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The Best Episodes of Queen of the South

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Teresa flees Mexico after her drug-runner boyfriend is murdered. Settling in Dallas, she looks to become the country's reigning drug smuggler and to avenge her lover's murder.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Queen of the South Season 5 Episode 10 - El Final
    9.1/10(667 votes)

    #1 - El Final

    S5:E10

    In the aftermath of the shooting, Pote, James and Kelly Anne try to make their escape until things take a turn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Queen of the South Season 4 Episode 13 - Vienen Por Ti
    8.8/10(503 votes)

    #2 - Vienen Por Ti

    S4:E13

    Karma, confessions and revenge have fatal consequences for both sides of a brutal battle in New Orleans.

    Director:Ben Hernandez Bray
    Writers:Tom Garrigus, Dailyn Rodriguez

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  3. Queen of the South Season 5 Episode 9 - A Prueba de Balas
    8.8/10(387 votes)

    #3 - A Prueba de Balas

    S5:E9

    While Kelly Anne and Pote adapt to life in a suburban neighborhood, Teresa and James devise a risky plan to get out of the business for good.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Queen of the South Season 5 Episode 6 - Plata o Plomo
    8.7/10(373 votes)

    #4 - Plata o Plomo

    S5:E6

    An old grudge resurfaces in Europe as Teresa tries to expand the business. In Miami, George keeps an eye on Boaz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Queen of the South Season 4 Episode 10 - Lo Que Más Temes
    8.6/10(354 votes)

    #5 - Lo Que Más Temes

    S4:E10

    Bills come due when Kelly Anne sniffs out a banker's betrayal. With Pote and Teresa's support, Tony takes steps to a new life. Tragedy strikes.

    Director:Rebecca Rodriguez
    Writers:Jorge Alberto Reyes, Mark Valadez

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  6. Queen of the South Season 4 Episode 12 - Diosa de la Guerra
    8.6/10(371 votes)

    #6 - Diosa de la Guerra

    S4:E12

    Out for revenge, Teresa meets her match as she dodges deceptions and death threats to find a killer ⁠— and make him pay.

    Director:Eduardo Sánchez
    Writers:Benjamin Daniel Lobato, Matthew J. Lieberman

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  7. Queen of the South Season 5 Episode 7 - El Zorro en La Gallinera
    8.6/10(339 votes)

    #7 - El Zorro en La Gallinera

    S5:E7

    A lavish party marks a new chapter for Teresa and the team. But an ambush during the celebration puts everyone — and the operation — in danger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Queen of the South Season 5 Episode 8 - Todo Lo Que Toco
    8.6/10(346 votes)

    #8 - Todo Lo Que Toco

    S5:E8

    After her trusted friend is kidnapped, Teresa hunts down a ruthless adversary. Marcel considers a new life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 13 - Cicatriz
    8.5/10(584 votes)

    #9 - Cicatriz

    S1:E13

    Teresa risks her life to protect Güero’s book by any means necessary. Camila’s takeover becomes rocky and Epifanio gets new intel that changes everything.

    Director:Matthew Penn
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Queen of the South Season 2 Episode 11 - La Noche Oscura del Alma
    8.5/10(403 votes)

    #10 - La Noche Oscura del Alma

    S2:E11

    When Teresa and Kelly Ann go on the run, James's loyalties are put to the test. An oversight enables Agent Loya to track down the two fugitives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Queen of the South Season 5 Episode 2 - Me Llevo Manhattan
    8.4/10(367 votes)

    #11 - Me Llevo Manhattan

    S5:E2

    Tensions flare between the Dominicans and the Russians as Teresa works to secure capital for a major venture and more corruption comes to light.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Queen of the South Season 5 Episode 4 - La Situacion
    8.4/10(353 votes)

    #12 - La Situacion

    S5:E4

    With Marcel behind bars, Teresa finds herself in the middle of the FBI's affairs and making more enemies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Queen of the South Season 2 Episode 5 - El Nacimiento de Bolivia
    8.3/10(450 votes)

    #13 - El Nacimiento de Bolivia

    S2:E5

    Teresa and her companions go to Bolivia to find the notorious supplier El Santo, but their hunt is complicated by a soldier waging a personal vendetta.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Queen of the South Season 2 Episode 13 - La Última Hora Mata
    8.3/10(414 votes)

    #14 - La Última Hora Mata

    S2:E13

    A video of Isabela reveals a clue as to her whereabouts. Teresa gets a nasty surprise when she goes to collect Devon Finch's payment for the cocaine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Queen of the South Season 3 Episode 5 - El Juicio
    8.3/10(416 votes)

    #15 - El Juicio

    S3:E5

    An old enemy seeking revenge and information attacks Teresa’s operation, and she must decide where her loyalties lie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Queen of the South Season 3 Episode 11 - Diez de Copas
    8.3/10(359 votes)

    #16 - Diez de Copas

    S3:E11

    Teresa uncovers a mole in her operation and must make a heartbreaking choice that tests her loyalties.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Queen of the South Season 3 Episode 12 - Justicia
    8.3/10(352 votes)

    #17 - Justicia

    S3:E12

    Bitter enemies come together for shared goals, and a failed rescue mission inspires a scheme to recover an ally and locate a foe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Queen of the South Season 2 Episode 9 - Sólo El Amor De Una Madre
    8.2/10(400 votes)

    #18 - Sólo El Amor De Una Madre

    S2:E9

    Camila and Teresa meet with Devon Finch to negotiate a deal, unaware they're being followed. At a memorial in Sinaloa, Epifanio offers Boaz a proposal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Queen of the South Season 2 Episode 12 - Todas las Horas Hieren
    8.2/10(387 votes)

    #19 - Todas las Horas Hieren

    S2:E12

    To pay El Santo, Teresa recruits an army to steal the coke and cash from Camila's men. Camila's transfer to a maximum-security prison is interrupted.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Queen of the South Season 3 Episode 2 - El Colgado
    8.2/10(410 votes)

    #20 - El Colgado

    S3:E2

    A familiar face reappears to help Teresa escape assassins and the police. Wondering who she can trust, she plans her next move.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Queen of the South Season 3 Episode 4 - La Fuerza
    8.2/10(372 votes)

    #21 - La Fuerza

    S3:E4

    Teresa flees Malta to start fresh in Phoenix, Arizona. But her U.S. base has its own problems: hostile, local cartel bosses and a corrupt sheriff.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Queen of the South Season 3 Episode 9 - El Diablo
    8.2/10(357 votes)

    #22 - El Diablo

    S3:E9

    Change rocks two empires as Teresa moves against her enemies in Phoenix and Camila faces a mutiny within her own organization.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Queen of the South Season 3 Episode 13 - El Mundo
    8.2/10(398 votes)

    #23 - El Mundo

    S3:E13

    Following a surprise attack, Teresa mounts a counterassault to secure her empire and eliminate her rivals once and for all.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Queen of the South Season 4 Episode 8 - Secretos y Mentiras
    8.2/10(347 votes)

    #24 - Secretos y Mentiras

    S4:E8

    An informant in Gordo's operation is exposed, prompting Team Teresa to hatch an elaborate plan. Tony learns a hard truth about his father.

    Director:Laura Belsey
    Writer:Benjamin Daniel Lobato

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  25. Queen of the South Season 5 Episode 1 - Fantasmas
    8.2/10(454 votes)

    #25 - Fantasmas

    S5:E1

    Teresa’s loyalty is tested when authorities search for Marcel. George grows suspicious when an old friend reappears.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"El Final" is the best rated episode of "Queen of the South". It scored 9.1/10 based on 667 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/9/2021. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Vienen Por Ti".