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The only way forward is to throw it back.
Students of color navigate the daily slights and slippery politics of life at an Ivy League college that's not nearly as "post-racial" as it thinks.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Students of color navigate the daily slights and slippery politics of life at an Ivy League college that's not nearly as "post-racial" as it thinks.
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Episode 1
As college radio host Samantha White leads the outcry over a blackface party on campus, a revelation about her love life puts her in an awkward spot.
Directed by Justin SimienWritten by Justin SimienGuest stars Sheridan Pierce, Marvin Lemus, Brandon Black, Presilah Nunez, Jeremy Tardy, Nia Jervier, Jemar Michael, Wyatt Nash
Episode 2
Buoyed by his front-page story on the party, shy reporter Lionel begins to come out of his shell and embrace his true identity.
Directed by Justin SimienWritten by Justin SimienGuest stars Taylor Foster, Brandon Black, Jeremy Tardy, Nia Jervier, Jemar Michael, D.J. Blickenstaff, Obba Babatundé
Episode 3
Golden boy Troy schmoozes his way around campus at his dad's behest, campaigning for student body president. But his smile hides nagging doubts.
Directed by Tina MabryWritten by Chuck HaywardGuest stars Nia Long, Brant Daugherty, Zee James, Anne Cooper, Conrad Bachmann, John Rubinstein, Wyatt Nash
Episode 4
As Coco gears up for an exclusive soiree, a fight with Sam stirs up memories of their friendship -- and the differences that drove them apart.
Directed by Tina MabryWritten by Njeri BrownGuest stars Crystal-Lee Naomi, Ty Trumbo, Sheridan Pierce, Johanna Middleton, Kirsten Zien, Christina Cooper, Brant Daugherty, Caitlin Carver
Episode 5
Friends drag Reggie out on the town to stop him from brooding over the revolution and Sam's new beau. But the night takes a harrowing turn.
Directed by Barry Jenkins, Chuck HaywardWritten by Jaclyn MooreGuest stars Scott Michael Morgan, Nolan Gerard Funk, Ally Maki, Daheli Hall, Jeremy Tardy, Nia Jervier, Jemar Michael, Wyatt Nash
Episode 6
Shell-shocked, Sam and company plan a protest against the campus police, while Reggie finds his own way to process the ordeal.
Directed by Steven K. TsuchidaWritten by Leann BowenGuest stars Scott Michael Morgan, Alex Alcheh, Brandon Black, Jeremy Tardy, Nia Jervier, Jemar Michael, Wyatt Nash, Obba Babatundé
Episode 7
Picking up on the chemistry between Sam and Reggie, Gabe obsesses over the state of his relationship -- and makes a startling confession to Joelle.
Directed by Nisha GanatraWritten by Jaclyn MooreGuest stars Ally Maki, Jeremy Tardy, Nia Jervier, Jemar Michael, Francia Raísa
Episode 8
To show just how pervasive Winchester's race problems are, Lionel sets out to write a feature on Troy and makes some unexpected discoveries.
Directed by Charlie McDowellWritten by Nastaran DibaiGuest stars Wyatt Nash
Episode 9
Coco jumps at the chance to join Troy at a party for wealthy donors, but the evening leaves her questioning his priorities.
Directed by Nisha GanatraWritten by Chuck Hayward, Jaclyn MooreGuest stars John Colton
Episode 10
With tensions running high before the town hall, Sam tries to patch up her relationship, Coco steals Troy's thunder, and Lionel makes a bold move.
Directed by Justin SimienWritten by Justin SimienGuest stars John Rubinstein, Jeremy Tardy, Nia Jervier, Jemar Michael, Wyatt Nash, D.J. Blickenstaff, Obba Babatundé, Francia Raísa
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Logan BrowningSamantha White
Brandon P BellTroy Fairbanks
DeRon HortonLionel Higgins
Antoinette RobertsonCoco Conners
John Patrick AmedoriGabe Mitchell
Ashley Blaine Featherson-JenkinsJoelle Brooks
Marque RichardsonReggie Green
Giancarlo EspositoNarrator
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