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Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, this prequel to "Power" revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Episode 1 - THE MORE THINGS CHANGE
    7.3/10(222 votes)

    S2:E1

    Kanan returns to Queens where Raq is trying to mend the many fractures in the Thomas family. As Raq expands her empire, Kanan doubts his future in the drug game. Meanwhile, Detective Howard is released from the hospital.

    Director:Mario Van Peebles
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 1 Episode 3 - STICK AND MOVE
    7.4/10(241 votes)

    S1:E3

    Still reeling from a shocking death, Kanan pushes his way into the drug game with Marvin’s help while Raq plots to take down her competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 1 Episode 2 - REAPING AND SOWING
    7.5/10(271 votes)

    S1:E2

    After a rival crew member is killed, Raq does whatever is necessary to get the target off Kanan's back.

    Director:Mario Van Peebles
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Episode 2 - MIND YOUR BUSINESS
    7.5/10(192 votes)

    S2:E2

    Raq learns she may have a snitch and tasks Marvin with confirming the rumor. Lou brings in a potential new artist, but he and Crown disagree. Kanan helps Famous sell mix tapes. Jukebox tracks down her estranged mother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Episode 5 - WHAT HAPPENS IN THE CATSKILLS
    7.5/10(174 votes)

    S2:E5

    Raq focuses on mother-son bonding with Kanan in the Catskills, but they’re interrupted when business follows them. Crown disrespects Lou, bringing their simmering beef to a boil. Burke digs into Howard’s personal life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Episode 4 - PAY THE TOLL
    7.6/10(180 votes)

    S2:E4

    Kanan and Jukebox search for answers in family matters. When Raq’s push into new territory is stalled, she proposes a meeting. Crown helps Famous get settled. Still investigating Howard’s shooting, Burke questions Unique.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 4 Episode 2 - IT'S ALL LOVE
    7.6/10(134 votes)

    S4:E2

    With the Federal Task Force seemingly behind them, Kanan and Raq navigate a new business relationship just as Unique begins to plot his quest for revenge. Meanwhile, Lou considers a new music opportunity, Marvin goes too far on a side-job for Stefano and Juke tries to adjust to life in the Army.

    Director:Monty DeGraff
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 4 Episode 3 - BYGONES
    7.6/10(134 votes)

    S4:E3

    As Raq and Marvin face the aftermath of Unique’s violent, clandestine comeback, Lou manages his new artist. Kanan gets through to his grandmother and Jukebox embraces her sexuality.

    Director:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 1 Episode 4 - DON'T SLEEP
    7.7/10(238 votes)

    S1:E4

    All bets are off when a police raid clears out Raq's competition. Promises are broken, secrets are revealed, and revenge is swift.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Episode 3 - SLEEPING DOGS
    7.7/10(181 votes)

    S2:E3

    A surprise encounter with Howard leaves Kanan rattled. Raq tries to expand into new territory, but when an associate and valuables go missing, she is reunited with an old adversary. Lou continues to butt heads with Crown.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 3 Episode 3 - OPEN FOR BUSINESS
    7.7/10(166 votes)

    S3:E3

    As paranoia sets in for Raq and Howard over the Task Force, Kanan and Famous launch their weed delivery business, Jukebox prepares for her audition, and Ronnie grows impatient with Unique.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 3 Episode 7 - WHERE ALL ARE GUILTY
    7.7/10(153 votes)

    S3:E7

    Lou’s drinking creates a problem for the whole family when Shantel goes looking for justice. Kanan assimilates into Ronnie’s crew, and Raq formulates a new plan for Unique’s former heroin operation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 4 Episode 4 - THE WAY WE WERE
    7.7/10(128 votes)

    S4:E4

    Unique forms an unlikely alliance in his vendetta against Raq, who inches closer to a new drug enterprise. Kanan takes advice from Snaps and Pop, while Jukebox's new friendship leads to a violent encounter.

    Director:Dylan C. Brown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 1 Episode 1 - BACK IN THE DAY
    7.8/10(402 votes)

    S1:E1

    It's 1991 in South Jamaica, Queens, and 15-year-old Kanan Stark is eager to join his family's growing drug business, led by his mother, "Raquel Raq" Thomas.

    Director:Rob Hardy
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 1 Episode 6 - LEVEL UP
    7.8/10(239 votes)

    S1:E6

    Lou's new artist showcase becomes the nexus of the rivalry between Raq and Unique. At the same time, Kanan cooks up a drug-selling scheme with Marvin.

    Director:Kieron Hawkes
    Writer:Dylan C. Brown

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  16. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Episode 8 - A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME
    7.8/10(182 votes)

    S2:E8

    The rift between Raq and Kanan grows and Kanan seeks comfort elsewhere. Marvin lays low, waiting for the consequences of his actions to blow over. Raq sees dark clouds on the horizon.

    Director:Stacey Muhammad
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 3 Episode 2 - FLIPMODE
    7.8/10(175 votes)

    S3:E2

    Raq continues her farewell tour with one last job for the Mafia while Kanan dives further into the drug game with an innovative business idea. Howard faces a new threat at the precinct.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 4 Episode 1 - GANGSTAS DON'T DIE
    7.8/10(152 votes)

    S4:E1

    Unique endures a painful recovery fueled by hate and vengeance, as other untold narratives unfold around him, filling in the gaps leading up to the deadly showdown in the season three finale by revisiting events through other perspectives.

    Director:Mario Van Peebles
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Episode 6 - IT’S A BUSINESS, MAN
    7.9/10(181 votes)

    S2:E6

    Raq assures everyone they need to follow orders and keep working as planned. Kanan takes on more responsibility but things go wrong when he runs into neighborhood kids. Lou feels the pressure in his partnership with Crown.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 4 Episode 6 - THE PRICE OF FAME
    7.9/10(134 votes)

    S4:E6

    Raq tries to overcome Marvin's poor judgement. Kanan recruits Jukebox to help him to get justice for his friend. Unique assembles the final pieces of his plan.

    Director:Monica Raymund
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 1 Episode 5 - CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES
    8.0/10(251 votes)

    S1:E5

    Eager to transform her business after the stash house is hit, Raq overhauls her operation. Meanwhile, Kanan is detained after a fight with Scrappy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Episode 7 - NO LOVE LOST
    8.0/10(184 votes)

    S2:E7

    Raq searches for a new home. Lou finds himself on the other side of his partner's unpaid debts. Burke gains traction in her investigation on Howard. A botched agreement with Marvin and an associate threatens everything.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Episode 9 - ANTI-TRUST
    8.0/10(165 votes)

    S2:E9

    With his living situation threatened, Famous reaches out to Lou as a last-ditch effort. Raq receives a new business proposal and must eliminate a threat. Burke closes in on what really happened in Baisley Park.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 3 Episode 4 - IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING
    8.0/10(162 votes)

    S3:E4

    New business ventures take shape for the Thomas family, but the outlook is bleaker for the Mathis brothers as Ronnie’s patience runs out. Raq makes a risky move for Kanan’s obedience.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 3 Episode 6 - INTO THE DARKNESS
    8.0/10(153 votes)

    S3:E6

    Dangerous secrets are revealed as Famous unburdens himself to Kanan, and Raq finally tries to make amends with Lou. Marvin struggles with his role as stage dad, and Howard attempts to get closer to the Task Force.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"THE MORE THINGS CHANGE" is the worst rated episode of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan". It scored 7.3/10 based on 222 votes. Directed by Mario Van Peebles and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/14/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "STICK AND MOVE".