Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker Season 1

Season 1

Air date: 2020-03-20

Episodes: 4

Episodes

E1: The Fight of the Century

Aspiring to be more than a washerwoman, Sarah grows determined to sell Addie's hair product. But when she's cruelly rebuffed, the gloves come off.

Air date: 2020-03-20 • ★ 8.5

E2: Bootstraps

Sarah's dream of opening a factory hinges on securing the support of local Black businessmen — and an endorsement from the famous Booker T. Washington.

Air date: 2020-03-20 • ★ 7

E3: The Walker Girl

Sarah's ambitious plans for expanding her empire take her to New York — and lead to betrayals personal and professional that threaten all she's built.

Air date: 2020-03-20 • ★ 8.5

E4: A Credit to the Race

The combined blows of a health scare, worker issues and a tragedy that hits close to home push Sarah to take decisive action about her life and legacy.

Air date: 2020-03-20 • ★ 7