Dear White People
Set among a diverse group of students of color as they navigate a predominantly white Ivy League college where racial tensions are often swept under the rug, Dear White People is a send up of "post-racial" America that also weaves a universal story about forging one's own unique path.
Main Cast
Logan Browningas Samantha White
DeRon Hortonas Lionel Higgins
Antoinette Robertsonas Coco Conners
Brandon Bellas Troy Fairbanks
Ashley Blaine Feathersonas Joelle Brooks
John Patrick Amedorias Gabe Mitchell
Marque Richardson IIas Reggie Green
Jemar Michaelas Al Lucas
Courtney Saulsas Brooke Morgan
Giancarlo Espositoas Narrator
Episode Guide
Season 1
- Episode 1: Chapter I
Aired: Apr 28, 2017As college radio host Samantha White leads the outcry over a blackface party on campus, a revelation about her love life puts her in an awkward spot.
- Episode 2: Chapter II
Aired: Apr 28, 2017Buoyed by his front-page story on the party, shy reporter Lionel begins to come out of his shell and embrace his true identity.
- Episode 3: Chapter III
Aired: Apr 28, 2017Golden boy Troy schmoozes his way around campus at his dad's behest, campaigning for student body president. But his smile hides nagging doubts.
- Episode 4: Chapter IV
Aired: Apr 28, 2017As Coco gears up for an exclusive soiree, a fight with Sam stirs up memories of their friendship -- and the differences that drove them apart.
- Episode 5: Chapter V
Aired: Apr 28, 2017Friends drag Reggie out on the town to stop him from brooding over the revolution and Sam's new beau. But the night takes a harrowing turn.
- Episode 6: Chapter VI
Aired: Apr 28, 2017Shell-shocked, Sam and company plan a protest against the campus police, while Reggie finds his own way to process the ordeal.
- Episode 7: Chapter VII
Aired: Apr 28, 2017Picking up on the chemistry between Sam and Reggie, Gabe obsesses over the state of his relationship -- and makes a startling confession to Joelle.
- Episode 8: Chapter VIII
Aired: Apr 28, 2017To show just how pervasive Winchester's race problems are, Lionel sets out to write a feature on Troy and makes some unexpected discoveries.
- Episode 9: Chapter IX
Aired: Apr 28, 2017Coco jumps at the chance to join Troy at a party for wealthy donors, but the evening leaves her questioning his priorities.
- Episode 10: Chapter X
Aired: Apr 28, 2017With tensions running high before the town hall, Sam tries to patch up her relationship, Coco steals Troy's thunder, and Lionel makes a bold move.
Season 2
- Episode 1: Chapter I
Aired: May 4, 2018In the wake of the town hall protest, Sam finds herself at the center of an alt-right backlash and goes to war with a social media troll.
- Episode 2: Chapter II
Aired: May 4, 2018Still haunted by flashbacks to the house party, Reggie bounces from therapy to Bible study to drinking as he seeks an outlet for his pent-up emotions.
- Episode 3: Chapter III
Aired: May 4, 2018While party-hopping on Pride Night, Lionel struggles to make small talk with strangers and decipher mixed signals from Silvio.
- Episode 4: Chapter IV
Aired: May 4, 2018With her political capital on the rise, Coco sets her sights on a new role. But a startling discovery forces her to rethink her future at Winchester.
- Episode 5: Chapter V
Aired: May 4, 2018Tired of living in Sam's shadow, Joelle strikes up a flirtation with a student outside the A-P circle who treats her like a queen.
- Episode 6: Chapter VI
Aired: May 4, 2018Lionel puts his fledgling romance in jeopardy as he teams up with Brooke to hunt down @AltlvyW's identity for an exposé.
- Episode 7: Chapter VII
Aired: May 4, 2018After bombing at a stand-up comedy set, Troy sets out on a shroom-fuelled quest to find his true voice, connecting with friends and exes along the way.
- Episode 8: Chapter VIII
Aired: May 4, 2018Gabe finally gets a chance to interview Sam for his documentary, but they both have trouble sticking to their promise not to make things personal.
- Episode 9: Chapter IX
Aired: May 4, 2018A family emergency draws Sam home, where she wrestles with feelings of guilt and stumbles across a piece of Winchester history.
