Being Mary Jane
Being Mary Jane
TV Series
7.2
2013 4 Seasons

Being Mary Jane

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Storyline

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

Season 1

Season 1

9 Episodes Aired 2013

No overview available for this season.

60 min
E1

Pilot

Jul 02, 2013

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 pull the curtain.

Storm Advisory
60 min
E2

Storm Advisory

Jan 07, 2014

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
60 min
E3

Girls Night In

Jan 14, 2014

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
60 min
E4

The Huxtables Have Fallen

Jan 21, 2014

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 all give him an answer in regards to his marriage proposal. Meanwhile, a former business partner declines further partnership with Patrick, resulting in damaging affects to Patrick's sobriety.

Mixed Messages
60 min
E5

Mixed Messages

Feb 04, 2014

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 Mary Jane admits her addiction.

Exposed
60 min
E6

Exposed

Feb 11, 2014

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 obtaining one. While Andre declines his invitation to accompany Mary Jane at the gala, she unexpectedly runs into her ex David. Also, Mary Jane is faced with a challenging decision at SNC involving a fellow journalist.

Hindsight is 20/40
60 min
E7

Hindsight is 20/40

Feb 18, 2014

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

Blindsided
60 min
E8

Blindsided

Feb 25, 2014

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
60 min
E9

Uber Love

Feb 25, 2014

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

Season 2

Season 2

12 Episodes Aired 2015

No overview available for this season.

People in Glass Houses Shouldn't Throw Fish
60 min
E1

People in Glass Houses Shouldn't Throw Fish

Feb 03, 2015

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
60 min
E2

Freedom

Feb 10, 2015

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
60 min
E3

Mary Jane Knows Best

Feb 17, 2015

60 min
E4

Sleepless in Atlanta

Feb 24, 2015

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

60 min
E5

No Eggspectations

Mar 03, 2015

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

60 min
E6

Pulling the Trigger

Mar 10, 2015

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

60 min
E7

Let's Go Crazy

Mar 17, 2015

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

60 min
E8

One Is the Loneliest Number

Mar 24, 2015

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

60 min
E9

Line in the Sand

Mar 31, 2015

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

60 min
E10

Primetime

Apr 07, 2015

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

60 min
E11

Reading the Signs

Apr 14, 2015

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

60 min
E12

Signing Off

Apr 14, 2015

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

Season 3

Season 3

10 Episodes Aired 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.

60 min
E1

Facing Fears

Oct 20, 2015

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

60 min
E2

Louie, Louie

Oct 20, 2015

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

60 min
E3

Sparrow

Oct 27, 2015

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

60 min
E4

Being Kara

Nov 03, 2015

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

60 min
E5

Hot Seat

Nov 10, 2015

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.....

60 min
E6

Don't Call It A Comeback

Nov 17, 2015

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 has a closet packed with designer clothes and shoes, a beautiful home, a nice car, and the drive to achieve even greater heights. Yet something is missing. As Mary Jane looks to start a family of her own to share life's greatest gifts, she discovers who she really is and the people who help define her.

60 min
E7

If the Shoe Fits...

Nov 24, 2015

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

60 min
E8

Wake Up Call

Dec 01, 2015

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.

60 min
E9

Purging and Cleansing

Dec 08, 2015

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

60 min
E10

Some Things Are Black and White

Dec 15, 2015

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

Getting Nekkid
60 min
E1

Getting Nekkid

Jan 10, 2017

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

Getting Naked
60 min
E2

Getting Naked

Jan 17, 2017

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

Getting Real
60 min
E3

Getting Real

Jan 31, 2017

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

Getting Schooled
60 min
E4

Getting Schooled

Feb 07, 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.

Getting Served
60 min
E5

Getting Served

Feb 14, 2017

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

Getting Home
60 min
E6

Getting Home

Feb 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.

Getting Judged
60 min
E7

Getting Judged

Feb 28, 2017

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

Getting Risky
60 min
E8

Getting Risky

Mar 07, 2017

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

Getting Serious
60 min
E9

Getting Serious

Mar 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.

Getting It
60 min
E10

Getting It

Mar 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.

Feeling Raw
60 min
E11

Feeling Raw

Jul 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.

Feeling Conflicted
60 min
E12

Feeling Conflicted

Jul 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.

Feeling Exposed
60 min
E13

Feeling Exposed

Aug 01, 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.

60 min
E14

Feeling Friendless

Aug 08, 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.

60 min
E15

Feeling Hashtagged

Aug 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.

60 min
E16

Feeling Ambushed

Aug 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.

60 min
E17

Feeling Lost

Aug 29, 2017

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

60 min
E18

Feeling Destined

Sep 05, 2017

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

60 min
E19

Feeling Seen

Sep 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.

60 min
E20

Feeling Tested

Sep 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.

Series Info

Status

Ended

Seasons

4

Episodes

51

Language

en

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