The essential episodes of Power
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Power — each pick states its reason.
- 01
James "Ghost" St. Patrick opens Truth nightclub, hoping its success will let him leave his life as a NYC drug kingpin. But a run-in with a past love and a drug-related attack threaten him.
- 02
Ghost brings Angela to Miami, where they indulge in the fantasy of being a couple, but reality brings them back to earth. Back in New York, Tommy and Kanan bond.
- 03
While in the middle of throwing the party of a lifetime, Ghost must slip away to retrieve evidence; Tasha's attempt to save her family requires she enter an unlikely alliance, while Tommy contemplates a move that will impact everyone's present and future.
- 04
When Ghost realises he's getting screwed in his new business deal, he starts playing dirty in the clean world. After meeting her new boss, Angela explores her other options. Dre makes big moves against Tommy's organisation. Tommy gets proof about his family that paints Kate in a whole new light. And with people after him and his life spinning out of control, Tariq hatches a plan to escape.
- 05
James "Ghost" St. Patrick forms a dangerous alliance with his brother-in-arms, Tommy, and mortal enemy Kanan. Angela is implicated in murder and turns to an unlikely ally. Tasha enlists LaKeisha to protect Tariq.
- 06
The St. Patrick family grieves Raina while the AUSA's office discusses taking down "Ghost" and ending Angela's career. Councilman Tate exploits Raina's death. Dre maintains order within his organization.
- 07
Ghost and Tasha butt heads on how to grieve; Angela pursues the Jimenez Cartel while Kanan goes after Dre's organization; Tommy confides in LaKeisha about his relationship with Teresi, complicating everyone's lives.
- 08
The St. Patricks celebrate Tariq's birthday without Raina. Ghost is on the outs with Tate and learns Dre is ready to replace him in the legitimate world. Kanan drops Tariq at school, bonding over their mistrust of Ghost.
- 09
After his spiritual awakening with Rev. Macedon, Ghost confesses his sins to Angela; Angela preps Tasha for federal questioning; Ghost must break his business deal with Tommy when Truth is audited by the IRS.
- 10
Ghost, Tommy and Kanan move forward with their task to kill the heads of the Jimenez Cartel. Donovan warns Angela that her own office is after her. LaKeisha lets slip that Teresi is Tommy's father.
- 11
The AUSA turns up the heat on Ghost and implicates his inner circle in on a RICO. Ghost and Tommy plan to frame Dre for the murder of Raymond Jones, Raina's killer, while Angela and Tasha enact a plan of their own.
- 12
Angela's arrest of Alicia Jimenez gives her a solid win as Head of Criminal, but she soon discovers plans that would undercut her career. Ghost tasks Tommy in killing a snitch, which hits a little too close to home, changing all of their lives forever.
- 13
When the RICO case comes crashing down, Angela breaks ranks to form her own A-team with surprising allies. LaKeisha takes a stand of her own while Ghost, Tommy, Tasha, and Angela race against the clock to prove their innocence.
- 14
Ghost seeks vengeance due to the ill will of Tommy Egan. Tasha vows to get even with Ghost for the murder of Terry Silver. Tariq and Tommy mourn an old friend. The AUSA's Office is under new leadership.
- 15
When Ghost is announced as Lt. Governor it gives him a solid win and makes him one step closer to a fully legitimate world. He soon discovers one of his many enemies carrying out a plan that changes his life forever.
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