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The Best Episodes of Dear White People

Every episode of Dear White People ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dear White People!

At a predominantly white Ivy League college, a diverse group of students navigate various forms of racial and other types of discrimination.
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Netflix

Top Episode Ratings Summary

"Chapter V" is the best rated episode of "Dear White People". It scored 8.2/10 based on 1108 votes. Directed by Barry Jenkins, Chuck Hayward and written by Jack Moore, it aired on 4/28/2017. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Chapter VIII".

  • Chapter V
    8.2/101,108 votes
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    #1 - Chapter V

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/28/2017

    Friends drag Reggie out on the town to stop him from brooding over the revolution and Sam's new beau. But the night takes a harrowing turn.

    Director: Barry Jenkins, Chuck Hayward

    Writer: Jack Moore

  • Chapter VIII
    7.7/10415 votes
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    #2 - Chapter VIII

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/4/2018

    Gabe finally gets a chance to interview Sam for his documentary, but they both have trouble sticking to their promise not to make things personal.

    Director: Justin Simien

    Writer: Jack Moore

  • Chapter IX
    7.5/10342 votes
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    #3 - Chapter IX

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 5/4/2018

    A family emergency draws Sam home, where she wrestles with feelings of guilt and stumbles across a piece of Winchester history.

    Director: Janicza Bravo

    Writer: Nastaran Dibai, Yvette Lee Bowser

  • Chapter IV
    7.2/10350 votes
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    #4 - Chapter IV

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 5/4/2018

    With her political capital on the rise, Coco sets her sights on a new role. But a startling discovery forces her to rethink her future at Winchester.

    Director: Kimberly Peirce

    Writer: Njeri Brown

  • Chapter V
    7.2/10339 votes
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    #5 - Chapter V

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/4/2018

    Tired of living in Sam's shadow, Joelle strikes up a flirtation with a student outside the A-P circle who treats her like a queen.

    Director: Salli Richardson-Whitfield

    Writer: Leann Bowen

  • Chapter X
    7.1/10646 votes
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    #6 - Chapter X

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/28/2017

    With tensions running high before the town hall, Sam tries to patch up her relationship, Coco steals Troy's thunder, and Lionel makes a bold move.

    Director: Justin Simien

    Writer: Justin Simien

  • Chapter I
    7.1/10412 votes
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    #7 - Chapter I

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 5/4/2018

    In the wake of the town hall protest, Sam finds herself at the center of an alt-right backlash and goes to war with a social media troll.

    Director: Justin Simien

    Writer: Justin Simien

  • Chapter VI
    7.1/10320 votes
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    #8 - Chapter VI

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/4/2018

    Lionel puts his fledgling romance in jeopardy as he teams up with Brooke to hunt down @AltIvyW's identity for an exposé.

    Director: Justin Simien

    Writer: Jack Moore, Chuck Hayward

  • Chapter I
    7.0/10946 votes
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    #9 - Chapter I

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/28/2017

    As college radio host Samantha White leads the outcry over a blackface party on campus, a revelation about her love life puts her in an awkward spot.

    Director: Justin Simien

    Writer: Justin Simien

  • Chapter II
    7.0/10872 votes
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    #10 - Chapter II

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/28/2017

    Buoyed by his front-page story on the party, shy reporter Lionel begins to come out of his shell and embrace his true identity.

    Director: Justin Simien

    Writer: Justin Simien

  • Chapter IV
    7.0/10764 votes
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    #11 - Chapter IV

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/28/2017

    As Coco gears up for an exclusive soiree, a fight with Sam stirs up memories of their friendship -- and the differences that drove them apart.

    Director: Tina Mabry

    Writer: Njeri Brown

  • Chapter VI
    7.0/10618 votes
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    #12 - Chapter VI

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/28/2017

    Shell-shocked, Sam and company plan a protest against the campus police, while Reggie finds his own way to process the ordeal.

    Director: Steven K. Tsuchida

    Writer: Leann Bowen

  • Chapter II
    7.0/10342 votes
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    #13 - Chapter II

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/4/2018

    Still haunted by flashbacks to the house party, Reggie bounces from therapy to Bible study to drinking as he seeks an outlet for his pent-up emotions.

    Director: Kevin Bray

    Writer: Chuck Hayward

  • Chapter X
    7.0/10328 votes
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    #14 - Chapter X

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/4/2018

    As the campus braces for Rikki Carter's speech, Sam and Lionel piece together the clues they've gathered on the secret society known as Order of X.

    Director: Justin Simien

    Writer: Justin Simien, Njeri Brown

  • Chapter VII
    6.9/10593 votes
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    #15 - Chapter VII

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/28/2017

    Picking up on the chemistry between Sam and Reggie, Gabe obsesses over the state of his relationship -- and makes a startling confession to Joelle.

    Director: Nisha Ganatra

    Writer: Jack Moore

  • Chapter III
    6.9/10333 votes
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    #16 - Chapter III

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 5/4/2018

    While party-hopping on Pride Night, Lionel struggles to make small talk with strangers and decipher mixed signals from Silvio.

    Director: Charlie McDowell

    Writer: Justin Simien

  • Chapter III
    6.8/10689 votes
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    #17 - Chapter III

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/28/2017

    Golden boy Troy schmoozes his way around campus at his dad's behest, campaigning for student body president. But his smile hides nagging doubts.

    Director: Tina Mabry

    Writer: Chuck Hayward

  • Chapter VIII
    6.8/10563 votes
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    #18 - Chapter VIII

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/28/2017

    To show just how pervasive Winchester's race problems are, Lionel sets out to write a feature on Troy and makes some unexpected discoveries.

    Director: Charlie McDowell

    Writer: Nastaran Dibai

  • Chapter IX
    6.8/10605 votes
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    #19 - Chapter IX

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/28/2017

    Coco jumps at the chance to join Troy at a party for wealthy donors, but the evening leaves her questioning his priorities.

    Director: Nisha Ganatra

    Writer: Jack Moore, Chuck Hayward

  • Chapter VII
    6.8/10321 votes
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    #20 - Chapter VII

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 5/4/2018

    After bombing at a stand-up comedy set, Troy sets out on a shroom-fueled quest to find his true voice, connecting with friends and exes along the way.

    Director: Steven K. Tsuchida

    Writer: Nastaran Dibai, Yvette Lee Bowser

  • Chapter VIII
    6.6/10212 votes
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    #21 - Chapter VIII

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 8/2/2019

    A sexual assault allegation stirs up fierce debate at Armstrong-Parker House and drives Joelle and Reggie even farther apart.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chapter V
    6.5/10219 votes
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    #22 - Chapter V

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 8/2/2019

    On Parents Weekend, Coco sets out to win a recommendation from the toughest professor on campus -- while contending with an unexpected visitor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chapter VII
    6.4/10216 votes
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    #23 - Chapter VII

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 8/2/2019

    As Chester's popularity soars, Lionel tries to convince D'unte and friends that he's ready for the gay "deep end". Sam gets a chance to meet her idol.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chapter X
    6.4/10223 votes
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    #24 - Chapter X

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 8/2/2019

    A bombshell story in the debut issue of Fried Chichanery leads to a moment of reckoning. Sam and Lionel learn there's more to the Order than they knew.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chapter IV
    6.3/10226 votes
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    #25 - Chapter IV

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 8/2/2019

    After landing his first cover story in Pastiche, Troy makes an unsettling discovery. Money troubles prompt Gabe to join a campus labor movement.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A