The BEST episodes of Our Kind of People

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

Strong-willed, single mom Angela Vaughn sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about her mother’s past that will turn her world upside-down and shake up this community forever.

Last Updated: 8/13/2024Network: FOXStatus: Ended
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The Miseducation of the Negro
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8.16
32 votes

#1 - The Miseducation of the Negro

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2021

Angela asks Tyrique for a favor and meets with Teddy, who takes the first steps into welcoming her into the family. Angela also tries to get Nikki accepted into the Oak Bluffs Cotillion, Raymond confides in Olivia and the Nikki-Taylor-Lauren triangle heats up. Then, Leah is shocked by Lauren's behavior and Teddy's condition worsens.

Directors: Julie Dash
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Kiss It Up to God
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8.15
26 votes

#2 - Kiss It Up to God

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/25/2022

Angela and Leah team up to discover the truth about what happened between Teddy and Eve in 1984.

Directors: Jeffrey W. Byrd
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Sistervention...
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8.07
29 votes

#3 - Sistervention...

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/2021

Angela holds a sistervention for Leah, whose marriage to Raymond is still on the rocks.

Directors: Keesha Sharp
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Just Desserts
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8.04
23 votes

#4 - Just Desserts

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/11/2022

Bid week at the Gracities finds Angela close to getting everything she wants.

Directors: Mary Lou Belli
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Fathers, Daughters, Sisters
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8.03
29 votes

#5 - Fathers, Daughters, Sisters

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2021

The family gathers around Teddy after his latest health crisis; Angela and Leah bond.

Directors: Joe Morton
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For Colored Boys...
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8.03
33 votes

#6 - For Colored Boys...

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2021

Alex drops a bombshell on Leah about her former marriage to Raymond.

Directors: Jeffrey W. Byrd
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My Mother, Myself
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8.00
44 votes

#7 - My Mother, Myself

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2021

As Angela tries to land a spot for Eve's Crown in the Franklin incubator program, she uncovers a devastating secret about her mother. Meanwhile, Leah attempts to unseat Teddy as the head of Franklin, Raymond is determined to get his company back and Chaos erupts for the Duponts at the Black Diamond Ball.

Directors: Tasha Smith
Writer: Karin Gist
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Crabs in a Gold Plated Barrel
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8.00
38 votes

#8 - Crabs in a Gold Plated Barrel

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2021

Angela meets with Nikki's father, Nate, as she deals with the tabloids chasing her after her paternity secret is revealed. Meanwhile, Angela's best friend, Tommy "Tizzie" Jones, arrives in Oak Bluffs to help her with the grand opening of the Eve's Crown flagship store. Then, Teddy confides in Leah, Nikki and Taylor get closer and Raymond meets with a face from the past to help get his company back from Teddy.

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Twice as Hard, Twice as Good
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7.94
31 votes

#9 - Twice as Hard, Twice as Good

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/7/2021

Leah and Teddy deliver devastating news to Angela; Piggy confesses secrets from her past to Angela.

Directors: Benny Boom
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It Is Not Light We Need, but Fire
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7.82
28 votes

#10 - It Is Not Light We Need, but Fire

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/18/2022

Teddy gives Angela an ultimatum; Raymond regains his confidence and makes an offer to Leah.

Directors: Jeffrey W. Byrd
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Hot Links & Red Drinks
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7.50
36 votes

#11 - Hot Links & Red Drinks

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2021

Angela wants to make Nikki the face of Eve's Crown and forces Leah's hand about the incubator program. Meanwhile, Raymond confronts Teddy about getting his company back, and Piggy is confronted by her past. Then, secrets are revealed when Lauren brings her grandmother Rose to the annual Juneteenth Rose Ball, where she reveals a family secret.

Directors: Jeffrey W. Byrd
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Reparations
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7.34
65 votes

#12 - Reparations

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2021

A strong-willed, single mom sets out to reclaim her family's name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of Black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about her own mother's past that will turn her world upside-down and shake up this community forever. Single mother Angela Vaughn arrives in the Martha's Vineyard enclave with her teenage daughter and aunt and immediately is thrown into a world of wealth and glamour, as well as the crosshairs of the powerful Franklin and Dupont families

Directors: Tasha Smith
Writer: Karin Gist
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