Plot Synopsis

Set in the high-stakes world of women's college basketball, LONG SLOW EXHALE is a one-hour drama series that follows successful head coach J.C. Abernathy, who finds herself in the middle of a potentially career shattering sexual abuse scandal. As she tries to find the truth among the many secrets she uncovers, she has to make hard decisions that will affect her, her family and the team of female athletes who all rely on her. The first three episodes premiere on Spectrum on Monday, April 4, 2022. Three new episodes drop each of the following three weeks through Monday, April 25. Episodes include:

"Traveling Violations" (Monday, April, 4, 2022): After winning the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship, Head Coach J.C. Abernathy's path to a repeat victory is threatened when a team scandal begins to surface and a dead body appears without warning.

"Full Court Press" (Monday, April, 4, 2022): As the university tries to keep a scandalous story contained, J.C. gets an ominous warning.

"Power Forward" (Monday, April, 4, 2022): As more women find the courage to come forward, J.C. struggles with having missed what was happening right under her nose.

"Away Game" (Monday, April, 11, 2022): A bold choice from J.C. puts her in some dangerous crosshairs, and late-night drills on the road force the team to a breaking point.

"Setting the Screen" (Monday, April, 11, 2022): Following her injury, Shannon begins to reconsider her position on keeping coach's misconduct a secret.

"Pressure Defense" (Monday, April, 11, 2022): Shannon agrees to an on-camera interview, and Jordan's impromptu post on social media comes with consequences.

"Technical Foul" (Monday, April, 18, 2022): As J.C. tries to figure out who she can still trust, some damning personal drama catches up to one of the team members right before a big game.

"Out of Bounds" (Monday, April, 18, 2022): Increasingly suspicious of the university administration, J.C. works to piece together the mystery of Hillman's sordid past.

"High Post" (Monday, April, 18, 2022): As J.C. continues to dig into the university's cover ups, she must decide whether or not she'll ever come forward with the truth.

"Dead Ball Foul" (Monday, April, 25, 2022): As J.C. reflects on quieter moments of her past, a pivotal figure finally comes forward with the truth as Hillman spirals towards his demise.

"Fast Break" (Monday, April, 25, 2022): Following a shocking death, J.C. turns to a trusted ally for help; meanwhile, the team must put aside their differences to save one of their own.

"Madness" (Monday, April, 25, 2022): With the playoff tournament underway, evidence mounts around Hillman's accident; meanwhile, J.C. is running out of places to hide as the walls close in around her.