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The Best Episodes of Snowfall

Every episode of Snowfall ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Snowfall!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Snowfall Season 5 Episode 10 - Fault Lines
    9.4/10(1672 votes)

    #1 - Fault Lines

    S5:E10

    Franklin is decimated. Teddy moves to secure his future. The family fractures.

    Director:Alonso Alvarez
    Writer:Dave Andron

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  2. Snowfall Season 3 Episode 8 - Hedgehogs
    9.2/10(1451 votes)

    #2 - Hedgehogs

    S3:E8

    Andre receives help from an unexpected source. Franklin finds himself exposed. Julia forces Teddy’s hand.

    Director:Carl Seaton
    Writer:Emmy Grinwis

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  3. Snowfall Season 4 Episode 9 - Sleeping Dogs
    9.2/10(1163 votes)

    #3 - Sleeping Dogs

    S4:E9

    Franklin suffers the cost of his business. As Teddy’s situation deteriorates, so does his mental state. Gustavo and Lucia struggle with how to proceed.

    Director:Carl Seaton
    Writer:Justin Hillian

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  4. Snowfall Season 6 Episode 6 - Concrete Jungle
    9.2/10(1207 votes)

    #4 - Concrete Jungle

    S6:E6

    Franklin braces for fallout. Kane seeks revenge.

    Director:Katrelle N. Kindred
    Writers:Dave Andron, Jeanine Daniels, Davon Briggs

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  5. Snowfall Season 3 Episode 9 - Blackout
    9.1/10(1282 votes)

    #5 - Blackout

    S3:E9

    Franklin struggles with the fallout from his actions as his family prepares for the worst. Teddy scrambles to keep his operation afloat. Gustavo unveils his plan for the future.

    Director:Ben Younger
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Snowfall Season 2 Episode 10 - Education
    8.9/10(1333 votes)

    #6 - Education

    S2:E10

    Franklin faces the consequences of his actions. Teddy pulls out all the stops to assist his partners. Lucia must sacrifice to save Gustavo's life.

    Director:John Singleton
    Writer:Dave Andron

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  7. Snowfall Season 3 Episode 7 - Pocket Full of Rocks
    8.9/10(1235 votes)

    #7 - Pocket Full of Rocks

    S3:E7

    Andre is forced to ask for Franklin's help. Julia proposes a new plan to Teddy. Gustavo clears the way for his own vision.

    Director:Alonso Alvarez
    Writer:Justin Hillian

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  8. Snowfall Season 4 Episode 8 - Betrayal
    8.9/10(1041 votes)

    #8 - Betrayal

    S4:E8

    Franklin's world explodes into chaos. Teddy goes up the proverbial river.

    Director:Alonso Alvarez
    Writers:Walter Mosley, Tyger Williams

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  9. Snowfall Season 4 Episode 10 - Fight or Flight
    8.9/10(1112 votes)

    #9 - Fight or Flight

    S4:E10

    Franklin's family fractures. Teddy makes a difficult decision. Gustavo chooses a new path.

    Director:Carl Seaton
    Writer:Dave Andron

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  10. Snowfall Season 6 Episode 10 - The Struggle
    8.9/10(2051 votes)

    #10 - The Struggle

    S6:E10

    The Snowfall saga comes to an end.

    Director:Alonso Alvarez
    Writer:Dave Andron

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  11. Snowfall Season 5 Episode 5 - The Iliad (1)
    8.8/10(1038 votes)

    #11 - The Iliad (1)

    S5:E5

    A brutal attack leaves the Saint crew in chaos.

    Director:Kevin Rodney Sullivan
    Writers:Sal Calleros, Davia Carter

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  12. Snowfall Season 6 Episode 8 - Ballad of the Bear
    8.8/10(1016 votes)

    #12 - Ballad of the Bear

    S6:E8

    Franklin and Gustavo set a plan in motion.

    Director:Amin Joseph
    Writer:Sal Calleros

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  13. Snowfall Season 6 Episode 5 - Ebony and Ivory
    8.7/10(987 votes)

    #13 - Ebony and Ivory

    S6:E5

    Franklin confronts Teddy's father; Leon solidifies control of the projects.

