Episode 1
Chapter I
30m4.7 / 10
With Sam, Lionel and the rest of the crew caught up in their own priorities, Al suddenly feels like the only one fighting for change at Winchester.
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Directed by Justin SimienWritten by Jaclyn Moore
TV series
Dear White People
2017TV-MA4 seasons5.9 / 10
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 2
Chapter II
31m3.5 / 10
As an admirer hovers around Joelle, Reggie pressures her to go public with their relationship. Moses Brown pitches his new app on the radio show.
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Directed by Marta CunninghamWritten by Leann Bowen
Episode 3
Chapter III
33m3.5 / 10
While Brooke chases a story on a controversial filmmaker-in-residence, Sam tries to bluff her way through a big pitch, and Lionel goes on the prowl.
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Directed by Kimberly PeirceWritten by Justin SimienGuest stars Glenn McCuen
Episode 4
Chapter IV
27m3.5 / 10
After landing his first cover story in Pastiche, Troy makes an unsettling discovery. Money troubles prompt Gabe to join a campus labor movement.
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Directed by Justin TippingWritten by Chuck HaywardGuest stars Cassidi Parker
Episode 5
Chapter V
29m4.0 / 10
On Parents Weekend, Coco sets out to win a recommendation from the toughest professor on campus -- while contending with an unexpected visitor.
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Directed by Cheryl DunyeWritten by Nastaran DibaiGuest stars Yvette Nicole Brown
Episode 6
Chapter VI
30m3.5 / 10
Troy leads an insurrection at Pastiche, Gabe takes a dubious step to raise money for his film, and Reggie makes some improvements to Moses's app.
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Directed by Steven K. TsuchidaWritten by Chuck Hayward, Jaclyn MooreGuest stars Cassidi Parker, Julian Astudillo
Episode 7
Chapter VII
34m4.0 / 10
As Chester's popularity soars, Lionel tries to convince D'unte and friends that he's ready for the gay "deep end." Sam gets a chance to meet her idol.
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Directed by Tiffany JohnsonWritten by Leann Bowen, Steven J. Kung
Episode 8
Chapter VIII
31m4.0 / 10
A sexual assault allegation stirs up fierce debate at Armstrong-Parker House and drives Joelle and Reggie even farther apart.
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Directed by Sam BaileyWritten by Njeri Brown
Episode 9
Chapter IX
26m3.5 / 10
Brooke takes a new approach with Muffy, a guilt-stricken Gabe tries to make up for his mistake, and Troy woos an investor for his new magazine.
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Directed by Salli Richardson-WhitfieldWritten by Nastaran Dibai, Njeri BrownGuest stars Cassidi Parker
Episode 10
Chapter X
36m5.3 / 10finale
A bombshell story in the debut issue of Fried Chicanery leads to a moment of reckoning. Sam and Lionel learn there's more to the Order than they knew.
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Directed by Justin SimienWritten by Justin Simien
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
More about Dear White People
Cast
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 EspositoNarratorCredits
- Created by
- Justin Simien
- Written by
- Justin Simien, Jaclyn Moore, Chuck Hayward, Nastaran Dibai, Njeri Brown, Leann Bowen, Yvette Lee Bowser, Steven J. Kung, Daheli Hall, Ean Weslynn, Edgar Momplaisir, Sam Bailey, Natalia Temesgen
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 40
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Netflix- SisterLee ProductionsUnited States
Code RedUnited States
Homegrown PicturesUnited States
Roadside AttractionsUnited States
Lionsgate TelevisionUnited States
Themes
based on moviecollegefight the systemirreverentracial issuesracial tensionracismsocial commentary
