E01
Pilot
South Central street entrepreneur Franklin Saint takes a leap into the cocaine game. Disgruntled CIA officer Teddy McDonald allies with a Contra soldier. Luchador wrestler Gustavo "El Oso" Zapata makes inroads with a Mexican cartel family.
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Snowfall
EndedFirst aired 2017-07-05FX
Drama · Crime
Los Angeles, 1983. A storm is coming and it's name is crack. Snowfall is a one-hour drama set against the infancy of the crack cocaine epidemic and it's ultimate radical impact on the culture as we know it. The story follows three characters on a violent collision course: Franklin Saint, young street entrepreneur on a quest for power; Gustavo "El Oso" Zapata, a Mexican wrestler caught up in a power struggle within a crime family; Teddy McDonald, a CIA operative running from a dark past who begins an off-book operation to fund the Nicaraguan Contras and Lucia Villanueva, the self-possessed daughter of a Mexican crime lord.
FROM THE SHOW GUIDE
Season by season.
60 listed episodes across 6 seasons. Air dates are provided by TVmaze and can change.
Season 1 10 episodes
E02
Make Them Birds Fly
Franklin struggles with the reality of his new enterprise. Teddy's distrust of Alejandro escalates. Gustavo confronts his new partners.
E03
Slow Hand
Franklin enlists help to retrieve his stolen property. In the midst of a weapons deal, Teddy receives an unexpected visitor. Gustavo, Lucia and Pedro seek a fall guy.
E04
Trauma
Franklin and Leon deal with the thief. Teddy goes to extreme measures to protect the CIA. Lucia and Gustavo connect in the aftermath of the previous night. directed by Hiro Murai.
E05
seven-four
Franklin's indecision causes issues at Jerome's 4th of July BBQ. Teddy and Alejandro are stranded. Lucia's family vets Gustavo.
E06
A Long Time Coming
Franklin turns to Jerome for guidance, resulting in an unexpected encounter. Teddy contemplates a different future for his family. Gustavo and Lucia enlist business partners from Gustavo's past.
E07
Cracking
Franklin, Leon and Kevin take a game‐changing road trip. Teddy deals with a sin from Alejandro's past. Lucia makes Gustavo's partnership official, much to Pedro's dismay.
E08
Baby Teeth
Franklin's business ramps up, causing a rift in his inexperienced crew. Teddy pulls out all the stops to protect Alejandro. While visiting her dying father, Lucia has a realization.
E09
Story of a Scar
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.
E10
The Rubicon
Franklin solidifies his future. Teddy's hand is forced. Lucia decides between business and family.
Season 2 10 episodes
E01
Sightlines
Franklin struggles to keep up with the demands of his growing organization. As political tides shift, the CIA cuts Teddy's support, as he travels to recruit a new pilot. Feeling pressure to expand her business, Lucia crosses a line to impress a dangerous new partner.
E02
The Day
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.
E03
Prometheus Rising
Two murders tear a divide in Franklin's crew and set them on a collision course with Lucia, who has an agenda of her own. Teddy and Matt must appease their Colombian partners.
E04
Jingle Bell Rock
With morale dipping, Franklin takes steps in order to ensure his crew's loyalty. Lucia's guard starts to come down after a dramatic encounter, but some of her compassion may be misguided. Teddy is confronted with the sins of the past, causing Matt to see his brother in a new light.
E05
Serpiente
When Franklin needs Teddy's help to clear the air with an old partner, Teddy sees a business opportunity. Lucia comes to the realization not everyone in her crew is who they seem to be.
E06
The Offer
Franklin must deal with his past in order to retrieve stolen merchandise. Teddy and Matt take a trip to Central America. Now in the crosshairs of La Fuerza, Lucia and Gustavo set out to find the one thing that can save them.
E07
The World is Yours
Franklin attempts to reinforce that business comes first when an employee steps out of line. Teddy and Matt run into some unexpected company when trying to get their business back on track. Lucia and Gustavo make an offer.
E08
Surrender
Franklin resorts to extreme measures when dissatisfaction in his crew reaches a fever pitch. Lucia and Gustavo secure a deal to save their lives. Teddy travels east to try and alleviate pressure.
E09
Aftermath
Franklin receives some devastating news. Teddy attempts to turn a foe into an ally. Lucia and Gustavo make plans to leave L.A.
E10
Education
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.
Season 3 10 episodes
E01
Protect and Swerve
Franklin and Cissy look to make an investment in the community, while Andre tries to figure out what is destroying it. Jerome unveils his new business. A new cook on the streets is competing with Franklin's crew. Teddy's operation in Mexico becomes more complicated.
