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The Worst Episodes of Queen of the South

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Teresa flees Mexico after her drug-runner boyfriend is murdered. Settling in Dallas, she looks to become the country's reigning drug smuggler and to avenge her lover's murder.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Queen of the South Season 4 Episode 13 - Vienen Por Ti
    6.0/10(511 votes)

    #1 - Vienen Por Ti

    S4:E13

    Karma, confessions and revenge have fatal consequences for both sides of a brutal battle in New Orleans.

    Director:Ben Hernandez Bray
    Writers:Tom Garrigus, Dailyn Rodriguez

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  2. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 1 - Piloto
    6.7/10(901 votes)

    #2 - Piloto

    S1:E1

    When the Mexican drug cartel comes after Teresa Mendoza with a vengeance, she is forced to run and do whatever it takes to survive. Now, her fate is sealed in the dangerous narco world forever.

    Director:Charlotte Sieling
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 4 - Lirio de los Valles
    6.9/10(604 votes)

    #3 - Lirio de los Valles

    S1:E4

    A deadly mistake mars Teresa’s first solo drug run and she soon finds herself in peril. Meanwhile, Brenda and Tony make the risky escape to Dallas.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Queen of the South Season 4 Episode 4 - La Maldición
    7.3/10(362 votes)

    #4 - La Maldición

    S4:E4

    Teresa's rendezvous with Eddie is cut short when Marcel makes a strike with deadly consequences. Boaz and Javier do some dirty work.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 6 - El Engaño como la Regla
    7.6/10(552 votes)

    #5 - El Engaño como la Regla

    S1:E6

    Camila, riddled with debt and short on supply, grows desperate and ponders giving Teresa up. Meanwhile, Brenda's burgeoning drug enterprise creates a rift between her and Tony.

    Director:David Rodriguez
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Queen of the South Season 2 Episode 6 - El Camino de la Muerte
    7.6/10(501 votes)

    #6 - El Camino de la Muerte

    S2:E6

    Held captive by a twisted cult led by El Santo, Teresa is forced to make a terrible choice that leads her to lose her mental grasp on reality.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 3 - Estrategia de Entrada
    7.7/10(630 votes)

    #7 - Estrategia de Entrada

    S1:E3

    Camila sends Teresa out on a major drug operation to test her loyalty. In secret, Camila makes her first big move to take over Epifanio’s cartel. Meanwhile, Brenda plots her escape to America.

    Director:Scott Peters
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Queen of the South Season 2 Episode 8 - Sacar con Sifon el Mar
    7.7/10(410 votes)

    #8 - Sacar con Sifon el Mar

    S2:E8

    Unable to take no for an answer, Camila sends Teresa and the crew to Chicago to give Devon Finch's tastemaker a mind-changing sample of their coke.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Queen of the South Season 4 Episode 1 - Bienvenidos a Nuevo Orleans
    7.7/10(451 votes)

    #9 - Bienvenidos a Nuevo Orleans

    S4:E1

    Starting fresh in New Orleans, Teresa quickly encounters rivals, shady politicians — and a new love interest. Back in Sinaloa, a thief makes trouble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Queen of the South Season 2 Episode 1 - El Cuerpo de Cristo
    7.8/10(507 votes)

    #10 - El Cuerpo de Cristo

    S2:E1

    Teresa brokers a deal with an eccentric smuggler, Camila struggles to rebuild her empire, and Epifanio takes on a new partner he may not be able to control.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 7 - El Hombre Pájaro
    7.9/10(531 votes)

    #11 - El Hombre Pájaro

    S1:E7

    Camila sends Teresa out on a life-threatening, multi- million dollar midnight mission. Pressured by a lack of supply, Brenda puts her crew in the line of fire.

    Director:David Platt
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 8 - Billete de Magia
    7.9/10(545 votes)

    #12 - Billete de Magia

    S1:E8

    A desperate Camila attempts an incredibly risky heist. Meanwhile, Teresa goes undercover and, with her life on the line, is forced to make a choice that forever changes her.

    Director:David Boyd
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 9 - Coge Todo Lo Que Puede Llevar
    7.9/10(510 votes)

    #13 - Coge Todo Lo Que Puede Llevar

    S1:E9

    Teresa races to save a witness in the recent heist. With renewed confidence, Camila assures her partners that she’s back in business and vows to be done with Epifanio once and for all.

