Being Mary Jane — 2013-2019 · 5 seasons · 52 eps

★ 7.6

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Being Mary Jane

2013-2019 5 seasons 52 episodes

★ 7.6 (4,536 votes) Top 45%

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.

Episode Ratings Grid

Every episode at a glance, color-coded by rating. Rows are episode numbers within each season, columns are seasons.

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S2

S3

S4

S5

E1

8.3

8.4

8.6

7.7

8.0

E2

8.0

8.6

8.5

7.5

E3

8.5

8.2

8.8

7.7

E4

8.6

8.3

8.3

7.4

E5

8.5

8.8

8.5

7.7

E6

8.5

8.4

7.4

7.7

E7

8.3

8.2

8.0

7.4

E8

8.5

8.6

8.5

8.3

E9

8.4

8.3

8.5

7.2

E10

8.2

8.3

7.9

E11

8.1

6.0

E12

8.5

6.2

E13

7.8

E14

7.3

E15

7.2

E16

6.5

E17

6.4

E18

6.4

E19

6.8

E20

8.3

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8.0

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Episode Power Rankings

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🏆 Top Episodes

#1 8.8

S2E5 No Eggspectations

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

#2

S3E3 8.8

Sparrow

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

#3

S1E3 8.6

The Huxtables Have Fallen

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.

4. S2E2 "Freedom" 8.6
5. S2E8 "One Is the Loneliest Number" 8.6
6. S3E1 "Facing Fears" 8.6
7. S1E2 "Girls Night In" 8.5
8. S1E4 "Mixed Messages" 8.5
9. S1E5 "Exposed" 8.5
10. S1E7 "Blindsided" 8.5

📉 Bottom Episodes

#52

S4E11 6.0

Feeling Raw

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.

51. S4E12 "Feeling Conflicted" 6.2
50. S4E18 "Feeling Destined" 6.4
49. S4E17 "Feeling Lost" 6.4
48. S4E16 "Feeling Ambushed" 6.5

The Quality Arc

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Episode Engagement

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24 Standouts

2 Infamous

16 Hidden Gems

10 Forgettable

Top Standout: S1E0 Pilot

Most Infamous: S3E6 Don't Call It a Comeback

Best Hidden Gem: S2E5 No Eggspectations

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Season Momentum

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Season Consistency

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