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The Best Episodes of Women of the Movement Season 1

Every episode of Women of the Movement Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Women of the Movement Season 1!

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A limited series focusing on Mamie Till Mobley, who devoted her life to seeking justice for her son Emmett Till following his brutal murder in the Jim Crow South.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Women of the Movement Season 1 Episode 1 - Mother and Son
    8.1/10(160 votes)

    #1 - Mother and Son

    S1:E1

    Mamie Till Mobley, a young mother living a simple life in Chicago, begrudgingly lets her adventurous 14-year-old son, Emmett, go on vacation with his great uncle and cousins to Mississippi. Days after his arrival, tragedy strikes and Mamie is faced with a mother’s worst nightmare when her son goes missing.

    Director:Gina Prince-Bythewood
    Writer:Marissa Jo Cerar

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  2. Women of the Movement Season 1 Episode 2 - Only Skin
    8.4/10(107 votes)

    #2 - Only Skin

    S1:E2

    After receiving the call that her son was kidnapped by white men in Mississippi, Mamie rallies her community in Chicago to bring Emmett home. As a result, Mamie is thrust into the spotlight while facing unimaginable tragedy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Women of the Movement Season 1 Episode 3 - Let The People See
    7.9/10(89 votes)

    #3 - Let The People See

    S1:E3

    After her son’s body is recovered in Mississippi, Mamie insists on having a public wake with an open casket to ensure that he did not die in vain. The case becomes national news, which puts pressure on Mississippi officials to do the unthinkable—go to trial.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Women of the Movement Season 1 Episode 4 - Manhunt
    7.9/10(84 votes)

    #4 - Manhunt

    S1:E4

    A historic trial begins, and on the eve of her testimony, Mamie must face the three people responsible for her son’s murder, while also facing some ugly truths in the Jim Crow South.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Women of the Movement Season 1 Episode 5 - Mothers and Sons
    7.8/10(73 votes)

    #5 - Mothers and Sons

    S1:E5

    The two mothers at the center of the Emmett Till murder, Carolyn Bryant and Mamie Till-Mobley, testify about his character in front of a packed courtroom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Women of the Movement Season 1 Episode 6 - The Last Word
    7.3/10(74 votes)

    #6 - The Last Word

    S1:E6

    After the verdict is reached and the story becomes international news, a movement begins – and Mamie Till-Mobley fights to defend Emmett’s legacy.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Mother and Son" is the best rated episode of "Women of the Movement" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 160 votes. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and written by Marissa Jo Cerar, it aired on 1/6/2022. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Only Skin".