8.0/10322 votes#1 - BACK IN THE DAY
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/18/2021
It's 1991 in South Jamaica, Queens, and 15-year-old Kanan Stark is eager to join his family's growing drug business, led by his mother, "Raquel Raq" Thomas.
Director: Rob Hardy
Writer: N/A
7.6/10218 votes#2 - REAPING AND SOWING
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/25/2021
After a rival crew member is killed, Raq does whatever is necessary to get the target off Kanan's back.
Director: Mario Van Peebles
Writer: N/A
7.5/10192 votes#3 - STICK AND MOVE
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/1/2021
Still reeling from a shocking death, Kanan pushes his way into the drug game with Marvin’s help while Raq plots to take down her competition.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10188 votes#4 - DON'T SLEEP
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/8/2021
All bets are off when a police raid clears out Raq's competition. Promises are broken, secrets are revealed, and revenge is swift.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10201 votes#5 - CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/15/2021
Eager to transform her business after the stash house is hit, Raq overhauls her operation. Meanwhile, Kanan is detained after a fight with Scrappy.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10188 votes#6 - LEVEL UP
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2021
Lou's new artist showcase becomes the nexus of the rivalry between Raq and Unique. At the same time, Kanan cooks up a drug-selling scheme with Marvin.
Director: Kieron Hawkes
Writer: Dylan C. Brown
8.2/10197 votes#7 - STAY IN YOUR LANE
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/5/2021
Kanan and Marvin's side hustle goes awry. Raq seeks revenge for the attack on Scrappy. Jukebox suffers a devastating blow.
Director: N/A
Writer: Nina Manni
8.3/10195 votes#8 - THE COST OF BUSINESS
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/12/2021
Kanan struggles with a harsh truth after word gets back to Raq that hes behind the bad crack on the streets. Jukebox learns the troubling facts behind Nicoles death. Lou finds himself caught in a crossfire.
Director: Hernán Otaño
Writer: Natasha Tash Gray
8.4/10178 votes#9 - LOYAL TO THE END
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/19/2021
As Lou recovers in the hospital, Marvin seeks revenge. Feeling the pressure, Raq turns to Kanan to take out the biggest threat to their family.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10175 votes#10 - PAID IN FULL
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/26/2021
As the situation in the neighborhood turns dire, Raq scrambles to get Kanan out of harm’s way.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 1
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Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, this prequel to "Power" revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark.
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:Starz
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"BACK IN THE DAY" is the best rated episode of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 322 votes. Directed by Rob Hardy and written by N/A, it aired on 7/18/2021. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "REAPING AND SOWING".