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The Best Episodes of Acapulco

Every episode of Acapulco ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Acapulco!

Best episode
S2E10 Against All Odds
8.9283 votes
Worst episode
S4E2 Rome, If You Want To
6.6139 votes
Top season
Season 3
8.0avg
Binge time
21h 25m
40 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Acapulco Season 2 Episode 10 - Against All Odds
    8.9/10(283 votes)

    S2:E10

    Maximo gets a second chance at Las Colinas. Julia learns to go after what she wants.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Chris Harris

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  2. Acapulco Season 3 Episode 6 - Take a Chance on Me
    8.6/10(179 votes)

    S3:E6

    Present-day Maximo reconnects with Hector, whose arrival sparks a memory from 1985 that they each recall very differently.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Francisco Cabrera-Feo

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  3. Acapulco Season 4 Episode 9 - The Winner Takes It All
    8.7/10(101 votes)

    S4:E9

    Complications during the Miss Universe Pageant force Maximo to take desperate measures to protect Las Colinas' reputation.

    Director:Santiago Limón
    Writer:Maggie Feakins

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  4. Acapulco Season 4 Episode 10 - Never Gonna Give You Up
    8.5/10(125 votes)

    S4:E10

    On the day of the reopening, present-day Maximo makes one last effort with Julia—while in 1986, he plans to propose.

    Director:Santiago Limón
    Writers:Gonzalo Lomeli, Sam Laybourne

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  5. Acapulco Season 1 Episode 9 - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
    8.3/10(263 votes)

    S1:E9

    Chaos erupts at the Christmas staff dinner when Maximo and Memo's plans backfire. Julia pieces together the truth behind her birthday gift.

    Director:Tristram Shapeero
    Writer:Joe Cristalli

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  6. Acapulco Season 3 Episode 8 - Amor Eterno
    8.3/10(148 votes)

    S3:E8

    On Día de Muertos, Don Pablo assigns Maximo a task that forces him to decide if he has what it takes to become the boss.

    Director:Catalina Aguilar Mastretta
    Writer:Bernardo Cubria

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  7. Acapulco Season 4 Episode 5 - In the Air Tonight
    8.3/10(104 votes)

    S4:E5

    Maximo invites Don Pablo to a family dinner in hopes of reconciling. Sara debates her college acceptance. Julia and Nora clash.

    Director:Nicole Treston Abranian
    Writer:Ilse Apellaniz

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  8. Acapulco Season 2 Episode 9 - The Power of Love
    8.2/10(193 votes)

    S2:E9

    Maximo doubles down on his new life with Isabel. Sara receives a potentially life-changing offer.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Acapulco Season 3 Episode 10 - Burning Down the House
    8.2/10(162 votes)

    S3:E10

    In 1985, Maximo makes a last-ditch effort to undo his mistake and protect Las Colinas. Present-day Maximo makes a massive decision.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Austin Winsberg

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  10. Acapulco Season 1 Episode 6 - Uptown Girl
    8.1/10(279 votes)

    S1:E6

    Maximo has a magical dream date with an American tourist. Memo bonds with his coworkers over a soccer match.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writers:Eduardo Cisneros, Jason Shuman

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  11. Acapulco Season 2 Episode 7 - Always Something There to Remind Me
    8.1/10(188 votes)

    S2:E7

    Chaos ensues on the night of Chad and Julia's joint bachelor and bachelorette party.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Eddie Quintana

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  12. Acapulco Season 4 Episode 4 - Higher Love
    8.1/10(104 votes)

    S4:E4

    During a research trip, Maximo musters up the courage to ask Julia a big question. Esteban and Nora's investigation takes a surprising turn.

    Director:Nicole Treston Abranian
    Writer:Hailey Chavez

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  13. Acapulco Season 1 Episode 10 - You Should Hear How She Talks About You
    8.0/10(256 votes)

    S1:E10

    Las Colinas hosts a big New Year's Eve bash. Maximo tries to dazzle Diane so he'll earn a promotion. Chad makes a bold gesture.

