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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    David Makes Man Season 1 Episode 9 - Some I Love Who Are Dead
    8.9/10(20 votes)

    #1 - Some I Love Who Are Dead

    S1:E9

    More about Raynan's home life is revealed, Gloria exposes a disturbing secret about her childhood, and Seren takes off.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. David Makes Man Season 1 Episode 7 - Son of Man
    8.8/10(25 votes)

    #2 - Son of Man

    S1:E7

    Raynan and David discuss their new plan; Seren attends Halloween at The Ville, where unlikely romantic connections are revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. David Makes Man Season 1 Episode 8 - Bubble House
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #3 - Bubble House

    S1:E8

    Seren goes missing; Raynan and Desmond get arrested; The Ville prepares for a hurricane; more is revealed about Sky’s death; a young life ends in tragedy

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. David Makes Man Season 1 Episode 10 - 3 Sons' Sky
    8.8/10(19 votes)

    #4 - 3 Sons' Sky

    S1:E10

    It's revealed that after a visit from Shinobi, a fight with Raynan and a tender moment with David, how Sky died. David appeals to Mx. Elijah for help in exiting the drug operation. Later, Tio Teo demands the truth about Desmond and David from Raynan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. David Makes Man Season 1 Episode 4 - Gloria
    8.4/10(26 votes)

    #5 - Gloria

    S1:E4

    Gloria's difficult day turns catastrophic when she is fired by her boss, leaving her home life in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Raynan reminds David that he can't run away from his responsibilities--the drug operations that will be running out of "The Ville."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. David Makes Man Season 1 Episode 1 - David's Sky
    8.3/10(56 votes)

    #6 - David's Sky

    S1:E1

    A 14-year-old prodigy's mother relies on him to find a way out of poverty, but he is haunted by the death of his friend; he must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out.

    Director:Michael Francis Williams
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. David Makes Man Season 1 Episode 3 - MJB
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #7 - MJB

    S1:E3

    David Makes Man centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out. Set in South Florida, the series is inspired by events in McCraney's own life and explores childhood trauma and the power of imagination to survive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. David Makes Man Season 1 Episode 6 - When it all Falls
    8.3/10(23 votes)

    #8 - When it all Falls

    S1:E6

    Already in dire straits, Gloria’s financial situation gets worse, and David devises a plan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. David Makes Man Season 2 Episode 8 - Chaos is Come Again
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Chaos is Come Again

    S2:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. David Makes Man Season 1 Episode 2 - Dai Out
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    #10 - Dai Out

    S1:E2

    David Makes Man centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out. Set in South Florida, the series is inspired by events in McCraney's own life and explores childhood trauma and the power of imagination to survive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. David Makes Man Season 1 Episode 5 - Love or Poetize These Hoes
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #11 - Love or Poetize These Hoes

    S1:E5

    Gloria, home after losing her job, takes a more active role in her sons' personal lives. David attends the school dance with his crush, Tare. Sky advises David about talking to girls and reveals more about his relationship with Raynan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. David Makes Man Season 2 Episode 2 - Hurston
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Hurston

    S2:E2

    Young David gets suspended at Hurston Prep after an altercation with one of his friends, and he returns home to find his mother has changed for the better. Plus, Adult David receives news about his brother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. David Makes Man Season 2 Episode 9 - Homecoming
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Homecoming

    S2:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. David Makes Man Season 2 Episode 3 - Y'all Gucci
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Y'all Gucci

    S2:E3

    JG continues to recover as friends from his past offer support. Meanwhile, David continues to pursue his redevelopment project, and he's surprised by an unexpected protestor. Finally, David's therapist pushes for him to work through past trauma.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. David Makes Man Season 2 Episode 6 - Vizcaya
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Vizcaya

    S2:E6

    David and Seren revisit the past, and David announces his true plan for Homestead Village. JG reveals more about his perspective on the night he was shot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. David Makes Man Season 2 Episode 4 - Savage. Classy. Bougie. Ratchet
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Savage. Classy. Bougie. Ratchet

    S2:E4

    Shella and David discuss his plans for The Ville, and David grows more concerned about Mx. Elijah. David and Marissa cross paths again, and Shella and JG share a sweet moment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. David Makes Man Season 2 Episode 10 - Trouble the Water
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Trouble the Water

    S2:E10

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. David Makes Man Season 2 Episode 5 - My Own Best Friend
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #18 - My Own Best Friend

    S2:E5

    David creates a plan to shift negative attention away from his redevelopment project, and it involves his brother. Plus, Nicole and David's relationship stalls.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. David Makes Man Season 2 Episode 7 - No Atheists in Rabbit Holes
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    #19 - No Atheists in Rabbit Holes

    S2:E7

    David's development project hits a serious snag, and David is shocked to learn who is behind it. Plus, JG accepts some hard truths, and David reassesses his personal relationships.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. David Makes Man Season 2 Episode 1 - Barrel of Oranges
    6.5/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Barrel of Oranges

    S2:E1

    David pitches a renovation project for Homestead Village to Joe Padilla, a billionaire. Later, tragedy strikes JG.

    Director:Kiel Adrian Scott
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Some I Love Who Are Dead" is the best rated episode of "David Makes Man". It scored 8.9/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/9/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Son of Man".