

26 minSeason 2 • Episode 8
LatestAfter suffering a devastating family loss, the Alexanders make major breakthroughs in becoming a family, only to be confronted with a new revelation that may turn it all upside down.
A messy but perfectionist relationship therapist and single mom has her life turned right-side-up when her dad gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son.
Acting
Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo's chemistry is absolutely unhinged.
Writing
Tracy McMillan's voice is messy, specific, and impossible to fake.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Creator Tracy McMillan based this loosely on her own father, who was incarcerated for 30 years. The show is basically her processing this in real-time.
Canceled after two seasons on Hulu, which tracks—shows about Black family complexity rarely get the runway they deserve. The finale was clearly not written as an ending.