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The Worst Episodes of America to Me

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A year-long immersion into one of Chicago's most progressive and diverse public schools, located in suburban Oak Park. Both intimate and epic, exploring America's charged...
Genre:Documentary
Network:Starz

Worst Episodes Summary

"Nobody Can Hold You Down" is the worst rated episode of "America to Me". It scored 7/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Steve James and written by N/A, it aired on 10/14/2018. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Listen to the Poem!".

  • Nobody Can Hold You Down
    7.0/107 votes
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    #1 - Nobody Can Hold You Down

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/14/2018

    Chanti discovers a devastating truth about her grandparents. Brendan's parents make him an offer he can't refuse. Caroline's anxiety exacts a heavy toll. Kendale and his team pursue their dream for the ultimate victory.

    Director: Steve James

    Writer: N/A

  • Listen to the Poem!
    7.3/108 votes
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    #2 - Listen to the Poem!

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/30/2018

    Jada clashes with junior Diane over her new film. Brendan recalls a racially charged basketball past. Tiara and the cheerleading squad go for the gold. Charles' poetry slam team faces an epic challenge.

    Director: Steve James

    Writer: N/A

  • Tsunami of Privilege
    7.4/107 votes
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    #3 - Tsunami of Privilege

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/7/2018

    Jess Stovall gives her all to engage Ke'Shawn, whose situation has turned dire. Kendale fights to advance in the playoffs, while star teammate Gabe faces unexpected challenges. Terrence rebounds with his mother's help.

    Director: Steve James

    Writer: N/A

  • The Invisible T-Shirt
    7.4/106 votes
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    #4 - The Invisible T-Shirt

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/21/2018

    Kendale goes on a college visit, while Terrence goes to court. Tiara and her mother fall out over grades. Jess pushes the administration to adopt her teacher support program. Prom arrives and Kendale's mother loves it.

    Director: Steve James

    Writer: N/A

  • America Will Be...
    7.5/108 votes
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    #5 - America Will Be...

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/1/2018

    It’s now or never for Tiara in chemistry. Terrence looks to the future. Caroline wrestles with perfection, while OPRF grapples with imperfect leadership. Kendale, Jada and Gabe celebrate graduation.

    Director: Steve James

    Writer: N/A

  • What's the Big Deal About Oak Park?
    7.7/1022 votes
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    #6 - What's the Big Deal About Oak Park?

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/26/2018

    The school year begins at OPRF for Grant, Tiara, Charles, Terrence and Ke'Shawn. Controversy over a Black Lives Matter assembly still reverberates as the school confronts years of racial inequities.

    Director: Steve James

    Writer: N/A

  • I Don't Have To Think About Being White
    7.8/1015 votes
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    #7 - I Don't Have To Think About Being White

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/23/2018

    White students Caroline and Brendan join the story. Jada's film draws mixed reviews. Terrence's grade hangs in the balance. Christmas lights up Kendale's home, while Ke'Shaen's family may lose theirs.

    Director: Steve James

    Writer: N/A

  • There's Nothing Funny About Race!
    7.9/1013 votes
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    #8 - There's Nothing Funny About Race!

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/16/2018

    Jada's conflict with a teacher grows more intense. Ke'Shawn's run-in threatens his grade. Grant pursues love. Terrence loves Halloween much more than school. Charles and Chanti audition for the poetry slam team.

    Director: Steve James

    Writer: N/A

  • Stranger in a Room
    8.1/1015 votes
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    #9 - Stranger in a Room

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/2/2018

    Teacher Jess Stovall intervenes in Ke'Shawn's academic struggles. His mother shares her own troubled history at OPRF. Senior Kendale and junior Chanti grapple with identity. Homecoming Dance is very special for Grant.

    Director: Steve James

    Writer: N/A

  • There is No Pain That Compares to the Struggle
    8.2/1014 votes
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    #10 - There is No Pain That Compares to the Struggle

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/9/2018

    Kendale wrestles to become a starter, while Chanti wresles with emotional trauma. Jess takes on the principal, and senior Jada takes on a teacher. OPRF's football team has a big game and a score to settle.

    Director: Steve James

    Writer: N/A