The worst episodes of Treme
Ranked by viewer rating, lows first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.
- 01
Santa Claus, Do You Ever Get the Blues?
Aunt Mimi and Davis form a record company and sign rapper Katey Red; Janette makes her dramatic departure from Restaurant Brulard.
- 02
Albert makes a shocking discovery while Davis barters freedom for piano lessons.
- 03
As New Orleans gears up for Fat Tuesday, LaDonna puts her bad news on hold.
- 04
Janette, Aunt Mimi and Annie commit to new deals, with varying degrees of enthusiasm. Toni may have found the killer she seeks.
- 05
Colson is offered a transfer; guardians send Lambreaux home; Batiste takes his sons to a Dr. John gig; Hidalgo returns to Texas; McAlary revisits his pothole, now decorated.
- 06
Antoine Batiste flirts with martyrdom; Janette Desautel encounters her old nemesis, Enrico Brulard, and a new suitor.
- 07
Antoine's students show interest and Annie's demo hits its mark; heat at the in-laws' house forces LaDonna to move.
- 08
Antoine Batiste does a good deed, and a homeowner suspects Nelson Hidalgo's deeds may not be so good.
- 09
I Thought I Heard Buddy Bolden Say
Antoine Batiste does the 'Cupid Shuffle,' as Desiree's mother's house collapses. Annie T's visiting parents learn about her record deal.
- 10
Sonny rushes, but still misses the boat. Fats Domino tickles Davis McAlary's fancy and a few of the ivories.
- 11
Desautel's on the Avenue opens softly. Sonny pawns instruments to buy jewelry.
- 12
Janette Desautel gets attacked by crawfish ravioli. Terry Colson survives an assault.
- 13
Antoine visits his sons, LaDonna and Toni probe a case of mistaken identity.
- 14
A judge's ultimatum gives hope to LaDonna, Albert makes a stand and pays the price.
- 15
Colson warns Albert to avoid trouble on St. Joseph's night.
- 16
Lt. Colson questions the quality of police investigations; Janette lands at Le Bernardin; Annie tries composing.
- 17
A New Orleans neighborhood celebrates its first second-line since Katrina.
- 18
Meet De Boys on the Battlefront
Albert takes the law into his own hands; LaDonna gets news about her missing brother.
- 19
Davis enlists some top local musicians and a Japanese jazz fan does a good turn for Antoine.
- 20
Davis raises his profile on the streets and on TV; Delmond tours while Antoine toils.
- 21
A funeral procession offers mourners a chance to reflect on the events of the last year.
- 22
Delmond pitches his fusion project to Dr. John; Toni enlists a PI for the Abreu case; Davis debuts his band.
- 23
It's Carnival time: Toni Bernette finds Judge Gatling dispensing orders and potables at Galatoire's.
- 24
LaDonna confronts the return of the crime problem; Sofia channels her father's YouTube rants; Toni takes the Abreu case.
- 25
Davis McAlary and Cheeky Blakk go 'full ghetto' on McAlary's goodbye to the musician's life.
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