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The Best Episodes of Queen Sugar Season 1

Every episode of Queen Sugar Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Queen Sugar Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Queen Sugar Season 1 Episode 10 - So Far
    8.5/10(120 votes)

    S1:E10

    Charlie searches for a new mill; and realizes that there's more to the story of the land than originally thought. In other events, Hollywood again tries to mend his relationship with Aunt Violet.

    Director:Salli Richardson-Whitfield
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Queen Sugar Season 1 Episode 13 - Give Us This Day
    8.3/10(98 votes)

    S1:E13

    No description available

    Director:Tina Mabry
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Queen Sugar Season 1 Episode 6 - As Promised
    8.2/10(111 votes)

    S1:E6

    Nova's public comments about Charley's marriage causes a rift between the two; Ralph Angel tries to get out of an illegal arrangement; Charley learns what Davis did during the night in question.

    Director:Tanya Hamilton
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Queen Sugar Season 1 Episode 7 - In No Uncertain Terms
    8.0/10(107 votes)

    S1:E7

    Charley deals with the state of her marriage; Ralph Angel decides to farm full time; Aunt Violet finds out information about Hollywood that threatens their relationship.

    Director:Neema Barnette
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Queen Sugar Season 1 Episode 8 - Where With All
    8.0/10(108 votes)

    S1:E8

    As the Bordelons prepare for a hurricane, many of the family's underlying issues are brought to the surface. The incoming storm threatens the farm, and while preparing to protect their property, Remy calls into question Charley's treatment of her staff.

    Director:Kat Candler
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Queen Sugar Season 1 Episode 1 - First Things First
    7.9/10(217 votes)

    S1:E1

    A woman gives up her upscale Los Angeles lifestyle to return home to a large sugarcane farm in Louisiana after her father suffers a stroke; she reunites with her estranged siblings and learns alarming news about her husband.

    Director:Ava DuVernay
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Queen Sugar Season 1 Episode 2 - Evergreen
    7.9/10(157 votes)

    S1:E2

    The Bordelon siblings try to plan their father's funeral but tensions arise between Charley and Nova; Ralph Angel argues with Aunt Violet about inviting his son; Charley meets someone interested in buying the farm.

    Director:Ava DuVernay
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Queen Sugar Season 1 Episode 9 - Next to Nothing
    7.9/10(100 votes)

    S1:E9

    As the siblings work together to repair the damage caused by the hurricane, Charley, Ralph Angel and Remy are shocked to discover two corpses on their property.

    Director:Kat Candler
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Queen Sugar Season 1 Episode 11 - All Good
    7.9/10(91 votes)

    S1:E11

    The Bordelons must find a new mill, but with mounting expenses, they need a feasible solution. Charley makes a big step in putting her past with Davis behind her, but when Micah accidentally learns about Charley and Remy’s new relationship, she is overwhelmed with guilt. Too Sweet returns with doubts about his future, and Nova encourages him to change his point of view. Ralph Angel and Darla unite to help Blue navigate issues at school, and Violet makes changes to the diner.

    Director:Salli Richardson-Whitfield
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Queen Sugar Season 1 Episode 12 - Far Too Long
    7.9/10(88 votes)

    S1:E12

    No description available

    Director:Tina Mabry
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Queen Sugar Season 1 Episode 3 - Thy Will Be Done
    7.8/10(130 votes)

    S1:E3

    Charley, Ralph Angel and Nova discover the contents of their father's will and consider running their newly inherited farm together; Ralph Angel is pushed to his limits when someone tries to take one of his father's possessions.

    Director:Neema Barnette
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Queen Sugar Season 1 Episode 4 - The Darker Sooner
    7.8/10(107 votes)

    S1:E4

    Ralph Angel tries to run the farm while the other siblings return to their everyday lives; Nova thinks that a friend's son has been wrongly imprisoned and tries to help; Charley resumes managing her husband despite their stained relationship.

    Director:Kim So-yong
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Queen Sugar Season 1 Episode 5 - By Any Chance
    7.8/10(114 votes)

    S1:E5

    Nova's romantic relationship with Calvin, a local cop, becomes strained in her pursuit of justice; Charley faces her husband's accuser; Aunt Violet receives unwelcome feedback at work.

    Director:Victoria Mahoney
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"So Far" is the best rated episode of Queen Sugar season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 120 votes. Directed by Salli Richardson-Whitfield and written by Unknown, it aired on November 9, 2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Give Us This Day".