7.4

Insecure•Season 1•Episode 3

Racist as F**k

7.4/10 · 568 votesOct 23, 201628 min

Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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Issa and Lawrence try to move past their issues at home, as she deals with her colleagues’ doubts and he gets a reality check from a head hunter. Molly introduces Jared to her friends, and later struggles to give words of wisdom to a new

Directed byMelina Matsoukas

Written byDayna Lynne North

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Seasons5

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Season 1 Episodes8

Insecure as F**k

Messy as F**k

Racist as F**k

Thirsty as F**k

Shady as F**k

Guilty as F**k

Real as F**k

Broken as F**k

Cast4

Issa Rae

Issa Dee

Yvonne Orji

Molly

Jay Ellis

Lawrence

Lisa Joyce

Frieda

Crew9

Melina Matsoukas

Director

Dayna Lynne North

Writer

Anette Haellmigk

Director of Photography

Amber Haley

Set Decoration

Jamie Nelsen

Editor

Andrew Hull

Art Direction

Natasha Rothwell

Story Editor

Ben Cory Jones

Story Editor

Laura Kittrell

Executive Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"Racist as F**k" is episode 3 of Insecure season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 568 votes, ranking #6 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Melina Matsoukas and written by Dayna Lynne North, it aired on October 23, 2016.

Next: E4 · Thirsty as F**k Best of Season 1