S01E01 The Fight of the Century
Aspiring to be more than a washerwoman, Sarah grows determined to sell Addie's hair product. But when she's cruelly rebuffed, the gloves come off.
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
S01E04: A Credit to the Race
The combined blows of a health scare, worker issues and a tragedy that hits close to home push Sarah to take decisive action about her life and legacy.
Overview
This limited series chronicles the incredible true story of Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first African American self-made millionaire.
Episodes
S01E02 Bootstraps
Sarah's dream of opening a factory hinges on securing the support of local Black businessmen — and an endorsement from the famous Booker T. Washington.
S01E03 The Walker Girl
Sarah's ambitious plans for expanding her empire take her to New York — and lead to betrayals personal and professional that threaten all she's built.
S01E04 A Credit to the Race
The combined blows of a health scare, worker issues and a tragedy that hits close to home push Sarah to take decisive action about her life and legacy.
Cast
Octavia Spencer
Madam C. J. Walker
Tiffany Haddish
Lelia
Carmen Ejogo
Addie
Garrett Morris
Cleophus Walker
Kevin Carroll
Ransom
J. Alphonse Nicholson
John Robinson
Blair Underwood
Charles James Walker
