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6 Episodes 2011 - 2011
Episode 1
Sun, Jan 30, 201146 mins
We rejoin charismatic Mayor Cory Booker on his quest to make Newark, New Jersey a national model for urban transformation during a season when he is also running for re-election. Controversial Police Director Garry McCarthy battles a rising surge of violent crime as he faces numerous political enemies. Jayda and Creep, with baby Layla in tow, open their mentoring non-profit, "Nine Strong Women." Finally, there is Dashaun "Jiwe" Morris, author, gang member and father of three. Charged with attempted murder, Jiwe and his dynamic lawyer, Brooke Barnett, face an excruciating decision: take a 6-year plea sentence or go to trial and risk the possibility of conviction and 81 years behind bars.
Episode 2
Sun, Feb 6, 201146 mins
As they try to build new lives, Jayda and Creep are dogged by their pasts and become entangled in legal troubles. Director McCarthy feels the heat as criticism mounts over police conduct and crime reporting methods. Newly elected governor Chris Christie comes to Newark in an unexpected gesture of goodwill and diplomacy. Mayor Booker conspicuously fails to mention his Police Director McCarthy in his annual State of the City address, raising speculation about the Director's future in the administration.
Episode 3
Sun, Feb 13, 201146 mins
The shooting death of a young filmmaker at a notorious apartment project sparks a massive response by Newark police and activists, along with bitter criticism of Director McCarthy and the police department from Central High School Principal Ras Baraka and others. Jiwe and lawyer Brooke Barnett gear up for Jiwe's trial, while Brooke works to straighten out the mess surrounding Jayda's arrest. A former Booker administration official is indicted just as the Mayors re-election campaign kicks off. Booker's bitter rival, former mayor Sharpe James, returns from prison to a hero's welcome.
Episode 4
Sun, Feb 20, 201146 mins
With the help of a local pastor, Jiwe attempts to organize a Blood v. Crip peace truce basketball game, but authorities in Newark have serious reservations. As the budget crisis intensifies, labor union head Rahman Muhammad challenges Business Administrator Michelle Thomas, and Newark students pour out of school to protest state education cuts. As the City Council elections approach, the Booker Team incumbent, Oscar James, tries to slow the momentum of his opponent, Ras Baraka. Scandal again rocks the police department, and everyone waits to see if the Blood v. Crip game is on.
Episode 5
Sun, Mar 6, 201146 mins
Election Day arrives and Mayor Booker takes to the streets to recapture public support. Meanwhile, Director McCarthy decides to fight back as damaging allegations against him evolve into threats of violence.
Episode 6
Sun, Mar 13, 201145 mins
Mayor Booker convincingly wins a second term, but the drama continues as the Central Ward council seat goes to a run-off election. Newark's fiscal woes come to a head when the Mayor's budget is rejected by a newly rebellious City Council that now includes two insurgents, Ras Baraka and Darrin Sharif. Creep makes a big decision about his relationship with Jayda, and judgment day arrives for Director McCarthy and Jiwe. Season 2 closes with what is arguably Mayor Booker's most impressive accomplishment, announced during an appearance with Facebook mogul Mark Zuckerberg.