- 8.5/1014 votes
#1 - 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 votes
#2 - 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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- NaN/100 votes
#3 - 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 votes
#4 - 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 votes
#5 - 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 votes
#6 - 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 votes
#7 - 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 votes
#8 - 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 votes
#9 - 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 votes
#10 - 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 votes
#11 - 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 votes
#12 - 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 votes
#13 - 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 votes
#14 - 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 votes
#15 - 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 votes
#16 - 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 votes
#17 - 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 votes
#18 - 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 votes
#19 - 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 votes
#20 - 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 votes
#21 - 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 votes
#22 - 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 votes
#23 - 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.
Director: N/A
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- NaN/100 votes
#24 - Episode 24
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 1/6/2017
Chema starts thinking about how to expand his business. He orders a tunnel to be built and puts Juan Lee in charge of half a ton of heroin.
Director: N/A
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- NaN/100 votes
#25 - Episode 25
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 1/9/2017
Amanda wants a bachelorette party with Chema before marrying Saúl. Chema makes Wendy return to the club and gets involved with Juan Lee's daughter.
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The Best Episodes of El Chema Season 1
Every episode of El Chema Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of El Chema Season 1!
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
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "El Chema" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/6/2016. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".