The BEST episodes of Dear White People season 1

Every episode of Dear White People season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dear White People season 1!

At a predominantly white Ivy League college, a diverse group of students navigate various forms of racial and other types of discrimination.

Last Updated: 11/10/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
Chapter V
star
7.95
461 votes

#1 - Chapter V

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/28/2017

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.

Directors: Barry Jenkins
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Chapter X
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7.69
385 votes

#2 - Chapter X

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/28/2017

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.

Directors: Justin Simien
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Chapter I
star
7.51
664 votes

#3 - Chapter I

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/28/2017

As college radio host Samantha White leads the outcry over a blackface party by a campus fraternity, a revelation about her love life puts her in an awkward spot.

Directors: Justin Simien
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Chapter VI
star
7.42
404 votes

#4 - Chapter VI

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/28/2017

Shell-shocked, Sam and company plan a protest against the campus police, while Reggie finds his own way to process the ordeal.

Writer: Leann Bowen
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Chapter IX
star
7.38
359 votes

#5 - Chapter IX

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/28/2017

Coco jumps at the chance to join Troy at a party for wealthy donors, but the evening leaves her questioning his priorities.

Directors: Nisha Ganatra
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Chapter II
star
7.33
509 votes

#6 - Chapter II

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/28/2017

Buoyed by his front-page story on the blackface party, shy reporter Lionel begins to come out of his shell and embrace his true identity.

Directors: Justin Simien
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Chapter VII
star
7.25
392 votes

#7 - Chapter VII

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/28/2017

Picking up on the chemistry between Sam and Reggie, Gabe obsesses over the state of his relationship; and makes a startling confession to Joelle.

Directors: Nisha Ganatra
Writer: Jaclyn Moore
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Chapter IV
star
7.24
421 votes

#8 - Chapter IV

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/28/2017

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.

Directors: Tina Mabry
Writer: Njeri Brown
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Chapter III
star
7.17
461 votes

#9 - Chapter III

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/28/2017

Golden boy Troy schmoozes his way around campus at his father's behest, campaigning for student body president. But his smile hides nagging doubts.

Directors: Tina Mabry
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Chapter VIII
star
7.16
378 votes

#10 - Chapter VIII

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/28/2017

To show just how pervasive Winchester's race problems are, Lionel sets out to write a feature on Troy and makes some unexpected discoveries.

Directors: Charlie McDowell
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