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The Cartel follows ten friends, all of them members of a dangerous drug cartel, whose ambition for power and money will cause them to eventually kill each other. For it is an undeniable truth that, in this business, you always lose.
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- 01
Unfortunate witnessDEA agents capture Paredón, while Rocky is freed on the condition he meet publicly with Johana. Caliche exacts his sly revenge. - 02
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Episode 1June 4, 2008— - S01E02
Episode 2June 5, 2008— - S01E03
Episode 3June 6, 2008— - S01E04
Episode 4June 9, 2008— - S01E05
Episode 5June 10, 2008— - S01E06
Episode 6June 11, 2008— - S01E07
Episode 7June 12, 2008— - S01E08
Episode 8June 13, 2008— - S01E09
Episode 9June 16, 2008— - S01E10
Episode 10June 17, 2008— - S01E11
Episode 11June 18, 2008— - S01E12
Episode 12June 19, 2008— - S01E13
Episode 13June 20, 2008— - S01E14
Episode 14June 23, 2008— - S01E15
Episode 15June 24, 2008— - S01E16
Episode 16June 25, 2008— - S01E17
Episode 17June 26, 2008— - S01E18
Episode 18June 27, 2008— - S01E19
Episode 19— - S01E20
Episode 20July 7, 2008— - S01E21
Episode 21 (1)July 8, 2008— - S01E22
Episode 22 (2)July 9, 2008— - S01E23
Episode 23— - S01E24
Episode 24— - S01E25
Episode 25— - S01E26
Episode 26— - S01E27
Episode 27— - S01E28
Episode 28— - S01E29
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Episode 32— - S01E33
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Episode 42 - S01E43
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Episode 47— - S01E48
Episode 48August 29, 2008— - S01E49
Episode 49— - S01E50
Episode 50— - S01E51
Episode 51— - S01E52
Episode 52— - S01E53
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Episode 54— - S01E55
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Episode 57October 21, 2008—
Season02
- S02E01
Declaring warMay 17, 2010—As drug lords Don Mario and el Cabo begin a gang war, Buñuelo and Pirulo are jailed, and Pepe is freed on probation following his arrest in - S02E02
Hidden LiesMay 18, 2010—Pepe strikes a deal with a DEA agent to avoid extradition, while Raymundo listens in on his boss's girlfriend's calls, and Juan B leaves for - S02E03
Dangerous AgreementsMay 18, 2010—Raymundo informs his boss about his girlfriend's calls, while Don Mario plots to kill Caremotor, and Pepe threatens some thugs staked out on - S02E04
Lost FreedomMay 18, 2010—Don Mario searches for Caremotor, threatening anyone who might hide his prey. Pirulo talks to Luis Fernando, a Brazilian capo, about a priso - S02E05
Innocent FugitivesMay 18, 2010—After police find a stack of cash in his car, Vironcha sends his family away. Paredón plots a murder, while Mario's men target Guillo. - S02E06
The Art of TraffickingMay 18, 2010—Pepe buys a rifle in preparation for a showdown over his land, while Pirulo readies to escape prison. Vironcha hides Paredón in a friend's h - S02E07
Innocent GuiltMay 18, 2010—Peter congratulates Pepe on his informant work, while Juan B names Rocky the head of border distribution. Valderrama is delivered to the pol - S02E08
Sealing The DealMay 18, 2010—Madero discovers Caremotor is sending drugs by submarine, while Pepe strikes a deal with Farid. Pirulo learns his accountant surrendered to - S02E09
Accidental TruthMay 18, 2010—Larissa discovers her husband has a mistress, while Racines moves into el Puma's house. Madero learns Caremotor's sub coordinates. - S02E10
Instigating TemptationsMay 18, 2010—Larissa flees Caliche's house, but he sends Antenas to find her. Police assault Caremotor at his hideout, while Pepe plans to meet with Fari - S02E11
BlackmailMay 18, 2010—While Madero follows Caremotor to Ecuador, Cabo instructs John to kill four informants in the U.S., and Pirulo and Luis ready to escape pris - S02E12
Last EncounterMay 18, 2010—Their breakout a bust, Pirulo and Luis are detained in jail while Farid is arrested by the DEA. Rocky rescues Johana and her aunt from sexua - S02E13
Innocent LivesMay 18, 2010—Farid helps the DEA, sharing tips about Puma and Negrete. Olano clears out Pepe's ranch, while Cabo holes up in a hotel hosting a modeling c - S02E14
Playing With FireMay 18, 2010—In Ecuador, Madero finally catches Caremotor, while the paramilitary try to nab Puma in Colombia. Racines and Andrea continue their affair. - S02E15
Dirty BusinessMay 18, 2010—Caremotor is sent to Colombia for prosecution, while Zully's husband threatens her at the clinic and Cabo becomes interested in model Vicky. - S02E16
A Life For A LifeMay 18, 2010—In Colombia, Caremotor learns that his family was murdered by Mario's men. Puma tries to kill his wife. - S02E17
Dangerous ActsMay 18, 2010—Raymundo begins working with the DEA to trap Caliche, his boss, while Mario learns about Racines' affair and goes in search of his nemesis, - S02E18
Death SentenceMay 18, 2010—Mario shows up at the modeling contest, ready to kill Cabo. Zully strikes a deal with the prosecutor to incriminate Oliver, but the dealer e - S02E19
The ProtectorsMay 18, 2010—Cabo flees after a shootout at a bar, Rocky and Johanna grow closer and Madero captures a key player. - S02E20
Despicable SchemesMay 18, 2010—Caremotor's testimony puts Pájarraco behind bars, while Zully's tips lead to Oliver's capture by the DEA. Buñuelo's wife arranges for his ja - S02E21
