TV series
Ambitions
Overview
A multigenerational family saga centered around one woman who, having recently relocated and intent on revitalizing her marriage, finds herself going head to head with some of the most powerful and deceitful players in the city.
Details
- First air date
- 2019-06-18
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 18 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Network
- OWN
- Production
- Will Packer Productions, Lionsgate Television, Debmar-Mercury
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Brian J. White as Evan Lancaster
- Essence Atkins as Amara
- Robin Givens as Stephanie Carlisle
- Milton Saul as Gala Guest (uncredited)
- Sydney Mitchell as Jess
Creators and crew
- Angela Barnes - Director
Episodes
Episode 1: Friends & Lovers
A woman moves to a new city and finds herself going head to head with some of the town's most powerful and deceitful players.
Episode 2: Woman To Woman
Amara puts Stephanie on notice; Atlanta’s First Lady learns a shocking secret from a rival’s past; Bella makes a bold play to get what she wants; and Rondell meets an intriguing ally in her fight to save her restaurant.
Episode 3: Welcome to Birmingham
Stephanie continues her quest to repay Amara; Rondell falls out of favor with Senior, and Bella develops a new strategy.
Episode 4: Reap What You Sew
Stephanie and Evan join forces for their own self-interest while Titus embarks on a mission that could jeopardize his entire career.
Episode 5: Killing Me Softly
A newcomer to Atlanta carries out a nefarious plan; Stephanie deals from the bottom of the deck to get what she wants.
Episode 6: What About Your Friends
Stephanie is a force to be reckoned with at a Women's Empowerment Summit; Bella forges an alliance with Rod.
Episode 7: Poison Wine
Stephanie makes an accusation and vows to get revenge; Bella navigates Rod and Evan; Amara forms an unlikely partnership that compels Titus to make questionable moves; Senior suffers a health setback; Carly takes a leap of faith with Lori.
Episode 8: Backstabbers
Stephanie and Irene conspire against Rondell; Titus takes matters into his own hands.
Episode 9: Giving Up
Stephanie finds a way to put her enemies at bay. The highly anticipated Anniversary Celebration at Thelma's Place ends sooner than expected.
Episode 10: Ex-Factor
The Barnes have a big surprise for the Carlisles, forcing Stephanie and Evan to fight fire with fire; Amara receives backlash at work for her prior indiscretions.
Episode 11: A Change is Gonna Come
Episode 12: The Thrill Is Gone
Evan and Rondell demand justice from Greg; Titus and Amara work to reconcile; Stephanie pushes back against Greg's cousin Natasha.
Episode 13: Since I Lost My Baby
Stephanie closes in on Evan, Hunter, and Titus; Evan and Rondell are greeted with a blast from their past; Evan and Bella endure the worst nightmare of their lives.
Episode 14: You Owe Me
Amara sets a trap; Stephanie gathers new evidence.
Episode 15: Blood on the Dance Floor
Stephanie issues an ultimatum; Evan betrays an ally; Amara baits a witness; Damian takes a stand.
Episode 16: Hit 'em Up
Rondell and Evan join forces to save Thelma's Place; an unlikely suspect comes forth as Senior's killer; Amara is taken off guard; Stephen and Hunter release their fury; Perla gets revenge
Episode 17: Through the Wire
Episode 18: Save the Best for Last
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