A look at the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles during the beginning of the 1980s
Season 1 - Episode list
1. Pilot
Airdate: 2017-07-05 |
TheTVDB Rating: 7.5/10
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.
2. Make Them Birds Fly
Airdate: 2017-07-12 |
TheTVDB Rating: 7.5/10
Franklin struggles with the reality of his new enterprise. Teddy’s distrust of Alejandro escalates. Gustavo confronts his new partners.
3. Slow Hand
Airdate: 2017-07-19 |
TheTVDB Rating: 7.7/10
Franklin enlists help to retrieve his stolen property. In the midst of a weapons deal, Teddy receives an unexpected visitor.
4. Trauma
Airdate: 2017-07-26 |
TheTVDB Rating: 8.0/10
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.
5. seven-four
Airdate: 2017-08-02 |
TheTVDB Rating: 7.3/10
Franklin’s indecision causes issues at Jerome’s 4th of July BBQ. Teddy and Alejandro are stranded. Lucia’s family vets Gustavo.
6. A Long Time Coming
Airdate: 2017-08-09 |
TheTVDB Rating: 7.7/10
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.
7. Cracking
Airdate: 2017-08-16 |
TheTVDB Rating: 6.5/10
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.
8. Baby Teeth
Airdate: 2017-08-23 |
TheTVDB Rating: 6.5/10
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.
9. Story of a Scar
Airdate: 2017-08-30 |
TheTVDB Rating: 6.5/10
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.
10. The Rubicon
Airdate: 2017-09-06 |
TheTVDB Rating: 7.5/10
Franklin solidifies his future. Teddy’s hand is forced. Lucia decides between business and family.
Season 2 - Episode list
1. Sightlines
Airdate: 2018-07-19
Franklin struggles to keep up with the demands of his growing organization. As political tides shift, the CIA cuts Teddy’s support, as he travels to recruit a new pilot. Feeling pressure to expand her business, Lucia crosses a line to impress a dangerous new partner.
2. The Day
Airdate: 2018-07-26
Franklin finds a new cocaine connect in the form of his captor, Reed Thompson. Lucia and Gustavo contemplate whether or not to let Pedro back into the business.
3. Prometheus Rising
Airdate: 2018-08-02
Two murders tear a divide in Franklin's crew and set them on a collision course with Lucia, who has an agenda of her own. Teddy and Matt must appease their Colombian partners.
4. Jingle Bell Rock
Airdate: 2018-08-09
With morale dipping, Franklin takes steps in order to ensure his crew's loyalty. Lucia’s guard starts to come down after a dramatic encounter, but some of her compassion may be misguided. Teddy is confronted with the sins of the past, causing Matt to see his brother in a new light.
5. Serpiente
Airdate: 2018-08-16
When Franklin needs Teddy's help to clear the air with an old partner, Teddy sees a business opportunity. Lucia comes to the realization not everyone in her crew is who they seem to be.
6. The Offer
Airdate: 2018-08-23
Franklin must deal with his past in order to retrieve stolen merchandise. Teddy and Matt take a trip to Central America. Now in the crosshairs of La Fuerza, Lucia and Gustavo set out to find the one thing that can save them.
7. The World Is Yours
Airdate: 2018-08-30
Franklin attempts to reinforce that business comes first when an employee steps out of line. Teddy and Matt run into some unexpected company when trying to get their business back on track. Lucia and Gustavo make an offer.
8. Surrender
Airdate: 2018-09-06
Franklin resorts to extreme measures when dissatisfaction in his crew reaches a fever pitch. Lucia and Gustavo secure a deal to save their lives.
9. Aftermath
Airdate: 2018-09-13
Franklin receives some devastating news. Teddy attempts to turn a foe into an ally. Lucia and Gustavo make plans to leave L.A.
10. Education
Airdate: 2018-09-20
Franklin faces the consequences of his actions. Teddy pulls out all the stops to assist his partners. Lucia must sacrifice to save Gustavo's life.
Season 3 - Episode list
1. Protect and Swerve
Airdate: 2019-07-10
Franklin and Cissy look to make an investment in the community, while Andre tries to figure out what is destroying it. Jerome unveils his new business. A new cook on the streets is competing with Franklin's crew. Teddy's operation in Mexico becomes more complicated.
2. The More You Make
Airdate: 2019-07-17
Faced with mounting problems on the street, Franklin pivots his business model. Andre investigates a murder connected to Franklin's family. Teddy uses Gustavo to help broker a new deal in Mexico, then receives a surprise visitor upon returning home.
3. Cash and Carry
Airdate: 2019-07-24
Franklin puts his new business plan into motion, then takes a business trip with Avi. Teddy and Julia work hard to forge new alliances in Costa Rica. Gustavo struggles to learn how to work with his new Mexican partner.
4. The Game That Moves as You Play
Airdate: 2019-07-31
Franklin and Melody reconnect. The LAPD takes a stand against Franklin’s growing operation. Teddy is forced to clean up Gustavo’s mess. Andre’s fight with the Saint Family becomes personal.
5. The Bottoms
Airdate: 2019-08-07
Andre is forced to ask for Franklin's help. Julia proposes a new plan to Teddy. Gustavo clears the way for his own vision.
6. Confessions
Airdate: 2019-08-14
Alton confronts Franklin about his government alliance. Julia helps Teddy meet Rigo’s demands. Gustavo gets proactive.
7. Pocket Full of Rocks
Airdate: 2019-08-21
Andre is forced to ask for Franklin's help. Julia proposes a new plan to Teddy. Gustavo clears the way for his own vision.
8. Hedgehogs
Airdate: 2019-08-28
Andre receives help from an unexpected source. Franklin finds himself exposed. Julia forces Teddy’s hand.
9. Blackout
Airdate: 2019-09-04
Franklin struggles with the fallout from his actions as his family prepares for the worst. Teddy scrambles to keep his operation afloat. Gustavo unveils his plan for the future.
10. Other Lives
Airdate: 2019-09-11
Franklin walks a different path. Life in South Central begins to change forever.