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The Best Episodes of Queen of the South Season 1

Every episode of Queen of the South Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Queen of the South Season 1!

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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
    Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 13 - Cicatriz
    8.5/10(605 votes)

    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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  2. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 8 - Billete de Magia
    8.1/10(556 votes)

    S1:E8

    A desperate Camila attempts an incredibly risky heist. Meanwhile, Teresa goes undercover and, with her life on the line, is forced to make a choice that forever changes her.

    Director:David Boyd
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 9 - Coge Todo Lo Que Puede Llevar
    8.1/10(520 votes)

    S1:E9

    Teresa races to save a witness in the recent heist. With renewed confidence, Camila assures her partners that she’s back in business and vows to be done with Epifanio once and for all.

    Director:Jamie Payne
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 11 - Punto Sin Retorno
    8.0/10(506 votes)

    S1:E11

    Aligning with the Jimenez Cartel, Camila’s operation goes underground. Teresa and Brenda try to start a new life utilizing knowledge from Güero’s book.

    Director:Constantine Makris
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 4 - Lirio de los Valles
    7.9/10(615 votes)

    S1:E4

    A deadly mistake mars Teresa’s first solo drug run and she soon finds herself in peril. Meanwhile, Brenda and Tony make the risky escape to Dallas.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 10 - Esta ‘Cosa’ Que Es Nuestra
    7.9/10(507 votes)

    S1:E10

    Camila returns to Mexico to protect her life, while James hunts Teresa down. Meanwhile Teresa finds herself in grave danger taking Maria through the tunnel to Mexico.

    Director:Scott Peters
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 12 - Quinientos Mil
    7.9/10(503 votes)

    S1:E12

    Teresa and Brenda risk everything in a game of extortion. Camila takes further steps to overtake Epifanio’s empire.

    Director:David Rodriguez
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 3 - Estrategia de Entrada
    7.8/10(640 votes)

    S1:E3

    Camila sends Teresa out on a major drug operation to test her loyalty. In secret, Camila makes her first big move to take over Epifanio’s cartel. Meanwhile, Brenda plots her escape to America.

    Director:Scott Peters
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 7 - El Hombre Pájaro
    7.8/10(543 votes)

    S1:E7

    Camila sends Teresa out on a life-threatening, multi- million dollar midnight mission. Pressured by a lack of supply, Brenda puts her crew in the line of fire.

    Director:David Platt
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 2 - Cuarenta Minutos
    7.7/10(712 votes)

    S1:E2

    Teresa has to prove her worth to Camila. Meanwhile, Epifanio gets closer in his hunt for Teresa. Back in Mexico, Brenda desperately tries to find Teresa and hide from the cartel.

    Director:Matthew Penn
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 5 - Un Alma. Un Mapa. Dos Futuros.
    7.7/10(580 votes)

    S1:E5

    Teresa witnesses a horrific event that forces her to advance her plans. Now, safely in Dallas, Brenda needs money to survive, and starts assembling a rag tag team to help her sell drugs.

    Director:T.J. Scott
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 6 - El Engaño como la Regla
    7.7/10(562 votes)

    S1:E6

    Camila, riddled with debt and short on supply, grows desperate and ponders giving Teresa up. Meanwhile, Brenda's burgeoning drug enterprise creates a rift between her and Tony.

    Director:David Rodriguez
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 1 - Piloto
    7.6/10(920 votes)

    S1:E1

    When the Mexican drug cartel comes after Teresa Mendoza with a vengeance, she is forced to run and do whatever it takes to survive. Now, her fate is sealed in the dangerous narco world forever.

    Director:Charlotte Sieling
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Cicatriz" is the best rated episode of "Queen of the South" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 605 votes. Directed by Matthew Penn and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/15/2016. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Billete de Magia".