The Ms. Pat Show
The multi-camera sitcom will tell the story of a former convicted felon turned suburban mom (Ms. Pat), whose hustle and resilient spirit was forged on the streets of Atlanta. To much reserve, she now finds herself in conservative middle America alongside her well-intentioned husband. The struggle of a sister,and two distinct sets of kids, raised under very different circumstances.
Main Cast
Ms. Patas Patricia "Pat" Ford Carson
J. Bernard Callowayas Terry Carson
Tami Romanas Denise Ford
Theodore John Barnesas Junebug Carson
Briyana Guadalupeas Janelle Carson
Vince Swannas Brandon James
Episode Guide
Season 1
- Episode 1: Duck
Aired: Aug 12, 2021A lady from Atlanta ends up in moderate center America where she carries on with her life as a hesitant rural mother.
- Episode 2: Slangin' Coupons
Aired: Aug 12, 2021Pat and Denise go to a PTO meeting where Pat becomes determined to prove to the other moms that she's worthy. Meanwhile, Janelle gets into conflict with a teacher who is pushing all her buttons.
- Episode 3: Surprise!
Aired: Aug 12, 2021Pat's oldest Medicaid kid stops by for Pat's birthday and gives Pat a bigger birthday surprise than she expected.
- Episode 4: Sticks and Stones
Aired: Aug 12, 2021After hearing one of Junebug's friends call him the N-word, the family has an enlightening discussion about the word and many others. Janelle gets paired up with a gender non-conforming person on a debate project.
- Episode 5: Baby Daddy Groundhog Day
Aired: Aug 12, 2021Pat and Terry are thrown a curve ball when Ashley and Brandon's father pays a surprise visit.
- Episode 6: B****... I'm Funny
Aired: Aug 12, 2021Pat does a set at the local club but clashes with the black manager who tells her she's too ghetto for his crowd. Meanwhile, Terry struggles to hide a secret from Pat.
- Episode 7: Lights Out
Aired: Aug 12, 2021When the lights go out, Pat decides it's time for her and Denise to get jobs. Terry tries to make the best out of a complicated situation by hanging out and reconnecting with the kids.
- Episode 8: Brotha Poppins
Aired: Aug 12, 2021In a Ms. Pat-style homage to "Mary Poppins," the Carson's get a visit from Pat and Denise's cousin, who helps everyone clean up their mess.
- Episode 9: Girls Night Out
Aired: Aug 12, 2021After Pat catches Terry watching porn on his phone, Denise decides they need a girls' night out to get their groove back while the kids wonder if their parents are about to split up.
- Episode 10: Don't Eat That S**t
Aired: Aug 12, 2021When Junebug gets swindled by a drug dealer, Denise decides to help him get his money back instead of telling Pat and Terry.
Season 2
- Episode 1: Ding-Dong, The Bitch is Dead
Aired: Aug 11, 2022After an unexpected death in the family, Pat is forced to address her strained relationship with Denise.
- Episode 2: Judge Miss Sophia
Aired: Aug 11, 2022Pat and Denise try to settle their differences on a TV court show, "Judge Miss Sophia."
- Episode 3: Don't Touch My Hair
Aired: Aug 11, 2022Terry makes a remark that dredges up painful memories from Pat's childhood; Janelle and Junebug help Denise promote her new hair product on social media.
- Episode 4: Gots to Be More Careful
Aired: Aug 11, 2022After a rash of burglaries hits the neighborhood, Pat and Denise devise a plan to deflect suspicion from their household.
- Episode 5: Parents Just Don't Understand
Aired: Aug 11, 2022Pat tries to bond with her mother-in-law over stand-up comedy; Terry confronts his estranged father about stepping out on his mother.
- Episode 6: Rent-a-N!gg@
Aired: Aug 11, 2022Janelle decides to skip the school dance; Terry worries that Junebug is joining the basketball team for the wrong reasons.
- Episode 7: Trigger Warning
Aired: Aug 11, 2022Denise objects to Pat making a joke out of a shared traumatic childhood experience; Junebug and Janelle jump to conclusions about a thong in the laundry.
- Episode 8: The Roommate
Aired: Aug 11, 2022Pat stays with Ashley and her girlfriend while in Chicago for a comedy show; Terry is afraid to let Denise out of his sight after her setback.
- Episode 9: Teach Me
Aired: Aug 11, 2022Denise finds a way to deal with her misuse of alcohol; Junebug draws the attention of an older woman.
- Episode 10: Stormy Weather
Aired: Aug 11, 2022Pat is faced with a difficult choice; the kids make an assumption about Denise; Terry reaches his breaking point.
Season 3
- Episode 1: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Aired: Feb 23, 2023As Pat and Terry continue to fight over her decision, the family must pretend their home life is perfect to impress Janelle's scholarship representative.
- Episode 2: Pat On Tour
Aired: Feb 23, 2023Pat learns a valuable lesson about meeting your heroes when she and Denise join superstar comedian Tony Free's tour, and Terry steps in after the kids' house party goes awry.
- Episode 3: Down With The King
Aired: Feb 23, 2023Junebug's new girlfriend, Allison, drops a bombshell that raises suspicion, and as Pat flourishes on tour, she must determine if the cost of success is a price tag worthy of her soul.
