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Season 1 – Clean Slate

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Harry, an old-school car wash owner in Alabama, has a lot of soul-searching to do when the child he once called son returns after 17 years as a proud trans woman named Desiree.
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Clean Slate — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Like the sitcoms of yore, this new age Norman Lear production boasts an uplifting, heart-filled world in tune with the stylish workings of the one and only, Laverne Cox.

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News “Clean Slate” offers hope through a relatable story where a father and a daughter get to know and accept and understand each other better than they thought they ever could. Rated: 3/4 Feb 14, 2025 Full Review Natalie Autostraddle It eschews the dramatic and rests almost entirely on the comedic. It bypasses chances to deepen our understanding of the characters and their circumstances. Feb 13, 2025 Full Review Kristy Puchko Mashable Norman Lear and Laverne Cox team up for a fresh twist on a classic sitcom formula. Feb 11, 2025 Full Review Steve Murray ArtsATL For all its limitations, Clean Slate is the sort of show we need, now more than ever. Mar 8, 2025 Full Review Weiting Liu Common Sense Media It expands the scope of modern Southern experience—a Black trans woman at the center, a diverse supporting cast, and lively elder characters. Mar 6, 2025 Full Review Alex Valencia Q+ Magazine The show’s emotional depth and comedic brilliance rest on the shoulders of a stellar cast, with Laverne Cox and George Wallace leading the charge. Mar 6, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Esra Y Sweet, feel-good sitcom with lots of heartwarming moments. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/16/25 Full Review Peter G That Norman Lear...we should have cloned him. Bringing people together with love. What a legacy! And we all need more George Wallace in our lives. Great cast. So nice to feel good at the end of a show -- mighty rare these days. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/14/25 Full Review Scandala N The show tries hard to be funny, but it fails. Laverne's real-life story would probably make a better and much more entertaining show than this garbage. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/28/25 Full Review Angela R The story is endearing, enlightening and often funny, but i was disappointed at the end of season one. I feel she was just cruel to the man who asked her out, implying that he wasn’t good enough. There was no need for that. The writers could have used these moments to have her talk about how she’s been burned in previous relationships or treated by heterosexual men in the past. It feels like someone wanted to wrap the season up quickly, without putting in the work. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/24/25 Full Review BeautyCosmetic O Boring and so cringy it's hard to watch Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/25 Full Review Gerry W From the first episode's breezy opening moments of friendly and kidding banter between a car wash owner and his fellow small town neighbors as he calls out to them on a drive through town, this series never lets up on charm, warm laughs, and moments of inspiration. The cast is perfect, every role, and you can feel the classic, loving, Norman Lear spirit in every scene. I hope for many, many more seasons to come, as there are already so many terrific characters to get to know as Laverne Cox's character reacquaints herself with a town she has come home to after decades away, to confront it with a new understanding of herself, her father, and the people she grew up with. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Dan Ewen

Creator

Laverne Cox

Desiree

George Wallace

Harry

Telma Hopkins

Ella

Jay Wilkison

Mack

D.K. Uzoukwu

Louis

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 6, 2025 Desiree. And Whatnot. Harry, an old-school car wash owner, is thrilled when his estranged child finally returns home to Mobile, Ala., after 23 years; Harry has a lot of soul searching to do when the child he thought was a son returns as trans woman, Desiree. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 6, 2025 Spark Joy In an effort to make her childhood home more livable, Desiree throws a yard sale to get rid of Harry's unnecessary clutter; Louis keeps Harry busy with a game-day feast and the two end up bonding over more than just football. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 6, 2025 Opal's Day Off When Opal is suspended, Desiree decides to take the gang to a theme park for a surprise; Mack must be a father to help Opal as Harry and Desiree work through their complex parent-child dynamics. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 6, 2025 Chrome Jesus Desiree's decision to attend church is met with mixed reactions from family and friends; the closed-minded pastor makes Desiree feel unwelcome; Mack and Opal launch a Sunday car wash for heathens. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 6, 2025 Closer Than They Appear A father-daughter driving lesson takes a turn when Harry has a health emergency, leaving them to grapple with what his aging means for both of them; Mack attends a Dungeons and Dragons night at Miguel's and is caught cheating by Harry. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 6, 2025 Pillars Ella and the rest of the neighborhood navigate an Election Day from hell; Harry and Miguel battle amid the chaos at the polls; Desiree and Mack keep an eye on the car wash and each other. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 6, 2025 Mess and Magic Desiree enjoys her "first night out" as she and Louis let loose during a much-needed Mardi Gras adventure; overly concerned, Harry races to track down his daughter, with a free-spirited Ella in tow. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 6, 2025 Born Again... Again Desiree embarks on a surprising quest for a second baptism to remove her dead name from the church's records; Mack pursues a new love interest; Louis spirals when his secret boyfriend, James, shows up unannounced. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Dan Ewen
Executive Producer
Dan Ewen, Brent Miller, Simran Baidwan, Laverne Cox
Screenwriter
Dan Ewen, Simran Baidwan, Shomari Kirkwood, Walter Kelley, Shadi Petosky, Amos Mac, Brittany Ann Miller, Jasmine Pierce, Shantira Jackson
Network
Prime Video
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 6, 2025