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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Snowfall Season 3 Episode 10 - Other Lives
    7.0/10(1606 votes)

    #1 - Other Lives

    S3:E10

    Franklin walks a different path. Life in South Central begins to change forever.

    Director:Sunu Gonera
    Writer:Dave Adnron

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  2. Snowfall Season 1 Episode 5 - seven-four
    7.1/10(1287 votes)

    #2 - seven-four

    S1:E5

    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

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  3. Snowfall Season 1 Episode 4 - Trauma
    7.5/10(1349 votes)

    #3 - Trauma

    S1:E4

    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

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  4. Snowfall Season 5 Episode 4 - Revolutions
    7.5/10(790 votes)

    #4 - Revolutions

    S5:E4

    The LAPD's C.R.A.S.H. Unit raids the projects. Cissy returns from Cuba.

    Director:Damian Marcano
    Writers:Gary Phillips, Tyger Williams

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  5. Snowfall Season 5 Episode 7 - Lying in a Hammock
    7.5/10(794 votes)

    #5 - Lying in a Hammock

    S5:E7

    Jerome tries to track down Peaches. The Saint crew diverges on what to do next.

    Director:Carl Seaton
    Writer:Leonard Chang

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  6. Snowfall Season 1 Episode 3 - Slow Hand
    7.6/10(1462 votes)

    #6 - Slow Hand

    S1:E3

    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:Dan Attias
    Writer:Leonard Chang

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  7. Snowfall Season 5 Episode 8 - Celebration
    7.6/10(1144 votes)

    #7 - Celebration

    S5:E8

    The family gathers for Jerome and Louie's wedding and is promptly sent down the rabbit hole.

    Director:Katrelle N. Kindred
    Writer:Walter Mosley

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  8. Snowfall Season 1 Episode 2 - Make Them Birds Fly
    7.7/10(1575 votes)

    #8 - Make Them Birds Fly

    S1:E2

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

    Directors:Bilall Fallah, Adil El Arbi
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Snowfall Season 1 Episode 6 - A Long Time Coming
    7.7/10(1238 votes)

    #9 - A Long Time Coming

    S1:E6

    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

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  10. Snowfall Season 1 Episode 9 - Story of a Scar
    7.7/10(1168 votes)

    #10 - Story of a Scar

    S1:E9

    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:Unknown

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  11. Snowfall Season 3 Episode 2 - The More You Make
    7.7/10(937 votes)

    #11 - The More You Make

    S3:E2

    Faced with mounting problems on the street, Franklin pivots his business model. Andre investigates a murder connected to Franklin's family. Teddy uses Gustavo to help broker a new deal in Mexico, then receives a surprise visitor upon returning home.

    Director:Tanya Hamilton
    Writer:Leonard Chang

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  12. Snowfall Season 1 Episode 7 - Cracking
    7.8/10(1211 votes)

    #12 - Cracking

    S1:E7

    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

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  13. Snowfall Season 2 Episode 3 - Prometheus Rising
    7.8/10(1042 votes)

    #13 - Prometheus Rising

    S2:E3

    Two murders tear a divide in Franklin's crew and set them on a collision course with Lucia, who has an agenda of her own. Teddy and Matt must appease their Colombian partners.

    Director:Alex Graves
    Writer:Walter Mosley

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  14. Snowfall Season 2 Episode 4 - Jingle Bell Rock
    7.8/10(1002 votes)

    #14 - Jingle Bell Rock

    S2:E4

    With morale dipping, Franklin takes steps in order to ensure his crew's loyalty. Lucia’s guard starts to come down after a dramatic encounter, but some of her compassion may be misguided. Teddy is confronted with the sins of the past, causing Matt to see his brother in a new light.

    Director:Deborah Chow
    Writer:Emmy Grinwis

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  15. Snowfall Season 3 Episode 5 - The Bottoms
    7.8/10(915 votes)

    #15 - The Bottoms

    S3:E5

    Andre is forced to ask for Franklin's help. Julia proposes a new plan to Teddy. Gustavo clears the way for his own vision.

