Plot Synopsis

Inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham's book, "Our Kind of People: Inside America's Black Upper Class," the series takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful black elite have come to play for over 50 years. OUR KIND OF PEOPLE follows a strong-willed, single mom as she sets out to reclaim her family's name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about her own mother's past that will turn her world upside-down and shake up this community forever. The show is a soapy, thrilling exploration of race and class in America and an unapologetic celebration of black resilience and achievement. Executive produced by Lee Daniels and writer Karin Gist, OUR KIND OF PEOPLE premiered on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 9pm ET/PT on FOX. After a five-week break, OUR KIND OF PEOPLE returned with new episodes on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 9pm ET/PT on FOX. In the winter premiere, "Just Desserts," Bid Week at the Gracities finds Angela as close as ever to getting everything she wants. Meanwhile, Teddy confronts Leah, as she questions her mother about what happened the night Eve was arrested and Raymond is desperate to get Jack's Darmon shares away from Teddy and cover for Olivia with the police. Then, Piggy comes clean to Tyrique about his father.
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On Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 9pm ET/PT, FOX premiered "Kiss It Up to God," the season finale of OUR KIND OF PEOPLE. As the Illumination Ball nears, Angela and Leah team up to discover the truth about what happened between Teddy and Eve in 1984. Angela must make a choice between Tyrique and Nate. Guest Cast: Debbi Morgan as Aunt Piggy; L. Scott Caldwell as Olivia Dupont; McKinley Freeman as Nate; Nicole Chanel Williams as Taylor.