Los Angeles. 1983. A storm is coming and its name is crack. Set against the infancy of the crack cocaine epidemic and its ultimate radical impact on the culture as we know it, the story follows numerous characters on a violent collision course.
Fallout (Episode 1) 8.6
Writer: Dave Andron
Air date: 2023-02-22
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: Franklin fights to keep his business afloat. Jerome and Louie strike back.
The Sit Down (Episode 2) 6.1
Writer: Dave Andron
Air date: 2023-02-22
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: Cissy introduces Franklin to the KGB, while also trying to broker peace within the family. Veronique enlists outside help to track Franklin's money.
Door of No Return (Episode 3) 4.4
Writer: Walter Mosley
Air date: 2023-03-01
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Leon and Wanda return from Ghana to a very different world than the one they left behind.
Projects Boy (Episode 4) 6.4
Writer: Sal Calleros
Air date: 2023-03-08
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: 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.
Ebony and Ivory (Episode 5) 6.1
Writer: Davia Carter
Air date: 2023-03-15
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: Franklin confronts Teddy's father; Leon solidifies control of the projects.
Concrete Jungle (Episode 6) 5.4
Writer: Dave Andron
Air date: 2023-03-22
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: Franklin braces for fallout. Kane seeks revenge.
Charnel House (Episode 7) 4.5
Writer: Walter Mosley
Air date: 2023-03-29
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: Teddy and Franklin close in on each other. Gustavo runs out of time.
Ballad of the Bear (Episode 8) 6.5
Writer: Sal Calleros
Air date: 2023-04-05
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Franklin and Gustavo set a plan in motion.
Sacrifice (Episode 9) 6.5
Writer: Dave Andron
Air date: 2023-04-12
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Franklin attempts to recover his stolen money.