Episodes
Duck
Ms. Pat comes home from a gig only to have to deal with a neighborhood she can't stand, a school shooting, and her son oversharing on social media.
Slangin' Coupons
Pat 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.
Surprise!
Pat's oldest Medicaid kid stops by for Pat's birthday and gives Pat a bigger birthday surprise than she expected.
Sticks and Stones
After 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.
Baby Daddy Groundhog Day
Pat and Terry are thrown a curve ball when Ashley and Brandon's father pays a surprise visit.
B****... I'm Funny
Pat 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.
Lights Out
When 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.
Brotha Poppins
In 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.
Girls Night Out
After 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.
Don't Eat That S**t
When Junebug gets swindled by a drug dealer, Denise decides to help him get his money back instead of telling Pat and Terry.
Ding-Dong, the Bitch Is Dead
After an unexpected death in the family, Pat is forced to address her strained relationship with Denise.
Judge Miss Sophia
Pat and Denise attempt to settle their differences on the TV court show “Judge Miss Sophia.”
Don't Touch My Hair
A careless remark from Terry dredges up painful memories from Pat's childhood, and Janelle and Junebug help Denise promote her new hair product on social media.
Gots to Be More Careful
When a rash of burglaries hits the neighborhood, Pat and Denise devise a plan to deflect suspicion from the Carson household.
Parents Just Don't Understand
When Terry's parents visit, Pat tries to bond with her mother-in-law over stand-up comedy, and Terry confronts his estranged dad about stepping out on his mom.
Rent-a-N!gg@
Pat intervenes when Janelle decides to skip the school dance, Pat intervenes, and Terry worries Junebug is joining the high school basketball team for the wrong reasons.
Trigger Warning
Denise objects to Pat making a joke out of a shared, traumatic childhood experience, and Junebug and Janelle jump to conclusions when a mystery thong appears in the laundry.
The Roommate
Pat stays with Ashley and her girlfriend while in Chicago for a comedy show, and Terry is afraid to let Denise out of his sight after her recent setback.
Teach Me
Denise finds an unorthodox way of dealing with her alcohol misuse, and Junebug is not sure what to do when he draws the attention of an older woman.
Stormy Weather
Pat is faced with a difficult choice, the kids make an assumption about Denise and Terry reaches his breaking point.
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
With Pat and Terry's relationship still on the rocks, Janelle is presented with an opportunity to get a college scholarship; however, a representative is coming for dinner, and the family must appear perfect.
Pat on Tour
When Ms. Pat and Denise join comic Tony Free's tour, Pat realizes it's true that people should never meet their heroes; when Terry has to work the graveyard shift, the kids throw a huge house party that goes awry.
Down with the King
Junebug'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.
Ain't No Party...
Insults 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.
Da Baddest Trip
Cousin 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.
Nudes & Dudes
Janelle 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.
Body Aches and Booty Shakes
Brandon'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.
Twenty Seven Side Pieces
Terry 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.
Pills & Chills
Denise 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.
Father Christmas
Pat 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.
I'm the Pappy
When things seem to calm down, it may just be the eye of the storm as Junebug's blast from the past brings new life to the Carson home.
The Book of Denise
Denise and Junebug can't stop looking for love in all the wrong places; sometimes, the only way to snap out of it is through rude awakenings.
Boo, B...!
Ghosts of the past can affect the present, and that's what happens when an overbearing parent returns to curse Pat in an attempt to show they're not so different after all.
The Guilt Trip
On a road trip to Atlanta for Pat's big show, the family gets derailed, landing them in a resort where they find that trying to be woke means it's time to wake up.
Pickup Your Feelings
The family arrives in Atlanta to find that Mildred's old house is opulent and different; Trina's mother, Tanya, has been released from prison and it's time to go on a walk down memory lane.
Blast from the Past
When Elizabeth asks Pat and Denise to join her at a motivational speaker's event, they discover more than they bargained for; Janelle and Junebug get jobs to find that they may be selling more than what's on the menu.
A Hard Day's Work
Denise lands Pat a starring role in a new movie with a big-time director, but the film may be a little more adult than expected, even by Pat's standards.
The Graduation Party
It's a celebration as Janelle has graduated and a big college send-off party is held in her honor; the send-off may turn out to be for somebody else.
Killin' and Dyin'
Overwhelmed 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.
Wild Goose Chase
During 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.
License & Registration?
Janelle 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.
Give It Arrest
Pat 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.
Chili, Chili, Bang, Bang
Dark secrets are revealed when Terry's old Army buddy visits and asks for a troubling favour; Janelle gets a little too close to her professor.
Hell to the Chief
Terry 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.
Nobody's Star
Pat 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.
A Family Thing
Denise 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.
Cast
Patricia Williams
Ms. Pat
Tami Roman
Denise
Crew
Lee Daniels
Executive Producer
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