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Every TV Episode Directed by Justin Simien Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Chapter I
    6.5/10(11 votes)

    S1:E1

    As college radio host Samantha White leads the outcry over a blackface party on campus, a revelation about her love life puts her in an awkward spot.

    Director:Justin Simien
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Chapter I
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    S2:E1

    In the wake of the town hall protest, Sam finds herself at the center of an alt-right backlash and goes to war with a social media troll.

    Director:Justin Simien
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Chapter X
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E10

    With tensions running high before the town hall, Sam tries to patch up her relationship, Coco steals Troy's thunder, and Lionel makes a bold move.

    Director:Justin Simien
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Chapter VIII
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    S2:E8

    Gabe finally gets a chance to interview Sam for his documentary, but they both have trouble sticking to their promise not to make things personal.

    Director:Justin Simien
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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Chapter II
    5.6/10(9 votes)

    S1:E2

    Buoyed by his front-page story on the party, shy reporter Lionel begins to come out of his shell and embrace his true identity.

    Director:Justin Simien
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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Chapter X
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    S3:E10

    A bombshell story in the debut issue of Fried Chicanery leads to a moment of reckoning. Sam and Lionel learn there's more to the Order than they knew.

    Director:Justin Simien
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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Chapter VI
    5.2/10(4 votes)

    S2:E6

    Lionel puts his fledgling romance in jeopardy as he teams up with Brooke to hunt down @AltIvyW's identity for an exposé.

    Director:Justin Simien
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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Chapter X
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    S2:E10

    As the campus braces for Rikki Carter's speech, Sam and Lionel piece together the clues they've gathered on the secret society known as Order of X.

    Director:Justin Simien
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Chapter I
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    S3:E1

    With Sam, Lionel and the rest of the crew caught up in their own priorities, Al suddenly feels like the only one fighting for change at Winchester.

    Director:Justin Simien
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Chapter VI
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    S4:E6

    As Sam heads to Houston for a fateful trip with Lionel and Michael, Reggie and Joelle are trapped in a stairwell during a campus lockdown.

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Chapter X
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    S4:E10

    Opening night of the Varsity Show yields big surprises and a sobering encounter. In the future, the friends' reunion takes an emotional turn.

    Director:Justin Simien
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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Chapter I
    3.5/10(2 votes)

    S4:E1

    On the first day of senior year, the campus is abuzz with Career Day plans and news that AP House will be producing Winchester's historic Varsity Show.

    Director:Justin Simien
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Chapter II
    3.5/10(2 votes)

    S4:E2

    As Reggie considers a sweet job offer, Joelle seizes a chance to blend faith and science, and Troy makes his pitch to the Black Caucus.

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    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - Chapter V
    3.5/10(2 votes)

    S4:E5

    Al offers to help Troy and friends wrest control of the Varsity Show back from Miss Bernadette. Reggie strikes up a new friendship.

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - Chapter IX
    3.5/10(2 votes)

    S4:E9

    Sam invites Iesha back on the radio — with dramatic results. Gabe faces an ultimatum from his uncle. Reggie weighs a big decision about his app.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Dear Black People
    1.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E4

    After the election of President Barack Obama, Hollywood offers Black filmmakers more opportunities than ever. From Selma to Get Out to Black Panther, Black filmmakers embrace new genres to critical and commercial success.

    Director:Justin Simien
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - The Price of Admission
    1.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E3

    In the 1990s, a new generation of Black filmmakers and megastars are embraced by the studio system. Yet independent and female filmmakers who diverge from mainstream portrayals of Black life still struggle for recognition.

    Director:Justin Simien
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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Defiant Ones
    1.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E2

    Following the unrest of the 1960s, Black filmmakers look to celebrate Black culture on screen. As Hollywood begins to see dollar signs, Black actors and directors try to maintain their dignity without selling out.

    Director:Justin Simien
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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Built on Our Backs
    1.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E1

    From the silent era to the late 1960s, an emboldened generation of Black actors and directors make films that counter denigrating imagery of Black people and forever change Hollywood's perception of Black storytellers.

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Justin Simien Ratings Summary

"Chapter I" is the best rated episode directed by Justin Simien. It scored 6.5/10 from 11 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on April 28, 2017. It is rated 0.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "Chapter I".