The WORST episodes of Dear White People

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

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 I
star
5.88
64 votes

#1 - Chapter I

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2021

On the first day of senior year, the campus is abuzz with Career Day plans and news that AP House will be producing Winchester's historic Varsity Show.

Directors: Justin Simien
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter II
star
6.29
45 votes

#2 - Chapter II

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2021

As Reggie considers a sweet job offer, Joelle seizes a chance to blend faith and science, and Troy makes his pitch to the Black Caucus.

Directors: Justin Simien
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter V
star
6.43
35 votes

#3 - Chapter V

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/22/2021

Al offers to help Troy and friends wrest control of the Varsity Show back from Miss Bernadette. Reggie strikes up a new friendship.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter VIII
star
6.50
34 votes

#4 - Chapter VIII

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/22/2021

Troy's frustrations with his mom take a toll on his dating life. Joelle wrestles with an ethical dilemma. Coco devises a plan to take on Muffy.

Directors: Tiffany Johnson
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter III
star
6.54
41 votes

#5 - Chapter III

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/22/2021

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

Directors: Samantha Bailey
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter VII
star
6.60
35 votes

#6 - Chapter VII

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/22/2021

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: Tiffany Johnson
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter VI
star
6.76
34 votes

#7 - Chapter VI

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/22/2021

As Sam heads to Houston for a fateful trip with Lionel and Michael, Reggie and Joelle are trapped in a stairwell during a campus lockdown.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter III
star
6.78
90 votes

#8 - Chapter III

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/2/2019

While Brooke chases a story on a controversial filmmaker-in-residence, am tries to bluff her way through a big pitch, and Lionel goes on the prowl.

Directors: Kimberly Peirce
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter IX
star
6.79
33 votes

#9 - Chapter IX

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/22/2021

Sam invites Iesha back on the radio — with dramatic results. Gabe faces an ultimatum from his uncle. Reggie weighs a big decision about his app.

Directors: Justin Simien
Writer: Jaclyn Moore
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter IV
star
6.87
38 votes

#10 - Chapter IV

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/22/2021

As Coco gears up for an exclusive soiree, a fight with Sam stir up memories of their friendship -- and the differences that drove them apart.

Directors: Samantha Bailey
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter I
star
6.92
111 votes

#11 - Chapter I

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/2/2019

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.

Directors: Justin Simien
Writer: Jaclyn Moore
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter II
star
6.97
109 votes

#12 - Chapter II

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/2/2019

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.

Directors: Marta Cunningham
Writer: Leann Bowen
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter X
star
7.05
39 votes

#13 - Chapter X

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/22/2021

Opening night of the Varsity Show yields big surprises and a sobering encounter. In the future, the friends’ reunion takes an emotional turn.

Directors: Justin Simien
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter VIII
star
7.16
378 votes

#14 - 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
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter VI
star
7.16
89 votes

#15 - Chapter VI

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/2/2019

Troy leads an insurrection at Pastiche, Gade takes a dubious step to raise money for his film, and Reggie makes some improvements to Moses's app.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter III
star
7.17
461 votes

#16 - 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
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter VII
star
7.22
87 votes

#17 - Chapter VII

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/2/2019

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.

Directors: Tiffany Johnson
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter IV
star
7.24
421 votes

#18 - 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
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter V
star
7.24
93 votes

#19 - Chapter V

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/2/2019

On Parents Weekend, Coco sets out to win a recommendation from the toughest professor on campus -- while contending with an unexpected visitor.

Directors: Cheryl Dunye
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter IV
star
7.25
89 votes

#20 - Chapter IV

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/2/2019

After landing his first cover story in Pastiche, Troy makes an unsettling discovery. Money troubles prompt Gabe to join a campus labor movement.

Directors: Justin Tipping
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter VII
star
7.25
392 votes

#21 - 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
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter II
star
7.33
509 votes

#22 - 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
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter IX
star
7.38
359 votes

#23 - 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
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter IX
star
7.39
83 votes

#24 - Chapter IX

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/2/2019

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.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Chapter X
star
7.40
90 votes

#25 - Chapter X

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/2/2019

A bombshell story in the debut issue of Fried Chichanery leads to a moment of reckoning. Sam and Lionel learn there's more to the Order than they knew.

Directors: Justin Simien
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV