Dear White People

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At a predominantly white Ivy League college, a diverse group of students navigate various forms of racial and other types of discrimination.

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Volume 1

10 episodes

Students of color navigate the daily slights and slippery politics of life at an Ivy League college that's not nearly as "post-racial" as it thinks.

S1 E1 · Chapter I

As college radio host Samantha White leads the outcry over a blackface party on campus, a revelation about her love life puts her in an awkward spot.

S1 E2 · Chapter II

Buoyed by his front-page story on the party, shy reporter Lionel begins to come out of his shell and embrace his true identity.

S1 E3 · Chapter III

Golden boy Troy schmoozes his way around campus at his dad's behest, campaigning for student body president. But his smile hides nagging doubts.

S1 E4 · Chapter IV

As Coco gears up for an exclusive soiree, a fight with Sam stirs up memories of their friendship -- and the differences that drove them apart.

S1 E5 · Chapter V

Friends drag Reggie out on the town to stop him from brooding over the revolution and Sam's new beau. But the night takes a harrowing turn.

S1 E6 · Chapter VI

Shell-shocked, Sam and company plan a protest against the campus police, while Reggie finds his own way to process the ordeal.

S1 E7 · Chapter VII

Picking up on the chemistry between Sam and Reggie, Gabe obsesses over the state of his relationship -- and makes a startling confession to Joelle.

S1 E8 · Chapter VIII

To show just how pervasive Winchester's race problems are, Lionel sets out to write a feature on Troy and makes some unexpected discoveries.

S1 E9 · Chapter IX

Coco jumps at the chance to join Troy at a party for wealthy donors, but the evening leaves her questioning his priorities.

S1 E10 · Chapter X

With tensions running high before the town hall, Sam tries to patch up her relationship, Coco steals Troy's thunder, and Lionel makes a bold move.

Volume 2

10 episodes

Romantic dilemmas, a social media troll and big changes at Armstrong-Parker House push Sam, Lionel and friends to the breaking point.

S2 E1 · Chapter I

In the wake of the town hall protest, Sam finds herself at the center of an alt-right backlash and goes to war with a social media troll.

S2 E2 · Chapter II

Still haunted by flashbacks to the house party, Reggie bounces from therapy to Bible study to drinking as he seeks an outlet for his pent-up emotions.

S2 E3 · Chapter III

While party-hopping on Pride Night, Lionel struggles to make small talk with strangers and decipher mixed signals from Silvio.

S2 E4 · Chapter IV

With her political capital on the rise, Coco sets her sights on a new role. But a startling discovery forces her to rethink her future at Winchester.

S2 E5 · Chapter V

Tired of living in Sam's shadow, Joelle strikes up a flirtation with a student outside the A-P circle who treats her like a queen.

S2 E6 · Chapter VI

Lionel puts his fledgling romance in jeopardy as he teams up with Brooke to hunt down @AltIvyW's identity for an exposé.

S2 E7 · Chapter VII

After bombing at a stand-up comedy set, Troy sets out on a shroom-fueled quest to find his true voice, connecting with friends and exes along the way.

S2 E8 · Chapter VIII

Gabe finally gets a chance to interview Sam for his documentary, but they both have trouble sticking to their promise not to make things personal.

S2 E9 · Chapter IX

A family emergency draws Sam home, where she wrestles with feelings of guilt and stumbles across a piece of Winchester history.

S2 E10 · Chapter X

As the campus braces for Rikki Carter's speech, Sam and Lionel piece together the clues they've gathered on the secret society known as Order of X.

Volume 3

10 episodes

S3 E1 · Chapter I

With Sam, Lionel and the rest of the crew caught up in their own priorities, Al suddenly feels like the only one fighting for change at Winchester.

S3 E2 · Chapter II

While Brooke chases a story on a controversial filmmaker-in-residence, am tries to bluff her way through a big pitch, and Lionel goes on the prowl.

S3 E3 · Chapter III

After landing his first cover story in Pastiche, Troy makes an unsettling discovery. Money troubles prompt Gabe to join a campus labor movement.

S3 E4 · Chapter IV

After landing his first cover story in Pastiche, Troy makes an unsettling discovery. Money troubles prompt Gabe to join a campus labor movement.

S3 E5 · Chapter V

On Parents Weekend, Coco sets out to win a recommendation from the toughest professor on campus -- while contending with an unexpected visitor.

S3 E6 · Chapter VI

Troy leads an insurrection at Pastiche, Gade takes a dubious step to raise money for his film, and Reggie makes some improvements to Moses's app.

S3 E7 · Chapter VII

As Chester's popularity soars, Lionel tries to convince D'unte and friends that he's ready for the gay "deep end". Sam gets a chance to meet her idol.

S3 E8 · Chapter VIII

A sexual assault allegation stirs up fierce debate at Armstrong-Parker House and drives Joelle and Reggie even farther apart.

S3 E9 · Chapter IX

Brooke takes a new approach with Muffy, a guilt-stricken Gabe tries to make up for his mistake, and Troy woos an investor for his new magazine.

S3 E10 · Chapter X

A bombshell story in the debut issue of Fried Chichanery leads to a moment of reckoning. Sam and Lionel learn there's more to the Order than they knew.

Volume 4

10 episodes

Reunited amid a pandemic, future Sam and Lionel look back on their epic final year together at Winchester — which plays out as a '90s musical.

S4 E1 · Chapter I

On the first day of senior year, the campus is abuzz with Career Day plans and news that AP House will be producing Winchester's historic Varsity Show.

S4 E2 · Chapter II

As Reggie considers a sweet job offer, Joelle seizes a chance to blend faith and science, and Troy makes his pitch to the Black Caucus.

S4 E3 · Chapter III

Facing pressure from the Order to make the Varsity Show a hit, Troy finds unexpected inspiration at his mother's gallery opening.

S4 E4 · Chapter IV

On "Big House," Coco resists producers' efforts to pit her against Eva. Iesha calls out Sam on her own radio show. Gabe receives a fraught job offer.

S4 E5 · Chapter V

Al offers to help Troy and friends wrest control of the Varsity Show back from Miss Bernadette. Reggie strikes up a new friendship.

S4 E6 · Chapter VI

As Sam heads to Houston for a fateful trip with Lionel and Michael, Reggie and Joelle are trapped in a stairwell during a campus lockdown.

S4 E7 · Chapter VII

Under new direction, the Varsity Show begins to take on a different form. A party thrown by Joelle's sister brings simmering tensions to the surface.

S4 E8 · Chapter VIII

Troy's frustrations with his mom take a toll on his dating life. Joelle wrestles with an ethical dilemma. Coco devises a plan to take on Muffy.

S4 E9 · Chapter IX

Sam invites Iesha back on the radio — with dramatic results. Gabe faces an ultimatum from his uncle. Reggie weighs a big decision about his app.

S4 E10 · Chapter X

Opening night of the Varsity Show yields big surprises and a sobering encounter. In the future, the friends’ reunion takes an emotional turn.