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Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, this prequel to "Power" revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Episode 1 - THE MORE THINGS CHANGE
    7.3/10(221 votes)

    #1 - THE MORE THINGS CHANGE

    S2:E1

    Kanan returns to Queens where Raq is trying to mend the many fractures in the Thomas family. As Raq expands her empire, Kanan doubts his future in the drug game. Meanwhile, Detective Howard is released from the hospital.

    Director:Mario Van Peebles
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 1 Episode 3 - STICK AND MOVE
    7.4/10(240 votes)

    #2 - STICK AND MOVE

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 1 Episode 2 - REAPING AND SOWING
    7.5/10(271 votes)

    #3 - REAPING AND SOWING

    S1:E2

    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:Unknown

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  4. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Episode 2 - MIND YOUR BUSINESS
    7.5/10(191 votes)

    #4 - MIND YOUR BUSINESS

    S2:E2

    Raq learns she may have a snitch and tasks Marvin with confirming the rumor. Lou brings in a potential new artist, but he and Crown disagree. Kanan helps Famous sell mix tapes. Jukebox tracks down her estranged mother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Episode 5 - WHAT HAPPENS IN THE CATSKILLS
    7.5/10(174 votes)

    #5 - WHAT HAPPENS IN THE CATSKILLS

    S2:E5

    Raq focuses on mother-son bonding with Kanan in the Catskills, but they’re interrupted when business follows them. Crown disrespects Lou, bringing their simmering beef to a boil. Burke digs into Howard’s personal life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Episode 4 - PAY THE TOLL
    7.6/10(180 votes)

    #6 - PAY THE TOLL

    S2:E4

    Kanan and Jukebox search for answers in family matters. When Raq’s push into new territory is stalled, she proposes a meeting. Crown helps Famous get settled. Still investigating Howard’s shooting, Burke questions Unique.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 4 Episode 2 - IT'S ALL LOVE
    7.6/10(131 votes)

    #7 - IT'S ALL LOVE

    S4:E2

    With the Federal Task Force seemingly behind them, Kanan and Raq navigate a new business relationship just as Unique begins to plot his quest for revenge. Meanwhile, Lou considers a new music opportunity, Marvin goes too far on a side-job for Stefano and Juke tries to adjust to life in the Army.

    Director:Monty DeGraff
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 1 Episode 4 - DON'T SLEEP
    7.7/10(237 votes)

    #8 - DON'T SLEEP

    S1:E4

    All bets are off when a police raid clears out Raq's competition. Promises are broken, secrets are revealed, and revenge is swift.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Episode 3 - SLEEPING DOGS
    7.7/10(180 votes)

    #9 - SLEEPING DOGS

    S2:E3

    A surprise encounter with Howard leaves Kanan rattled. Raq tries to expand into new territory, but when an associate and valuables go missing, she is reunited with an old adversary. Lou continues to butt heads with Crown.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 3 Episode 3 - OPEN FOR BUSINESS
    7.7/10(165 votes)

    #10 - OPEN FOR BUSINESS

    S3:E3

    As paranoia sets in for Raq and Howard over the Task Force, Kanan and Famous launch their weed delivery business, Jukebox prepares for her audition, and Ronnie grows impatient with Unique.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 4 Episode 3 - BYGONES
    7.7/10(131 votes)

    #11 - BYGONES

    S4:E3

    As Raq and Marvin face the aftermath of Unique’s violent, clandestine comeback, Lou manages his new artist. Kanan gets through to his grandmother and Jukebox embraces her sexuality.

    Director:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 1 Episode 1 - BACK IN THE DAY
    7.8/10(402 votes)

    #12 - BACK IN THE DAY

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown

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  13. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 1 Episode 6 - LEVEL UP
    7.8/10(238 votes)

    #13 - LEVEL UP

    S1:E6

    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

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  14. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Episode 8 - A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME
    7.8/10(182 votes)

    #14 - A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME

    S2:E8

    The rift between Raq and Kanan grows and Kanan seeks comfort elsewhere. Marvin lays low, waiting for the consequences of his actions to blow over. Raq sees dark clouds on the horizon.