- Episode 4: Ain't No Party...
Aired: Feb 23, 2023Insults from online trolls and the pressure of impressing Terry's boss causes Pat to feel self-conscious about her looks, and Brandon and Ashley discover they're sharing the same lover.
- Episode 5: Da Baddest Trip
Aired: Feb 23, 2023Cousin Trina arrives from Atlanta for a surprise visit, but when danger follows her to the Carson family's home, Pat resurrects her old alter ego, "Rabbit," to save the day.
- Episode 6: Nudes & Dudes
Aired: Feb 23, 2023Janelle makes a terrible mistake when she accidentally texts a photo meant for her boyfriend to her mom, and Denise feels the pressure of dating Terry's boss with his promotion on the line.
- Episode 7: Body Aches And Booty Shakes
Aired: Feb 23, 2023Brandon's past comes back to haunt him when he decides to switch his career path, and Denise and Pat question if Terry's female colleague has shady intentions.
- Episode 8: Twenty Seven Side Pieces
Aired: Feb 23, 2023Terry tries to cope with his injuries while Pat is busy launching her podcast, and after Denise gets a job at a Black hair salon, she recruits Pat to deal with her mean coworkers.
- Episode 9: Pills & Chills
Aired: Feb 23, 2023Denise and the kids stage a sudden intervention when they suspect Terry is dependent on pills, but Terry gets combative about Pat's own vices in return.
- Episode 10: Father Christmas
Aired: Feb 23, 2023Pat attempts to give Terry the perfect Christmas gift by finding his father, but when she and Denise can't track him down, they embark on a wild plan involving a mall Santa.
Season 4
- Episode 1: I'm The Pappy
Aired: May 23, 2024Ms. Pat is back from her tour, but just as things seem to calm down, a snowstorm and a blast from Junebug's past literally brings new life, and new chaos, to the Carson home.
- Episode 2: The Book of Denise
Aired: May 23, 2024Denise and Junebug can't stop looking for love in all the wrong places, and both aunt and nephew are in for rude awakenings when the objects of their affection aren't all they seem to be.
- Episode 3: Boo, Bitch!
Aired: May 23, 2024Ghosts of the past can affect the present, and that's what happens when Pat and Denise's abusive mom Mildred returns to haunt her daughters and interfere in their family life.
- Episode 4: The Guilt Trip
Aired: May 23, 2024When the family get derailed on their way to Atlanta for Pat's big show, they wind up at an unusual resort where they all learn a powerful lesson about listening and learning from the past.
- Episode 5: Pick Up Your Feelings
Aired: May 23, 2024The family arrives in Atlanta to find Pat's cousin and former partner in crime, Tanya, has been released from prison, which leads to a difficult walk down memory lane.
- Episode 6: Blast From The Past
Aired: May 23, 2024Pat and Denise encounter a familiar face when they join Elizabeth at a motivational speaker's event, and Junebug and Janelle suspect the bakery where they work is selling more than cupcakes.
- Episode 7: A Hard Day's Work
Aired: May 23, 2024Denise lands Pat a starring role in a movie with a big-time director, but the film may be a little too adult even by Pat's standards, and Terry has a heart-to-heart with his mom.
- Episode 8: The Graduation Party
Aired: May 23, 2024Janelle has a big confession to make at her high school graduation party, and Brandon's surprise decision sparks a huge fight with Ashley.
Season 5
- Episode 1: Killin' and Dyin
Aired: Jan 7, 2026Overwhelmed by work and her kids' squabbling, Pat lands in the hospital and is ordered to rest, but she's determined to make it to a show to impress a big comedian.
- Episode 2: Wild Goose Chase
Aired: Jan 7, 2026During a family yard sale, Ashley misplaces Lloyd's ashes and his final letter; Pat and Terry barter with a young girl to recover a very personal VHS tape.
- Episode 3: License & Registration
Aired: Jan 7, 2026Janelle stresses over Pat messing up her college registration and Terry being an overprotective dad, but it's Junebug who will need protection after he drunkenly crashes Pat's car.
- Episode 4: Give It Arrest
Aired: Jan 14, 2026Pat lands in the hospital again when she continues to neglect her self-care, and if she won't listen to her family, then maybe she'll listen to a good scolding from Rabbit.
- Episode 5: Chili, Chili, Bang, Bang
Aired: Jan 21, 2026Dark secrets are revealed when Terry's old Army buddy visits and asks for a troubling favor; Janelle gets a little too close to her professor.
- Episode 6: Hell to the Chief
Aired: Jan 28, 2026Terry shocks the family when he reveals that the Carsons will host the U.S. President for dinner, and Brandon comes home with a student who needs to be hidden from ICE.
- Episode 7: Nobody's Star
Aired: Feb 4, 2026Pat battles insecurity, Denise scrambles to hide her secret plus-one at Pat's big movie premiere, Janelle needs advice from Junebug and Terry seeks answers from his long-lost aunt.
- Episode 8: A Family Thing
Aired: Feb 11, 2026Denise gets carried away when Kareem plans a special date night; Janelle shares big news with Junebug and Terry's aunt shocks everyone with the truth about his father.