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Queen Sugar (2016)
Popularity 20.2
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Two sisters, Nova Bordelon and Charley Bordelon, 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.
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Rutina WesleyNova Bordelon
Dawn-Lyen GardnerCharley Bordelon West
Kofi SiriboeRalph Angel Bordelon
Nicholas L. AsheMicah West
Dondré WhitfieldRemy Newell
Omar J. DorseyHollywood Desonier
Greg VaughanCalvin
Tina LiffordViolet Bordelon
Bianca LawsonDarla
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2 episodes · First aired 2021-02-09
E01
Never Let Go
2021-02-09 · 60 min
Go behind the scenes of OWN'S Queen Sugar with creator and executive producer, Ava DuVernay. Along with the stars, Ava gives fans an exclusive look into the making of one of TV's most beloved dramas and a sneak peek of what's ahead in Season 5.
E02
The Queens of Queen Sugar
2022-11-29 · 16 min
Over seven seasons, Queen Sugar has boldly tackled narrative change with an eye toward true social impact. Creator Ava DuVernay celebrates the 42 women directors who contributed to the series becoming the longest-running Black family drama in TV history.
Season 1
13 episodes · First aired 2016-09-06 · ★ 8.4
E01
First Things First
2016-09-06 · 60 min
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.
E02
Evergreen
2016-09-07 · 60 min
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.
E03
Thy Will Be Done
2016-09-14 · 60 min
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.
E04
The Darker Sooner
2016-09-21 · 60 min
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.
E05
By Any Chance
2016-09-28 · 60 min
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.
E06
As Promised
2016-10-05 · 60 min
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.
E07
In No Uncertain Terms
2016-10-12 · 60 min
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.
E08
Where With All
2016-10-26 · 60 min
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.
E09
Next to Nothing
2016-11-02 · 60 min
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.
E10
So Far
2016-11-09 · 60 min
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.
E11
All Good
2016-11-16 · 60 min
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.
E12
Far Too Long
2016-11-23 · 60 min
E13
Give Us This Day
2016-11-30 · 60 min
