The BEST episodes written by Janeika James

Family Matters
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8.37
68 votes

#1 - Family Matters

Bel-Air - Season 3 - Episode 9

Will, Carlton and Lisa try to heal after witnessing a friend's overdose; Hilary prepares for her wedding; Geoffrey reveals the truth to Frederick.

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Baby, I'm Back
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7.91
98 votes

#2 - Baby, I'm Back

Bel-Air - Season 3 - Episode 1

Summertime in Bel-Air brings big changes for the Banks family, who prepare to host their annual Juneteenth festivities.

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Keep Ya Head Up
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7.88
412 votes

#3 - Keep Ya Head Up

Bel-Air - Season 1 - Episode 2

Will finds he doesn’t fit in at his new school; the Banks family starts to adjust to life with Will.

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No One Wins When the Family Feuds
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7.88
313 votes

#4 - No One Wins When the Family Feuds

Bel-Air - Season 1 - Episode 8

As the Banks family celebrates Will’s birthday, his mom comes to visit, causing unexpected tension.

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Just Like Old Times
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7.87
150 votes

#5 - Just Like Old Times

Bel-Air - Season 2 - Episode 9

Will confides in Phil about the shocking information he discovered regarding Doc and Zenith; Carlton struggles to keep up with all the lies he's entangled himself in.

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My Fate Cries Out
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7.84
307 votes

#6 - My Fate Cries Out

Empire (2015) - Season 5 - Episode 17

Cookie gets picked up by AUSA Conway, while Lucious is visited by his past. Becky, Hakeem and Andre devise a plan to save Empire by putting on a show with special guests Sevyn Streeter and Ty Dolla $ign. Meanwhile, Andre helps Empire by getting help from the last person the Lyons expect, and Cookie may never forgive Lucious for what he’s done.

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The Fool
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7.80
670 votes

#7 - The Fool

Empire (2015) - Season 4 - Episode 5

When the secret about Lucious’ memory is exposed, Cookie attempts to convince the board that he is fine by inviting the press to watch him produce the first 20 for 20 album. Eddie Barker jumps in to help Lucious get back in his groove and make music in the studio. Just as Andre’s feelings for Detective Pamela Rose intensify, she reveals information that’s been uncovered regarding the explosion. Meanwhile, Hakeem worries about his secret involvement with the DuBois family and Claudia helps Lucious with a breakthrough.

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Play On
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7.79
1345 votes

#8 - Play On

Empire (2015) - Season 3 - Episode 11

Cookie tries to move forward with Angelo, while struggling with guilt over her run-in with Lucious. Meanwhile, Leah seeks out Tariq’s help in taking down Anika, and Jamal and Tory team up in the studio.

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The Depth of Grief
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7.78
306 votes

#9 - The Depth of Grief

Empire (2015) - Season 5 - Episode 5

Lucious and Cookie prep their new artist Devon for a premiere listening party, but worry he may not be ready for that kind of pressure. Hakeem is determined to convince Tiana that he’s matured, but she has a hard time letting go of everything they’ve struggled through the past couple years. Meanwhile, Cookie becomes concerned about Jamal.

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False Face
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7.76
456 votes

#10 - False Face

Empire (2015) - Season 4 - Episode 14

Lucious and Thirsty try to squash Eddie’s takeover by confronting him with legal papers. Cookie recalls her complex relationship with her mother, while she continues her search for her friend’s orphaned daughter. Meanwhile, Andre flounders, Hakeem anxiously prepares a release strategy for his 20 for 20 single and Jamal and Tory try to find a new team to make their own first non-Empire single.

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Be True
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7.68
924 votes

#11 - Be True

Empire (2015) - Season 2 - Episode 5

Over at Lyon Dynasty, Cookie and Anika work together with Laz to throw “Cookie Lyon’s Block Party,” a big event to launch their company, showcase their artists and premiere a signature Dynasty anthem written by Hakeem. Meanwhile, Jamal gets busy working on his music with Ne-Yo. Also, Hakeem begins a tender romance with the lead singer of his girl group, and Andre takes steps to rid his soul of past sins.

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Stronger Than My Rival
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7.57
231 votes

#12 - Stronger Than My Rival

Empire (2015) - Season 6 - Episode 5

Lucious, still obsessed with his past, tries to make amends for his wrongdoings with an old friend. Cookie vies to take control of the house, putting the whole family in the middle. Andre and Lucious go head-to-head in a competition to figure out the direction Empire should be heading in. Meanwhile, Becky and Giselle are at odds over the future of Bossy music.

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You Can't Take It With Jules
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7.16
99 votes

#13 - You Can't Take It With Jules

Gossip Girl (2021) - Season 1 - Episode 11

A Christmas visitor threatens to upend Julien’s life, while a new friend pushes Zoya to chart her own path. Ahead of a bombshell drop, Kate, Jordan, and Wendy clamor for control of Gossip Girl.

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