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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 Feb 14
3/4
“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. Go to Full Review Natalie Autostraddle Feb 13
It eschews the dramatic and rests almost entirely on the comedic. It bypasses chances to deepen our understanding of the characters and their circumstances. Go to Full Review Kristy Puchko Mashable Feb 11
Norman Lear and Laverne Cox team up for a fresh twist on a classic sitcom formula. Go to Full Review Alise Chaffins MacGuffin or Meaning (Substack) Jul 15
4/5
...in the face of ongoing attacks against the trans community, it was refreshing to watch a story about a black trans woman who found acceptance in a place that might not appear to be accepting at first glance. Go to Full Review Marlon Wallace The M Report (WBOC.com) Jul 12
...this series is the opposite of All in the Family. It's not about confronting or tackling social issues in a way that feels confrontational or in a way that feels like a tackle. This series is more akin to the films or programs on Hallmark Channel... Go to Full Review Barry Levitt The Daily Beast Jun 5
Overall, Clean Slate is largely a smooth, delightful ride. Cox is radiant in the lead role, and her charisma helps smooth over some of the show’s bumpier bits. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tom F Oct 9 Lots of good stuff here, but largely a missed opportunity to tell a great story. See more Peter K @Vacadoug Jun 15 This series is outrageous and FUN! Laverne Cox, Dan Ewen and George Wallace score a 10 in more ways than one. The settings in Alabama make it even more poignant. More, please! See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 4 8 funny and successful episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Heidi G S May 8 Delightful and very funny show. Barely saw any promotion for it. It was on my radar after seeing a blurb on Bluesky. I binged the season in a day. I didn’t plan to but I loved it so much I couldn’t stop. So bummed it’s been cancelled. See more Esra Y Mar 16 Sweet, feel-good sitcom with lots of heartwarming moments. See more Peter G @petergrantnc Mar 14 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. See more 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