5th Ward

Synopsis

5th Ward 5th Ward; is a fresh episodic series that captures the gamut of problems that plague inner city communities in an enlightening entertaining, and fast paced way. Fifth Ward is a historic black neighborhood located in Houston, Texas. Similar to Brooklyn in New York City or Compton in Los Angeles, Fifth Ward is a neighborhood in the midst of a dramatic cultural change. Created by Houston filmmaker Greg Carter, episodes tackle today’s relevant social, economic and political issues through the eyes of three generations of the Kennedys, an extended black family living in the neighborhood since the 1950′s.

First Air Date: 2018-03-02

Last Air Date: 2020-09-03

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Greg Carter

Networks: UMC

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Top Cast

Mya as Mina Kennedy
Allison Nguyen as Jazmine Tran
Louis Gusemano as Greg Sones
Carl Anthony Payne II as Councilman Davis
Cayden Wilson as James Kennedy
Christopher O'Neal as Bam
Gary Anthony Sturgis as Blue
Jalene Mack as Wanda Kennedy
Brandy Specks as Atty Amelia Bradley

Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Keepin' It Trill (2018-03-02)

Life in Houston's Fifth Ward as seen through the eyes of some of its residents including single mom, Mina (Mýa) and her sons (Jefferson, Wilson). Councilman Davis (Payne) maneuver through political minefields with the Mayor (Temple) and Rev. Parker (Jolivette). Officer Robert Kennedy (Tommy) embraces his past in Fifth Ward after a promotion. The Tran family moves into Fifth Ward. Neigborhood club owner, Blue (Sturgis), makes a romantic move.
Ep. 2: Da Nickel (2018-03-09)

Mina faces challenges adjusting to her new job facing condemnation from every corner. Robert tries to get closer to his estranged nephews. Mina's son, James, paints a mural. Ray Ray meets Jazmine Tran (Nguyen) and her mother (Hoang) registering at school. Councilman Davis makes a political enemy and has doubts about an office affair with Marcie (Steele), his office manager.
Ep. 3: Elbows & Vogues (2018-03-16)

The death of a latino kid on the wrong side of the tracks creates tension. Robert and his next in command, Sones (Gusemano), try to diffuse the problem. Ray Ray and Jazmine fall for each other much to the dismay of Bam (O'Neal) and her friends. Councilman Davis meets reporter Allyson Lathan (Carrasco). Seth's cousin is murdered, his latino counterpart in Fifth Ward and rival Carlos is suspected.
Ep. 4: Aw' Ready (2018-03-23)

Davis breaks it off with Marcie. Robert and Sones try to strategize peace between Carlos and Seth's crews before it escalates further. Mina gets in deeper at her new job working for Blue. Jazmine enters Ray Ray into the H-town Rap Battle.
Ep. 5: Flossin (2018-03-30)

The Mayor makes plans to bring Davis down. Mina and Blue connect. James has a birthday party. Jazmine and her friends attend. Ray Ray and Bam try to get back into the studio.
Ep. 6: Candy (2018-04-06)

While Ray Ray and Bam perform in the rap battle, Robert and Sones prepare for the truce meeting. Mina prepares for a new future, Davis is cornered, and Blue takes command.