The BEST episodes of Twenties season 1

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

Three young friends attempt to navigate life, love, and their professional lives within the entertainment industry together.

Last Updated: 12/1/2024Network: BETStatus: Continuing
Living the Dream
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8.00
31 votes

#1 - Living the Dream

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/15/2020

In a brave move to get Nia a role on Cocoa's Butter, Hattie is fired from the show. Marie holds a special birthday dinner that takes a turn when an unexpected guest arrives.

Directors: Justin Tipping
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Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing
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7.82
28 votes

#2 - Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/25/2020

An earthquake shakes up the girls' relationships. Meanwhile, Marie becomes wary of Chuck when a night watching porn together goes awry. Hattie grows more fond of Ida when she's tasked with sorting her old manuscripts, leading to a heart-to-heart.

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Redemption Song
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7.63
30 votes

#3 - Redemption Song

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/1/2020

Hattie learns a lesson in balancing work and family. Meanwhile, work leads Nia to church to clean up Zac's mess and persuade star basketball player, Quintrelle, to sign with the studio.

Directors: Justin Tipping
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You Know How I Like It
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7.61
33 votes

#4 - You Know How I Like It

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/18/2020

Time is against Hattie as she dashes through Hollywood on various assignments from Ida B. Meanwhile, Nia struggles in an audition.

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Pilot
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7.53
47 votes

#5 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/4/2020

Aspiring screenwriter Hattie finds herself evicted, jobless, and down on her luck before she runs into the famed writer/producer Ida B. whose show Cocoa’s Butter, Hattie has shaded on social media.

Directors: Justin Tipping
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Happy Place
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7.47
32 votes

#6 - Happy Place

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/11/2020

Hattie keeps looking for her “happy place” to write. Meanwhile, Marie is pitted against the only other black executive at the studio, while Nia questions whether she's on the right career path.

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What Would Todd Do?
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7.44
27 votes

#7 - What Would Todd Do?

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/8/2020

In Improv class, Nia grapples with being given stereotypical Black roles. Incensed by Ben getting the promotion over her, Marie searches for answers, while Hattie tries to make her voice heard in the writers room.

Directors: Justin Tipping
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I've Got the World on a String
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7.37
38 votes

#8 - I've Got the World on a String

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/4/2020

Hattie navigates office politics on her first day as a writer’s PA, Marie gets hassled by her gambling mother, and Nia takes a chance on a date with her yoga client.

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