The Best Episodes of Dear White People Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.0/10(976 votes)

   #1 - Chapter I

   S1:E14/28/2017

   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

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   Director:Justin Simien

   Writer:Justin Simien
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   7.1/10(899 votes)

   #2 - Chapter II

   S1:E24/28/2017

   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

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   Director:Justin Simien

   Writer:Justin Simien
3. 

   6.9/10(712 votes)

   #3 - Chapter III

   S1:E34/28/2017

   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

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   Director:Tina Mabry

   Writer:Chuck Hayward
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   7.0/10(789 votes)

   #4 - Chapter IV

   S1:E44/28/2017

   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

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   Director:Tina Mabry

   Writer:Njeri Brown
5. 

   8.3/10(1134 votes)

   #5 - Chapter V

   S1:E54/28/2017

   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.

   Directors:Barry Jenkins, Chuck Hayward

   Writer:Jack Moore

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   Directors:Barry Jenkins, Chuck Hayward

   Writer:Jack Moore
6. 

   7.0/10(639 votes)

   #6 - Chapter VI

   S1:E64/28/2017

   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

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   Director:Steven K. Tsuchida

   Writer:Leann Bowen
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   6.9/10(614 votes)

   #7 - Chapter VII

   S1:E74/28/2017

   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

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   Director:Nisha Ganatra

   Writer:Jack Moore
8. 

   6.8/10(584 votes)

   #8 - Chapter VIII

   S1:E84/28/2017

   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

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   Director:Charlie McDowell

   Writer:Nastaran Dibai
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   6.9/10(628 votes)

   #9 - Chapter IX

   S1:E94/28/2017

   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

   Writers:Chuck Hayward, Jack Moore

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   Director:Nisha Ganatra

   Writers:Chuck Hayward, Jack Moore
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    7.2/10(670 votes)

    #10 - Chapter X

    S1:E104/28/2017

    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

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    Director:Justin Simien

    Writer:Justin Simien