The essential episodes of Snowfall
Watch these 25 in order and you've got Snowfall — each pick states its reason.
- 01
South Central street entrepreneur 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.
- 02
Franklin enlists help to retrieve his stolen property. In the midst of a weapons deal, Teddy receives an unexpected visitor. Gustavo, Lucia and Pedro seek a fall guy.
- 03
Franklin solidifies his future. Teddy's hand is forced. Lucia decides between business and family.
- 04
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.
- 05
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.
- 06
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.
- 07
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.
- 08
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.
- 09
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.
- 10
Franklin receives some devastating news. Teddy attempts to turn a foe into an ally. Lucia and Gustavo make plans to leave L.A.
- 11
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.
- 12
Andre receives help from an unexpected source. Franklin finds himself exposed. Julia forces Teddy's hand.
- 13
With violence in South Central ramping up, Franklin attempts to stop a gang war from exploding. Gustavo and Teddy deal with pipeline issues. Local reporter Irene Abe attempts to understand what's happening to her neighborhood. Leon charts a new path.
- 14
Franklin's troubles extend beyond the gangs, putting Cissy in jeopardy. Teddy and Gustavo seek revenge.
- 15
Franklin's missteps put Leon in the crosshairs, resulting in an unexpected reconnection. Teddy faces fallout from Tijuana. Irene's investigation has a promising new lead. Franklin tries to appease Cissy, as her involvement in his business causes friction with Alton.
- 16
Franklin is torn between business and loyalty, as tragedy causes alliances to shift. Teddy bails out Gustavo. Irene's investigation moves closer to the Saint family.
- 17
Franklin is blindsided. Teddy and Avi travel to Panama to retrieve stolen cash.
- 18
Franklin's world explodes into chaos. Teddy goes up the proverbial river.
- 19
Franklin fights for survival. Teddy goes to extremes to salvage his operation and career.
- 20
Franklin's family fractures. Teddy makes a difficult decision. Gustavo chooses a new path.
- 21
Franklin is decimated; Teddy moves to secure his future; the family fractures.
- 22
Franklin braces for fallout; Kane seeks revenge.
- 23
Franklin and Gustavo set a plan in motion.
- 24
Franklin attempts to recover his stolen money.
- 25
The saga comes to an end.
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