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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!

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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 old neighborhood, where they are confronted by the past and

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Vida Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 16
    8.5/10(115 votes)

    S2:E10

    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

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  2. Vida Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 11
    8.4/10(114 votes)

    S2:E5

    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
    Writers:Nancy C. Mejia, Elena Crevello

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  3. Vida Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 12
    8.3/10(110 votes)

    S2:E6

    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

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  4. Vida Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 17
    8.3/10(124 votes)

    S3:E1

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

    Director:Jenée LaMarque
    Writers:Tanya Saracho, Taylor Orci

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  5. Vida Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 18
    8.3/10(110 votes)

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Vida Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 14
    8.2/10(110 votes)

    S2:E8

    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

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  7. Vida Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 10
    8.1/10(114 votes)

    S2:E4

    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

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  8. Vida Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 13
    8.1/10(110 votes)

    S2:E7

    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

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  9. Vida Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 9
    8.0/10(124 votes)

    S2:E3

    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
    Writers:Nancy C. Mejia, Jenniffer Gomez

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  10. Vida Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 15
    8.0/10(111 votes)

    S2:E9

    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
    Writers:Tanya Saracho, Mando Alvarado

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  11. Vida Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 19
    8.0/10(114 votes)

    S3:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Vida Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 20
    7.9/10(117 votes)

    S3:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Esti Giordani

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  13. Vida Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 21
    7.9/10(112 votes)

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Vida Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 22
    7.9/10(128 votes)

    S3:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Vida Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 8
    7.8/10(118 votes)

    S2:E2

    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

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  16. Vida Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.4/10(186 votes)

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Vida Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.4/10(192 votes)

    S1:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Vida Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.3/10(171 votes)

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Vida Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 7
    7.2/10(162 votes)

    S2:E1

    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

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  20. Vida Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.1/10(173 votes)

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Vida Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.0/10(261 votes)

    S1:E1

    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

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  22. Vida Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(199 votes)

    S1:E2

    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
    Writers:Sierra Santana, Tanya Saracho

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 16" is the best rated episode of "Vida". It scored 8.5/10 based on 115 votes. Directed by Tanya Saracho and written by Tanya Saracho, it aired on 6/23/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 11".