The BEST episodes of Being Mary Jane

Every episode of Being Mary Jane ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Being Mary Jane!

Mary Jane Paul is a one-woman-show: a successful TV news anchor, and an entirely self-sufficient powerhouse who remains devoted to a family that doesn't share her motivation. Intense drama and unforgettable moments unfold as Mary Jane juggles her life, her relationships, her work, and commitments to her family.

Last Updated: 2/19/2024Network: BETStatus: Ended
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Feeling Tested
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8.17
207 votes

#1 - Feeling Tested

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/19/2017

After learning she has a say in who replaces Garrett, Mary Jane questions Justin's overtures toward her; Kara helps Orlando in his transition from athlete to broadcaster.

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Getting Naked
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8.06
325 votes

#2 - Getting Naked

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/17/2017

Mary Jane is pitted against her idol Ronda while Niecy tries to balance her life.

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Feeling Seen
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8.03
219 votes

#3 - Feeling Seen

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/12/2017

Mary Jane uncovers information about Justin's past that spin their love into a new phase. Meanwhile, Kara and Justin are forced to take down a dark horse who has entered the race for the executive producer slot.

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Getting It
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7.97
384 votes

#4 - Getting It

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/21/2017

Mary Jane joins forces with Justin, setting forth a plan that could oust Ronda from the anchor chair, but Kara gets caught in the crossfire.

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Feeling Destined
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7.96
213 votes

#5 - Feeling Destined

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/5/2017

After learning that Paul and Helen are getting a divorce, the Paterson family struggles to cope with the imminent changes.

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Getting Risky
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7.95
368 votes

#6 - Getting Risky

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/7/2017

Mary Jane and Justin go rogue to chase a story as Mary Jane frets about meeting Lee's baby momma.

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Feeling Lost
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7.95
244 votes

#7 - Feeling Lost

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/29/2017

Word of Lee’s brimming success and new girlfriend throws Mary Jane’s already tenuous relationship with Justin into doubt. Kara meets Orlando’s young attractive mother, who doesn’t share Kara’s enthusiasm for Orlando’s budding broadcasting career.

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Feeling Hashtagged
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7.95
254 votes

#8 - Feeling Hashtagged

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/15/2017

Mary Jane and Justin's relationship goes viral. Frank, an old family friend of Helen and Paul's, stirs long-forgotten memories of a love triangle that clouded the early years of their marriage.

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Getting Home
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7.94
380 votes

#9 - Getting Home

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/21/2017

Traveling to Atlanta to cover a news story, Mary Jane's reunion with her family goes into a tailspin when Lee shows up unexpectedly.

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Sparrow
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7.94
125 votes

#10 - Sparrow

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/27/2015

Mary Jane learns the sad news about Lisa; and deals with Lisa's family when they come to town.

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Getting Real
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7.93
384 votes

#11 - Getting Real

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/31/2017

An interview with a fiery reality star makes Mary Jane a social media sensation. Things rapidly heat up with Lee.

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Feeling Ambushed
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7.92
250 votes

#12 - Feeling Ambushed

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/22/2017

Mary Jane and Justin's relationship is tested when their notoriety on social media leads to discoveries about Justin's past. Kara makes her own discovery about the girlfriend of one of Orlando's teammates.

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Girls Night In
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7.89
85 votes

#13 - Girls Night In

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/14/2014

Mary Jane has a big talk with Andre, leaving her to ponder her future. Meanwhile, friction develops between Kara and Mary Jane when Kara revamps Mark’s show; and a woman inches closer to Paul Sr.

Directors: Salim Akil
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Some Things are Black and White
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7.89
151 votes

#14 - Some Things are Black and White

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/15/2015

In the Season 3 finale, Mary Jane agrees to go out with GG; and finds herself a topic on "The Real" in a segment on interracial dating. In other events, David's mom talks with Mary Jane; Kara has trouble at work; and Niecy has a run-in with the police.

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Getting Nekkid
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7.89
398 votes

#15 - Getting Nekkid

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/10/2017

Looking for change in her career and attitude, Mary Jane has an interesting encounter with a new man.

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Let's Go Crazy
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7.88
85 votes

#16 - Let's Go Crazy

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/17/2015

The motivation for Mary Jane's actions with David become clear. In other events, a "Talk Back" segment spurs Mary Jane to move on with her life and repair strained relationships; and she also decides to change "Talk Back," which may not go over well with Kara.

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Uber Love
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7.86
7 votes

#17 - Uber Love

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/25/2014

Mary Jane confronts several people; Lisa and Mary Jane's friendship is put to the test.

Directors: Salim Akil
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Wake Up Call
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7.85
127 votes

#18 - Wake Up Call

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/1/2015

Mary Jane hears harsh opinions about her show while sitting in on a journalism lecture. In other events, Patrick's life seems to be on track until he's surprised with a family intervention.

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Feeling Friendless
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7.85
258 votes

#19 - Feeling Friendless

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/8/2017

Feeling alienated, Mary Jane allows her own party to be transformed into a media event. Niecy returns to Atlanta invigorated and ready to set her dreams in motion. Patrick becomes a montor to a rowdy activist.

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Feeling Conflicted
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7.84
273 votes

#20 - Feeling Conflicted

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/25/2017

Since Kara is having a tough time in arbitration with her wrongful termination claim, Mary Jane and Justin decide not to confess that they're seeing each other.

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Getting Serious
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7.84
370 votes

#21 - Getting Serious

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/14/2017

Justin cooks up a plan to get Mary Jane in the anchor chair while she and Lee decide whether or not they should have a baby together.

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Feeling Exposed
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7.83
280 votes

#22 - Feeling Exposed

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/1/2017

Kara's discovery that Mary Jane is sleeping with Justin sends their friendship into a tailspin and upsets the power dynamic at the studio. Sensing there's more to Mary Jane's break up with Lee, Helen sends Niecy to New York.

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Mary Jane Knows Best
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7.79
72 votes

#23 - Mary Jane Knows Best

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/17/2015

Mary Jane undergoes a fertility treatment as part of a series on modern-day motherhood. She also makes Niecy her new pet project after Niecy's secret is discovered; and tries to land an interview with an elusive multi-millionaire.

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Primetime
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7.79
80 votes

#24 - Primetime

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/7/2015

While Cynthia is out due to illness, Mary Jane and Kara host and produce a primetime news hour. In other events, Paul Jr. decides between job offers.

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Louie, Louie
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7.79
107 votes

#25 - Louie, Louie

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/20/2015

Mary Jane is stuck in the house with nothing to do; Cedric reveals his plans; and SNC hires a hot replacement for Mary Jane.

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