The BEST episodes of Queen Sugar season 1

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

The series follows the life of two sisters, Nova Bordelon and Charley Bordelon, who, with her teenage son Micah moves to the heart of Louisiana to claim an inheritance from her recently departed father — an 800-acre sugarcane farm.

Last Updated: 11/10/2024Network: Oprah Winfrey NetworkStatus: Ended
So Far
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8.44
510 votes

#1 - So Far

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/9/2016

Charlie searches for a new mill; and realizes that there's more to the story of the land than originally thought. In other events, Hollywood again tries to mend his relationship with Aunt Violet.

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As Promised
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8.38
521 votes

#2 - As Promised

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/5/2016

Nova's public comments about Charley's marriage causes a rift between the two; Ralph Angel tries to get out of an illegal arrangement; Charley learns what Davis did during the night in question.

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Where with All
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8.34
537 votes

#3 - Where with All

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/26/2016

As the Bordelons prepare for a hurricane, many of the family's underlying issues are brought to the surface. The incoming storm threatens the farm, and while preparing to protect their property, Remy calls into question Charley's treatment of her staff.

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Far Too Long
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8.29
501 votes

#4 - Far Too Long

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/23/2016

The Bordelons continue to look for a new mill in time for harvest, and Charley's search for an investor motivates her to make a cunning decision in relation to Davis basketball career. Meanwhile, Ralph Angel devises his own solution to the Bordelons dilemma, and Charley's objection creates friction.

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Give Us This Day
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8.28
473 votes

#5 - Give Us This Day

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/30/2016

Charley continues to make calculated decisions about Davis' basketball career and her desire to secure an investor in the farm. Davis attempts to repair his relationship with his son, Micah, but he faces resistance. Meanwhile, Nova and Calvin finally reunite; however, their relationship causes controversy in the community. Violet learns of Hollywood's departure and tries to make amends, and Ralph Angel makes a shocking discovery that changes everything.Tune in to the gripping season finale of Queen Sugar.

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In No Uncertain Terms
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8.21
566 votes

#6 - In No Uncertain Terms

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/12/2016

Charley deals with the state of her marriage; Ralph Angel decides to farm full time; Aunt Violet finds out information about Hollywood that threatens their relationship.

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All Good
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8.14
555 votes

#7 - All Good

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/16/2016

The Bordelons must find a new mill, but with mounting expenses, they need a feasible solution. Charley makes a big step in putting her past with Davis behind her, but when Micah accidentally learns about Charley and Remy’s new relationship, she is overwhelmed with guilt. Too Sweet returns with doubts about his future, and Nova encourages him to change his point of view. Ralph Angel and Darla unite to help Blue navigate issues at school, and Violet makes changes to the diner.

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Next to Nothing
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8.11
529 votes

#8 - Next to Nothing

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/2/2016

As the siblings work together to repair the damage caused by the hurricane, Charley, Ralph Angel and Remy are shocked to discover two corpses on their property.

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The Darker Sooner
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8.09
579 votes

#9 - The Darker Sooner

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/21/2016

Ralph Angel tries to run the farm while the other siblings return to their everyday lives; Nova thinks that a friend's son has been wrongly imprisoned and tries to help; Charley resumes managing her husband despite their stained relationship.

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Evergreen
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8.07
672 votes

#10 - Evergreen

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/7/2016

The Bordelon siblings try to plan their father's funeral but tensions arise between Charley and Nova; Ralph Angel argues with Aunt Violet about inviting his son; Charley meets someone interested in buying the farm.

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Thy Will Be Done
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8.07
630 votes

#11 - Thy Will Be Done

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/14/2016

Charley, Ralph Angel and Nova discover the contents of their father's will and consider running their newly inherited farm together; Ralph Angel is pushed to his limits when someone tries to take one of his father's possessions.

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By Any Chance
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8.03
561 votes

#12 - By Any Chance

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/28/2016

Nova's romantic relationship with Calvin, a local cop, becomes strained in her pursuit of justice; Charley faces her husband's accuser; Aunt Violet receives unwelcome feedback at work.

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First Things First
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7.93
835 votes

#13 - First Things First

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/6/2016

A woman gives up her upscale Los Angeles lifestyle to return home to a large sugarcane farm in Louisiana after her father suffers a stroke; she reunites with her estranged siblings and learns alarming news about her husband.

Directors: Ava DuVernay
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