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COLLECTION · Series · 2013

Being Mary Jane

Mary Jane Paul is a one-woman-show: a successful TV news anchor, and an entirely self-sufficient powerhouse who remains devoted to a family that doesn't share her motivation. Intense drama and unforgettable moments unfold as Mary Jane juggles her life, her relationships, her work, and commitments to her family.

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* 7.2 (52)DramaUnited States
Creators
Mara Brock Akil
Countries
United States
Studios
BET · Breakdown Productions · Akil Productions
Runtime
60 min/ep
Age rating
TV-14
ViolenceExplicit SexStrong LanguageDrug Use
Release
02/07/2013
Score
7.2 / 10 (52)
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2 episodes · 2013
Episode 1. Pilot
2013-07-02 · 60 min

The story and life of a black woman, her work, her family as well as her popular talk show which she hosts.

Episode 2. Becoming Pauletta
2019-04-23 · 60 min

Mary Jane makes choices that will change her life forever.

Season 1
Season 1
9 episodes · 2013
Episode 1. Pilot
2013-07-02 · 60 min

Mary Jane Paul (Gabrielle Union) is part of a growing American statistic-- the single, black female. A news anchor with style, class and almost everything else a girl could want; she reports on the lives of others every night, but now we…

Storm Advisory
Episode 2. Storm Advisory
2014-01-07 · 60 min

Andre comes face to face with David at Mary Jane’s house. Meanwhile, changes are afoot at SNC and after an anchor is unceremoniously fired, Mary Jane, Kara and Mark all fear for their jobs. Lisa struggles with a bout of depression.

Girls Night In
Episode 3. Girls Night In
2014-01-14 · 60 min

Mary Jane has a big talk with Andre, leaving her to ponder her future. Meanwhile, friction develops between Kara and Mary Jane when Kara revamps Mark’s show; and a woman inches closer to Paul Sr.

The Huxtables Have Fallen
Episode 4. The Huxtables Have Fallen
2014-01-21 · 60 min

Patrick learns of Mary Jane's affair with Andre. To help her sort through her dilemma, Patrick takes her to visit their voice of reasoning Aunt Toni. She is once again conflicted about her feelings for Andre and decides to once and for…

Mixed Messages
Episode 5. Mixed Messages
2014-02-04 · 60 min

Mary Jane meets a man online; Kara’s changes prove too much for Mark. Patrick learns that celebrating his sobriety is bigger than it just being about him, Kara and Mark figure out a way to effectively communicate and work together and…

Exposed
Episode 6. Exposed
2014-02-11 · 60 min

Mary Jane and Andre have decided to settle in together at her home in domestic bliss. Meanwhile, Helen is disappointed with Paul Sr. for not receiving a platinum table at an exclusive gala, so he finds an unlikely source in hopes of…

Hindsight is 20/40
Episode 7. Hindsight is 20/40
2014-02-18 · 60 min

When Andre sees a picture of Mary Jane with David at the gala he starts questioning if she is still involved with him.

Blindsided
Episode 8. Blindsided
2014-02-25 · 60 min

A picture stirs up drama between Mary Jane and Andre. Meanwhile, Patrick breaks news that he's moving out; a drug run turns violent; Niecy announces a plan following her delivery; Kara mulls over a custody issue involving her sons.

Uber Love
Episode 9. Uber Love
2014-02-25 · 60 min

Mary Jane confronts several people; Lisa and Mary Jane's friendship is put to the test.

Season 2
Season 2
12 episodes · 2015
People in Glass Houses Shouldn't Throw Fish
Episode 1. People in Glass Houses Shouldn't Throw Fish
2015-02-03 · 60 min

With Andre and David no longer an active part of her life, Mary Jane will recommit herself to work, family, and especially to her friends. She throws a "Life Out of Context" dinner party where she'll rekindle with old friends.

Freedom
Episode 2. Freedom
2015-02-10 · 60 min

Mary Jane vows to carve out an anxiety-free weekend, but plans go awry when Mark calls asking her to be his "beard" during the unexpected arrival of his parents. Revelations during their visit force Mark to make a change.

Mary Jane Knows Best
Episode 3. Mary Jane Knows Best
2015-02-17 · 60 min

No synopsis

Episode 4. Sleepless in Atlanta
2015-02-24 · 60 min

Kara protects Mary Jane; Niecy shields her and Treyvion from his father; Patrick struggles to find balance.

