Ambitions (2019–2019)

TV ShowEndedDrama, Legal1 season, 18 episodes
Ambitions posterReview score: 36%

Plot

Ambitions explores the sexy, deceitful machinations of love, power and politics in America's hottest urban mecca, Atlanta, Georgia. The series centers around the intense rivalry between formidable legal eagles Stephanie Lancaster and Amara Hughes, former best friends from college who find themselves adversaries in both their personal and professional lives.

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  1. 01Ambitions S01E01Friends & LoversS01E01 · 1.5A woman moves to a new city and finds herself going head to head with some of the town's most powerful and deceitful players.
  2. 02Ambitions S01E02Woman To WomanS01E02 · 1.0Amara puts Stephanie on notice; Atlanta’s First Lady learns a shocking secret from a rival’s past; Bella makes a bold play to get what she wants; and Rondell meets an intriguing ally in her fight to save her restaurant.
  3. 03Ambitions S01E03Welcome to BirminghamS01E03 · 1.0Stephanie continues her quest to repay Amara; Rondell falls out of favor with Senior, and Bella develops a new strategy.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode18Episodes2019Aired 1.1Season avg
  1. S01E01Ambitions S01E01Season's bestFriends & LoversJune 18, 2019 1.5A woman moves to a new city and finds herself going head to head with some of the town's most powerful and deceitful players.
  2. S01E02Ambitions S01E02Woman To WomanJune 25, 2019 1.0Amara puts Stephanie on notice; Atlanta’s First Lady learns a shocking secret from a rival’s past; Bella makes a bold play to get what she w
  3. S01E03Ambitions S01E03Welcome to BirminghamJuly 2, 2019 1.0Stephanie continues her quest to repay Amara; Rondell falls out of favor with Senior, and Bella develops a new strategy.
  4. S01E04Ambitions S01E04Reap What You SewJuly 9, 2019 1.0Stephanie and Evan join forces for their own self-interest while Titus embarks on a mission that could jeopardize his entire career.
  5. S01E05Ambitions S01E05Killing Me SoftlyJuly 16, 2019 1.0A newcomer to Atlanta carries out a nefarious plan; Stephanie deals from the bottom of the deck to get what she wants.
  6. S01E06Ambitions S01E06What About Your FriendsJuly 23, 2019 1.0Stephanie is a force to be reckoned with at a Women's Empowerment Summit; Bella forges an alliance with Rod.
  7. S01E07Ambitions S01E07Poison WineJuly 30, 2019—Stephanie makes an accusation and vows to get revenge; Bella navigates Rod and Evan; Amara forms an unlikely partnership that compels Titus
  8. S01E08Ambitions S01E08BackstabbersAugust 6, 2019—Stephanie and Irene conspire against Rondell; Titus takes matters into his own hands.
  9. S01E09Ambitions S01E09Giving UpAugust 13, 2019—Stephanie finds a way to put her enemies at bay. The highly anticipated Anniversary Celebration at Thelma's Place ends sooner than expected.
  10. S01E10Ambitions S01E10Ex-FactorAugust 20, 2019—The Barnes have a big surprise for the Carlisles, forcing Stephanie and Evan to fight fire with fire; Amara receives backlash at work for he
  11. S01E11Ambitions S01E11A Change is Gonna ComeAugust 27, 2019 1.0
  12. S01E12Ambitions S01E12The Thrill Is GoneSeptember 3, 2019—Evan and Rondell demand justice from Greg; Titus and Amara work to reconcile; Stephanie pushes back against Greg's cousin Natasha.
  13. S01E13Ambitions S01E13Since I Lost My BabyNovember 19, 2019—Stephanie closes in on Evan, Hunter, and Titus; Evan and Rondell are greeted with a blast from their past; Evan and Bella endure the worst n
  14. S01E14Ambitions S01E14You Owe MeNovember 26, 2019 1.0Amara sets a trap; Stephanie gathers new evidence.
  15. S01E15Ambitions S01E15Blood on the Dance FloorDecember 3, 2019—Stephanie issues an ultimatum; Evan betrays an ally; Amara baits a witness; Damian takes a stand.
  16. S01E16Ambitions S01E16Hit 'em UpDecember 10, 2019—Rondell and Evan join forces to save Thelma's Place; an unlikely suspect comes forth as Senior's killer; Amara is taken off guard; Stephen a
  17. S01E17Ambitions S01E17Through the WireDecember 17, 2019 1.0
  18. S01E18Ambitions S01E18Save the Best for LastDecember 17, 2019 1.0

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Cast

Brian J. WhiteBrian J. WhiteEvan LancasterEssence AtkinsEssence AtkinsAmaraRobin GivensRobin GivensStephanie Carlisle

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