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An African American washerwoman rises from poverty to build a beauty empire and become the first female self-made millionaire.

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Season 1

8.3/103 votes
The Fight of the Century
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/20/2020
Aspiring to be more than a washerwoman, Sarah grows determined to sell Addie's hair product. But when she's cruelly rebuffed, the gloves come off.
Director: Kasi Lemmons
Writer: Unknown
8.3/103 votes
The Walker Girl
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/20/2020
Sarah's ambitious plans for expanding her empire take her to New York — and lead to betrayals personal and professional that threaten all she's built.
Director: DeMane Davis
Writer: Unknown
8.0/102 votes
Bootstraps
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/20/2020
Sarah's dream of opening a factory hinges on securing the support of local Black businessmen — and an endorsement from the famous Booker T. Washington.
Director: Kasi Lemmons
Writer: Unknown
8.0/102 votes
A Credit to the Race
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/20/2020
The combined blows of a health scare, worker issues and a tragedy that hits close to home push Sarah to take decisive action about her life and legacy.
Director: DeMane Davis
Writer: Unknown