Avenging the DeadMay 18, 2010—Pepe flees to Anestesia's place, staying one step ahead of Rocky's hitmen, while Madero worries that his partner may be involved with the tr - S02E22
Mistaken identityMay 18, 2010—While Andrea surrenders to the DEA to get her son back and El Pajarraco offers to become an informant, XL and Rocky recover their confiscate - S02E23
Unexpected EnemyMay 18, 2010—El Pájarraco tells Madero and Agent Peter about Teto's and Mario's operations, while Antena reveals information on boss Caliche's drug shipm - S02E24
The cop and the snitchMay 18, 2010—Plagued by stomach pain, Cabo visits his doctor, who speculates that he may have colon cancer. Pepe and Anestesia confer with the DEA agent. - S02E25
EntrapmentMay 18, 2010—Madero captures Don Teto, while Antenas aids the DEA in confiscating Caliche's merchandise in the Bahamas, and Caliche arranges to flee his - S02E26
Immunity pactMay 18, 2010—After Rocky confesses his love to Johana, he is captured by Mexican police and the DEA. Through their bosses, Cabo and Mario come to an agre - S02E27
Playing With FireMay 18, 2010—Hoping to capture El Golfo, Lilian poses as a prostitute, while XL's men kill Racines in order to keep Mario and Cabo's agreement together. - S02E28
Dirty GamesMay 18, 2010—John argues with assassins Las Tres Cruces, then meets with Pepe and Anestesia. Mexican police and the DEA catch Golfo, and Pirulo is sent t - S02E29
ExtortionsMay 18, 2010—John tries to kill Pepe, who bests him and turns him in to the DEA. Cabo, meanwhile, begs Vicky's forgiveness and Patricia decides to help t - S02E30
Incessant corruptionsMay 18, 2010—Caliche learns that Raymundo is a snitch and sends him to kill Jumangi. Antenas is fired as an informant while Zully discovers her sister ha - S02E31
Devious plansMay 18, 2010—Tipped off by Anestesia, Verdugo arrests Rocky. Larissa also faces arrest and Johana is questioned, while Patricia and her husband are held - S02E32
Undercover copMay 18, 2010—With help from his henchmen, Caliche prepares to bust Larissa out of jail, while Johana opens up to authorities about the Mexican drug conne - S02E33
The boss' wifeMay 18, 2010—After Patricia reports agent Sam for corruption, she undergoes a life-saving operation to remove a tumor. Caliche, meanwhile, is trapped by - S02E34
Innocent bloodMay 18, 2010—Peter hires Antenas as his DEA snitch, while Sam is removed from the Paredón operation. Cabo kills the Venezuelan thugs who had been threate - S02E35
Dangerous mistakesMay 19, 2010—Maj. Bravo's men slay May. Madero, while Paredón tries to kill Sam. Anestesia, meanwhile, helps Pepe flee Miami, and Cabo hears from his son - S02E36
Sweet RevengeMay 18, 2010—Vicky discovers Cabo has been unfaithful, then meets Milton's son, while Antena plants microphones in the modeling agency. Pepe escapes to C - S02E37
Running preyMay 18, 2010—In Cartagena, Pepe buys a truck using dollars recovered from his stash, while Olano learns that Amparo is out of prison. Anestesia threatens - S02E38
Tempting addictionsMay 18, 2010—After being chased by the DEA, Rambo hides at Anestesia's. Pepe manages to see his daughter in the capital, while Cabo learns he has colon c - S02E39
The last voyageMay 18, 2010—Agent Sam is suspended, and Maj. Bravo is captured. Olano nabs lawyer Doménico, while Pepe meets up with Amparo's sister at a handicap cente - S02E40
Last missionMay 18, 2010—Olano transfers Doménico's assets to boss Amparo, while Anestesia warns Buñuelo about the lawyer. Cabo's overseas cocaine shipment is interc - S02E41
A new beginningMay 18, 2010—Caliche gets out of prison, but Primo is captured by Venezuelan police. Cabo kills Gen. Morales' informer, while snitch Zully changes her id - S02E42
Pandora's boxMay 18, 2010—Caliche meets with Antenas, while Oliver makes a deal concerning Paredón's whereabouts, and Milton confronts an exporter of hallucinogenic p - S02E43
Model behaviorMay 18, 2010—Captured by police after being attacked by Cabo's men, XL resorts to drastic measures, while Calero makes inquiries about Leo and Estupiñán' - S02E44
Tortures, Lies & threatsMay 18, 2010—While Morales learns that Cabo has returned to Colombia, thwarting his revenge plot, Oliver tries to hand over Paredón with help from his ni - S02E45
Unnplaned actionsMay 18, 2010—Estupiñán faces justice from his countrymen, while Calero arrests Leo. Caliche's wife, meanwhile, grows suspicious about the source of his i - S02E46
Survival of the fittestMay 18, 2010—El Pariente is extradited to the U.S., and Antena feels heat from a junta snitch. Caliche, meanwhile, learns his wife took lovers in his abs - S02E47
Lost innocenceMay 18, 2010—After Vicky provides information on Cabo, Calero launches an operation against the trafficker. Pepe learns of plans to bring his daughter to - S02E48
Unfortunate witnessMay 18, 2010DEA agents capture Paredón, while Rocky is freed on the condition he meet publicly with Johana. Caliche exacts his sly revenge. - S02E49
The beginning of the endMay 18, 2010—While agent Sam protects Zully from a killer sent by Oliver, the senator sends an assassin to murder Caliche. Pepe is finally captured by th - S02E50
The finaleNovember 17, 2010—Agents Katherine, Sam and Peter return home, while Pajarraco, Mario, and Buñuelo are sentenced in Miami, and Cabo's son and Caliche meet the
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