    Director:Tristram Shapeero
    Writer:Chris Harris

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  14. Acapulco Season 1 Episode 8 - Time After Time
    8.0/10(252 votes)

    S1:E8

    As Diane shows a group of journalists a photo exhibit of Las Colinas' history, the story of Don Pablo's long tenure at the resort is revealed.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Eddie Quintana

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  15. Acapulco Season 3 Episode 7 - Video Killed the Radio Star
    8.0/10(146 votes)

    S3:E7

    Memo and Maximo have a conflict over Memo's sister. Sara, Esteban, and Nora head to the big debate competition.

    Director:Catalina Aguilar Mastretta
    Writer:Celeste Klaus

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  16. Acapulco Season 3 Episode 9 - Rock You Like a Hurricane
    8.0/10(137 votes)

    S3:E9

    Las Colinas faces a looming hurricane. While Maximo reconciles with Julia, he makes a crucial mistake in his power struggle with Memo's sister.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writers:Gonzalo Lomeli, Maggie Feakins

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  17. Acapulco Season 4 Episode 7 - The Heat Is On
    8.0/10(97 votes)

    S4:E7

    Present-day Maximo faces an unexpected rival for Julia's attention. In 1986, he goes head-to-head with Don Pablo to reclaim Las Colinas' glory.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Francisco Cabrera-Feo

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  18. Acapulco Season 2 Episode 4 - Love Is a Battlefield
    7.9/10(192 votes)

    S2:E4

    On Valentine‘s Day, Maximo and Julia have to decorate a romantic suite together. Memo and Lorena beg Lupe to let them spend time alone.

    Director:Nicole Treston Abranian
    Writer:Tamara Yajia

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  19. Acapulco Season 3 Episode 3 - Dead Man's Party
    7.9/10(149 votes)

    S3:E3

    Don Pablo comes to Maximo with a task that puts his training to the test. Julia faces a tough decision over whether to be honest with Nora.

    Director:Nicole Treston Abranian
    Writer:Hailey Chavez

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  20. Acapulco Season 4 Episode 8 - Runnin' Down a Dream
    7.8/10(88 votes)

    S4:E8

    Maximo surprises Julia, Memo, and Lorena with a road trip to the World Cup. Sara struggles to practice her English before leaving for college.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Celeste Klaus

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  21. Acapulco Season 3 Episode 5 - Sweet Dreams Are Made of This
    7.8/10(144 votes)

    S3:E5

    At Julia's long-anticipated dress shop opening, Maximo surprises her with a gift that goes wrong. Sara runs into her new crush.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Ilse Apellaniz

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  22. Acapulco Season 2 Episode 8 - Money Changes Everything
    7.8/10(177 votes)

    S2:E8

    Maximo is tasked with taking care of a billionaire investor. Chad and Julia discover a secret about Diane.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Ilse Apellaniz

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  23. Acapulco Season 2 Episode 3 - Glory Days
    7.8/10(195 votes)

    S2:E3

    Maximo gets swept up in a busy night with Isabel‘s family. Chad's fraternity brothers surprise him.

    Director:Nicole Treston Abranian
    Writer:Joe Cristalli

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  24. Acapulco Season 1 Episode 7 - For Your Eyes Only
    7.8/10(253 votes)

    S1:E7

    When he learns that an eye doctor is staying at the resort, Maximo sneaks Nora in for the day. Diane discovers problems with the hotel.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Tamara Yajia

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  25. Acapulco Season 4 Episode 6 - Eso Me Enseño Mama
    7.7/10(120 votes)

    S4:E6

    To console Sara, Maximo shares a childhood story about Nora navigating adversity.

    Director:Óscar Javier Almengor
    Writer:Bernardo Cubria

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Best Episodes Summary

"Against All Odds" is the best rated episode of Acapulco. It scored 8.9/10 from 283 votes. Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr. and written by Chris Harris, it aired on December 15, 2022. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Take a Chance on Me".

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