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The Best Episodes of Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker Season 1

Every episode of Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker Season 1!

This limited series chronicles the incredible true story of Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first African American self-made millionaire.
Genre:Drama
Network:Netflix

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Fight of the Century" is the best rated episode of "Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 456 votes. Directed by Kasi Lemmons and written by N/A, it aired on 3/20/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Bootstraps".

  • The Fight of the Century
    7.5/10456 votes

    #1 - 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: N/A

  • Bootstraps
    7.7/10364 votes

    #2 - 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: N/A

  • The Walker Girl
    7.7/10340 votes

    #3 - 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: N/A

  • A Credit to the Race
    7.8/10331 votes

    #4 - 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: N/A