Queen Sugar

Charley's (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) relationship with Remy (Dondré T. Whitfield) is threatened when she discovers that a business loan is contingent on the involvement of her estranged husband, Davis (Timon Kyle Durrett). She later sees Davis on a date during her girls' night out with Nova (Rutina Wesley) and Aunt Violet (Tina Lifford), and a confrontation ensues. Micah (Nicholas L. Ashe) is pulled over by a police officer in his expensive new car, and Davis uses his star power to secure his release, which upsets Charley. The concern over Micah pushes Aunt Violet to reach ...

Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe
Director(s): Kat Candler
Writer(s): Ava DuVernay, Monica Macer, Natalie Baszile

Ralph has new plans for the farm. Davis blind-sides Charley during divorce mediation. Nova holds a fundraiser for the community. Violet learns of a potentially life-threatening accident that happened to Hollywood.

Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe
Director(s): Cheryl Dunye
Writer(s): Ava DuVernay, Jason Wilborn, Natalie Baszile

Micah finds solace in Nova's Place. Charley founds out Davis lied to get joint custody. Violet and Hollywood's time together is short lived. Nova attends a symposium in Atlanta. Ralph Angel confronts to Boudreaux for spying on them.

Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe
Director(s): Aurora Guerrero
Writer(s): Ava DuVernay, Anthony Sparks, Natalie Baszile

Charley searches for a new home for her and Micah. Nova's new editor wants to change her style. The farm is threatened by a whitefly infestation. Darla's decision may have serious consequences.

Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe
Director(s): Maryam Keshavarz
Writer(s): Ava DuVernay, Dana Greenblatt, Natalie Baszile

Charley's therapist brings to light her childhood issues. Nova sees Dr. Robert Dubois again. During a pressure situation, Ralph Angel meets an old friend. Darla gets a new, unexpected job.

Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe
Director(s): Amanda Marsalis
Writer(s): Ava DuVernay, Davita Scarlett, Natalie Baszile

The opening celebration of Queen Sugar Mills suffers a setback. Nova receives surprising news about her late father. Ralph Angel has a run-in with a person he previously robbed.

Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe
Director(s): DeMane Davis
Writer(s): Ava DuVernay, Mimi Won Techentin, Natalie Baszile

Ralph Angel's (Kofi Siriboe) confession continues to cause unrest among his family, as the siblings question their father's intentions. Ralph Angel suggests that Nova only sees his mistakes, which runs contrary to her activism. During the heated family exchange, Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) asks Darla (Bianca Lawson) to prepare a contract for a local farmer, but Ralph Angel insists that she stay for emotional support. Darla resents Ralph Angel's request, as she previously lost a job to help him. As the conversation continues, Charley tells Violet (Tina Lifford) she ...

Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe
Director(s): Kat Candler
Writer(s): Ava DuVernay, Maria Elena Rodriguez, Natalie Baszile

Nova (Rutina Wesley) returns to Atlanta to visit Dr. Robert Dubois (Alimi Ballard), where they attend a dinner party, which doesn't go as planned when Nova clashes with Robert's friend. Charley's (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) authentic magazine interview finally gets published and Remy (Dondré T. Whitfield) expresses that the farmers have questions about some of what they read. Charley attends a potluck to address their concerns. She then uses the opportunity to tell Remy how she feels. Charley also talks to Darla (Bianca Lawson) about withholding information in her father's ...

Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe
Director(s): Amanda Marsalis
Writer(s): Ava DuVernay, Anthony Sparks, Natalie Baszile

Darla reaches out to her family to share her engagement news; Violet's condition worsens; Nova's Zika story causes concern in the community; Micah finally comes to terms with his emotions; Charley receives an unexpected visit from...

Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe
Director(s): Julie Dash
Writer(s): Ava DuVernay, Jason Wilborn, Natalie Baszile

An unexpected encounter creates issues between Ralph Angel and Darla; the presence of Charley's mother Lorna gives rise to old tensions in the family; Violet finally sees a doctor about her recurring symptoms.

Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe
Director(s): Julie Dash
Writer(s): Ava DuVernay, Valerie Chu, Natalie Baszile

Nova (Rutina Wesley) prepares for her first national television interview with Robert (Alimi Ballard), and Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) encourages her to be cautious about mixing romance with her career. Nova heeds the advice, which takes Robert aback. Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe) and Darla (Bianca Lawson) attend pre-marital counseling, where they discuss their expectations of marriage. Lorna (Sharon Lawrence) and Charley have different opinions about Charley's plans for a harvest festival. Meanwhile, Hollywood (Omar J. Dorsey) befriends a member of his crew, but ...

Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe
Director(s): Cheryl Dunye
Writer(s): Ava DuVernay, Dana Greenblatt, Natalie Baszile

Nova and Robert's relationship hits a major setback; Darla and Ralph Angel plan their upcoming wedding; Davis offers Charley help with her harvest festival; Davis and Charley realize they've both moved on in new relationships; Davis makes amends.

Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe
Director(s): Garrett Bradley
Writer(s): Ava DuVernay, Mimi Won Techentin, Natalie Baszile

Remy and Charley have different visions of their future. Nova and Calvin face a harsh reality. Plus, Violet gets diagnosed and Darla reveals a devasting secret to Ralph Angel.

Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe
Director(s): Liesl Tommy
Writer(s): Ava DuVernay, Monica Macer, Davita Scarlett

Ralph Angel is left devastated by Darla's news; Charley's business is threatened. Micah has an issue with his school. Nova receives a new opportunity. Violet reveals her diagnosis to Hollywood.

Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe
Director(s): Christina Alexandra Voros
Writer(s): Ava DuVernay, Jason Wilborn, Anthony Sparks

Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) and Jacob Boudreaux (Lea Coco) face off over the false rumors he's been spreading about her mill. Black farmers celebrate Ralph Angel's (Kofi Siriboe) accomplishments on the last day of his first harvest, but his day is disrupted when a farmer reveals she must take her cane elsewhere due to concern about Charley's mill. Other farmers follow suit, which jeopardizes Charley's business. Meanwhile, Hollywood (Omar J. Dorsey) receives a large settlement, and in the midst of his excitement, he proposes to Violet (Tina Lifford). Nova (Rutina ...

Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe
Director(s): DeMane Davis
Writer(s): Ava DuVernay, Monica Macer, Dana Greenblatt

Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) and Jacob Boudreaux (Lea Coco) face off over the false rumors he's been spreading about her mill. Black farmers celebrate Ralph Angel's (Kofi Siriboe) accomplishments on the last day of his first harvest, but his day is disrupted when a farmer reveals she must take her cane elsewhere due to concern about Charley's mill. Other farmers follow suit, which jeopardizes Charley's business. Meanwhile, Hollywood (Omar J. Dorsey) receives a large settlement, and in the midst of his excitement, he proposes to Violet (Tina Lifford). Nova (Rutina ...

Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe
Director(s): Kat Candler
Writer(s): Ava DuVernay, Natalie Baszile, Davita Scarlett