The WORST episodes of Surviving Escobar: Alias JJ

Every episode of Surviving Escobar: Alias JJ ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Surviving Escobar: Alias JJ!

"Surviving Escobar: Alias JJ" is the story of this character after he became the only survivor of the Medellin Cartel. The story begins with Pablo Escobar’s decline when Alias JJ decides to give himself in. After landing in prison, he must face his enemies and use all of his tactics not only to survive, but to regain his status of main capo in prison, while also continuing his reign of terror as a feared drug trafficker.

Last Updated: 6/22/2025Network: Caracol TVStatus: Ended
Episode 9
star
6.95
19 votes

#1 - Episode 9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/20/2017

Alexandra suffers a loss. Mahecha continues to be at odds with his wife. El Potro revels in what he has discovered.

Episode 17
star
7.00
12 votes

#2 - Episode 17

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/3/2017

Gabriel is invited to sing at Urrego's 50th birthday at the prison and is confronted by JJ about his affair. Galeno attempts an escape.

Episode 38
star
7.08
12 votes

#3 - Episode 38

Season 1 - Episode 38 - Aired 4/5/2017

Following her colleague's death, Ana María's own life is put in danger after Mahecha orders her murder.

Episode 37
star
7.11
9 votes

#4 - Episode 37

Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 4/4/2017

JJ is desperate for his lawyer to help Caspa before he sells him out. Galeno is angered by how the operation in the jungle is turning out.

Episode 54
star
7.19
16 votes

#5 - Episode 54

Season 1 - Episode 54 - Aired 5/2/2017

JJ tells Ana María her father helped Pablo Escobar, and she looks into his accusations. Genaro interferes in JJ's drug deal with the Mexican cartel.

Episode 50
star
7.23
13 votes

#6 - Episode 50

Season 1 - Episode 50 - Aired 4/25/2017

Alexandra's testimony is used at trial against JJ, and a judge adds more prison time to his sentence. The former hit man fears extradition to the U.S.

Episode 48
star
7.27
15 votes

#7 - Episode 48

Season 1 - Episode 48 - Aired 4/21/2017

Ana María seeks out Alexandra in the hopes that she'll be JJ's Achilles' heel. Authorities discover JJ's lawyer's involvement in the drug ring.

Episode 40
star
7.27
11 votes

#8 - Episode 40

Season 1 - Episode 40 - Aired 4/7/2017

Janeth remembers the face of one of her attackers. Ana María is conflicted about her journalistic ethics and backs away from her JJ interviews.

Episode 24
star
7.31
13 votes

#9 - Episode 24

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/14/2017

Mónica works hard to try to get JJ transferred back from Valledupar prison. Things get heated between her and Clemente.

Episode 11
star
7.33
12 votes

#10 - Episode 11

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/22/2017

Alexandra and Caspa try to find a hidden stash of money from Escobar's fortune. El Potro looks to form new alliances.

Episode 36
star
7.36
11 votes

#11 - Episode 36

Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 4/3/2017

Janeth is discovered in grave condition. Ramos presses Caspa to turn on JJ. Mahecha denies any involvement in the kidnappings.

Episode 47
star
7.38
13 votes

#12 - Episode 47

Season 1 - Episode 47 - Aired 4/20/2017

JJ's treatment in prison continues to get worse, and he once again turns to the media to change public opinion on him.

Episode 46
star
7.38
13 votes

#13 - Episode 46

Season 1 - Episode 46 - Aired 4/19/2017

JJ goes to trial for the murder of Ana María's father. A new warden sets strict rules for the prison and has it out for Escobar's former hit man.

Episode 39
star
7.38
13 votes

#14 - Episode 39

Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 4/6/2017

JJ expresses his gratitude to Ana María for granting him so many interviews. While at the hospital, Janeth suffers flashbacks from her assault.

Episode 8
star
7.42
26 votes

#15 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/17/2017

JJ is stabbed in the back as someone turns on him, and the number of enemies he has in prison rises.

Episode 1
star
7.44
41 votes

#16 - Episode 1

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

After committing countless murders, JJ turns himself in to serve time in prison, but an unexpected twist leaves him vulnerable and exposed.

Episode 33
star
7.45
11 votes

#17 - Episode 33

Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 3/29/2017

Jennifer gets into serious trouble while in Florida. Castañeda takes matters with Lorenza into his own hands. JJ is once again investigated.

Episode 53
star
7.47
15 votes

#18 - Episode 53

Season 1 - Episode 53 - Aired 4/28/2017

JJ's trip to see Alexandra puts the entire operation at risk. Ana María begins to look into Ximena's relationship with the guerrillas.

Episode 2
star
7.47
32 votes

#19 - Episode 2

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

The lives of JJ's wife and mother-in-law are threatened as Escobar's associates start being murdered.

Episode 66
star
7.50
2 votes

#20 - Episode 66

Season 1 - Episode 66 - Aired 5/18/2017

Episode 64
star
7.50
2 votes

#21 - Episode 64

Season 1 - Episode 64 - Aired 5/16/2017

Episode 20
star
7.50
12 votes

#22 - Episode 20

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/8/2017

JJ plots to rescue the ex-president's brother by having the government help him escape prison with Bachué. Will the plan work?

Episode 19
star
7.50
14 votes

#23 - Episode 19

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

Urrego and JJ try to get Bachué drunk, hoping he'll admit he kidnapped the ex-president's brother.

Episode 13
star
7.50
12 votes

#24 - Episode 13

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/27/2017

After a murder weapon is discovered in his cell, JJ's prison sentence is extended to 30 years. He takes out his anger on Alexandra.

Episode 14
star
7.53
15 votes

#25 - Episode 14

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/28/2017

JJ conducts an interview with a media outlet to make accusations against politicians and government officials.