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Kingpin is an American crime drama television series which debuted on the NBC network in the U.S. and CTV in Canada on February 2, 2003 and lasted 6 episodes. NBC's answer to The Sopranos and

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Kingpin Season 1 Episode 4 - French Connection
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #1 - French Connection

    S1:E4

    Miguel goes into business with a shady new doc who wants to amp up Cadena's supplies, just as Chato gets into bed with a lady (Maria Conchito Alonso) with dangerous family ties. Meanwhile, Marlene's dirty little secret comes out in time to put half her family in joepardy; and Klein turns to a less-than-reliable source to improve his tragically compromised finances.

    Director:Michael M. Robin
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Kingpin Season 1 Episode 5 - The Odd Couple
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #2 - The Odd Couple

    S1:E5

    Tensions heighten between traffickers and law enforcers as a major bust is about to go down; the brutalization of Chato comes back to haunt the corrupt Lazarenos.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Kingpin Season 1 Episode 6 - Gimme Shelter
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Gimme Shelter

    S1:E6

    Kingpin ends on a quiet moment, with Miguel accepting Chato back into his life, but opens with a bang as Delia goes against Doug Duffy's orders and ends up saving Undercover Bobby's life during the raid on Truck's club. Dr. Benben tries out a professional bodyguard, but ends up pairing up with Junie. Things with La Corporacion are kind of a mess, but everything works out for the best after Miguel pays the CIA $20 million and the Senator is strangled by a bolo tie. Yes, a bolo tie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Kingpin Season 1 Episode 3 - Black Magic Woman
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Black Magic Woman

    S1:E3

    As Miguel is warned by Lupita, who forsees of a black cloud looming over his impending deal with a Thai heroin cartel; Delia is crushed after she's transferred out of El Paso. Klein's ex-wife (Sean Young) comes back with a high-priced demand that forces the doctor to take drastic action.

    Director:James Hayman
    Writer:David Mills

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  5. Kingpin Season 1 Episode 2 - El Velorio
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #5 - El Velorio

    S1:E2

    Ernesto's ""murder"" puts Miguel in control of the cartel and at odds with a pair of associates opposed to his new role. Meanwhile, Klein turns to a client (Darius McCrary) for help in getting out of the trade; and Delia steps up her plan to avenge her partner's murder. Lupita: Elpidia Carrillo. Manny: Danny Trejo. Tio Beto: Miguel Sandoval. Marlene: Sheryl Lee.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Kingpin Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #6 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    SERIES PREMIERE--CHANGE IN POWER LOOMS IMMINENT IN DRUG CARTEL FAMILY-- As family leader Tio Jorge (guest star Pepe Serna) deteriorates in exile, the next generation of a powerful drug cartel family strategizes to take over 'La Corporacion,' a multi-million dollar business. Stanford-educated Miguel Cadena (Yancey Arias) is poised to take the reigns, but Jorge's son Ernesto (guest star Jacob Vargas) presents a challenge that requires the efforts of Miguel as well as his brother Chato (Bobby Cannavale) and wife Marlene (Sheryl Lee) to confront. Meanwhile, DEA agent Delia Flores (Angela Alvarado Rosa) faces setbacks as she works her contacts within the drug world to close in on the massive cartel. Brian Benben and Ruben Carbajal also star. TV-14

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:David Mills

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Worst Episodes Summary

"French Connection" is the worst rated episode of "Kingpin". It scored 7.5/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Michael M. Robin and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/11/2003. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Odd Couple".