- Episode 10: Chapter X
Aired: May 4, 2018As the campus braces for Rikki Carter's speech, Sam and Lionel piece together the clues they've gathered on the secret society known as Order of X.
Season 3
- Episode 1: Chapter I
Aired: Aug 2, 2019With Sam, Lionel and the rest of the crew caught up in their own priorities, Al suddenly feels like the only one fighting for change at Winchester.
- Episode 2: Chapter II
Aired: Aug 2, 2019As an admirer hovers around Joelle, Reggie pressures her to go public with their relationship. Moses Brown pitches his new app on the radio show.
- Episode 3: Chapter III
Aired: Aug 2, 2019While Brooke chases a story on a controversial filmmaker-in-residence, Sam tries to bluff her way through a big pitch, and Lionel goes on the prowl.
- Episode 4: Chapter IV
Aired: Aug 2, 2019After landing his first cover story in Pastiche, Troy makes an unsettling discovery. Money troubles prompt Gabe to join a campus labor movement.
- Episode 5: Chapter V
Aired: Aug 2, 2019On Parents Weekend, Coco sets out to win a recommendation from the toughest professor on campus -- while contending with an unexpected visitor.
- Episode 6: Chapter VI
Aired: Aug 2, 2019Troy leads an insurrection at Pastiche, Gabe takes a dubious step to raise money for his film, and Reggie makes some improvements to Moses's app.
- Episode 7: Chapter VII
Aired: Aug 2, 2019As Chester's popularity soars, Lionel tries to convince D'unte and friends that he's ready for the gay "deep end." Sam gets a chance to meet her idol.
- Episode 8: Chapter VIII
Aired: Aug 2, 2019A sexual assault allegation stirs up fierce debate at Armstrong-Parker House and drives Joelle and Reggie even farther apart.
- Episode 9: Chapter IX
Aired: Aug 2, 2019Brooke takes a new approach with Muffy, a guilt-stricken Gabe tries to make up for his mistake, and Troy woos an investor for his new magazine.
- Episode 10: Chapter X
Aired: Aug 2, 2019A bombshell story in the debut issue of Fried Chicanery leads to a moment of reckoning. Sam and Lionel learn there's more to the Order than they knew.
Season 4
- Episode 1: Chapter I
Aired: Sep 22, 2021On the first day of senior year, the campus is abuzz with Career Day plans and news that AP House will be producing Winchester's historic Varsity Show.
- Episode 2: Chapter II
Aired: Sep 22, 2021As Reggie considers a sweet job offer, Joelle seizes a chance to blend faith and science, and Troy makes his pitch to the Black Caucus.
- Episode 3: Chapter III
Aired: Sep 22, 2021Facing pressure from the Order to make the Varsity Show a hit, Troy finds unexpected inspiration at his mother's gallery opening.
- Episode 4: Chapter IV
Aired: Sep 22, 2021On "Big House," Coco resists producers' efforts to pit her against Eva. Iesha calls out Sam on her own radio show. Gabe receives a fraught job offer.
- Episode 5: Chapter V
Aired: Sep 22, 2021Al offers to help Troy and friends wrest control of the Varsity Show back from Miss Bernadette. Reggie strikes up a new friendship.
- Episode 6: Chapter VI
Aired: Sep 22, 2021As Sam heads to Houston for a fateful trip with Lionel and Michael, Reggie and Joelle are trapped in a stairwell during a campus lockdown.
- Episode 7: Chapter VII
Aired: Sep 22, 2021Under new direction, the Varsity Show begins to take on a different form. A party thrown by Joelle's sister brings simmering tensions to the surface.
- Episode 8: Chapter VIII
Aired: Sep 22, 2021Troy's frustrations with his mom take a toll on his dating life. Joelle wrestles with an ethical dilemma. Coco devises a plan to take on Muffy.
- Episode 9: Chapter IX
Aired: Sep 22, 2021Sam invites Iesha back on the radio — with dramatic results. Gabe faces an ultimatum from his uncle. Reggie weighs a big decision about his app.
- Episode 10: Chapter X
Aired: Sep 22, 2021Opening night of the Varsity Show yields big surprises and a sobering encounter. In the future, the friends' reunion takes an emotional turn.