Cherish the Day
Cherish the Day is an anthology series chronicles the stirring romance of one couple each season, with each episode spanning a single day. The season-long narrative will unfold to reveal significant moments in a relationship that compel us to hold true to the ones we love, from the extraordinary to the everyday.
Main Cast
Xosha Roquemoreas Gently James
Alano Milleras Evan Fisher
Cicely Tysonas Miss Luma Lee Langston
Henry Simmonsas Ellis Moran
Joy Bryantas Sunday St. James
Terri J. Vaughnas Anastasia
Richard Roundtreeas Mandeville 'MV' St. James
Michael Beachas Ben
Episode Guide
Season 1
- Episode 1: Genesis
Aired: Feb 11, 2020A chance meeting at the library between Gently James, a well-traveled caregiver from the West Adams district, and Evan Fisher, a software engineer, progresses into an odyssey through South LA.
- Episode 2: Synthesis
Aired: Feb 12, 2020A year after their first date, fate brings Evan and Gently back together when they run into each other at an art gallery and romantic feelings are rekindled; the chance meeting turns into a wild date night that results in a trip to the hospital.
- Episode 3: Oasis
Aired: Feb 18, 2020After three months of dating, Evan invites Gently to his parents' 40th anniversary party; what starts out as a lovely evening quickly goes awry when Evan's father has too much to drink and his mother can't hide her contempt for Gently.
- Episode 4: Basis
Aired: Feb 25, 2020On the hottest day of the year, Evan whisks Gently away to Malibu for a romantic weekend; when the trip hits the rocks, the couple is forced to question their future.
- Episode 5: Analysis
Aired: Mar 3, 2020Evan takes the day away from his tech company to help Gently make as many wedding decisions as possible, but they realize they have very different expectations for their big day.
- Episode 6: Nemesis
Aired: Mar 10, 2020Evan's intense work schedule pushes Gently to the edge as he becomes more and more demanding. Things come to a head when Evan asks Gently to put her work on the back burner in order to host an impromptu work dinner for him.
- Episode 7: Synopsis
Aired: Mar 17, 2020At Evan's urging, he and Gently spend the day shopping for a counselor to help them address their issues, but it soon becomes apparent their problems are deeper than either of them imagined.
- Episode 8: Catharsis
Aired: Mar 24, 2020Gently hosts a big birthday party for Miss Luma with special guests including her beloved friend, Quincy Jones, but the party really gets started when an unexpected guest shows up.
Season 2
- Episode 1: Rain Has Drops
Aired: Oct 4, 2022Chef Sunday St. James travels home from Atlanta to New Orleans to visit her aging father and reunites with her first love -- Ellis. They reminisce about their past and confide in one another about their lives.
- Episode 2: Sun Has Shine
Aired: Oct 11, 2022Ellis and Sunday take a long drive to visit Sunday's grandmother during which they share their dreams with one another and reflect on the past. After a beautiful day together, things go awry when Sunday makes a move on Ellis.
- Episode 3: Moon Has Beams
Aired: Oct 18, 2022A camera crew films Sunday to promote her restaurant, Vegan Food Collective. Ellis unexpectedly arrives at the restaurant during filming and asks Sunday for a second chance. After an intense conversation about their intentions, they make passionate love.
- Episode 4: That Make You Mine
Aired: Oct 25, 2022Ellis nearly misses an event honoring Sunday so that he can help his ex-wife and child with some car trouble. Ellis and Sunday later have a heart-to-heart, but their reconciliation is interrupted by Anastasia's unexpected arrival.
- Episode 5: Rivers Have Banks
Aired: Nov 1, 2022Ellis apologizes to Sunday for the unexpected encounter with his ex-wife last night, and he invites her over to family dinner to meet his daughters. Sunday is met with defeat and disappointment when she struggles to win over Everly.
- Episode 6: Sands for Shores
Aired: Nov 8, 2022After experiencing an overwhelming day, Sunday looks forward to a surprise Ellis has planned, but new doubts about their relationship surface when Danny surprises Anastasia with a marriage proposal.
- Episode 7: Hearts Have Heartbeats
Aired: Nov 15, 2022Sunday hosts a premiere party at the Vegetarian Food Collective, but the celebration takes a turn when Hosea stops by with a big surprise and gets competitive with Ellis.
- Episode 8: That Make Me Yours
Aired: Nov 22, 2022When Sunday catches Anastasia kissing Ellis on her wedding day, it seems to be the end of her relationship with Ellis. However, Ellis is not ready to give up without a fight, but could it be too late?