Clean Slate S1E1 — Desiree. And Whatnot.

7.6

Clean Slate•Season 1•Episode 1

Desiree. And Whatnot.

7.6/10 · 127 votesFeb 6, 202527 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

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After 23 years away, Desiree returns home to Alabama to repair her estranged relationship with her old-school father, Harry. Together, they must process their new reality as father and daughter.

Directed byNisha Ganatra

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Season 1 Episodes8

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Desiree. And Whatnot.

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Cast6

Laverne Cox

Desiree

George Wallace

Harry

Telma Hopkins

Ella

D.K. Uzoukwu

Louis

Jay Wilkison

Mack

Norah Murphy

Opal

Crew5

Nisha Ganatra

Director

Dan Ewen

Teleplay

Laverne Cox

Story

George Wallace

Story

Pierre Charles

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"Desiree. And Whatnot." is episode 1 of Clean Slate season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 127 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Nisha Ganatra, it aired on February 6, 2025.

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