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The Best Episodes of The Hair Tales Season 1

Every episode of The Hair Tales Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Hair Tales Season 1!

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The series leads the audience through a revelatory journey connecting the personal tales of phenomenal Black women to broader societal and historic themes. The stories shared in the series offer an honest and layered look

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Hair Tales Season 1 Episode 1 - Oprah Winfrey: Beyond a Wild Dream
    6.7/10(31 votes)

    S1:E1

    Born with a thick head of hair and a “desire to inspire,” Oprah always understood the impact of Black hair.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Hair Tales Season 1 Episode 6 - Chlöe Bailey: Deeply Rooted
    6.2/10(18 votes)

    S1:E6

    Anchored in the love of her family, Chloe Bailey celebrates how being "loc'd" for life will never box her in; unpacking employment access, acceptability and how Black hair and girls are worthy of protection.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Hair Tales Season 1 Episode 2 - Issa Rae: Powerful Versatility
    5.7/10(18 votes)

    S1:E2

    Black hairs’ ability to shapeshift often mystifies others, but Issa Rae reveals its super power.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Hair Tales Season 1 Episode 3 - Ayanna Pressley: Embodied Liberation
    5.7/10(19 votes)

    S1:E3

    Freedom ain’t free — nor is maintaining our hair or humanity. Ayanna Pressley puts her ambition, betrayal, loss and beauty on the table. In this episode, we unpack how the hair salon is the Black women's country club and the politics of hair.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Hair Tales Season 1 Episode 4 - CHIKA: Audacious Visibility
    5.5/10(15 votes)

    S1:E4

    When the others count us out, we show out. Being CHIKA is a revolutionary act. She cut trauma out of her hair, and stepped into herself as an artistic alchemist. We unpack the unregulated madness of perms, bra strap level goals and the art of Black hair.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Hair Tales Season 1 Episode 5 - Marsai Martin: Freedom's Heir
    5.2/10(16 votes)

    S1:E5

    Our hair won't be watered down. Marsai Martin found out the hard way. Empowered by generations, she can let her Freedom Hair run wild into big boss possibilities. Unpacked here: the privilege of unprofessionalism, Barbie and Black imagery in media.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Oprah Winfrey: Beyond a Wild Dream" is the best rated episode of "The Hair Tales" season 1. It scored 6.7/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/22/2022. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Chlöe Bailey: Deeply Rooted".