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The Worst Episodes of Power Book III: Raising Kanan

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. 7.4/10(176 votes)

    #1 - THE MORE THINGS CHANGE

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    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.

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  2. 7.5/10(199 votes)

    #2 - STICK AND MOVE

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    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.

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  3. 7.5/10(150 votes)

    #3 - MIND YOUR BUSINESS

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    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.

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  4. 7.6/10(225 votes)

    #4 - REAPING AND SOWING

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    S1:E2

    After a rival crew member is killed, Raq does whatever is necessary to get the target off Kanan's back.

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  5. 7.6/10(137 votes)

    #5 - WHAT HAPPENS IN THE CATSKILLS

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    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.

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  6. 7.7/10(197 votes)

    #6 - DON'T SLEEP

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    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.

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  8. 7.7/10(141 votes)

    #7 - PAY THE TOLL

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    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.

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  9. 7.8/10(141 votes)

    #8 - SLEEPING DOGS

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    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.

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  10. 7.9/10(195 votes)

    #9 - LEVEL UP

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    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.

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  11. 7.9/10(119 votes)

    #10 - OPEN FOR BUSINESS

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    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.

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  12. 8.0/10(333 votes)

    #11 - BACK IN THE DAY

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    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.

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    Director:Rob Hardy
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  13. 8.0/10(141 votes)

    #12 - IT’S A BUSINESS, MAN

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    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.

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  14. 8.0/10(140 votes)

    #13 - A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME

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    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.

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  15. 8.0/10(131 votes)

    #14 - FLIPMODE

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    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.

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  16. 8.0/10(109 votes)

    #15 - WHERE ALL ARE GUILTY

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    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.

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  17. 8.1/10(143 votes)

    #16 - NO LOVE LOST

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    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.

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  18. 8.1/10(124 votes)

    #17 - ANTI-TRUST

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    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.

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  19. 8.2/10(207 votes)

    #18 - CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES

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    S1:E5

    Eager to transform her business after the stash house is hit, Raq overhauls her operation. Meanwhile, Kanan is detained after a fight with Scrappy.

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  20. 8.2/10(205 votes)

    #19 - STAY IN YOUR LANE

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    S1:E7

    Kanan and Marvin's side hustle goes awry. Raq seeks revenge for the attack on Scrappy. Jukebox suffers a devastating blow.

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    Writer:Nina Manni
  21. 8.2/10(155 votes)

    #20 - HOME SWEET HOME

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    S3:E1

    Raq makes a life-changing decision in the aftermath of the Mafia’s ambush, but its too little, too late for Kanan, as he looks to pave his own path free of his mother’s lies.

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  22. 8.2/10(118 votes)

    #21 - IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING

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    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.

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  23. 8.2/10(56 votes)

    #22 - The Way We Were

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    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.

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  24. 8.3/10(203 votes)

    #23 - THE COST OF BUSINESS

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    S1:E8

    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.

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  25. 8.3/10(184 votes)

    #24 - PAID IN FULL

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    S1:E10

    As the situation in the neighborhood turns dire, Raq scrambles to get Kanan out of harm’s way.

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  26. 8.3/10(61 votes)

    #25 - It's All Love

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    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.

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    Director:Monty DeGraff
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Worst Episodes Summary

"THE MORE THINGS CHANGE" is the worst rated episode of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan". It scored 7.4/10 based on 176 votes. Directed by Mario Van Peebles and written by N/A, it aired on 8/14/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "STICK AND MOVE".