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The Best Episodes of Vida

Every episode of Vida ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Vida!

Two Mexican-American sisters from the Eastside of Los Angeles who couldn't be more different or distanced from each other are forced to return to their...
Genre:Drama
Network:Starz

Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 16" is the best rated episode of "Vida". It scored 8.6/10 based on 103 votes. Directed by Tanya Saracho and written by Tanya Saracho, it aired on 6/23/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 22".

  • Episode 16
    8.6/10103 votes
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    #1 - Episode 16

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 6/23/2019

    In the season finale, Lyn rises to the occasion, while Emma remains in her funk. Mari's loyalties are conflicted. Eddy makes a discovery about Vida's past. The sisters unexpectedly stand united.

    Director: Tanya Saracho

    Writer: Tanya Saracho

  • Episode 22
    8.6/10114 votes
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    #2 - Episode 22

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 5/31/2020

    With the weight of their mother's legacy on their shoulders, the sisters are forced to decide whether they will ultimately stay together or go their separate ways. Series finale.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 11
    8.5/10102 votes
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    #3 - Episode 11

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 6/9/2019

    The bar hosts a yard sale. Marcos moves in as a new tenant. Lyn's friendship with Rudy builds as Nelson becomes a threat to the bar.

    Director: Gandja Monteiro

    Writer: Nancy C. Mejia, Elena Crevello

  • Episode 17
    8.5/10111 votes
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    #4 - Episode 17

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 4/26/2020

    Emma and Lyn take their romantic relationships to new heights, and a looming figure from the sisters' past returns.

    Director: Jenée LaMarque

    Writer: Tanya Saracho, Taylor Orci

  • Episode 18
    8.5/1099 votes
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    #5 - Episode 18

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 5/3/2020

    Emma and Nico hit a rough patch as Lyn and Mari deal, in their own particular ways, with their daddy issues.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 14
    8.4/1098 votes
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    #6 - Episode 14

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 6/16/2019

    Emma and Nico head to an after-party to check out a new musical act, and Lyn and Marcos will not be left out. Lyn and Emma's conflict comes to a head.

    Director: Jenée LaMarque

    Writer: Esti Giordani

  • Episode 10
    8.3/10101 votes
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    #7 - Episode 10

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/2/2019

    Emma monitors Baco's progress with the building repairs while Lyn is forced to confront her past. Mari settles into her new job, and Nico makes a surprise visit to the bar.

    Director: Jenée LaMarque

    Writer: Chelsey Lora

  • Episode 12
    8.2/1099 votes
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    #8 - Episode 12

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 6/9/2019

    Lyn is preparing for Music Night at the bar when a relic she had discovered at Don Fulgencio's apartment reveals more information about Vida. Mari questions her future. Nico discovers theft at the bar.

    Director: Gandja Monteiro

    Writer: Mando Alvarado

  • Episode 13
    8.2/1097 votes
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    #9 - Episode 13

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/16/2019

    Mari's worlds collide, and Lyn and Marcos devise a plan to get back at Nelson. Emma considers alternative sources of income for the bar.

    Director: Jenée LaMarque

    Writer: Gladys Rodriguez

  • Episode 15
    8.2/1099 votes
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    #10 - Episode 15

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 6/23/2019

    Nico's past comes back to haunt her. Lyn has a nice - and short - day with Johnny. Rocky convinces Eddy to get a handle on her situation. Emma's frustrations build.

    Director: Nancy C. Mejia

    Writer: Tanya Saracho, Mando Alvarado

  • Episode 9
    8.1/10111 votes
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    #11 - Episode 9

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/2/2019

    Emma accompanies Cruz to an event where Emma meets a charming stranger. Emma gives Mari an opportunity while Lyn meets local councilman Rudy at the gym before hosting the bar's first Loteria night.

    Director: Jenée LaMarque

    Writer: Nancy C. Mejia, Jenniffer Gomez

  • Episode 19
    8.1/10102 votes
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    #12 - Episode 19

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 5/10/2020

    Eddy returns to the bar, Emma tries to move on, and Lyn struggles to be the perfect girlfriend, daughter and sister.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 8
    8.0/10105 votes
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    #13 - Episode 8

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/26/2019

    The Vigilantes protest a local real estate agent whom Emma considers using to advertise an available unit in the building, which neighborhood handyman Baco agrees to repair.

    Director: Catalina Aguilar Mastretta

    Writer: Evangeline Ordaz

  • Episode 20
    8.0/10105 votes
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    #14 - Episode 20

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 5/17/2020

    Lyn throws Marcos an epic, Vida-style, double-30 Queerceañera, and Emma goes on a psychedelic journey of self-exploration.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 21
    8.0/10101 votes
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    #15 - Episode 21

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 5/24/2020

    Lyn is MIA, playing politician's wife, as Emma is left to run Drag King Night at the bar on her own.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    7.5/10171 votes
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    #16 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/20/2018

    Emma tries to get a handle on the family business while Lyn creates chaos for them. Eddy withdraws into herself as she mourns Vidalia, and Mari's weakness is revealed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    7.5/10178 votes
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    #17 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/27/2018

    Lyn escapes the Eastside while market research in the neighborhood leads Emma to open an old wound. Mari is publicly humiliated by someone she trusted.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    7.4/10157 votes
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    #18 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/10/2018

    Lyn finally realizes she's messing up Johnny's life, and Emma learns the true value of the bar, but is it too late for Eddy?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 7
    7.3/10146 votes
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    #19 - Episode 7

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 5/26/2019

    The bar prepares to host a fundraiser for Eddy's hospital expenses while Emma and Lyn learn the truth behind Vida and Eddy's marriage. Mari questions her life, and an event in the building leaves everyone stunned.

    Director: Catalina Aguilar Mastretta

    Writer: Tanya Saracho

  • Episode 5
    7.1/10157 votes
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    #20 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/3/2018

    Still wound up from her encounter with Cruz, Emma struggles to find relief. Luckily, Lyn shows up for her when she needs it most. Mari refuses to be a victim and confronts Tlaloc.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    7.0/10242 votes
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    #21 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/6/2018

    Circumstances force estranged sisters Lyn and Emma to return to their old neighborhood where they are confronted by their past and surprised by family revelations.

    Director: Alonso Ruizpalacios

    Writer: Tanya Saracho

  • Episode 2
    7.0/10183 votes
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    #22 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/13/2018

    Eddy struggles to connect with the two sisters as Lyn falls into old neighborhood patterns, and Emma searches for a way out.

    Director: So Yong Kim

    Writer: Tanya Saracho, Sierra Santana