The essential episodes of Acapulco
Watch these 25 in order and you've got Acapulco — each pick states its reason.
- 01
When he's hired at Acapulco's hottest resort, Maximo thinks he's scored his dream job—but quickly learns there's more to it than he thought.
- 02
Maximo has a magical dream date with an American tourist. Memo bonds with his coworkers over a soccer match.
- 03
When he learns that an eye doctor is staying at the resort, Maximo sneaks Nora in for the day. Diane discovers problems with the hotel.
- 04
As Diane shows a group of journalists a photo exhibit of Las Colinas' history, the story of Don Pablo's long tenure at the resort is revealed.
- 05
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Chaos erupts at the Christmas staff dinner when Maximo and Memo's plans backfire. Julia pieces together the truth behind her birthday gift.
- 06
You Should Hear How She Talks About You
Las Colinas hosts a big New Year's Eve bash. Maximo tries to dazzle Diane so he'll earn a promotion. Chad makes a bold gesture.
- 07
Diane‘s past catches up with her as Las Colinas hosts the wrap party for a big Hollywood movie. Maximo faces a moral dilemma.
- 08
Always Something There to Remind Me
Chaos ensues on the night of Chad and Julia's joint bachelor and bachelorette party.
- 09
Maximo is tasked with taking care of a billionaire investor. Chad and Julia discover a secret about Diane.
- 10
Maximo doubles down on his new life with Isabel. Sara receives a potentially life-changing offer.
- 11
Maximo gets a second chance at Las Colinas. Julia learns to go after what she wants.
- 12
Maximo learns a hard lesson of how to balance being a manager and friend to the staff at Las Colinas.
- 13
On Mother's Day, Maximo wrestles with an opportunity to get closer to Diane despite his promise to spend the day with his mom.
- 14
Don Pablo comes to Maximo with a task that puts his training to the test. Julia faces a tough decision over whether to be honest with Nora.
- 15
In an attempt to relieve Julia's work stress, Maximo invites her to dinner. Esteban realizes Sara has a hidden talent. Nora makes a big step.
- 16
At Julia's long-anticipated dress shop opening, Maximo surprises her with a gift that goes wrong. Sara runs into her new crush.
- 17
Present-day Maximo reconnects with Hector, whose arrival sparks a memory from 1985 that they each recall very differently.
- 18
Memo and Maximo have a conflict over Memo's sister. Sara, Esteban, and Nora head to the big debate competition.
- 19
On Día de Muertos, Don Pablo assigns Maximo a task that forces him to decide if he has what it takes to become the boss.
- 20
Las Colinas faces a looming hurricane. While Maximo reconciles with Julia, he makes a crucial mistake in his power struggle with Memo's sister.
- 21
In 1985, Maximo makes a last-ditch effort to undo his mistake and protect Las Colinas. Present-day Maximo makes a massive decision.
- 22
During a research trip, Maximo musters up the courage to ask Julia a big question. Esteban and Nora's investigation takes a surprising turn.
- 23
Maximo invites Don Pablo to a family dinner in hopes of reconciling. Sara debates her college acceptance. Julia and Nora clash.
- 24
To console Sara, Maximo shares a childhood story about Nora navigating adversity.
- 25
On the day of the reopening, present-day Maximo makes one last effort with Julia—while in 1986, he plans to propose.
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