The Best Episodes Written By Lena Waithe

Emmett's past threatens his new marriage. Kiesha wrestles with a decision that will affect the life of her unborn child. A run in with law enforcement leaves Kevin, Jake and Papa reeling. Douda tries to walk the line between gangster and mayor. Tiff and Dom go into business together. Marcus petitions to bring the Olympics to Chicago.

Victor and Emmett each deal with the consequences of their taking on Douda.

A fateful event sends shockwaves through a community on the South Side of Chicago and connects the lives of Brandon, Ronnie, Emmett and Kevin in wholly unexpected ways.

Angela’s psychic friend is enlisted when the body of a local psychic is found.

Over a series of Thanksgivings from the '90s to the present, Denise settles into her sexuality and faces the challenge of coming out to her family.

Brandon reels from a loss as Ronnie realizes he’s made a grave mistake. Meanwhile, Emmett’s carefree life is upended. Best friends Papa and Jake taunt Kevin over his school crush Andrea. Detective Cruz is shaken by conflicting clues in the investigation.

As the mood in the house grows more strained, Alicia leaves town for an antique fair.

Alicia turns to a fertility clinic for help and soon finds herself on a physical, financial and emotional odyssey.

Now a bestselling author, Denise leads a quiet life with her wife, Alicia, in upstate New York. But dinner with another couple leads to bigger questions.

Facing a wave of major changes in her life, Denise wrestles with feelings of guilt and failure.

A trip upstate leads to reflections on the past and present.

Brandon compromises his employment by defending a co-worker. Emmett spends an eye-opening day with Quentin. At the roller rink, Kevin tries to get Andrea's attention.