Treme

10 Worst Episodes of Treme

Life after Hurricane Katrina as the residents of New Orleans try to rebuild their lives, their homes, and their unique culture in the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in the USA.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 28, 2023.

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Treme - S1E6

#10 - Shallow Water, Oh Mama (Season 1 - Episode 6)

Toni seeks help from a former cop in helping her figure out Daymo. Albert is angry about the lack of lodging, while Davis raises his profile with a television appearance.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 85 votes.

Treme - S1E3

#9 - Right Place, Wrong Time (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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While Davis trades piano lessons for his freedom, Albert makes an unnerving discovery and Annie gets a gig on her birthday.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 93 votes.

Treme - S1E5

#8 - Shame, Shame, Shame (Season 1 - Episode 5)

As the city celebrates the return of many displaced residents with another second line parade, Albert presses a Councilman to reopen housing projects and Davis recruits some local musicians to put out a campaign CD.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 77 votes.

Treme - S3E3

#7 - Me Donkey Want Water (Season 3 - Episode 3)

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Janette, Aunt Mimi and Annie commit to new deals, with varying degrees of enthusiasm. Toni may have found the killer she seeks, but Terry is still looking for his; L.P. meets his victim’s family; Antoine plays his bone in Texas; Sonny plays his music closer to home.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 67 votes.

Treme - S3E6

#6 - Careless Love (Season 3 - Episode 6)

Sonny rushes, but still misses the boat. Fats Domino tickles Davis’ fancy and a few of the ivories. Antoine seeks reading help for Jennifer. Janette endures corporate hell. Toni and L.P. get a witness. Desiree gets a new ally.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 81 votes.

Treme - S1E1

#5 - Do You Know What It Means? (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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In the small New Orleans neighborhood of Treme, they are about to celebrate the first "second-line parade" since the town was struck by Katrina and many of the local musicians and residents are reunited, but even more have not yet returned.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 156 votes.

Treme - S3E5

#4 - I Thought I Heard Buddy Bolden Say (Season 3 - Episode 5)

Antoine does the “Cupid Shuffle,” as Desiree’s mother’s house collapses. Annie’s visiting parents learn about her record deal. Albert’s kids learn about his lymphoma. Toni learns about Sofia’s boyfriend. Sofia gets stopped by Officer Billy Wilson, prompting Toni to appeal to NOPD captain Marcus Grayson. Janette has a reunion.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 77 votes.

Treme - S1E4

#3 - At the Foot of Canal Street (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Antoine holidays with his kids in Baton Rouge while LaDonna and Toni look into a local case of mistaken identity. Davis and Creighton decide to take their pain to the masses, while Sonnie leaves Annie for a gig in Texas and Albert accepts an invitation for dinner.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 84 votes.

Treme - S2E10

#2 - That's What Lovers Do (Season 2 - Episode 10)

Janette gets a new nickname; Toni relies on Colson for another favor; Sonny finds an unlikely reason to go to the docks; Antoine pays a price for his on-stage antics; Albert and Delmond travel to make their record.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 65 votes.

Treme - S2E4

#1 - Santa Claus, Do You Ever Get the Blues? (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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Aunt Mimi and Davis form a record company and sign rapper Katey Red; Janette makes her dramatic departure from Restaurant Brulard; Antoine reluctantly lands a teaching job.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 74 votes.

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