    Director:Jamie Payne
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 10 - Esta ‘Cosa’ Que Es Nuestra
    7.9/10(496 votes)

    #14 - Esta ‘Cosa’ Que Es Nuestra

    S1:E10

    Camila returns to Mexico to protect her life, while James hunts Teresa down. Meanwhile Teresa finds herself in grave danger taking Maria through the tunnel to Mexico.

    Director:Scott Peters
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Queen of the South Season 1 Episode 12 - Quinientos Mil
    7.9/10(491 votes)

    #15 - Quinientos Mil

    S1:E12

    Teresa and Brenda risk everything in a game of extortion. Camila takes further steps to overtake Epifanio’s empire.

    Director:David Rodriguez
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Queen of the South Season 4 Episode 8 - Secretos y Mentiras
    8.0/10(355 votes)

    #16 - Secretos y Mentiras

    S4:E8

    An informant in Gordo's operation is exposed, prompting Team Teresa to hatch an elaborate plan. Tony learns a hard truth about his father.

    Director:Laura Belsey
    Writer:Benjamin Daniel Lobato

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  17. Queen of the South Season 4 Episode 9 - Los Pecados de los Padres
    8.0/10(352 votes)

    #17 - Los Pecados de los Padres

    S4:E9

    Running out of time to stop the snitch, Teresa and Pote take drastic measures. Emilia faces a tough choice when she's interrogated by Lafayette.

    Director:Steve Acevedo
    Writer:Tom Garrigus

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  18. Queen of the South Season 4 Episode 11 - Mientras Dormías
    8.0/10(350 votes)

    #18 - Mientras Dormías

    S4:E11

    An explosive twist has far-reaching fallout, and Pote scrambles to pick up the pieces. Javier and Boaz have a bloody confrontation over Emilia.

    Director:Tawnia McKiernan
    Writer:Fernanda Coppel

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  19. Queen of the South Season 2 Episode 4 - El Beso de Judas
    8.2/10(424 votes)

    #19 - El Beso de Judas

    S2:E4

    Teresa's loyalties are tested when she is asked to assassinate a DEA mole.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Queen of the South Season 2 Episode 7 - El Precio de Fe
    8.2/10(405 votes)

    #20 - El Precio de Fe

    S2:E7

    Epifanio spots red flags near his daughter. Camila and Teresa find a mobster who can move a ton of coke, but they'll have to steal him from Epifanio.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Queen of the South Season 2 Episode 13 - La Última Hora Mata
    8.2/10(424 votes)

    #21 - La Última Hora Mata

    S2:E13

    A video of Isabela reveals a clue as to her whereabouts. Teresa gets a nasty surprise when she goes to collect Devon Finch's payment for the cocaine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Queen of the South Season 3 Episode 2 - El Colgado
    8.2/10(420 votes)

    #22 - El Colgado

    S3:E2

    A familiar face reappears to help Teresa escape assassins and the police. Wondering who she can trust, she plans her next move.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Queen of the South Season 3 Episode 3 - Reina de Oros
    8.2/10(417 votes)

    #23 - Reina de Oros

    S3:E3

    Even as she cements her deal with her European contact, Teresa risks everything when she discovers he traffics in more than just cryptocurrency.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Queen of the South Season 3 Episode 6 - Los Enamorados
    8.2/10(388 votes)

    #24 - Los Enamorados

    S3:E6

    In captivity, Teresa reunites with a close ally, and the two plan their escape. Camila, meanwhile, struggles to balance business, family and revenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Queen of the South Season 3 Episode 7 - Reina De Espadas
    8.2/10(376 votes)

    #25 - Reina De Espadas

    S3:E7

    Teresa mourns a devastating loss, but business must go on as she faces a dangerous situation and forges a pivotal alliance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Vienen Por Ti" is the worst rated episode of "Queen of the South". It scored 6/10 based on 511 votes. Directed by Ben Hernandez Bray and written by Tom Garrigus, Dailyn Rodriguez, it aired on 8/29/2019. This episode scored 0.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Piloto".