Cherish the Day
GenreRomantic drama
Anthology
Created byAva DuVernay
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
Running time40–43 min.
Production companies
Original release
NetworkOWN
ReleaseFebruary 11, 2020 (2020-02-11) –
November 22, 2022 (2022-11-22)

Cherish the Day is an American romantic drama anthology television series created and produced by Ava DuVernay.[1] The series chronicles the relationship of one couple, with each episode spanning a single day marking a significant moment. The first season took place over the course of five years. The second one expanded over a few months.

The series premiered on February 11, 2020, on Oprah Winfrey Network.[2][3] Season one starred Xosha Roquemore, Alano Miller and Cicely Tyson, and the title references the Sade song "Cherish the Day". Stars Cicely Tyson and Richard Roundtree died on January 28, 2021 and October 24, 2023 at the ages of 96 and 81, respectively; this was their final television appearance.[4][5]

On October 26, 2020, the series was renewed for a second season.[6] It was announced in July 2021 that Joy Bryant and Henry Simmons would star in the second season.[7] Season 2 premiered on October 4, 2022.[8] Several appearances of Omar J. Dorsey playing Hollywood revealed that the show takes place within the same universe as Queen Sugar.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonTitleEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1Gently & Evan8February 11, 2020 (2020-02-11)March 24, 2020 (2020-03-24)
2Sunday & Ellis8October 4, 2022 (2022-10-04)November 22, 2022 (2022-11-22)

Season 1: Gently & Evan (2020)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S viewers
(millions)
11"Genesis"Tanya HamiltonAva DuVernayFebruary 11, 2020 (2020-02-11)0.75[12]
22"Synthesis"Tanya HamiltonWayne StampsFebruary 12, 2020 (2020-02-12)0.26[13]
33"Oasis"Deborah KampmeierChloé HungFebruary 18, 2020 (2020-02-18)0.77[14]
44"Basis"Deborah KampmeierTanya HamiltonFebruary 25, 2020 (2020-02-25)0.83[15]
55"Analysis"Blitz BazawuleSylvia L. JonesMarch 3, 2020 (2020-03-03)0.77[16]
66"Nemesis"Blitz BazawuleTeri SchafferMarch 10, 2020 (2020-03-10)0.68[17]
77"Synopsis"Aurora GuerreroSylvia L. JonesMarch 17, 2020 (2020-03-17)0.47[18]
88"Catharsis"Aurora GuerreroRaynelle SwillingMarch 24, 2020 (2020-03-24)0.44[19]

Season 2: Sunday & Ellis (2022)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date [20]U.S viewers
(millions)
91"Rain Has Drops"Angel Kristi WilliamsTeri Schaffer & Raynelle SwillingOctober 4, 2022 (2022-10-04)0.25[21]
102"Sun Has Shine"Sheldon CandisSylvia L. JonesOctober 11, 2022 (2022-10-11)0.22[22]
113"Moon Has Beams"Angel Kristi WilliamsLolis Eric Elie & Lina PatelOctober 18, 2022 (2022-10-18)0.24[23]
124"That Make You Mine"Sheldon CandisLolis Eric ElieOctober 25, 2022 (2022-10-25)N/A
135"Rivers Have Banks"Angel Kristi WilliamsLina PatelNovember 1, 2022 (2022-11-01)0.24[24]
146"Sands for Shores"Merawi GerimaSylvia L. Jones & Josiah JohnsonNovember 8, 2022 (2022-11-08)0.25[25]
157"Hearts Have Heartbeats"Tchaiko OmawaleJosiah JohnsonNovember 15, 2022 (2022-11-15)N/A
168"That Make Me Yours"Angel Kristi WilliamsTeri Schaffer & Raynelle SwillingNovember 22, 2022 (2022-11-22)N/A

References

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  2. ^ Obenson, Tambay (December 19, 2019). "'Cherish the Day' First Look: OWN Teases Ava DuVernay's 'When They See Us' Follow-Up". IndieWire.
  3. ^ "Video: OWN Sets Premiere Date and Unveils Official Trailer for New Anthology Drama "Cherish the Day" from Award-Winning Creator Ava DuVernay". The Futon Critic. January 16, 2020.
  4. ^ Dagan, Carmel (January 28, 2021). "Cicely Tyson, Pioneering Hollywood Icon, Dies at 96". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  5. ^ "Richard Roundtree, star of the 1970s 'Shaft' film franchise, has died at 81". Los Angeles Times. October 25, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  6. ^ Petski, Denise (October 26, 2020). "Ava DuVernay's 'Cherish The Day' Renewed For Season 2 By OWN". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  7. ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (July 7, 2021). "Joy Bryant and Henry Simmons to Star in 'Cherish the Day' Season 2 (TV News Roundup)". Variety. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  8. ^ Jones, Okla (September 14, 2022). "First Look: Ava DuVernay's 'Cherish The Day' Returns To OWN For A Second Season". Essence. New York. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
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  10. ^ Petski, Denise (August 13, 2019). "Cicely Tyson To Star In Ava DuVernay's 'Cherish The Day' Anthology Series On OWN". Deadline Hollywood.
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