The Best Episodes Written By Leslie Greif

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(3 votes)

   #1 - The Rise of the Republic

   S1:E56/15/2015

   The Texas Rangers return to Victoria to celebrate their victory over Mexico and Houston is encouraged to take an important role in the future of the newly independent territory.

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   8.5/10(6 votes)

   #2 - Vengeance Is Mine

   S1:E46/8/2015

   General Sam Houston and his Rangers launch a surprise attack on the Mexican Army in the decisive battle of San Jacinto.

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   8.3/10(6 votes)

   #3 - Fate and Fury

   S1:E25/26/2015

   Surrounded by the Mexican Army, Colonel Fanin's troops are forced into making a surrender deal. But when Santa Anna orders their execution, the Texians are left even more determined to exact revenge.

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   8.3/10(7 votes)

   #4 - Blood for Blood

   S1:E36/1/2015

   With his leadership in question, Sam Houston orders his army south to force a final battle with Santa Anna.

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   8.3/10(8 votes)

   #5 - From the Ashes

   S1:E15/25/2015

   After the brutal defeat at the Alamo, the fearless Texas Rangers, under General Sam Houston's command, fight for revenge against Santa Anna's troops.

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   8.1/10(11 votes)

   #6 - Kiss the Ring

   S1:E55/12/2022

   Ruddy and Bettye combat logistical nightmares with principal photography quickly approaching. As the Mob continues to ingrain itself in the making of the film, tensions rise between Colombo and notorious hot head Crazy Joe Gallo.

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   8.1/10(12 votes)

   #7 - Fade In

   S1:E34/28/2022

   Pressure mounts for the scripts’ delivery after Ruddy is forced to sit down with Joe Colombo and Evans finds himself navigating hot waters with Gulf & Western’s CEO Charlie Bluhdorn. Meanwhile, Bluhdorn takes an interest in Bettye.

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   8.0/10(11 votes)

   #8 - The Right Shade of Yellow

   S1:E45/5/2022

   With Marlon Brando and Al Pacino in contention for leading roles in “The Godfather,” Ruddy is caught in the line of fire between Evans and Coppola and must pick a side. After gaining Joe Colombo’s support, Ruddy gets an uncomfortable glimpse of his new friend’s loyalty. The rising stakes surrounding “The Godfather” continues to strain Ruddy’s relationship with Francoise.

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   7.1/10(15 votes)

   #9 - Warning Shots

   S1:E24/28/2022

   With Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo penning the script, Al Ruddy and Bettye McCartt confront an ever-growing list of opposition to “The Godfather” including Frank Sinatra, LA Gangster Mickey Cohen, and the Colombo led Italian-American Civil Rights League. Meanwhile, Robert Evans and Gulf & Western’s Barry Lapidus lock horns over the creative direction of Paramount Pictures.

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