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The Best Episodes of Dear White People Season 1

Every episode of Dear White People Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dear White People Season 1!

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

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Chapter I" is the best rated episode of "Dear White People" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 946 votes. Directed by Justin Simien and written by Justin Simien, it aired on 4/28/2017. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter II".

  • Chapter I
    7.0/10946 votes

    #1 - 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

    #2 - 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 III
    6.8/10689 votes

    #3 - 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 IV
    7.0/10765 votes

    #4 - 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 V
    8.2/101,108 votes

    #5 - 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 VI
    7.0/10618 votes

    #6 - 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 VII
    6.9/10593 votes

    #7 - 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 VIII
    6.8/10563 votes

    #8 - 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

    #9 - 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 X
    7.1/10646 votes

    #10 - 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