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Being Mary Jane

  • TV-14
  • 2013–2017
  • 4 seasons
  • Drama
  • 6.9

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.

Episodes

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 resolves to start fresh in every way possible, including her love life.

20 episodes
  1. 1Getting Nekkid

    60 minJan 10, 2017

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

  2. 2Getting Naked

    60 minJan 17, 2017

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

  3. 3Getting Real

    60 minJan 31, 2017

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

  4. 4Getting Schooled

    60 minFeb 7, 2017

    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.

  5. 5Getting Served

    60 minFeb 14, 2017

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

  6. 6Getting Home

    60 minFeb 21, 2017

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

  7. 7Getting Judged

    60 minFeb 28, 2017

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

  8. 8Getting Risky

    60 minMar 7, 2017

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

  9. 9Getting Serious

    60 minMar 14, 2017

    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.

  10. 10Getting It

    60 minMar 21, 2017

    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.

  11. 11Feeling Raw

    60 minJul 18, 2017

    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.

  12. 12Feeling Conflicted

    60 minJul 25, 2017

    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.

  13. 13Feeling Exposed

    60 minAug 1, 2017

    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.

  14. 14Feeling Friendless

    60 minAug 8, 2017

    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.

  15. 15Feeling Hashtagged

    60 minAug 15, 2017

    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.

  16. 16Feeling Ambushed

    60 minAug 22, 2017

    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.

  17. 17Feeling Lost

    60 minAug 29, 2017

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

  18. 18Feeling Destined

    60 minSep 5, 2017

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

  19. 19Feeling Seen

    60 minSep 12, 2017

    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.

  20. 20Feeling Tested

    60 minSep 19, 2017

    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.

Where to watch Being Mary Jane

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Series cast

Gabrielle UnionMary Jane Paul51 episodes
Aaron D. SpearsMark Bradley51 episodes
Lisa VidalKara Lynch51 episodes
Stephen BishopDavid Paulk51 episodes
Margaret AveryHelen Patterson51 episodes
B.J. BrittPaul Patterson, Jr.51 episodes
Raven GoodwinNiecy Patterson51 episodes
Richard BrooksPatrick Patterson51 episodes
Richard RoundtreePaul Patterson, Sr.51 episodes
Chris SpencerChris Warren12 episodes
Gary DourdanSheldon12 episodes
Chiké OkonkwoLee Truitt10 episodes
Latarsha RoseDr. Lisa Hudson9 episodes
Omari HardwickAndre Daniels9 episodes
Salli Richardson-WhitfieldValerie6 episodes
Thomas Q. JonesCutty Buddy5 episodes
Tian RichardsJovan3 episodes
LudacrisTerence Mitchell2 episodes

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