Episode 5. No Eggspectations
2015-03-03 · 60 min

Dr. Marrs delivers news; Cameron and Niecy negotiate; PJ is offered a business opportunity.

Episode 6. Pulling the Trigger
2015-03-10 · 60 min

Mary desires to become pregnant; Mary's friendship with Lisa is strained; David makes a surprise appearance.

Episode 7. Let's Go Crazy
2015-03-17 · 60 min

Mary Jane moves forward with her life; Kara must make a decision to stay partners with Mary Jane.

Episode 8. One Is the Loneliest Number
2015-03-24 · 60 min

A fatal Atlanta school shooting; Mary Jane and Sheldon's courtship advances; Gael helps Kara find a new purpose.

Episode 9. Line in the Sand
2015-03-31 · 60 min

Mary Jane gets nominated for an Emmy; Patrick discovers what happened to Tracy.

Episode 10. Primetime
2015-04-07 · 60 min

Mary Jane does some shop therapy; Paul Jr. decides about a job.

Episode 11. Reading the Signs
2015-04-14 · 60 min

Mary Jane's rant goes viral; Sheldon struggles; Mark's perspective on dating.

Episode 12. Signing Off
2015-04-14 · 60 min

Mary Jane moves into her prime-time position at SNC.

Season 3
Season 3
10 episodes · 2015

Season three finds our heroine struggling to piece her life back together after the devastating car accident; severing ties, finding closure, and old feelings about motherhood will reemerge.

Episode 1. Facing Fears
2015-10-20 · 60 min

In the Season 3 premiere, Mary Jane is rushed to the hospital following her accident; Paul Sr. handles David; and Helen deals with Lisa.

Episode 2. Louie, Louie
2015-10-20 · 60 min

Mary Jane is stuck in the house with nothing to do; Cedric reveals his plans; and SNC hires a hot replacement for Mary Jane.

Episode 3. Sparrow
2015-10-27 · 60 min

Mary Jane is forced to confront her feelings after Lisa's suicide, dealing with her family and facing David.

Episode 4. Being Kara
2015-11-03 · 60 min

Kara's life spins out of control; Mary Jane helps Niecy land her first job.

Episode 5. Hot Seat
2015-11-10 · 60 min

When SNC decides to keep Marisol in the Primetime seat, Mary Jane's tenacity will lead her to explore unconventional methods.... As Niecy's rift with Patrick continues, she'll reach out to her mother.....

Episode 6. Don't Call It A Comeback
2015-11-17 · 60 min

BET's first hour long scripted drama is a follow-up to the same-titled TV movie that premiered on the network in the summer of 2013. The series returns Gabrielle Union to the lead role of Mary Jane Paul, a successful cable news anchor who…

Episode 7. If the Shoe Fits...
2015-11-24 · 60 min

Mary Jane's birthday takes a backseat to family drama.

Episode 8. Wake Up Call
2015-12-01 · 60 min

Mary Jane sits in on a journalism lecture and hears harsh opinions of her show; Patrick is surprised with a family intervention about his drug use.

Episode 9. Purging and Cleansing
2015-12-08 · 60 min

Mary Jane begins a life cleanse; Cece blackmails Mary Jane; Patrick and Paul Sr. clash over custody of D'Asia.

Episode 10. Some Things Are Black and White
2015-12-15 · 60 min

Mary Jane goes on a date with GG and is put on the spot; David's mom has a heart-to-heart with MJ; Kara finds herself in hot water at work.

Season 4
Season 4
20 episodes · 2017

When Kara helps her land a gig as correspondent on “Good Day USA,” a national morning news show in New York City, Mary Jane Paul makes the move to achieve her lifetime career goal of becoming a national lead anchor. Things are further complicated when her old nemesis, Justin Talbot, appears as a new producer. Along with the new job and city, Mary Jane…

Getting Nekkid
Episode 1. Getting Nekkid
2017-01-10 · 60 min

Looking for change in her career and attitude, Mary Jane has an interesting encounter with a new man.

Getting Naked
Episode 2. Getting Naked
2017-01-17 · 60 min

Mary Jane is pitted against her idol Ronda while Niecy tries to balance her life.

Getting Real
Episode 3. Getting Real
2017-01-31 · 60 min

An interview with a fiery reality star makes Mary Jane a social media sensation. Things rapidly heat up with Lee.

