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The Best Episodes of God Save Texas

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

Binge this in 3h 21m•Peaking at 7.6/10

Returning to their hometowns, Texas filmmakers Richard Linklater, Alex Stapleton, and Iliana Sosa chronicle the complex history of each city, while examining the toll that the prison system, oil business, and border laws have on

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    God Save Texas Season 1 Episode 1 - God Save Texas: Hometown Prison
    7.6/10(106 votes)

    #1 - God Save Texas: Hometown Prison

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    Richard Linklater chronicles daily life in Huntsville, TX, a town built on the business of incarceration.

    Director:Richard Linklater
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. God Save Texas Season 1 Episode 2 - God Save Texas: The Price of Oil
    6.5/10(48 votes)

    #2 - God Save Texas: The Price of Oil

    S1:E2

    As the world’s energy capital, Houston is a city that manufactures both its prominence and demise. Alex Stapleton explores the industry’s impact on her family, who arrived as enslaved people in the 1830s, built thriving communities, and now must cope with the human costs of Texas’ biggest money-maker.

    Director:Alex Stapleton
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. God Save Texas Season 1 Episode 3 - God Save Texas: La Frontera
    6.4/10(47 votes)

    #3 - God Save Texas: La Frontera

    S1:E3

    Mexican American filmmaker Iliana Sosa explores the fluidity of life on El Paso’s border.

    Director:Iliana Sosa
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"God Save Texas: Hometown Prison" is the best rated episode of "God Save Texas". It scored 7.6/10 based on 106 votes. Directed by Richard Linklater and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/27/2024. This episode scored 1.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "God Save Texas: The Price of Oil".