The best episodes of Treme

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  1. 01

    S02E01 · April 24, 2011 · 1h

    Accentuate the Positive8.9

    Antoine contemplates a move while LaDonna resists one; Davis moves in new directions.

  2. 02

    S02E07 · June 5, 2011 · 1h

    Carnival Time8.9

    As Carnival arrives in New Orleans, Albert unveils his new plumage, and Delmond discovers a new sound.

  3. 03

    S02E02 · May 1, 2011 · 1h

    Everything I Do Gonh Be Funky8.8

    Antoine decides to form a band; Vincent Abreu drops a suspicious death case on Toni; Hidalgo makes lucrative connections.

  4. 04

    S02E11 · July 3, 2011 · 1h

    Do Watcha Wanna8.7

    In the Season 2 finale, Jazz Fest takes center stage in New Orleans, giving Treme residents a welcome respite from a challenging year.

  5. 05

    S02E06 · May 29, 2011 · 1h

    Feels Like Rain8.6

    Hidalgo does a favor for Councilman Oliver Thomas; Antoine appoints a straw boss; Janette learns that Jacques is in trouble.

  6. 06

    S02E09 · June 19, 2011 · 1h

    What is New Orleans?8.6

    Davis is eclipsed by his protege, Lil Calliope; Albert's quest for authenticity rankles Delmond.

  7. 07

    S04E02 · December 8, 2013 · 1h

    This City8.6

    Lambreaux learns his cancer has spread; Delmond plays with Terence Blanchard in NY; Annie wins song of the year for "This City"; violence strikes one of Batiste's students.

  8. 08

    S04E03 · December 15, 2013 · 1h

    Dippermouth Blues8.6

    McAlary and Desautel spend New Year's Eve together; Batiste picks up a movie job; LaDonna comforts Lambreaux; Colson offers to testify, NOPD retaliates.

  9. 09

    S02E10 · June 26, 2011 · 1h

    That's What Lovers Do8.5

    The community mourns a fallen artist; Toni asks Colson for inside help; Sonny is smitten at the docks.

  10. 10

    S02E03 · May 8, 2011 · 1h

    On Your Way Down8.4

    LaDonna confronts the return of the crime problem; Sofia channels her father's YouTube rants; Toni takes the Abreu case.

  11. 11

    S03E10 · November 25, 2012 · 1h

    Tipitina8.4

    Davis McAlary and Cheeky Blakk go 'full ghetto' on McAlary's goodbye to the musician's life.

  12. 12

    S04E01 · December 1, 2013 · 1h

    Yes We Can Can8.4

    New Orleans celebrates the election of Barack Obama; Desautel opens her own Bywater restaurant; LaDonna rebuilds Gigi's bar; school band director Batiste gets invested in his students' lives.

  13. 13

    S04E04 · December 22, 2013 · 1h

    Sunset on Louisianne8.4

    McAlary celebrates his 40th; Bernette gets a break in her case; Annie dumps her band; Lambreaux insists that Delmond carry on as Big Chief after he's gone; Everett returns to New Orleans.

  14. 14

    S01E05 · May 9, 2010 · 1h

    Shame, Shame, Shame8.3

    Davis enlists some top local musicians and a Japanese jazz fan does a good turn for Antoine.

  15. 15

    S01E06 · May 16, 2010 · 1h

    Shallow Water, Oh Mama8.3

    Davis raises his profile on the streets and on TV; Delmond tours while Antoine toils.

  16. 16

    S01E10 · June 20, 2010 · 1h

    I'll Fly Away8.3

    A funeral procession offers mourners a chance to reflect on the events of the last year.

  17. 17

    S02E08 · June 12, 2011 · 1h

    Can I Change My Mind?8.3

    Delmond pitches his fusion project to Dr. John; Toni enlists a PI for the Abreu case; Davis debuts his band.

  18. 18

    S03E07 · November 4, 2012 · 1h

    Promised Land8.3

    It's Carnival time: Toni Bernette finds Judge Gatling dispensing orders and potables at Galatoire's.

  19. 19

    S01E01 · April 11, 2010 · 1h

    Do You Know What It Means?8.2

    A New Orleans neighborhood celebrates its first second-line since Katrina.

  20. 20

    S01E02 · April 18, 2010 · 1h

    Meet De Boys on the Battlefront8.2

    Albert takes the law into his own hands; LaDonna gets news about her missing brother.

  21. 21

    S01E04 · May 2, 2010 · 1h

    At the Foot of Canal Street8.1

    Antoine visits his sons, LaDonna and Toni probe a case of mistaken identity.

  22. 22

    S01E07 · May 23, 2010 · 1h

    Smoke My Peace Pipe8.1

    A judge's ultimatum gives hope to LaDonna, Albert makes a stand and pays the price.

  23. 23

    S01E09 · June 13, 2010 · 1h

    Wish Someone Would Care8.1

    Colson warns Albert to avoid trouble on St. Joseph's night.

  24. 24

    S02E05 · May 22, 2011 · 1h

    Slip Away8.1

    Lt. Colson questions the quality of police investigations; Janette lands at Le Bernardin; Annie tries composing.

  25. 25

    S03E01 · September 23, 2012 · 1h

    Knock with Me - Rock with Me8.0

    Antoine Batiste flirts with martyrdom; Janette Desautel encounters her old nemesis, Enrico Brulard, and a new suitor.

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