    Directors:Alonso Alvarez, Carl Seaton
    Writers:Emmy Grinwis, Justin Hillian

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  16. Snowfall Season 3 Episode 6 - Confessions
    7.8/10(930 votes)

    #16 - Confessions

    S3:E6

    Alton confronts Franklin about his government alliance. Julia helps Teddy meet Rigo’s demands. Gustavo gets proactive.

    Director:Erin Feeley
    Writer:Natasha Tash Gray

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  17. Snowfall Season 5 Episode 1 - Comets
    7.8/10(889 votes)

    #17 - Comets

    S5:E1

    It’s the summer of 1986 and the Saint crew has leveled up. Franklin’s personal and professional relationships are flourishing, but a problem in the valley brings trouble to his door.

    Director:Ben Younger
    Writers:Dave Andron, Leonard Chang

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  18. Snowfall Season 5 Episode 2 - Commitment
    7.8/10(826 votes)

    #18 - Commitment

    S5:E2

    Teddy forces his way back into the CIA’s operation in Los Angeles. Franklin and Veronique have a business proposition for Jerome and Louie.

    Director:Ben Younger
    Writers:Dave Andron, Leonard Chang

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  19. Snowfall Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(2199 votes)

    #19 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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.

    Directors:Bilall Fallah, Adil El Arbi
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Snowfall Season 1 Episode 8 - Baby Teeth
    7.9/10(1221 votes)

    #20 - Baby Teeth

    S1:E8

    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:Solvan Naim
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Snowfall Season 2 Episode 6 - The Offer
    7.9/10(984 votes)

    #21 - The Offer

    S2:E6

    Franklin must deal with his past in order to retrieve stolen merchandise. Teddy and Matt take a trip to Central America. Now in the crosshairs of La Fuerza, Lucia and Gustavo set out to find the one thing that can save them.

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writers:Aaron Slavick, Janine Salinas Schoenberg

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  22. Snowfall Season 2 Episode 7 - The World Is Yours
    7.9/10(986 votes)

    #22 - The World Is Yours

    S2:E7

    Franklin attempts to reinforce that business comes first when an employee steps out of line. Teddy and Matt run into some unexpected company when trying to get their business back on track. Lucia and Gustavo make an offer.

    Director:Clark Johnson
    Writers:Dave Andron, Aziza Barnes

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  23. Snowfall Season 2 Episode 1 - Sightlines
    8.0/10(1155 votes)

    #23 - Sightlines

    S2:E1

    Franklin struggles to keep up with the demands of his growing organization. As political tides shift, the CIA cuts Teddy’s support, as he travels to recruit a new pilot. Feeling pressure to expand her business, Lucia crosses a line to impress a dangerous new partner.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Dave Andron

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  24. Snowfall Season 2 Episode 5 - Serpiente
    8.0/10(988 votes)

    #24 - Serpiente

    S2:E5

    When Franklin needs Teddy's help to clear the air with an old partner, Teddy sees a business opportunity. Lucia comes to the realization not everyone in her crew is who they seem to be.

    Director:Solvan Naim
    Writer:Sal Calleros

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  25. Snowfall Season 3 Episode 3 - Cash and Carry
    8.0/10(958 votes)

    #25 - Cash and Carry

    S3:E3

    Franklin puts his new business plan into motion, then takes a business trip with Avi. Teddy and Julia work hard to forge new alliances in Costa Rica. Gustavo struggles to learn how to work with his new Mexican partner.

    Director:Alonso Alvarez
    Writer:Walter Mosley

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Other Lives" is the worst rated episode of "Snowfall". It scored 7/10 based on 1606 votes. Directed by Sunu Gonera and written by Dave Adnron, it aired on 9/11/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "seven-four".