The Best Episodes of Clean Slate Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.4/10(118 votes)

   #1 - Desiree. And Whatnot.

   S1:E12/6/2025

   After 23 years away, Desiree returns home to Alabama to repair her estranged relationship with her old-school father, Harry. Together, they must process their new reality as father and daughter.

   Director:Nisha Ganatra

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Nisha Ganatra

   Writer:Unknown
2. 

   7.9/10(89 votes)

   #2 - Spark Joy

   S1:E22/6/2025

   Desiree throws a yard sale to purge her childhood home of unnecessary clutter, with unintended consequences. Meanwhile, Louis keeps Harry busy with a game-day feast.

   Director:Matthew A. Cherry

   Writer:Dan Ewen

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   Director:Matthew A. Cherry

   Writer:Dan Ewen
3. 

   7.8/10(86 votes)

   #3 - Opal's Day Off

   S1:E32/6/2025

   After Opal is suspended from school, Desiree drags the gang on a surprisingly cathartic outing to a theme park.

   Director:Randall Keenan Winston

   Writers:Shadi Petosky, Jasmine Pierce

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   Director:Randall Keenan Winston

   Writers:Shadi Petosky, Jasmine Pierce
4. 

   8.2/10(81 votes)

   #4 - Chrome Jesus

   S1:E42/6/2025

   Desiree's return to Sunday service has an unintended ripple effect on the church and their community. Meanwhile, Mack and Opal launch a unique Sunday car wash to increase business.

   Director:Keith Powell

   Writers:Simran Baidwan, Shantira Jackson

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   Director:Keith Powell

   Writers:Simran Baidwan, Shantira Jackson
5. 

   8.2/10(81 votes)

   #5 - Closer Than They Appear

   S1:E52/6/2025

   A father-daughter driving lesson takes a turn when Harry has a health emergency, leaving Desiree playing nurse while both of them ponder the future. Meanwhile, Mack tries to keep a secret from Harry.

   Director:Jett Garrison

   Writers:Brittany Ann Miller, Shomari Kirkwood

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   Director:Jett Garrison

   Writers:Brittany Ann Miller, Shomari Kirkwood
6. 

   8.0/10(72 votes)

   #6 - Pillars

   S1:E62/6/2025

   As Desiree and Mack keep an eye on the car wash, Harry and the others navigate an Election Day from hell.

   Director:Princess Monique Filmz

   Writers:Dan Ewen, Simran Baidwan

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   Director:Princess Monique Filmz

   Writers:Dan Ewen, Simran Baidwan
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7. 

   8.2/10(76 votes)

   #7 - Mess and Magic

   S1:E72/6/2025

   Desiree and Louis let loose during a much-needed Mardi Gras adventure, until Harry and Ella crash the party.

   Director:Linda Mendoza

   Writer:Walter Kelly

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   Director:Linda Mendoza

   Writer:Walter Kelly
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   8.3/10(81 votes)

   #8 - Born Again... Again

   S1:E82/6/2025

   Desiree seeks a second baptism while wondering if her stay in Alabama could be more than temporary.

   Director:Zackary Drucker

   Writers:Simran Baidwan, Shantira Jackson

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   Director:Zackary Drucker

   Writers:Simran Baidwan, Shantira Jackson