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The Best Episodes of America's War on Drugs

Every episode of America's War on Drugs ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of America's War on Drugs!

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The origins of the drug war in the United States, which spans five decades, and its unexpected effects on American culture, institutions and politics.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    America's War on Drugs Season 1 Episode 2 - Cocaine, Cartels & Crack Downs
    8.8/10(28 votes)

    #1 - Cocaine, Cartels & Crack Downs

    S1:E2

    Cocaine lands in America from secret airports, lining the pockets of violent cartel bosses, and an infamous “black widow,” as the CIA’s shadow wars have unintended consequences. President Reagan cracks down as crack invades the USA.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. America's War on Drugs Season 1 Episode 3 - Gangs, Prisons & Meth Queens
    8.7/10(21 votes)

    #2 - Gangs, Prisons & Meth Queens

    S1:E3

    American cities explode with drug violence as the Clinton administration ramps up prison sentences, and an unlikely meth queen rises, while a crime lord exacts revenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. America's War on Drugs Season 1 Episode 4 - Heroin, Terrorists & Kings of Pain
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #3 - Heroin, Terrorists & Kings of Pain

    S1:E4

    After 9/11, heroin kingpins and terrorists forge an alliance as Afghanistan becomes a narco-state. Meanwhile, El Chapo takes it on the lam and Big Pharma becomes the new big drug lord as Americans get addicted to prescription drugs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. America's War on Drugs Season 1 Episode 1 - Acid, Spies, & Secret Experiments
    8.3/10(34 votes)

    #4 - Acid, Spies, & Secret Experiments

    S1:E1

    The roots of America’s War on Drugs reveals secret assassination attempts, the CIA’s bizarre experiments with LSD and support of heroin traffickers, LSD parachuting from the sky, and how it led to a five decade war.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Cocaine, Cartels & Crack Downs" is the best rated episode of "America's War on Drugs". It scored 8.8/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/19/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Gangs, Prisons & Meth Queens".