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A whip-smart doctor comes to the U.S. for a medical treatment to save her ailing son. But when the system fails and pushes her into hiding, she refuses to be beaten down and marginalized. Instead,

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Cleaning Lady Season 4 Episode 5 - Wrecking Ball
    6.5/10(221 votes)

    #1 - Wrecking Ball

    S4:E5

    Thony and Jorge join forces to protect their families, but clashing agendas cause tension. At the hospital, Thony faces an ethical dilemma. Meanwhile, a threat to Ramona’s safety forces her and Jorge to take swift action—leading Ramona to make a secret deal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Cleaning Lady Season 4 Episode 12 - As Time Goes By
    6.6/10(200 votes)

    #2 - As Time Goes By

    S4:E12

    As Fiona finds new security, a fatal decision changes her relationship with Thony forever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Cleaning Lady Season 4 Episode 2 - Le Medecin
    6.8/10(233 votes)

    #3 - Le Medecin

    S4:E2

    Thony reckons with what it means to be a good employee or a good person; Fiona deals with a difficult client that helps Chris connect with an old friend; Jorge navigates obstacles in his quest for legitimacy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Cleaning Lady Season 4 Episode 3 - Mercy
    6.8/10(236 votes)

    #4 - Mercy

    S4:E3

    As Jorge solidifies his grip on the cartel, Thony is forced to reckon with the cost of survival and the choices that define her. With a desperate move that blurs the line between mercy and murder, she finds herself deeper into the world she once fought against. Fiona seeks new ways to support her family, unaware of the growing dangers around them, and Ramona proves that even behind bars, she is never without influence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Cleaning Lady Season 4 Episode 4 - Suspicious Minds
    6.8/10(225 votes)

    #5 - Suspicious Minds

    S4:E4

    With threats from all sides closing in, Thony takes a drastic step to secure her freedom which could change everything, forcing her to gamble everything to survive. Meanwhile, Jorge moves to silence threats that could unravel his empire, and Fiona fights to keep her business afloat, unaware of the risks lurking beneath the surface.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Cleaning Lady Season 4 Episode 6 - Money, Power & Respect
    6.8/10(211 votes)

    #6 - Money, Power & Respect

    S4:E6

    With Ramona's increasing presence, the Sin Cara family faces off for dominance. Meanwhile, Chris's new hobby brings unexpected success but also poses new dangers. When Luca's honesty threatens the family's secrets, Thony must make a tough decision. Ramona makes a call that leaves the fate of Sin Cara uncertain in order to secure her own power.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Cleaning Lady Season 4 Episode 7 - Keep the Family Close
    6.8/10(207 votes)

    #7 - Keep the Family Close

    S4:E7

    Settling into their new arrangement Thony tries calling the shots with Ramona. Meanwhile, Fiona has a heart-to-heart with Chris and Jaz as the family’s dynamic makes big changes. With Jorge’s project hanging in the balance, he takes his influence to the next level.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Cleaning Lady Season 4 Episode 9 - Hearts on Fire
    6.8/10(207 votes)

    #8 - Hearts on Fire

    S4:E9

    A hospital under lockdown. A patient with a deadly secret. As Thony fights to save a life, she finds herself caught between two men and the ghosts of their pasts. Jorge’s relentless pursuit of vengeance blinds him to the truth, while Fiona, pushed to her breaking point, makes a decision that will change everything. Thony steps into the operating room — and into the fight of her life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Cleaning Lady Season 4 Episode 11 - Killer Queen
    6.8/10(193 votes)

    #9 - Killer Queen

    S4:E11

    A vicious prison showdown and a high-stakes escape puts everything at risk; as Fiona finds new security, a fatal decision changes her relationship with Thony forever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Cleaning Lady Season 4 Episode 1 - My Way
    6.9/10(244 votes)

    #10 - My Way

    S4:E1

    With the FBI on Ramona's case, it's clear she's not as powerful as she once was, but with a reputation like hers, she still has cards left to play; as the power dynamic between Ramona and Thony shifts, Luca gives Thony the confidence to take control.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Cleaning Lady Season 3 Episode 3 - El Camino del Diablo
    7.0/10(258 votes)

    #11 - El Camino del Diablo

    S3:E3

    When Thony is tasked with cleaning cars for Ramona, she comes across a distressed woman in need of medical attention. Fiona attempts to return to the States and Nadia confronts Agent Russo for information about Arman's disappearance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Cleaning Lady Season 2 Episode 2 - Lolo and Lola
    7.1/10(383 votes)

    #12 - Lolo and Lola

    S2:E2

    Thony's in-laws (Fiona's loving-yet-overbearing father and reserved-yet-strong mother) come to Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Thony must help Arman by meeting with Robert Kamdar, Nadia's gregarious and charming ex-lover.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Cleaning Lady Season 3 Episode 5 - All of Me
    7.1/10(248 votes)

    #13 - All of Me

    S3:E5

    When Thony and Fiona are faced with a terrifying situation, they set out to fix it before it's too late. Meanwhile, Jorge throws a wrench in Ramona's plan to find Arman, and Ramona starts to question his allegiance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Cleaning Lady Season 4 Episode 8 - I Heard It Through the Grapevine
    7.1/10(206 votes)

