6.9/10947 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
7.0/10873 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
6.8/10690 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
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
8.2/101,109 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
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
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
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
6.8/10606 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
7.1/10647 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
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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 6.9/10 based on 947 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".