1479 votes

#10 - seven-four

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/2/2017

Franklin’s indecision causes issues at Jerome’s 4th of July BBQ. Teddy and Alejandro are stranded. Lucia’s family vets Gustavo.

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