The best episode written by Jewel McPherson is "#StayWoke", rated 7.2/10 from 2 user votes. It was "directed by Jewel McPherson". "#StayWoke" aired on 11/14/2016 and is rated 6.7 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Roots and Wings".
The accidental death of a young African American boy, shot by a cop, sparks a racial firestorm and inspires Hayes to re-examine the controversial case of Porscha Williams. Williams, a devoted African-American civil-rights activist and leader, is serving time for killing a white female cop at a race equality rally five years ago.
Director: Jewel McPherson
Writer: Jewel McPherson
Carlotta returns to Gravity Records, but finds out a lot has changed. Star meets Jackson's mother, Becky, and makes a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, Simone asks Nina for help when Angel returns in an unlikely way; Alex, still reeling from her fight with Derek, struggles with writing her own music; and Noah becomes dangerously paranoid and enlists his father, Bobby, as his new manager. Then, Cassie and Carlotta take steps towards making amends and Carlotta finds healing in confronting her father, Calvin.
Director: Scott Peters
Writer: Jewel McPherson