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The Best Man: The Final Chapters

TV·2022–2022·1 season, 8 episodes·Peacock·Drama, Comedy·42m·Created by Malcolm D. Lee, Dayna Lynne North

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Catch up with Harper, Robyn, Jordan, Lance, Quentin, Shelby, Candace, and Murch as their relationships evolve and past grievances resurface in the unpredictable stages of midlife crisis meets midlife renaissance.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01The Best Man: The Final Chapters S01E01ParadiseS01E01 · 5.2Harper is a best man yet again when his friends reunite in paradise for Quentin’s impending nuptials. Jordan, Lance, Murch, Robyn, Candace and Shelby each react differently to Harper’s chance to turn “Unfinished Business” into a movie.
  2. 02The Best Man: The Final Chapters S01E06An American MarriageS01E06 · 3.3Harper and Robyn contend with work-life conflicts as his movie premieres. Jordan, Lance and Quentin grapple with revelations about their loved ones. Candace is challenged at school. Murch fights for respect. Shelby battles mother nature.
  3. 03The Best Man: The Final Chapters S01E08The Audacity of HopeS01E08 · 3.3The friends help Lance as he grapples with a family crisis. At Quentin’s, ugly truths unfurl right before a huge celebration. Harper and Robyn struggle to redefine their relationship. Jordan considers the road less traveled. Shelby considers reality.

Cast

Morris ChestnutMorris ChestnutLance SullivanTaye DiggsTaye DiggsHarper StewartHarold PerrineauHarold PerrineauJulian MurchTerrence HowardTerrence HowardQuentinNia LongNia LongJordan ArmstrongSanaa LathanSanaa LathanRobynRegina HallRegina HallCandaceMelissa De SousaMelissa De SousaShelby

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2022Aired 3.3Season avg
  1. S01E01The Best Man: The Final Chapters S01E01Season's bestParadiseDecember 22, 2022 5.2Harper is a best man yet again when his friends reunite in paradise for Quentin’s impending nuptials. Jordan, Lance, Murch, Robyn, Candace a
  2. S01E02The Best Man: The Final Chapters S01E02The WeddingDecember 22, 2022 3.0Lance finds inspiration at Quentin’s wedding. Jordan questions her work-life balance. Harper makes a decision about “Unfinished Business: Th
  3. S01E03The Best Man: The Final Chapters S01E03Brown Girl DreamingDecember 22, 2022 3.0Robyn is concerned when Harper pushes to level up his career as well as their home. Jordan gets creative to save a new show. Shelby struggle
  4. S01E04The Best Man: The Final Chapters S01E04The Invisible ManDecember 22, 2022 3.0Lance returns to glory as he encourages Lance Jr to stay on the same path. Candace pursues a new thesis advisor. Murch tangles with a “Karen
  5. S01E05The Best Man: The Final Chapters S01E05The PartyDecember 22, 2022 3.0During New Year’s, Jordan tries new love, Quentin and Lance face new parenting challenges, Murch explores a new pastime and Candace puts on
  6. S01E06The Best Man: The Final Chapters S01E06An American MarriageDecember 22, 2022 3.3Harper and Robyn contend with work-life conflicts as his movie premieres. Jordan, Lance and Quentin grapple with revelations about their lov
  7. S01E07The Best Man: The Final Chapters S01E07Things Fall ApartDecember 22, 2022 3.0Harper and Robyn contend with priorities and conflicts. Candace and Murch discover each other’s secrets. Jordan receives surprising news. Qu
  8. S01E08The Best Man: The Final Chapters S01E08The Audacity of HopeDecember 22, 2022 3.3The friends help Lance as he grapples with a family crisis. At Quentin’s, ugly truths unfurl right before a huge celebration. Harper and Rob

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