    #14 - I Heard It Through the Grapevine

    S4:E8

    Thony’s relentless search for the truth unearths a dangerous secret that could cost her everything. Jorge fights to protect his empire as enemies close in, while Fiona fights to secure a future for her children. With the past refusing to stay buried, Thony is forced to make a desperate move.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Cleaning Lady Season 1 Episode 3 - Legacy
    7.2/10(545 votes)

    #15 - Legacy

    S1:E3

    Thony is given a dire ultimatum by Garrett that could compromise her son's access to medical treatment. Arman is tasked with collecting large "donations" for Hayak's daughter's wedding, calling into question his real role within the family. Meanwhile, a rift forms between Fiona and her son, Chris, when a secret is revealed that has major consequences for his future, sending Fiona into a spiral as she tries to find a solution.

    Director:Marisol Adler
    Writers:Miranda Kwok, Denise Hahn

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  16. The Cleaning Lady Season 2 Episode 3 - El Diablo Que Conoces
    7.2/10(363 votes)

    #16 - El Diablo Que Conoces

    S2:E3

    Thony must team up with Arman and Nadia in a new money-making venture to save Luca's life. Meanwhile, Fiona works to keep Chris out of trouble when the threat of evidence arises.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Cleaning Lady Season 2 Episode 5 - The Brit
    7.2/10(352 votes)

    #17 - The Brit

    S2:E5

    Arman and Nadia attempt to take control of their drug-selling venture when they realize Thony’s ethical methods aren’t making them enough money. Meanwhile, Fiona takes the lead on starting her and Thony’s new cleaning business and Garrett is one step closer to solving the Cortes case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Cleaning Lady Season 3 Episode 2 - For My Son
    7.2/10(260 votes)

    #18 - For My Son

    S3:E2

    Thony turns to Ramona to get Fiona back to the United States but finds herself indebted. Meanwhile, a secret Fiona has kept hidden for decades comes to light, creating friction between herself and family members.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Cleaning Lady Season 3 Episode 8 - Know Thy Enemy
    7.2/10(237 votes)

    #19 - Know Thy Enemy

    S3:E8

    As Thony starts to spiral, Fiona grows tired of her antics and goes to Russo for help. Meanwhile, Ramona and Jorge focus on cleaning up Arman's mess, ensuring nothing can be traced back to them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Cleaning Lady Season 1 Episode 7 - Our Father, Who Art in Vegas
    7.3/10(457 votes)

    #20 - Our Father, Who Art in Vegas

    S1:E7

    Thony's marital issues are amplified as Marco begins asking tough questions about her methods of getting Luca life-saving treatments. Meanwhile, Arman is determined to make his way out from under Hayak, but Garrett is hell-bent on foiling his plans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Cleaning Lady Season 2 Episode 1 - Sins of the Father
    7.3/10(413 votes)

    #21 - Sins of the Father

    S2:E1

    Season Two picks up with Thony desperately trying to find her son, Luca, after he was kidnapped by his father Marco. With nowhere else to turn, she enlists the help of FBI Agent Garrett Miller to track him down before they leave the country. Meanwhile, an incident involving Chris forces Fiona to shield her son by any means necessary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Cleaning Lady Season 2 Episode 4 - Bahala Na
    7.3/10(348 votes)

    #22 - Bahala Na

    S2:E4

    After Fiona puts herself in a dangerous situation, Thony resorts to calling Arman for help, which continues to drive a wedge between Arman and Nadia. Meanwhile, Garrett works to get put back on the Cortez case, and Chris struggles with the emotional aftermath of recent events.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Cleaning Lady Season 3 Episode 4 - Agua, Fuego, Tierra, Viento
    7.3/10(253 votes)

    #23 - Agua, Fuego, Tierra, Viento

    S3:E4

    As Luca's CPS interview nears, Thony focuses on getting Fiona back home with the help of Jorge. Meanwhile, Nadia continues to investigate Arman's disappearance and finds herself face-to-face with Ramona.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Cleaning Lady Season 4 Episode 10 - Queen for a Day
    7.3/10(215 votes)

    #24 - Queen for a Day

    S4:E10

    Thony must find a way to protect her freedom and family as she finds herself surrounded by chaos; when Jorge catches wind of Ramona's plans, he's willing to do anything to stop her; unexpected foes cause dire consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Cleaning Lady Season 1 Episode 4 - Kabayan
    7.4/10(528 votes)

    #25 - Kabayan

    S1:E4

    Facing a heartbreaking setback with Luca's treatment, Thony desperately takes matters into her own hands. But when a potential donor refuses to participate, she turns to Arman for help, who escalates the situation to get results. Meanwhile, Garrett makes a risky demand of Thony, pushing her deeper into moral ambiguity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Wrecking Ball" is the worst rated episode of "The Cleaning Lady". It scored 6.5/10 based on 221 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/22/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "As Time Goes By".