The BEST episodes written by Marissa Jo Cerar
#1 - The Last Word
Women of the Movement - Season 1 - Episode 6
After the verdict is reached and the story becomes international news, a movement begins – and Mamie Till-Mobley fights to defend Emmett’s legacy.
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#2 - Eleanor
Black Cake - Season 1 - Episode 3
Covey finds herself alone in a new city determined to start a new life – with a stolen identity.
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#3 - Nine Night
Black Cake - Season 1 - Episode 8
After Eleanor’s funeral, Byron and Benny finally learn the truth about the murder on the night of their mother’s wedding.
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#4 - Let the People See
Women of the Movement - Season 1 - Episode 3
After her son’s body is recovered in Mississippi, Mamie insists on having a public wake with an open casket to ensure that he did not die in vain. The case becomes national news, which puts pressure on Mississippi officials to do the unthinkable—go to trial.
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#5 - Hour Ten: Last Dance
Shots Fired - Season 1 - Episode 10
While Preston presents the jurors with facts about the case, the true events leading to the shootings are revealed.
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The Fosters (2013) - Season 3 - Episode 4
When Lena’s half-brother Nate comes for a visit with Lena and her parents, Lena aims to get an apology for an offensive name he called her mother years ago. Meanwhile, Cole invites Callie, Jude and Connor to an LGBTQ prom.
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#7 - Only Skin
Women of the Movement - Season 1 - Episode 2
After receiving the call that her son was kidnapped by white men in Mississippi, Mamie rallies her community in Chicago to bring Emmett home. As a result, Mamie is thrust into the spotlight while facing unimaginable tragedy.
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#8 - Unknown Caller
The Handmaid's Tale - Season 3 - Episode 5
June and Serena grapple with a new revelation about Nichole, leading to an incident that will have far-reaching ramifications.
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#9 - Hour Five: Before the Storm
Shots Fired - Season 1 - Episode 5
Cory reveals some key details about the night Joey Campbell was murdered.
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#10 - Mothers and Sons
Women of the Movement - Season 1 - Episode 5
The two mothers at the center of the Emmett Till murder, Carolyn Bryant and Mamie Till-Mobley, testify about his character in front of a packed courtroom.
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#11 - Bryce and Chloe
13 Reasons Why - Season 2 - Episode 11
Chaos erupts at school in the aftermath of Bryce's testimony. Jessica tells Chloe about the clubhouse. Alex's memories come rushing back.
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#12 - Mother and Son
Women of the Movement - Season 1 - Episode 1
Mamie Till Mobley, a young mother living a simple life in Chicago, begrudgingly lets her adventurous 14-year-old son, Emmett, go on vacation with his great uncle and cousins to Mississippi. Days after his arrival, tragedy strikes and Mamie is faced with a mother’s worst nightmare when her son goes missing.
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The Fosters (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 13
When Callie’s probation officer learns of Callie and Brandon’s relationship, it poses serious consequences for both teens. Stef and Lena are forced to take more severe measures to keep them apart. Meanwhile, Stef returns to work, leaving Lena riddled with anxiety. Jesus bonds with his wrestling team but Lena’s reaction to a hazing tradition threatens to shake the hard-earned respect of his teammates. Kelsey’s jealousy over Mariana’s growing attraction to Chase leads Kelsey to expose some nasty secrets from Mariana’s past. Fearing Callie’s actions will get them both sent away from the Fosters’ home, Jude makes preparations.
#14 - Don't Let Go
The Fosters (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 19
An encounter with her father leaves Callie conflicted about her future and worried about the effect the reunion will have on Jude. Meanwhile, Jesus struggles to maintain his focus at school without his ADHD medication, and Mariana gets an unexpected invitation from Zac’s mom. Lena and Stef come to a major decision with the help of a good friend.
#15 - The Longest Day
The Fosters (2013) - Season 2 - Episode 7
Lena supports Brandon as he unloads a long-held secret that could tear his family apart. Callie brings Jude for a visit with the Quinn family in the hopes that Jude will no longer feel so threatened by this other side of Callie's life. Meanwhile, Jesus is torn between feelings of guilt over his failed relationship with Emma and pressure to prove his loyalty to Hayley. Mariana's dance team prepares for an upcoming competition, and her insecurities threaten to get the best of her.
#16 - Covey
Black Cake - Season 1 - Episode 1
In the late 1960’s, a runaway bride named Covey disappears into the surf off the coast of Jamaica. In present day, Eleanor Bennett, loses her battle with cancer, leaving her two estranged children a flash-drive that holds untold stories of her past.
#17 - Coventina
Black Cake - Season 1 - Episode 2
Byron and Benny struggle to process the revelations learned in Eleanor’s first recording. Will their mother’s confessions help them reconnect or leave them feeling more lost than ever?
#18 - Saturday
The Fosters (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 6
The Fosters invite Ernesto and Sofia Rivera to dinner, and Stef worries that they will subjugate Jesus to views that disapprove of his non-traditional family. To make matters worse, Stef's conservative father, Frank, shows up and the family dinner threatens to turn into an all-out moral debate. Meanwhile, Callie attends a group therapy session for foster children and meets someone with a connection to her past - a past that will come back to haunt her. Wyatt holds a destructive party at his childhood home, which is under foreclosure, and Callie realizes he's much more hurt than he lets on. Mike shows up late to take Brandon to an important audition with a renowned piano teacher.
#19 - Birth Mother
Black Cake - Season 1 - Episode 7
In 1970’s London, Covey is faced with a life-altering decision that will affect her children in present day.
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The Fosters (2013) - Season 2 - Episode 13
Kiara seeks help after being placed in an unfit foster home; Mariana downplays her high math scores.
#21 - The Drunk Slut
13 Reasons Why - Season 2 - Episode 3
Worried about threats against them, Alex and Clay urge Jessica to testify about Bryce. Clay enlists Tony's help to find a potential witness.
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