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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 Worst Episode
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    Power Season 6 Episode 15 - Exactly How We Planned
    5.3/10(961 votes)

    #1 - Exactly How We Planned

    S6:E15

    When Ghost is announced as Lt. Governor it gives him a solid win and makes him one step closer to a fully legitimate world. He soon discovers one of his many enemies carrying out a plan that changes his life forever.

    Director:Anthony Hemingway
    Writer:Courtney Kemp Agboh

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  2. Power Season 6 Episode 12 - He Always Wins
    5.4/10(902 votes)

    #2 - He Always Wins

    S6:E12

    Paz, still grieving Angela's death, seeks allies in the pursuit of justice-or vengeance. She forms an alliance with Warner. They hatch a plan to arrest Ghost for the murder of Angela. But things don't go as planned.

    Director:Bart Wenrich
    Writer:Monica Mitchell

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  3. Power Season 6 Episode 14 - Reversal of Fortune
    6.5/10(695 votes)

    #3 - Reversal of Fortune

    S6:E14

    Tensions run high when Tate tasks Dre to kill Ghost. Tate's hatred toward St. Patrick motivates him to lie during a Federal questioning. The Feds are in striking distance of convicting St. Patrick for Silver's murder.

    Director:Mario Van Peebles
    Writer:Eric Haywood

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

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

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

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

    #7 - 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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  8. Power Season 3 Episode 2 - It's Never Over
    7.8/10(591 votes)

    #8 - It's Never Over

    S3:E2

    Ghost scrambles to tie up loose ends while he deals with new nightlife competition. Tommy confronts Tasha, as she and Angela must learn to coexist. Tommy gains an advisor in his returned love, Holly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Power Season 5 Episode 3 - Are We On The Same Team?
    7.8/10(497 votes)

    #9 - Are We On The Same Team?

    S5:E3

    Ghost and Tasha butt heads on how to grieve. Angela pursues the Jimenez Cartel while Kanan goes after Dre's organization. Tommy confides in LaKeisha about his relationship with Teresi, complicating everyone's lives.

    Director:Tina Mabry
    Writer:Vladimir Cvetko

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  10. Power Season 6 Episode 11 - Still DRE
    7.8/10(692 votes)

    #10 - Still DRE

    S6:E11

    After being framed by Ghost for the murder of Jason Micic, Dre plans on leaving New York, but first he needs to take care of unfinished business.

    Director:Kieron Hawkes
    Writer:Matt K. Turner

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

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

    #12 - 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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  13. Power Season 3 Episode 3 - I Got This on Lock
    7.9/10(579 votes)

    #13 - I Got This on Lock

    S3:E3

    Ghost is presented with an opportunity that could take the clubs to the next level, all while looking over his shoulder. Tommy reunites with Tasha in a scheme, while he also tries to keep a contact under control.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Power Season 5 Episode 6 - A Changed Man?
    7.9/10(483 votes)

    #14 - A Changed Man?

    S5:E6

    After his spiritual awakening with Rev. Macedon, Ghost confesses his sins to Angela. Angela preps Tasha for Federal questioning and Ghost must break his business deal with Tommy when Truth is audited by the IRS.

    Director:Ami Canaan Mann
    Writer:Monica Mitchell

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  15. Power Season 6 Episode 2 - Whose Side Are You On?
    7.9/10(573 votes)

    #15 - Whose Side Are You On?

    S6:E2

    Tommy lays low after his mustang is riddled with bullets. Tensions run high with Ghost and Jason. Tommy enlists LaKeisha to help with his business. Tasha confronts Ghost about Terry Silver.

    Director:Hernán Otaño
    Writer:Monica Mitchell

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  16. Power Season 2 Episode 2 - No Friends on the Street
    8.0/10(677 votes)

    #16 - No Friends on the Street

    S2:E2

    Tommy agrees to help Ghost expand the drug business under one condition - Ghost uses Angela to discover what she knows about them. Kanan's release from jail is a surprise for Ghost.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Power Season 2 Episode 4 - You're the Only Person I Can Trust
    8.0/10(672 votes)

    #17 - You're the Only Person I Can Trust

    S2:E4

    Ghost fights to retain control over everyone in his life: Tommy, Angela, Tasha and Simon Stern, who is making it impossible for him to win back his club.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Power Season 3 Episode 1 - Call Me James
    8.0/10(670 votes)

    #18 - Call Me James

    S3:E1

    Out of the drug game, James is ready to leave "Ghost" behind. Angela must decide between love and honor. Tasha reels from the death of Shawn. Tommy is forced to make some bold moves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Power Season 3 Episode 8 - Trust Me
    8.0/10(532 votes)

    #19 - Trust Me

    S3:E8

    Mike and Angela hunt for the mole. Angela gets a lead, while she must solidify Tommy's alibi. Tasha receives a warning as Tariq makes a dangerous new friend. Milan issues an edict to push a new product.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Power Season 5 Episode 2 - Damage Control
    8.0/10(549 votes)

    #20 - Damage Control

    S5:E2

    The St. Patrick family grieves Raina while the AUSA's office discusses taking down "Ghost" and ending Angela's career. Councilman Tate exploits Raina's death. Dre maintains order within his organization.

    Director:Solvan Naim
    Writer:Heather Zuhlke

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  21. Power Season 5 Episode 4 - Second Chances
    8.0/10(508 votes)

    #21 - Second Chances

    S5:E4

    Tensions run high when Jason returns. Ghost warns Tommy about Teresi while he hatches a plan with Kanan to rid Tommy of his new family. Angela gets closer to arresting the Jimenez Cartel. Kanan forms an unlikely alliance.

    Director:Bart Wenrich
    Writer:Jeff Dixon

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  22. Power Season 2 Episode 7 - You're Not the Man
    8.1/10(633 votes)

    #22 - You're Not the Man

    S2:E7

    Tommy's on edge about Holly's disappearance after talking with the feds. Ghost and Tasha work to rein him in. Angela seems to believe Ghost when he explains his actions...or does she?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Power Season 3 Episode 4 - Don't Worry, Baby
    8.1/10(594 votes)

    #23 - Don't Worry, Baby

    S3:E4

    As the opportunity to expand the clubs evolves, Ghost is spread even thinner between Angela, the kids, business, and Tommy. Tommy struggles with a decision, Kanan gets back into the life, and Angela faces doubts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Power Season 3 Episode 7 - Don't Go
    8.1/10(549 votes)

    #24 - Don't Go

    S3:E7

    Angela reels after her breakup, but must face some difficult questions at work. Ghost must scramble to not lose the club deal, while he and Tommy are forced back into the game. Dre learns the meaning of the La Arana card.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Power Season 6 Episode 1 - Murderers
    8.1/10(727 votes)

    #25 - Murderers

    S6:E1

    Ghost seeks vengeance due to the ill will of Tommy Egan. Tasha vows to get even with Ghost for the murder of Terry Silver. Tariq and Tommy mourn an old friend. The AUSA's Office is under new leadership.

    Director:David Rodriguez
    Writers:Courtney Kemp Agboh, Andre J. Ferguson

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Exactly How We Planned" is the worst rated episode of "Power". It scored 5.3/10 based on 961 votes. Directed by Anthony Hemingway and written by Courtney Kemp Agboh, it aired on 2/9/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "He Always Wins".