Being Mary Jane (2013–2017)

1. S01E01PilotJuly 2, 2013 4.5Mary Jane Paul (Gabrielle Union) is part of a growing American statistic-- the single, black female. A news anchor with style, class and alm
2. S01E02Storm AdvisoryJanuary 7, 2014 4.7Andre comes face to face with David at Mary Jane’s house. Meanwhile, changes are afoot at SNC and after an anchor is unceremoniously fired,
3. S01E03Season's bestGirls Night InJanuary 14, 2014 6.8Mary Jane has a big talk with Andre, leaving her to ponder her future. Meanwhile, friction develops between Kara and Mary Jane when Kara rev
4. S01E04The Huxtables Have FallenJanuary 21, 2014 4.5Patrick learns of Mary Jane's affair with Andre. To help her sort through her dilemma, Patrick takes her to visit their voice of reasoning A
5. S01E05Mixed MessagesFebruary 4, 2014 4.0Mary Jane meets a man online; Kara’s changes prove too much for Mark. Patrick learns that celebrating his sobriety is bigger than it just be
6. S01E06ExposedFebruary 11, 2014 1.0Mary Jane and Andre have decided to settle in together at her home in domestic bliss. Meanwhile, Helen is disappointed with Paul Sr. for not
7. S01E07Hindsight is 20/40February 18, 2014 1.0When Andre sees a picture of Mary Jane with David at the gala he starts questioning if she is still involved with him.
8. S01E08BlindsidedFebruary 25, 2014 1.0A picture stirs up drama between Mary Jane and Andre. Meanwhile, Patrick breaks news that he's moving out; a drug run turns violent; Niecy a
9. S01E09Uber LoveFebruary 25, 2014 1.0Mary Jane confronts several people; Lisa and Mary Jane's friendship is put to the test.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Season's bestPeople in Glass Houses Shouldn't Throw FishFebruary 3, 2015 1.0With Andre and David no longer an active part of her life, Mary Jane will recommit herself to work, family, and especially to her friends. S
2. S02E02FreedomFebruary 10, 2015 1.0Mary Jane vows to carve out an anxiety-free weekend, but plans go awry when Mark calls asking her to be his "beard" during the unexpected ar
3. S02E03Mary Jane Knows BestFebruary 17, 2015 1.0
4. S02E04Sleepless in AtlantaFebruary 24, 2015—Kara protects Mary Jane; Niecy shields her and Treyvion from his father; Patrick struggles to find balance.
5. S02E05No EggspectationsMarch 3, 2015 1.0Dr. Marrs delivers news; Cameron and Niecy negotiate; PJ is offered a business opportunity.
6. S02E06Pulling the TriggerMarch 10, 2015 1.0Mary desires to become pregnant; Mary's friendship with Lisa is strained; David makes a surprise appearance.
7. S02E07Let's Go CrazyMarch 17, 2015 1.0Mary Jane moves forward with her life; Kara must make a decision to stay partners with Mary Jane.
8. S02E08One Is the Loneliest NumberMarch 24, 2015—A fatal Atlanta school shooting; Mary Jane and Sheldon's courtship advances; Gael helps Kara find a new purpose.
9. S02E09Line in the SandMarch 31, 2015—Mary Jane gets nominated for an Emmy; Patrick discovers what happened to Tracy.
10. S02E10PrimetimeApril 7, 2015—Mary Jane does some shop therapy; Paul Jr. decides about a job.
11. S02E11Reading the SignsApril 14, 2015 1.0Mary Jane's rant goes viral; Sheldon struggles; Mark's perspective on dating.
12. S02E12Signing OffApril 14, 2015 1.0Mary Jane moves into her prime-time position at SNC.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Facing FearsOctober 20, 2015 2.5In the Season 3 premiere, Mary Jane is rushed to the hospital following her accident; Paul Sr. handles David; and Helen deals with Lisa.
2. S03E02Season's bestLouie, LouieOctober 20, 2015 5.5Mary Jane is stuck in the house with nothing to do; Cedric reveals his plans; and SNC hires a hot replacement for Mary Jane.
3. S03E03SparrowOctober 27, 2015 1.0Mary Jane is forced to confront her feelings after Lisa's suicide, dealing with her family and facing David.