    Director:Jade Holmes Christian
    Writer:Davia Carter

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  14. Snowfall Season 2 Episode 9 - Aftermath
    8.6/10(1078 votes)

    #14 - Aftermath

    S2:E9

    Franklin receives some devastating news. Teddy attempts to turn a foe into an ally. Lucia and Gustavo make plans to leave L.A.

    Director:Sunu Gonera
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Snowfall Season 6 Episode 9 - Sacrifice
    8.6/10(1233 votes)

    #15 - Sacrifice

    S6:E9

    Franklin attempts to recover his stolen money.

    Director:Ben Younger
    Writer:Dave Andron

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  16. Snowfall Season 4 Episode 3 - All The Way Down
    8.5/10(905 votes)

    #16 - All The Way Down

    S4:E3

    Franklin's troubles extend beyond the gangs, putting Cissy in jeopardy. Teddy and Gustavo seek revenge.

    Director:Ugla Hauksdóttir
    Writer:Walter Mosley

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  17. Snowfall Season 6 Episode 4 - Projects Boy
    8.5/10(878 votes)

    #17 - Projects Boy

    S6:E4

    Franklin is forced back out onto the street while Veronique and Cassandra pursue his stolen money. Leon and Big D clash. Teddy starts hunting his KGB counterpart.

    Director:Alonso Alvarez
    Writer:Sal Calleros

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  18. Snowfall Season 4 Episode 7 - Through a Glass, Darkly
    8.4/10(884 votes)

    #18 - Through a Glass, Darkly

    S4:E7

    Franklin is blindsided. Teddy and Avi travel to Panama to retrieve stolen cash.

    Director:Alonso Alvarez
    Writers:Leonard Chang, Jeanine C. Daniels

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  19. Snowfall Season 5 Episode 6 - The Iliad (2)
    8.4/10(883 votes)

    #19 - The Iliad (2)

    S5:E6

    Franklin and Gustavo look for an escape. Teddy is forced to put his trust in an old friend. The man behind the hits is revealed.

    Director:Kevin Rodney Sullivan
    Writers:Sal Calleros, Davia Carter

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  20. Snowfall Season 1 Episode 10 - The Rubicon
    8.3/10(1277 votes)

    #20 - The Rubicon

    S1:E10

    Franklin solidifies his future. Teddy’s hand is forced. Lucia decides between business and family.

    Director:John Singleton
    Writer:Dave Andron

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  21. Snowfall Season 5 Episode 9 - Departures
    8.3/10(816 votes)

    #21 - Departures

    S5:E9

    Jerome and Louie separate themselves from Franklin.

    Director:Karena Evans
    Writer:Dave Andron

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  22. Snowfall Season 6 Episode 2 - The Sit Down
    8.3/10(886 votes)

    #22 - The Sit Down

    S6:E2

    Cissy introduces Franklin to the KGB, while also trying to broker peace within the family. Veronique enlists outside help to track Franklin's money.

    Director:Ben Younger
    Writers:Dave Andron, Jeanine Daniels

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  23. Snowfall Season 2 Episode 2 - The Day
    8.2/10(1065 votes)

    #23 - The Day

    S2:E2

    Franklin finds a new cocaine connect in the form of his captor, Reed Thompson. Lucia and Gustavo contemplate whether or not to let Pedro back into the business.

    Director:Sunu Gonera
    Writer:Leonard Chang

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  24. Snowfall Season 2 Episode 8 - Surrender
    8.2/10(1014 votes)

    #24 - Surrender

    S2:E8

    Franklin resorts to extreme measures when dissatisfaction in his crew reaches a fever pitch. Lucia and Gustavo secure a deal to save their lives.

    Director:Logan Kibens
    Writer:Leonard Chang

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  25. Snowfall Season 4 Episode 2 - Weight
    8.2/10(911 votes)

    #25 - Weight

    S4:E2

    Chaos reigns as Franklin's plans go awry and he turns to an old flame for help. Leon struggles without Franklin. Cissy takes a more active role in Franklin's business. Gustavo's world is shaken. Irene finds her way to Alton's shelter.

    Director:Karena Evans
    Writer:Leonard Chang

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Best Episodes Summary

"Fault Lines" is the best rated episode of "Snowfall". It scored 9.4/10 based on 1672 votes. Directed by Alonso Alvarez and written by Dave Andron, it aired on 4/20/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Hedgehogs".