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

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 full first season of eight episodes took place over the course of five years.

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". Co-star Cicely Tyson died on January 28, 2021 at the age of 96;[4] this was her final television role.

On October 26, 2020, the series was renewed for a second season.[5] It was announced in July 2021 that Joy Bryant and Henry Simmons would star in the second season.[6] On September 6, 2022, it was announced that season two will premiere on October 4, 2022.[7]

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[11]
22"Synthesis"Tanya HamiltonWayne StampsFebruary 12, 2020 (2020-02-12)0.26[12]
33"Oasis"Deborah KampmeierChloé HungFebruary 18, 2020 (2020-02-18)0.77[13]
44"Basis"Deborah KampmeierTanya HamiltonFebruary 25, 2020 (2020-02-25)0.83[14]
55"Analysis"Blitz BazawuleSylvia L. JonesMarch 3, 2020 (2020-03-03)0.77[15]
66"Nemesis"Blitz BazawuleTeri SchafferMarch 10, 2020 (2020-03-10)0.68[16]
77"Synopsis"Aurora GuerreroSylvia L. JonesMarch 17, 2020 (2020-03-17)0.47[17]
88"Catharsis"Aurora GuerreroRaynelle SwillingMarch 24, 2020 (2020-03-24)0.44[18]

Season 2: Sunday & Ellis (2022)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date [19]U.S viewers
(millions)
91"Rain Has Drops"Angel Kristi WilliamsTeri Schaffer & Raynelle SwillingOctober 4, 2022 (2022-10-04)0.25[20]
102"Sun Has Shine"Sheldon CandisSylvia L. JonesOctober 11, 2022 (2022-10-11)0.22[21]
113"Moon Has Beams"Angel Kristi WilliamsLolis Eric Elie & Lina PatelOctober 18, 2022 (2022-10-18)0.24[22]
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[23]
146"Sands for Shores"Merawi GerimaSylvia L. Jones & Josiah JohnsonNovember 8, 2022 (2022-11-08)0.25[24]
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

  1. ^ Petski, Denise (March 20, 2019). "Ava DuVernay Anthology Series 'Cherish The Day' Ordered By OWN". Deadline Hollywood.
  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. ^ Petski, Denise (October 26, 2020). "Ava DuVernay's 'Cherish The Day' Renewed For Season 2 By OWN". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ a b Petski, Denise (July 25, 2019). "'Cherish The Day': Xosha Roquemore & Alano Miller To Star In Ava DuVernay's OWN Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood.
  9. ^ Petski, Denise (August 13, 2019). "Cicely Tyson To Star In Ava DuVernay's 'Cherish The Day' Anthology Series On OWN". Deadline Hollywood.
  10. ^ a b c Ramos, Dino-Ray (December 3, 2019). "Ava DuVernay's OWN Drama 'Cherish The Day' Rounds Out Cast, Adds Directors Blitz Bazawule, Aurora Guerrero And Deborah Kampmeier". Deadline Hollywood.
  11. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 12, 2020). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.11.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  12. ^ Salem, Mitch (February 13, 2020). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.12.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  13. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 20, 2020). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.18.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on February 20, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  14. ^ Salem, Mitch (February 26, 2020). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.25.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on February 26, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  15. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (March 4, 2020). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.3.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on March 7, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  16. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (March 11, 2020). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.10.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on March 14, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  17. ^ Salem, Mitch (March 18, 2020). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.17.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on March 18, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  18. ^ Salem, Mitch (March 25, 2020). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.24.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on March 25, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  19. ^ "Shows A-Z – Cherish the Day on OWN". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  20. ^ Metcalf, Mitch. "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.4.2022". Showbuzzdaily.com.
  21. ^ Salem, Mitch (October 12, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Tuesday 10.11.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  22. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 19, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Tuesday 10.18.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
  23. ^ Salem, Mitch (November 2, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Tuesday 11.1.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  24. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 9, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Tuesday 11.8.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
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