A Different World
When Deborah, Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert's free-spirited, well-intentioned, yet rebellious youngest child, enters her freshman year at Hillman College, she finds the shadow of her parents difficult to escape as she sets out to build her own legacy, while having the time of her life, alongside a whole new generation of Hillman's best and brightest.
- Metascore72
- 2026-2026
- 1 season
- Netflix
- Comedy, Drama
- TV-MA
When Deborah, Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert's free-spirited, well-intentioned, yet rebellious youngest child, enters her freshman year at Hillman College, she finds the shadow of her parents difficult to escape as she sets out to build her own legacy, while having the time of her life, alongside a whole new generation of Hillman's best and brightest.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Irreconcilable Differences
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 30 mins
Deborah Wayne continues her parents' legacy by enrolling at Hillman College, where a new roommate and an old flame instantly complicate the situation.
Episode 2
O Captain! My Captain!
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 32 mins
Deborah gets put on blast for speaking her mind. Rashida hustles to make extra cash. Shaquille's first football game doesn't go as planned.
Episode 3
Center de Stage
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 31 mins
As old friends arrive for homecoming weekend, Dwayne and Whitley navigate marital tensions, while Deborah scrambles to lock down a headliner.
Episode 4
Those Who Can... Cuff
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 33 mins
Cuffing season at Hillman is heating up, but school stress, money trouble and date-night drama could put the whole vibe on ice.
Episode 5
Final Words
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 32 mins
Finals are kicking off and the entire crew is pressed — until a crisis makes them rethink what really matters.
Episode 6
Insomnia and the Daydreamer
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 33 mins
Deborah questions whether she's found the man of her dreams. A night at the club gets messy when the aunties pull up.
Episode 7
Sometimes You Get the Culture... Sometimes the Culture Gets You
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 34 mins
At the school talent show, Deborah and Kojo set out to prove their doubters wrong. Hazel finally competes for the title of Miss Gilbert Hall.
Episode 8
I Choose Chaos
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 33 mins
Stuck inside during a tornado warning, Hazel and Amir can't dodge their beef any longer. Deborah and Shaquille open up about their original breakup.
Episode 9
Romancing the Unknown
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 30 mins
When Hillman's budget crisis — and the conflict between Dwayne and Whitley — pops off, Deborah and her friends make their move.
Episode 10
A Gift & the Curse
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 36 mins
The end-of-year gala brings big decisions, big drama and a new chapter in Hillman's story.
Episode 10
Episode #1.10
Thu, Sep 24, 2026