E02
The More You Make
Faced with mounting problems on the street, Franklin pivots his business model. Andre investigates a murder connected to Franklin's family. Teddy uses Gustavo to help broker a new deal in Mexico, then receives a surprise visitor upon returning home.
E03
Cash and Carry
Franklin puts his new business plan into motion, then takes a business trip with Avi. Teddy and Julia work hard to forge new alliances in Costa Rica. Gustavo struggles to learn how to work with his new Mexican partner.
E04
The Game That Moves as You Play
Franklin and Melody reconnect. The LAPD takes a stand against Franklin's growing operation. Teddy is forced to clean up Gustavo's mess. Andre's fight with the Saint Family becomes personal.
E05
The Bottoms
Andre is forced to ask for Franklin's help. Julia proposes a new plan to Teddy. Gustavo clears the way for his own vision.
E06
Confessions
Alton confronts Franklin about his government alliance. Julia helps Teddy meet Rigo's demands. Gustavo gets proactive.
E07
Pocket Full of Rocks
Andre is forced to ask for Franklin's help. Julia proposes a new plan to Teddy. Gustavo clears the way for his own vision.
E08
Hedgehogs
Andre receives help from an unexpected source. Franklin finds himself exposed. Julia forces Teddy's hand.
E09
Blackout
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.
E10
Other Lives
Franklin walks a different path. Life in South Central begins to change forever.
Season 4 10 episodes
E01
Re-Entry
With violence in South Central ramping up, Franklin attempts to stop a gang war from exploding. Gustavo and Teddy deal with pipeline issues. Local reporter Irene Abe attempts to understand what's happening to her neighborhood. Leon charts a new path.
E02
Weight
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.
E03
All the Way Down
Franklin's troubles extend beyond the gangs, putting Cissy in jeopardy. Teddy and Gustavo seek revenge.
E04
Expansion
Franklin's missteps put Leon in the crosshairs, resulting in an unexpected reconnection. Teddy faces fallout from Tijuana. Irene's investigation has a promising new lead. Franklin tries to appease Cissy, as her involvement in his business causes friction with Alton.
E05
The Get Back
Franklin is torn between business and loyalty, as tragedy causes alliances to shift. Teddy bails out Gustavo. Irene's investigation moves closer to the Saint family.
E06
Say a Little Prayer
Franklin suffers the consequences of his choices. Jerome and Louie expand the business. Teddy is sent reeling. Irene delivers an ultimatum.
E07
Through a Glass, Darkly
Franklin is blindsided. Teddy and Avi travel to Panama to retrieve stolen cash.
E08
Betrayal
Franklin's world explodes into chaos. Teddy goes up the proverbial river.
E09
Sleeping Dogs
Franklin fights for survival. Teddy goes to extremes to salvage his operation and career.
E10
Fight or Flight
Franklin's family fractures. Teddy makes a difficult decision. Gustavo chooses a new path.
Season 5 10 episodes
E01
Comets
It's the summer of 1986 and the Saint crew has leveled up; Franklin's personal and professional relationships are flourishing, but a problem in the valley brings trouble to his door.
E02
Commitment
Teddy forces his way back into the CIA's operation in Los Angeles; Franklin and Veronique have a business proposition for Jerome and Louie.
E03
Lions
Teddy's return causes tension, forcing Jerome and Louie to negotiate with Skully.
E04
Revolutions
The LAPD's C.R.A.S.H. Unit raids the projects; Cissy returns from Cuba.
E05
The Iliad (1)
Part 1. A brutal attack leaves the Saint crew in chaos.
E06
The Iliad (2)
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.
E07
Lying in a Hammock
Jerome tries to track down Peaches. The Saint crew diverges on what to do next.
E08
Celebration
The family gathers for Jerome and Louie's wedding and is promptly sent down the rabbit hole.
E09
Departures
Jerome and Louie separate themselves from Franklin.
E10
Fault Lines
Franklin is decimated; Teddy moves to secure his future; the family fractures.
Season 6 10 episodes
E01
Fallout
Franklin fights to keep his business afloat; Jerome and Louie strike back.
E02
The Sit Down
Cissy introduces Franklin to the KGB, while also trying to broker peace within the family; Veronique enlists outside help to track Franklin's money.
E03
Door of No Return
Leon and Wanda return from Ghana to a very different world than the one they left behind.
E04
Projects Boy
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.
E05
Ebony and Ivory
Franklin confronts Teddy's father; Leon solidifies control of the projects.
E06
Concrete Jungle
Franklin braces for fallout; Kane seeks revenge.
E07
Charnel House
Teddy and Franklin close in on each other; Gustavo runs out of time.
E08
Ballad of the Bear
Franklin and Gustavo set a plan in motion.
E09
Sacrifice
Franklin attempts to recover his stolen money.
E10
The Struggle
The saga comes to an end.
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