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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 Sep 1, 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
In the wake of the town hall protest, Sam finds herself at the center of an alt-right backlash and goes to war with a social media troll.
Directed by Justin SimienWritten by Justin SimienGuest stars Brandon Black, Jeremy Tardy, Nia Jervier, Jemar Michael, Lena Waithe, Erich Lane
Episode 2
Still haunted by flashbacks to the house party, Reggie bounces from therapy to Bible study to drinking as he seeks an outlet for his pent-up emotions.
Directed by Kevin BrayWritten by Chuck HaywardGuest stars Scott Michael Morgan, Wyatt Nash, Carlin James, Kid Fury
Episode 3
While party-hopping on Pride Night, Lionel struggles to make small talk with strangers and decipher mixed signals from Silvio.
Directed by Charlie McDowellWritten by Justin SimienGuest stars Nia Jervier, Todrick Hall
Episode 4
With her political capital on the rise, Coco sets her sights on a new role. But a startling discovery forces her to rethink her future at Winchester.
Directed by Kimberly PeirceWritten by Njeri BrownGuest stars Diamond White, Nia Jervier, Jemar Michael, Ydaiber Orozco
Episode 5
Tired of living in Sam's shadow, Joelle strikes up a flirtation with a student outside the A-P circle who treats her like a queen.
Directed by Salli Richardson-WhitfieldWritten by Leann BowenGuest stars Jeremy Tardy, Jemar Michael, Shamier Anderson, Tessa Thompson, Tyler James Williams, Lena Waithe, Erich Lane, Ronald Auguste
Episode 6
Lionel puts his fledgling romance in jeopardy as he teams up with Brooke to hunt down @AltIvyW's identity for an exposé.
Directed by Justin SimienWritten by Chuck Hayward, Jaclyn MooreGuest stars Jeremy Tardy, Nia Jervier, Jemar Michael, Wyatt Nash, D.J. Blickenstaff, Courtney Sauls, Rudy Martinez
Episode 7
After bombing at a stand-up comedy set, Troy sets out on a shroom-fueled quest to find his true voice, connecting with friends and exes along the way.
Directed by Steven K. TsuchidaWritten by Nastaran Dibai, Yvette Lee BowserGuest stars Wyatt Nash, Caitlin Carver, Darrion Scoggins, Wren T. Brown, David Garelik, Mason Trueblood, Obba Babatundé, Rudy Martinez
Episode 8
Gabe finally gets a chance to interview Sam for his documentary, but they both have trouble sticking to their promise not to make things personal.
Directed by Justin SimienWritten by Jaclyn MooreGuest stars Nia Jervier, Darrion Scoggins
Episode 9
A family emergency draws Sam home, where she wrestles with feelings of guilt and stumbles across a piece of Winchester history.
Directed by Janicza BravoWritten by Nastaran Dibai, Yvette Lee BowserGuest stars Darrion Scoggins
Episode 10
As the campus braces for Rikki Carter's speech, Sam and Lionel piece together the clues they've gathered on the secret society known as Order of X.
Directed by Justin SimienWritten by Justin Simien, Njeri BrownGuest stars Scott Michael Morgan, Daheli Hall, Nia Jervier, Jemar Michael, Wyatt Nash, Darrion Scoggins, D.J. Blickenstaff, Tessa Thompson
Episode information updated Sep 11, 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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