El Rey, Vicente Fernández Season 1, Episode 18: Lights, Camera...

1

The Beginning

In 1966, Vicente is on tour, struggling to make money, when a strange vision appears before him. Flashbacks to 1950 detail his childhood in Jalisco.

52 min

2

A New Path

In 1950, Chente and his dad move to Tijuana and settle in a motel. In 1966, Vicente gets a record deal and moves to Mexico City with his wife, Cuquita

45 min

3

Hello... and Goodbye?

As his debts start piling up in 1966, Vicente focuses on terminating his previous contract. In the '50s, Chente comes up with an idea to help his family.

45 min

4

The New World

In 1966, Vicente's newly appointed image consultant makes Cuquita feel left out. In 1950, Chente uses his singing skills to promote the shoe business.

43 min

5

Family First

In 1966, a journalist plays a dirty trick on Vicente, and his busy schedule gets him into trouble. In the '50s, Ramón and David have a falling out.

45 min

6

Death

Vicente investigates Verónica, and Cuquita hides a secret from him. A 16-year-old Chente gets a job at a bar — but it's not what he expects.

44 min

7

They Haven't Beaten Us Yet

In 1956, Chente refuses to get hernia surgery, and his sister Refugios lands him in hot water at work. In 1966, Vicente prepares his first album.

46 min

8

The Show Must Go On

In 1966, Vicente's father wreaks havoc at his album's release party. When his family is evicted in 1956, teen Chente desperately looks for a new job.

45 min

9

In a Hurry

Vicente enlists the help of a famous singer to perform in an iconic theater. In 1956, Chente's hernia threatens his job at the construction site.

44 min

10

Your Departure

Teen Chente considers David's proposal to find work in the US. In 1966, Verónica starts a new rumor that causes a firestorm for Lorena and Vicente.

45 min

11

Goodbye

Vicente and Lorena's performance in LA fuels the dating rumors. In 1956, the vision of the black mariachi leads Chente to make an abrupt decision.

45 min

12

Secrets

In 1966, Vicente and his sisters discover a secret about their dad. In 1956, Ramón bumps into an old enemy, and Juan pressures Chente to pay his debt.

46 min

13

Enemies

In 1976, Vicente tries to get his friend Chucho a record deal and starts working with a new music producer. In 1956, Chente becomes a car washer.

44 min

14

A King Without a Palace

In 1976, Vicente's new album hangs by a thread. Meanwhile, Guillermo allies with Verónica. In 1956, Chente takes part in a radio station's music contest.

45 min

15

Get Up and Fight

In 1956, Chente confronts his father about his gambling habits. In the '70s, Guillermo's true colors come to light and Tico becomes Vicente's producer.

45 min

16

Unsafe Path

While on the 1976 tour, Tiberio stirs up problems between Antonio and Vicente. A glimpse of 1960 details how Chente and Cuquita started dating.

44 min

17

A Question of Time

Prompted by Cuquita, Vicente gets into acting in 1976. A flashback to 1966 shows how Chente and Guillermo met for the first time.

44 min

18

Lights, Camera...

In 1966, Chente goes on a chaperoned date with Raquel, Guillermo's sister. Vicente's romantic scenes in his upcoming movie make Cuquita feel insecure.

45 min

19

The Keys to My Soul

In 1966, Chente's love life becomes hectic. In 1976, Vicente and Cuquita attend his movie premiere, and he later receives bad news about his contract.

44 min

20

Divine Women

Ximeno takes revenge on Chente after his romantic shenanigans are exposed. In 1976, Vicente forms an alliance with Honorio's son for his next film.

45 min

21

And Come Back, Come Back, Come Back...

Chente leaves for Mexico City in 1966 but promises to write Cuquita. Chucho's success worries Vicente, so he tries a different approach with his music.

45 min

22

Everything for Everything (Part 1)

In 1966, Chente defends his cousin Tere from her intolerant neighbors, but this brings stark consequences. In 1976, Vicente faces a lawsuit.

45 min

23

Everything for Everything (Part 2)

After proving "Volver" was written by Master Maldonado, it becomes a hit in 1976. In 1966, a homeless Chente has no choice but to ask Mrs. Sui for help.

45 min

24

The King

In 1966, Vicente plans a scheme to get Mrs. Sui off his back. In 1976, Vicente tries to convince composer Antonio Vargas to let him sing "El rey."

45 min

25

Starry

In 1976, Verónica continues to smear Vicente's name and targets Vicente Jr. While looking to get more singing jobs, Chente meets Tico and Chucho in 1966.

46 min

26

The Fight

In 1976, Verónica coerces Vicente Jr. into giving an interview. Vicente takes a trip to Nicaragua. In 1966, Chente learns a painful truth about Cuquita.

45 min

27

For Your Love That I Love So Much...

In 1966, Chente rushes to Huentitán to talk Cuquita out of getting married. In 1976, Vicente lands in a delicate situation with Nicaragua's president.

45 min

28

The Love of My Life

In 1976, Cuquita contacts Mexico's Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and Vicente Jr. gets into trouble at school. In 1966, Cuquita and Chente get married.

45 min

29

Law of the Mountain

In 1966, Paula's health worsens and Chente records a song under Alberto. While on tour in 1976, Vicente is worried sick by the situation with his kids.

45 min

30

I Don't Know How To Handle This

In 1966, Chente receives heartbreaking news and Cuquita experiences a pregnancy scare. In 1976, Vicente gets sick in Spain and deals with a loss.

45 min

31

Downfall

After a scary encounter with the black mariachi in 1976, Vicente quits singing. In 1966, Mrs. Sui fires Chente, and Alberto strikes a deal with Verónica.

45 min

32

The Defeat

In 1966, Cuquita's high-risk pregnancy prompts a difficult decision. In 1976, Vicente starts working as a TV presenter and Verónica spreads a new rumor.

45 min