The essential episodes of Power
Watch these 10 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. 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.
- 07
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.
- 08
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.
- 09
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.
- 10
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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