The Best Episodes of Dear White People Season 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: Chuck Hayward, Jack Moore