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The Best Episodes of Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker Season 1

Every episode of Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker Season 1 Episode 4 - A Credit to the Race
    7.8/10(374 votes)

    S1:E4

    The combined blows of a health scare, worker issues and a tragedy that hits close to home push Sarah to take decisive action about her life and legacy.

    Director:DeMane Davis
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker Season 1 Episode 2 - Bootstraps
    7.7/10(410 votes)

    S1:E2

    Sarah's dream of opening a factory hinges on securing the support of local Black businessmen — and an endorsement from the famous Booker T. Washington.

    Director:Kasi Lemmons
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker Season 1 Episode 3 - The Walker Girl
    7.7/10(382 votes)

    S1:E3

    Sarah's ambitious plans for expanding her empire take her to New York — and lead to betrayals personal and professional that threaten all she's built.

    Director:DeMane Davis
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker Season 1 Episode 1 - The Fight of the Century
    7.6/10(509 votes)

    S1:E1

    Aspiring to be more than a washerwoman, Sarah grows determined to sell Addie's hair product. But when she's cruelly rebuffed, the gloves come off.

    Director:Kasi Lemmons
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Credit to the Race" is the best rated episode of Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 374 votes. Directed by DeMane Davis and written by Unknown, it aired on March 20, 2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Bootstraps".