    Director:Stacey Muhammad
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 3 Episode 2 - FLIPMODE
    7.8/10(174 votes)

    #15 - FLIPMODE

    S3:E2

    Raq continues her farewell tour with one last job for the Mafia while Kanan dives further into the drug game with an innovative business idea. Howard faces a new threat at the precinct.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 3 Episode 7 - WHERE ALL ARE GUILTY
    7.8/10(152 votes)

    #16 - WHERE ALL ARE GUILTY

    S3:E7

    Lou’s drinking creates a problem for the whole family when Shantel goes looking for justice. Kanan assimilates into Ronnie’s crew, and Raq formulates a new plan for Unique’s former heroin operation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 4 Episode 1 - GANGSTAS DON'T DIE
    7.8/10(149 votes)

    #17 - GANGSTAS DON'T DIE

    S4:E1

    Unique endures a painful recovery fueled by hate and vengeance, as other untold narratives unfold around him, filling in the gaps leading up to the deadly showdown in the season three finale by revisiting events through other perspectives.

    Director:Mario Van Peebles
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 4 Episode 4 - THE WAY WE WERE
    7.8/10(125 votes)

    #18 - THE WAY WE WERE

    S4:E4

    Unique forms an unlikely alliance in his vendetta against Raq, who inches closer to a new drug enterprise. Kanan takes advice from Snaps and Pop, while Jukebox's new friendship leads to a violent encounter.

    Director:Dylan C. Brown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Episode 6 - IT’S A BUSINESS, MAN
    7.9/10(181 votes)

    #19 - IT’S A BUSINESS, MAN

    S2:E6

    Raq assures everyone they need to follow orders and keep working as planned. Kanan takes on more responsibility but things go wrong when he runs into neighborhood kids. Lou feels the pressure in his partnership with Crown.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Episode 7 - NO LOVE LOST
    8.0/10(184 votes)

    #20 - NO LOVE LOST

    S2:E7

    Raq searches for a new home. Lou finds himself on the other side of his partner's unpaid debts. Burke gains traction in her investigation on Howard. A botched agreement with Marvin and an associate threatens everything.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Episode 9 - ANTI-TRUST
    8.0/10(165 votes)

    #21 - ANTI-TRUST

    S2:E9

    With his living situation threatened, Famous reaches out to Lou as a last-ditch effort. Raq receives a new business proposal and must eliminate a threat. Burke closes in on what really happened in Baisley Park.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 3 Episode 4 - IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING
    8.0/10(161 votes)

    #22 - IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING

    S3:E4

    New business ventures take shape for the Thomas family, but the outlook is bleaker for the Mathis brothers as Ronnie’s patience runs out. Raq makes a risky move for Kanan’s obedience.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 3 Episode 6 - INTO THE DARKNESS
    8.0/10(152 votes)

    #23 - INTO THE DARKNESS

    S3:E6

    Dangerous secrets are revealed as Famous unburdens himself to Kanan, and Raq finally tries to make amends with Lou. Marvin struggles with his role as stage dad, and Howard attempts to get closer to the Task Force.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 3 Episode 8 - RECKONINGS
    8.0/10(155 votes)

    #24 - RECKONINGS

    S3:E8

    As a despondent Lou becomes a liability for the family, Raq and Marvin work to get the new heroin operation up and running amidst new competition from Kanan and Ronnie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 4 Episode 6 - THE PRICE OF FAME
    8.0/10(131 votes)

    #25 - THE PRICE OF FAME

    S4:E6

    Raq tries to overcome Marvin's poor judgement. Kanan recruits Jukebox to help him to get justice for his friend. Unique assembles the final pieces of his plan.

    Director:Monica Raymund
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"THE MORE THINGS CHANGE" is the worst rated episode of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan". It scored 7.3/10 based on 221 votes. Directed by Mario Van Peebles and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/14/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "STICK AND MOVE".