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The Best Episodes of Power Season 1

Every episode of Power Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Power Season 1!

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A successful New York entrepreneur lives a double life as the head of a drug empire that serves only the rich and influential, all while wanting to escape the underworld and keep his family safe.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Power Season 1 Episode 1 - Not Exactly How We Planned
    7.6/10(1183 votes)

    #1 - Not Exactly How We Planned

    S1:E1

    James "Ghost" St. Patrick opens Truth nightclub, hoping its success will let him leave his life as a NYC drug kingpin. But a run-in with a past love and a drug-related attack threaten him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Power Season 1 Episode 2 - Whoever He Is
    7.5/10(920 votes)

    #2 - Whoever He Is

    S1:E2

    Ghost and Tommy respond to the attacks on the drug business, Ghost's wife Tasha laments his new club career, and Ghost rekindles his relationship with Angela - a US Attorney chasing Ghost's distributor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Power Season 1 Episode 3 - This Is Real
    7.8/10(840 votes)

    #3 - This Is Real

    S1:E3

    A model's near-death in Truth jeopardizes the club's future. The rift between Ghost and Tasha over the nightclub widens. Ghost is reminded that pursuing Angela - and a legit life - could endanger his family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Power Season 1 Episode 4 - Who Are You?
    7.9/10(813 votes)

    #4 - Who Are You?

    S1:E4

    Ghost and Tommy plan to gather their network of gang leaders while Angela plans surveillance for the same meeting. The mystery assailant strikes again. Ghost admits to Angela that he's married with children.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Power Season 1 Episode 5 - I Gotta Go
    7.9/10(780 votes)

    #5 - I Gotta Go

    S1:E5

    Concerned over Ghost's attitude, Tasha interferes with club business. Ghost and Angela pursue their affair. Tommy dates a club employee. Ghost and Tommy agree that gang leader Ruiz is behind the attacks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Power Season 1 Episode 6 - Who You With?
    7.8/10(752 votes)

    #6 - Who You With?

    S1:E6

    Tommy makes peace with Ruiz while Angela has one of Ruiz's gang wired. Ghost forgets Tasha's birthday. Ghost and Angela confront the reality of their affair. Ghost's driver speaks too candidly to Tasha.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Power Season 1 Episode 7 - Loyalty
    8.4/10(794 votes)

    #7 - Loyalty

    S1:E7

    Tasha sees Angela for the first time. Ghost learns a friend may be behind the hits while Angela races to stop the next attack. Ghost makes a commitment to Angela. The mastermind behind the attacks is revealed.

    Director:Kari Skogland
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Power Season 1 Episode 8 - Best Laid Plans
    8.6/10(880 votes)

    #8 - Best Laid Plans

    S1:E8

    Ghost plans a huge party at Think, hoping to expand out of NYC and the drug world. Pink Sneakers attempts to murder Ghost. Ghost makes a big decision in an attempt to achieve his dream of going legit.

    Director:Kari Skogland
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Not Exactly How We Planned" is the best rated episode of "Power" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 1183 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/7/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Whoever He Is".