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The story of a group of Black women who work, live, and play in Harlem as they strive for world domination. They're not only surviving – but thriving together.
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- 01
A Dream DeferredWhitney anxiously awaits the fate of her relationship, while Sondi and Renee are reminded by Ella that it’s never a bad time to choose yourself. - 02
My New Therapist Says...Sondi, Whitney and Renee visit their new therapist, Dr. Monica Mitchell, who helps them process the crossroads they have reached in their lives and relationships. - 03
Because... ADOSRenee updates Ella and Sondi on the status of her troubled marriage while Whitney struggles to balance work and her pending nuptials.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Phenomenal WomenMay 16, 2021Failed novelist Ella McFair starts her first day at HotTeaDigest dot com and enlists her friends to help her cover her first assignment. - S01E02Because... ADOSMay 23, 2021Renee updates Ella and Sondi on the status of her troubled marriage while Whitney struggles to balance work and her pending nuptials.
- S01E03
What a Co-inky-dickMay 30, 2021—The girls throw Ella a karaoke party for her 32nd birthday where uninvited guests cause Whitney and Ella to spiral. - S01E04
I Love HarlemJune 6, 2021—Whitney, Ella, Sondi and Renee brunch, shop, drink and dance in Harlem on a perfect uptown Saturday. - S01E05
Plus OnesJune 13, 2021—Sondi and Matthew host a party for their academic peers; chaos ensues at Whitney's final bridal dress fitting - S01E06
My Therapist Says...June 27, 2021—Whitney, Sondi, Ella and Renee attend therapy with a savvy, blunt, upper-west side therapist, Dr. Nancy Josephson. - S01E07
What You Wish ForJuly 4, 2021—Ella makes a career choice that has startling repercussions in her personal life. Renee makes a big decision for her career. - S01E08
Almost, Lady, Almost!July 11, 2021—Ella, Renee, Sondi and Hope get wild and crazy at Whitney's bachelorette party, but the bride is nowhere to be found.
Season02
- S02E01Season's bestA Dream DeferredMay 26, 2023Whitney anxiously awaits the fate of her relationship, while Sondi and Renee are reminded by Ella that it’s never a bad time to choose yours
- S02E02
Honeymoon's OverJune 2, 2023With the respective stresses of starting her own agency and adapting to Naomi's presence, Renee and Sondi enlist the help of Hope to snap Wh - S02E03
Back to BusinessJune 9, 2023The ladies focus on their careers as Renee starts her solo agency, Whitney returns to work and Sondi gets an opportunity to shine at school. - S02E04My New Therapist Says...June 16, 2023Sondi, Whitney and Renee visit their new therapist, Dr. Monica Mitchell, who helps them process the crossroads they have reached in their li
- S02E05
HomecomingJune 23, 2023Renee, Sondi and Whitney look to move on with the next chapters in their lives as “single” women, when they are shocked by the untimely pass - S02E06
A New HopeJune 30, 2023—Hope surprises the ladies by announcing that she’s getting married in two days to an artist she met in Tulum. Whitney questions her best fri - S02E07
A Rage in HarlemJuly 7, 2023Whitney throws a housewarming party, as she attempts her first relationship after Ola. Sondi can’t avoid her ex and Renee wants to get hers - S02E08
No RegretsJuly 14, 2023Renee, Whitney and Sondi attend the listening party for Jason’s band, determined to push forward with no regrets.
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