The Best Episodes Written By Lena Waithe
Every TV Episode Written by Lena Waithe Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Lena Waithe Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Lena Waithe is "The Aftermath", rated 9/10 from 8 user votes. It was "directed by Boma Iluma". "The Aftermath" aired on 5/12/2024 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Soul Food".
9.0/10 8 votes#1 - The Aftermath
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 5/12/2024
Victor and Emmett each deal with the consequences of their taking on Douda.
Director: Boma Iluma
Writer: Lena Waithe
8.8/10 6 votes#2 - Soul Food
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 5/23/2021
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.
Director: Gandja Monteiro
Writer: Lena Waithe
7.8/10 32 votes#3 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2018
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.
Director: Rick Famuyiwa
Writer: Lena Waithe
7.8/10 24 votes#4 - Thanksgiving
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/12/2017
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.
Director: Melina Matsoukas
Writer: Lena Waithe
7.6/10 12 votes#5 - The Psychic in the Soup
Season 10 Episode 11 - Aired 3/26/2015
Angela’s psychic friend is enlisted when the body of a local psychic is found.
Director: N/A
Writer: Lena Waithe
7.5/10 4 votes#6 - Moments in Love, Chapter 2
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 5/23/2021
As the mood in the house grows more strained, Alicia leaves town for an antique fair.
Director: Aziz Ansari
Writer: Lena Waithe
7.4/10 7 votes#7 - Alee
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2018
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.
Director: David Rodriguez
Writer: Lena Waithe
7.2/10 4 votes#8 - Moments in Love, Chapter 4
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 5/23/2021
Alicia turns to a fertility clinic for help and soon finds herself on a physical, financial and emotional odyssey.
Director: Aziz Ansari
Writer: Lena Waithe
7.0/10 4 votes#9 - Moments in Love, Chapter 3
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 5/23/2021
Facing a wave of major changes in her life, Denise wrestles with feelings of guilt and failure.
Director: Aziz Ansari
Writer: Lena Waithe
7.0/10 4 votes#10 - Moments in Love, Chapter 5
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 5/23/2021
A trip upstate leads to reflections on the past and present.
Director: Aziz Ansari
Writer: Lena Waithe
6.8/10 5 votes#11 - Moments in Love, Chapter 1
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 5/23/2021
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.
Director: Aziz Ansari
Writer: Lena Waithe
6.5/10 2 votes#12 - The Whistle
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/25/2018
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Lena Waithe