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| Composer | Akira Kosemura |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
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| Running time | 42 minutes |
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| Network | OWN |
| Release | June 18 (2019-06-18) – December 17, 2019 (2019-12-17) |
Ambitions is an Americandrama television series created by Jamey Giddens andWill Packer, and executive produced byWill Packer Productions andLionsgate Television.[1] The series starsRobin Givens as the glamorous and powerful Stephanie Carlisle, the wife of Atlanta Mayor Evan Lancaster (Brian J. White) andEssence Atkins as Amara Hughes, a lawyer in the U.S. Attorney's Office, who recently relocated to Atlanta. The series premiered on June 18, 2019 onOWN.[2] The second half of the first season debuted on OWN, November 12, 2019. In January 2020, OWN canceled the series after one season.[3]
| No. | Title [4] | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [4] | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
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| 1 | "Friends & Lovers" | Benny Boom | Jamey Giddens | June 18, 2019 (2019-06-18) | 1.18[5] | |
Titus and Amara contend with issues from their past; Stephanie takes her relationship with Evan to the point of no return; The Carlisles and Purifoys take their generational feud to another level; Rondell and Evan seek to tamp down a common threat. | ||||||
| 2 | "Woman to Woman" | Larry Shaw | Kevin Arkadie | June 25, 2019 (2019-06-25) | 1.14[6] | |
Amara puts Stephanie on notice. Atlanta's first lady learns a shocking secret about a rival. Bella makes a bold play to get what she wants. Rondell finds an ally in her fight to save her restaurant. | ||||||
| 3 | "Welcome to Birmingham" | Larry Shaw | Susan Dansby | July 2, 2019 (2019-07-02) | 1.09[7] | |
Stephanie looks for a way to repay Amara. Rondell falls out of favor with Senior. Bella looks to exploit her connection to the mayor. | ||||||
| 4 | "Reap What You Sew" | Benny Boom | Michele Val Jean | July 9, 2019 (2019-07-09) | 0.75[8] | |
Stephanie and Evan join forces to pursue mutual self-interests. Titus undertakes a risky mission that could destroy his career. | ||||||
| 5 | "Killing Me Softly" | Benny Boom | Trey Anthony | July 16, 2019 (2019-07-16) | 0.59[9] | |
Titus and Amara are surprised by a blast from their past who blows into town; Stephanie comes up with a diabolical plan to retain the firm's most prized client; Rondell's relationship takes a turn; Bella figures out a way to resume her livelihood; Carly gives Lori an ultimatum. | ||||||
| 6 | "What About Your Friends" | Angela Gomes | Jamey Giddens | July 23, 2019 (2019-07-23) | 0.71[10] | |
Stephanie is a force to be reckoned with at a Women's Empowerment Summit; Bella forges an alliance with Rod; Evan attempts to bargain with Greg Peters; Carly is taken off-guard by Stephanie's perfect timing. | ||||||
| 7 | "Poison and Wine" | Angela Gomes | Jazmen Darnell Brown | July 30, 2019 (2019-07-30) | 0.68[11] | |
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. | ||||||
| 8 | "Backstabbers" | Neema Barnette | Susan Dansby | August 6, 2019 (2019-08-06) | 0.71[12] | |
Stephanie and Irene conspire against Rondell; Titus takes matters into his own hands; Rondell makes personal and professional moves; Greg's family means business. | ||||||
| 9 | "Giving Up" | Neema Barnette | Michele Val Jean | August 13, 2019 (2019-08-13) | 0.66[13] | |
Rondell loses in a big way; Stephanie exacts revenge on Lori; The highly anticipated Anniversary Celebration at Thelma's Place ends sooner than expected; Damian continues to wreak havoc in the lives of Titus and Amara. | ||||||
| 10 | "Ex-Factor" | Benny Boom | Gabrielle Fulton Ponder | August 20, 2019 (2019-08-20) | 0.74[14] | |
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; Bella makes a bold move with Stephanie; Titus' win for Rondell is eclipsed by the loss he suffers from Damian; Greg tells Stephanie she's run out of time. | ||||||
| 11 | "A Change is Gonna Come" | Benny Boom | Kevin Arkadie | August 27, 2019 (2019-08-27) | 0.79[15] | |
Stephanie has the ultimate trump card against Amara. Bella is giving love another chance, only to be hurt again. Rondell and Evan are blind-sided. | ||||||
| 12 | "The Thrill Is Gone" | Kenny Leon | Jazmen Darnell Brown | November 12, 2019 (2019-11-12) | 0.59[16] | |
Evan and Rondell demand justice from Greg; Bella's best friend Perla dispenses advice; Amara's suspicions are confirmed; Evan finds a new rival in Kent; Titus and Amara work to reconcile; Stephanie pushes back against Greg's cousin Natasha. | ||||||
| 13 | "Since I Lost My Baby" | Kenny Leon | Jacqueline McKinley & Antonia March | November 19, 2019 (2019-11-19) | 0.54[17] | |
Evan and Bell endure the worst day of their lives. A blast from the past haunt Evan and Rondell. | ||||||
| 14 | "You Owe Me" | Crystle Roberson | Gabrielle Fulton Ponder | November 26, 2019 (2019-11-26) | 0.54[18] | |
Amara sets a trap; Stephanie reveals a painful secret; Hunter teeters on the brink of disaster; Cousin Darcia dispenses life-changing news; Perla feels the heat. | ||||||
| 15 | "Blood on the Dance Floor" | Crystle Roberson | Jazmen Darnell Brown | December 3, 2019 (2019-12-03) | 0.60[19] | |
Carlisle matriarch Irene shows her mettle; A new foe walks into Amara's life; Stephanie issues an ultimatum; Evan betrays an ally; Titus becomes a target; Damian takes a stand. | ||||||
| 16 | "Hit 'em Up" | Unknown | Unknown | December 10, 2019 (2019-12-10) | 0.48[20] | |
Rondell and Evan join forces to save Thelma's Place; Stephanie seeks payback; An unlikely suspect comes forth as Senior's killer; Hunter presses Titus to follow his lead; Bella scrutinizes her inner circle; Amara is taken off guard; Stephen and Hunter release their fury; Perla gets revenge. | ||||||
| 17 | "Through the Wire" | Unknown | Unknown | December 10, 2019 (2019-12-10) | 0.54[20] | |
Stephanie closes in on the corner office; Bella is overwhelmed; Rondell discovers Darcia's dirty secret; Lori grows suspicious of Titus; Stephanie confronts Bella; Damian likes the hand he's dealt himself. | ||||||
| 18 | "Save the Best for Last" | Unknown | Unknown | December 17, 2019 (2019-12-17) | 0.57[21] | |
Stephanie plays a deadly game with Evan; Titus faces unforeseen circumstances; Stephen has a surprise for Stephanie; Bella loosens Stephanie's grip; Rondell and Evan are pushed to their limits with Darcia; Stephanie and Amara keep their friends close and enemies closer. | ||||||
On April 17, 2018, it was announced thatOprah Winfrey Network ordered straight-to-series new scripted dramaAmbitions from producerWill Packer andLionsgate Television.[1] The series was created by Jamey Giddens.[22] Kevin Arkadie later joined as showrunner andBenny Boom directed the pilot episode.[23] On January 23, 2020, the series was canceled after one season.[3]
On November 13, 2018, it was announced that Givens will play the leading role, along with Atkins, White, Cross, Evans and Page.[24] On December 4, 2018,Steven Williams and Christina Kirkman have joined the cast.[25] In January 2019,Brian Bosworth,Deena Dill,Gino Anthony Pesi and Kayla Smith were cast in recurring roles for the first season.[26]