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The Best Episodes of Snowfall Season 1

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

Los Angeles. 1983. A storm is coming and its name is crack. Set against the infancy of the crack cocaine epidemic and its ultimate radical impact on the culture as we know it, the story follows numerous characters on a violent collision course.

Genres:DramaCrime
Network:FX

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Snowfall" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7.9/10 from 1390 user votes. It was directed by Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah and written by N/A. "Pilot" aired on 7/5/2017 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Make Them Birds Fly".

  • Pilot
    7.9/10 1,390 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/5/2017

    South Central street entreprenuer Franklin Saint takes a leap into the cocaine game. Disgruntled CIA officer Teddy McDonald allies with a Contra soldier. Luchador wrestler Gustavo "El Oso" Zapata makes inroads with a Mexican cartel family.

    Director: Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah

    Writer: N/A

  • Make Them Birds Fly
    7.7/10 937 votes

    #2 - Make Them Birds Fly

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/12/2017

    Franklin struggles with the reality of his new enterprise. Teddy’s distrust of Alejandro escalates. Gustavo confronts his new partners.

    Director: Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah

    Writer: N/A

  • Slow Hand
    7.6/10 866 votes

    #3 - Slow Hand

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/19/2017

    Franklin enlists help to retrieve his stolen property. In the midst of a weapons deal, Teddy receives an unexpected visitor. Gustavo, Lucia and Pedro seek a fall guy.

    Director: Daniel Attias

    Writer: Leonard Chang

  • Trauma
    7.5/10 800 votes

    #4 - Trauma

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/26/2017

    Franklin and Leon deal with the thief. Teddy goes to extreme measures to protect the CIA. Lucia and Gustavo connect in the aftermath of the previous night.

    Director: Hiro Murai

    Writer: Emily Grinwis

  • seven-four
    7.1/10 761 votes

    #5 - seven-four

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/2/2017

    Franklin’s indecision causes issues at Jerome’s 4th of July BBQ. Teddy and Alejandro are stranded. Lucia’s family vets Gustavo.

    Director: Lawrence Trilling

    Writer: Jerome Hairston

  • A Long Time Coming
    7.7/10 731 votes

    #6 - A Long Time Coming

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/9/2017

    Franklin turns to Jerome for guidance, resulting in an unexpected encounter; Teddy contemplates a different future for his family; Gustavo and Lucia enlist business partners from Gustavo's past.

    Director: Michael Lehmann

    Writer: Tatiana Suarez-Pico

  • Cracking
    7.8/10 713 votes

    #7 - Cracking

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/16/2017

    Franklin, Leon and Kevin take a game-changing road trip; Teddy deals with a sin from Alejandro's past; Lucia makes Gustavo's partnership official, much to Pedro's dismay.

    Director: Zetna Fuentes

    Writer: Aaron Slavick

  • Baby Teeth
    7.9/10 719 votes

    #8 - Baby Teeth

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/23/2017

    Franklin's business ramps up, causing a rift in his inexperienced crew; Teddy pulls out all the stops to protect Alejandro; while visiting her dying father, Lucia has a realization.

    Director: Slick Naim

    Writer: N/A

  • Story of a Scar
    7.6/10 680 votes

    #9 - Story of a Scar

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/30/2017

    Franklin suffers the cost of his business; as Teddy's situation deteriorates, so does his mental state; Gustavo and Lucia struggle with how to proceed.

    Director: Meera Menon

    Writer: N/A

  • The Rubicon
    8.3/10 777 votes

    #10 - The Rubicon

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/6/2017

    Franklin solidifies his future. Teddy’s hand is forced. Lucia decides between business and family.

    Director: John Singleton

    Writer: Dave Andron