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The Worst Episodes of Snowfall

Every episode of Snowfall ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Snowfall!

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

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Snowfall" is "Other Lives", rated 6.9/10 from 1036 user votes. It was directed by Sunu Gonera and written by Dave Adnron. "Other Lives" aired on 9/11/2019 and is rated 0.2 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "seven-four".

  • Other Lives
    6.9/10 1,036 votes

    #1 - Other Lives

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 9/11/2019

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

    Director: Sunu Gonera

    Writer: Dave Adnron

  • seven-four
    7.1/10 764 votes

    #2 - 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

  • Celebration
    7.4/10 695 votes

    #3 - Celebration

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 4/6/2022

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

    Director: Katrelle N. Kindred

    Writer: Walter Mosley

  • Trauma
    7.5/10 802 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

  • Revolutions
    7.5/10 454 votes

    #5 - Revolutions

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 3/9/2022

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

    Director: Damian Marcano

    Writer: Tyger Williams, Gary Phillips

  • Lying in a Hammock
    7.5/10 448 votes

    #6 - Lying in a Hammock

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 3/30/2022

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

    Director: Carl Seaton

    Writer: Leonard Chang

  • Slow Hand
    7.6/10 868 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Story of a Scar
    7.6/10 682 votes

    #8 - 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

  • Make Them Birds Fly
    7.7/10 940 votes

    #9 - 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

  • A Long Time Coming
    7.7/10 732 votes

    #10 - 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

  • The More You Make
    7.7/10 553 votes

    #11 - The More You Make

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 7/17/2019

    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

  • Cracking
    7.8/10 714 votes

    #12 - 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

  • Prometheus Rising
    7.8/10 619 votes

    #13 - Prometheus Rising

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/2/2018

    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

  • Jingle Bell Rock
    7.8/10 595 votes

    #14 - Jingle Bell Rock

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2018

    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

  • The Bottoms
    7.8/10 539 votes

    #15 - The Bottoms

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 8/7/2019

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

    Director: Alonso Alvarez, Carl Seaton

    Writer: Emmy Grinwis, Justin Hillian

  • Comets
    7.8/10 531 votes

    #16 - Comets

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 2/23/2022

    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

    Writer: Dave Andron, Leonard Chang

  • Commitment
    7.8/10 479 votes

    #17 - Commitment

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 2/23/2022

    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

    Writer: Dave Andron, Leonard Chang

  • Pilot
    7.9/10 1,394 votes

    #18 - 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

  • Baby Teeth
    7.9/10 721 votes

    #19 - 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

  • The Offer
    7.9/10 571 votes

    #20 - The Offer

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/23/2018

    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

    Writer: Aaron Slavick, Janine Salinas Schoenberg

  • The World Is Yours
    7.9/10 574 votes

    #21 - The World Is Yours

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 8/30/2018

    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

    Writer: Dave Andron, Aziza Barnes

  • Confessions
    7.9/10 552 votes

    #22 - Confessions

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 8/14/2019

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

    Director: Erin Feeley

    Writer: Natasha Tash Gray

  • Sightlines
    8.0/10 715 votes

    #23 - Sightlines

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/19/2018

    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: Daniel Attias

    Writer: Dave Andron

  • Serpiente
    8.0/10 575 votes

    #24 - Serpiente

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 8/16/2018

    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 “Slick” Niam

    Writer: Sal Calleros

  • Cash and Carry
    8.0/10 568 votes

    #25 - Cash and Carry

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 7/24/2019

    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