4. S03E04Being KaraNovember 3, 2015 0.5Kara's life spins out of control; Mary Jane helps Niecy land her first job.
5. S03E05Hot SeatNovember 10, 2015 1.0When SNC decides to keep Marisol in the Primetime seat, Mary Jane's tenacity will lead her to explore unconventional methods.... As Niecy's
6. S03E06Don't Call It A ComebackNovember 17, 2015 1.0BET's first hour long scripted drama is a follow-up to the same-titled TV movie that premiered on the network in the summer of 2013. The ser
7. S03E07If the Shoe Fits...November 24, 2015 1.0Mary Jane's birthday takes a backseat to family drama.
8. S03E08Wake Up CallDecember 1, 2015 1.0Mary Jane sits in on a journalism lecture and hears harsh opinions of her show; Patrick is surprised with a family intervention about his dr
9. S03E09Purging and CleansingDecember 8, 2015 1.0Mary Jane begins a life cleanse; Cece blackmails Mary Jane; Patrick and Paul Sr. clash over custody of D'Asia.
10. S03E10Some Things Are Black and WhiteDecember 15, 2015 4.5Mary Jane goes on a date with GG and is put on the spot; David's mom has a heart-to-heart with MJ; Kara finds herself in hot water at work.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Getting NekkidJanuary 10, 2017 2.6Looking for change in her career and attitude, Mary Jane has an interesting encounter with a new man.
2. S04E02Getting NakedJanuary 17, 2017 3.0Mary Jane is pitted against her idol Ronda while Niecy tries to balance her life.
3. S04E03Getting RealJanuary 31, 2017 3.3An interview with a fiery reality star makes Mary Jane a social media sensation. Things rapidly heat up with Lee.
4. S04E04Getting SchooledFebruary 7, 2017 3.0Mary Jane's new position as web correspondent fuels her rivalry with Justin as she pursues the story of a teen boy beaten for wearing a skir
5. S04E05Getting ServedFebruary 14, 2017 3.0Mary Jane and PJ feel homesick while Niecy's rash decision has some dire consequences.
6. S04E06Getting HomeFebruary 21, 2017 3.0Traveling to Atlanta to cover a news story, Mary Jane's reunion with her family goes into a tailspin when Lee shows up unexpectedly.
7. S04E07Getting JudgedFebruary 28, 2017 3.0A leaked story in the press about Mary Jane threatens to derail one of the most important moments of her career.
8. S04E08Getting RiskyMarch 7, 2017 3.3Mary Jane and Justin go rogue to chase a story as Mary Jane frets about meeting Lee's baby momma.
9. S04E09Getting SeriousMarch 14, 2017 3.0Justin cooks up a plan to get Mary Jane in the anchor chair while she and Lee decide whether or not they should have a baby together.
10. S04E10Getting ItMarch 21, 2017 3.0Mary Jane joins forces with Justin, setting forth a plan that could oust Ronda from the anchor chair, but Kara gets caught in the crossfire.
11. S04E11Season's bestFeeling RawJuly 18, 2017 4.3Distrustful of Justin after Kara's firing, Mary Jane tries to make it work with Lee, but resisting Justin is undermining her performance in
12. S04E12Feeling ConflictedJuly 25, 2017 1.0Since Kara is having a tough time in arbitration with her wrongful termination claim, Mary Jane and Justin decide not to confess that they'r
13. S04E13Feeling ExposedAugust 1, 2017 3.0Kara's discovery that Mary Jane is sleeping with Justin sends their friendship into a tailspin and upsets the power dynamic at the studio. S
14. S04E14Feeling FriendlessAugust 8, 2017 3.0Feeling alienated, Mary Jane allows her own party to be transformed into a media event. Niecy returns to Atlanta invigorated and ready to se
15. S04E15Feeling HashtaggedAugust 15, 2017 3.0Mary Jane and Justin's relationship goes viral. Frank, an old family friend of Helen and Paul's, stirs long-forgotten memories of a love tri
16. S04E16Feeling AmbushedAugust 22, 2017 1.0Mary Jane and Justin's relationship is tested when their notoriety on social media leads to discoveries about Justin's past. Kara makes her
17. S04E17Feeling LostAugust 29, 2017 1.0Word of Lee's brimming success and new girlfriend throws Mary Jane's already tenuous relationship with Justin into doubt...
18. S04E18Feeling DestinedSeptember 5, 2017 1.0After learning that Paul and Helen are getting a divorce, the Paterson family struggles to cope with the imminent changes.
19. S04E19Feeling SeenSeptember 12, 2017 1.0Mary Jane uncovers information about Justin's past that spin their love into a new phase. Meanwhile, Kara and Justin are forced to take down
20. S04E20Feeling TestedSeptember 19, 2017 1.0After learning she has a say in who replaces Garrett, Mary Jane questions Justin's overtures toward her; Kara helps Orlando in his transitio

Season 4 ranked & reviewed