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The Best Episodes of El Chema

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The Best Episodes of El Chema

Follow one man's epic journey as he transforms from wily underage drug smuggler to one of the world's most infamous cartel leaders.

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    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Episode 35

    S1:E35

    Chema and the Roberts get away with it. Mabel gets involved with José María Venegas. Ricardo looks for Chema's wife in the bar.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.5/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    The president sends Chema a message in jail. The boss orders his men to kidnap the prison director’s family to delay his transfer to the USA.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    José María “Chema” Venegas stands up to the authorities and starts a riot in the jail. After, he flees through the tunnel built just for him.

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    Director:Unknown
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    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Episode 70

    S1:E70

    Benito Narváez wants el Chema to fall into the trap while he patiently waits for him. Meanwhile, Nelson flirts with Regina.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Auristela calls Chema for an interview in Venezuela but the FBI follow the journalist’s tracks and capture the narco. Rutila falls for Chema.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #6 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Auristela and Chema both score. She gets her interview and he seduces her. The narco finds protection, more business and secret routes in Venezuela.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #7 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Just as he promised, El Chema tells Auristela his life story, growing up with his parents Joaquín and Elvira — under the watchful eye of enemies.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #8 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    José María is promoted in the organization and gets a present. Oteiza is his first challenge. Elvira and Don Ricardo face off for Chema’s toy.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #9 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Chema takes the next step and uses his toy in his first murder. Amanda goes on a date with Chema in the stables. Joaquín gets beat up.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #10 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Oteiza’s death shakes the narco’s foundations and the basis of corruption. Ricardo doesn’t trust Chema’s accomplice. Chema confronts Ricardo.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #11 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    Amanda and Chema spend the night together but he asks her to keep it a secret. He thinks he’s having a fling with his boss’s sister but it’s not true.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #12 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    Blanca finds out that Chema slept with Amanda. Ricardo puts pressure on Tobias to show his support for the organization.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #13 - Episode 11

    S1:E11

    Chema receives five times what he earns and dreams of becoming leader. Ricardo knows that he wants to go out on his own. Amanda isn’t his priority.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #14 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

    Once she finds out Ricardo is her father, Amanda demands her inheritance. Elvira tells the boss that Chema has found out Amanda is his daughter.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #15 - Episode 13

    S1:E13

    Regina is Ricardo’s lover but he knows that Rojo is crazy about her. They go to the boss’s office and make love. Chema swears loyalty to his boss.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #16 - Episode 14

    S1:E14

    Chema defines his strategy for trafficking arms and undocumented immigrants. He leaves the merch with the boss. Ricardo and Amanda make amends.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #17 - Episode 15

    S1:E15

    Amanda takes revenge on Chema and tells him that she and Saúl are dating. Regina and Amanda get in on the plan. José María congratulates Saúl.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #18 - Episode 16

    S1:E16

    Saúl confronts Chema and demands that he stay away from Amanda. A determined Saúl gets Ricardo’s permission and asks for her hand.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #19 - Episode 17

    S1:E17

    Chema takes Wendy away from prostitution. In Miami he meets Imelda Rosado and must give her a trophy. Amanda says yes but asks Saúl for time.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #20 - Episode 18

    S1:E18

    Chema defeats the Cuban narcos in Miami. Imelda offers him twice what he earns with Ricardo but he stays loyal to his boss. Ricardo is mad at Rojo.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #21 - Episode 19

    S1:E19

    Amanda becomes Blanca’s accomplice and finds out about her relationship with Centeno. She also meets Wendy, her rival.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #22 - Episode 20

    S1:E20

    A high level council requires an explanation of the situation after Oteiza’s death. Centeno and Don Ricardo have a plan for Chema.

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    #23 - Episode 21

    S1:E21

    Don Ricardo’s and Centeno’s play is complete. Chema is arrested for Oteiza’s death and Wendy visits him. Elvira discovers the truth and breaks down.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #24 - Episode 22

    S1:E22

    Rojo and his allies rescue Chema in prison. An earthquake in Mexico distracts the security guards. Don Ricardo orders them to let him escape.

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    #25 - Episode 23

    S1:E23

    Chema lays a trap for Púas. Chema warns Don Ricardo that Centeno has to be dealt with. Chema works with Juan Lee to enter the Chinese market.

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 35" is the best rated episode of "El Chema". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/23/2017. This episode scored 1.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".