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The Best Episodes of Dear White People Season 1

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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.

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  1. Background image for Chapter I
    7.0/10(964 votes)

    #1 - Chapter I

    S1:E1

    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.

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    7.1/10(888 votes)

    #2 - Chapter II

    S1:E2

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

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    6.9/10(705 votes)

    #3 - Chapter III

    S1:E3

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

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    Director:Tina Mabry
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    7.1/10(781 votes)

    #4 - Chapter IV

    S1:E4

    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.

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    Director:Tina Mabry
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    8.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #5 - Chapter V

    S1:E5

    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.

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    7.0/10(634 votes)

    #6 - Chapter VI

    S1:E6

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

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  8. Background image for Chapter VII
    6.9/10(609 votes)

    #7 - Chapter VII

    S1:E7

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

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    Director:Nisha Ganatra
    Writer:Jack Moore
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    6.8/10(579 votes)

    #8 - Chapter VIII

    S1:E8

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

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    6.9/10(622 votes)

    #9 - Chapter IX

    S1:E9

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

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    7.2/10(665 votes)

    #10 - Chapter X

    S1:E10

    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Chapter I" is the best rated episode of "Dear White People" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 964 votes. Directed by Justin Simien and written by Justin Simien, it aired on 4/28/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter II".