Getting Schooled
Episode 4. Getting Schooled
2017-02-07 · 60 min

Mary Jane's new position as web correspondent fuels her rivalry with Justin as she pursues the story of a teen boy beaten for wearing a skirt.

Getting Served
Episode 5. Getting Served
2017-02-14 · 60 min

Mary Jane and PJ feel homesick while Niecy's rash decision has some dire consequences.

Getting Home
Episode 6. Getting Home
2017-02-21 · 60 min

Traveling to Atlanta to cover a news story, Mary Jane's reunion with her family goes into a tailspin when Lee shows up unexpectedly.

Getting Judged
Episode 7. Getting Judged
2017-02-28 · 60 min

A leaked story in the press about Mary Jane threatens to derail one of the most important moments of her career.

Getting Risky
Episode 8. Getting Risky
2017-03-07 · 60 min

Mary Jane and Justin go rogue to chase a story as Mary Jane frets about meeting Lee's baby momma.

Getting Serious
Episode 9. Getting Serious
2017-03-14 · 60 min

Justin cooks up a plan to get Mary Jane in the anchor chair while she and Lee decide whether or not they should have a baby together.

Getting It
Episode 10. Getting It
2017-03-21 · 60 min

Mary Jane joins forces with Justin, setting forth a plan that could oust Ronda from the anchor chair, but Kara gets caught in the crossfire.

Feeling Raw
Episode 11. Feeling Raw
2017-07-18 · 60 min

Distrustful of Justin after Kara's firing, Mary Jane tries to make it work with Lee, but resisting Justin is undermining her performance in the coveted co-anchor spot of the morning show.

Feeling Conflicted
Episode 12. Feeling Conflicted
2017-07-25 · 60 min

Since Kara is having a tough time in arbitration with her wrongful termination claim, Mary Jane and Justin decide not to confess that they're seeing each other.

Feeling Exposed
Episode 13. Feeling Exposed
2017-08-01 · 60 min

Kara's discovery that Mary Jane is sleeping with Justin sends their friendship into a tailspin and upsets the power dynamic at the studio. Sensing there's more to Mary Jane's break up with Lee, Helen sends Niecy to New York.

Episode 14. Feeling Friendless
2017-08-08 · 60 min

Feeling alienated, Mary Jane allows her own party to be transformed into a media event. Niecy returns to Atlanta invigorated and ready to set her dreams in motion. Patrick becomes a montor to a rowdy activist.

Episode 15. Feeling Hashtagged
2017-08-15 · 60 min

Mary Jane and Justin's relationship goes viral. Frank, an old family friend of Helen and Paul's, stirs long-forgotten memories of a love triangle that clouded the early years of their marriage.

Episode 16. Feeling Ambushed
2017-08-22 · 60 min

Mary Jane and Justin's relationship is tested when their notoriety on social media leads to discoveries about Justin's past. Kara makes her own discovery about the girlfriend of one of Orlando's teammates.

Episode 17. Feeling Lost
2017-08-29 · 60 min

Word of Lee's brimming success and new girlfriend throws Mary Jane's already tenuous relationship with Justin into doubt...

Episode 18. Feeling Destined
2017-09-05 · 60 min

After learning that Paul and Helen are getting a divorce, the Paterson family struggles to cope with the imminent changes.

Episode 19. Feeling Seen
2017-09-12 · 60 min

Mary Jane uncovers information about Justin's past that spin their love into a new phase. Meanwhile, Kara and Justin are forced to take down a dark horse who has entered the race for the executive producer slot.

Episode 20. Feeling Tested
2017-09-19 · 60 min

After learning she has a say in who replaces Garrett, Mary Jane questions Justin's overtures toward her; Kara helps Orlando in his transition from athlete to broadcaster.

Cast by season
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union
Mary Jane Paul
Aaron D. Spears
Aaron D. Spears
Mark Bradley
Lisa Vidal
Lisa Vidal
Kara Lynch
Stephen Bishop
Stephen Bishop
David Paulk
Margaret Avery
Margaret Avery
Helen Patterson
B.J. Britt
B.J. Britt
Paul Patterson, Jr.
Raven Goodwin
Raven Goodwin
Niecy Patterson
Richard Brooks
Richard Brooks
Patrick Patterson
Richard Roundtree
Richard Roundtree
Paul Patterson, Sr.
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