10.0/101 votesLoading...#1 - Episode 35
Season 1 Episode 35 - Aired 1/23/2017
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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8.5/1014 votesLoading...#2 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/6/2016
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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7.8/106 votesLoading...#3 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/7/2016
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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6.5/104 votesLoading...#4 - Episode 70
Season 1 Episode 70 - Aired 3/13/2017
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#5 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/8/2016
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#6 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/9/2016
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#7 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/12/2016
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#8 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/13/2016
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#9 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/14/2016
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#10 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/15/2016
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#11 - Episode 9
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/16/2016
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#12 - Episode 10
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/20/2016
Blanca finds out that Chema slept with Amanda. Ricardo puts pressure on Tobias to show his support for the organization.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#13 - Episode 11
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/20/2016
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#14 - Episode 12
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/21/2016
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#15 - Episode 13
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/22/2016
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#16 - Episode 14
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 12/23/2016
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#17 - Episode 15
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 12/26/2016
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#18 - Episode 16
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 12/27/2016
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#19 - Episode 17
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 12/28/2016
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#20 - Episode 18
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 12/29/2016
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#21 - Episode 19
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 12/30/2016
Amanda becomes Blanca’s accomplice and finds out about her relationship with Centeno. She also meets Wendy, her rival.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#22 - Episode 20
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 1/2/2017
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#23 - Episode 21
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 1/3/2017
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#24 - Episode 22
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 1/4/2017
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#25 - Episode 23
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 1/5/2017
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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The Best Episodes of El Chema
Every episode of El Chema ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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.
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:Telemundo
Best Episodes Summary
"Episode 35" is the best rated episode of "El Chema". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/23/2017. This episode scored 1.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".