TV series
Ambition thrives in Harlem.
The story of a group of Black women who work, live, and play in Harlem as they strive for world domination. They're not only surviving – but thriving together.
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Run the World premiered May 16, 2021. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
The story of a group of Black women who work, live, and play in Harlem as they strive for world domination. They're not only surviving – but thriving together.
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Episode 1
Failed novelist Ella McFair starts her first day at HotTeaDigest dot com and enlists her friends to help her cover her first assignment.
Directed by Millicent SheltonWritten by Leigh DavenportGuest stars Nick Sagar, James Chen, David J. Cork, Precious Lee, Erika Alexander, Ellie Reine, Patrick Ssenjovu
Episode 2
Renee updates Ella and Sondi on the status of her troubled marriage while Whitney struggles to balance work and her pending nuptials.
Directed by Justin TippingWritten by Leigh DavenportGuest stars Christian Borle, Leonidas Gulaptis, Jay Walker, Mike McGowan
Episode 3
The girls throw Ella a karaoke party for her 32nd birthday where uninvited guests cause Whitney and Ella to spiral.
Directed by Justin TippingWritten by Leigh DavenportGuest stars Nick Sagar, James Chen, David J. Cork, Erika Alexander, Jay Walker
Episode 4
Whitney, Ella, Sondi and Renee brunch, shop, drink and dance in Harlem on a perfect uptown Saturday.
Guest stars Nick Sagar, Precious Lee, Erika Alexander, Jay Walker, Jovel Roystan, Ellie Reine
Episode 5
Sondi and Matthew host a party for their academic peers; chaos ensues at Whitney's final bridal dress fitting
Guest stars De'Adre Aziza, Tonya Pinkins, Alex Ringler, Marc Webster, Ellie Reine, Sasha Hutchings
Episode 6
Whitney, Sondi, Ella and Renee attend therapy with a savvy, blunt, upper-west side therapist, Dr. Nancy Josephson.
Guest stars Cameisha Cotton
Episode 7
Ella makes a career choice that has startling repercussions in her personal life. Renee makes a big decision for her career.
Guest stars Vincent Beard, Jason Babinsky, Jenna Bond, Brian J. Carter, Sawandi Wilson, Yasha Jackson, Jonathan Kirkland, Becca Khalil
Episode 8
Ella, Renee, Sondi and Hope get wild and crazy at Whitney's bachelorette party, but the bride is nowhere to be found.
Guest stars Sasha Hutchings
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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