Original title
Being Mary Jane
Released
7/2/2013
Origin country
US
Genre
Drama
Production companies
Akil Productions, Breakdown Productions
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
4
Number of episodes
51
Mary Jane Paul is a one-woman-show: a successful TV news anchor, and an entirely self-sufficient powerhouse who remains devoted to a family that doesn't share her motivation. Intense drama and unforgettable moments unfold as Mary Jane juggles her life, her relationships, her work, and commitments to her family.
The story and life of a black woman, her work, her family as well as her popular talk show which she hosts.
Mary Jane makes choices that will change her life forever.
Mary Jane Paul (Gabrielle Union) is part of a growing American statistic-- the single, black female. A news anchor with style, class and almost everything else a girl could want; she reports on the lives of others every night, but now we pull the curtain.
Andre comes face to face with David at Mary Jane’s house. Meanwhile, changes are afoot at SNC and after an anchor is unceremoniously fired, Mary Jane, Kara and Mark all fear for their jobs. Lisa struggles with a bout of depression.
Mary Jane has a big talk with Andre, leaving her to ponder her future. Meanwhile, friction develops between Kara and Mary Jane when Kara revamps Mark’s show; and a woman inches closer to Paul Sr.
Patrick learns of Mary Jane's affair with Andre. To help her sort through her dilemma, Patrick takes her to visit their voice of reasoning Aunt Toni. She is once again conflicted about her feelings for Andre and decides to once and for all give him an answer in regards to his marriage proposal. Meanwhile, a former business partner declines further partnership with Patrick, resulting in damaging affects to Patrick's sobriety.
Mary Jane meets a man online; Kara’s changes prove too much for Mark. Patrick learns that celebrating his sobriety is bigger than it just being about him, Kara and Mark figure out a way to effectively communicate and work together and Mary Jane admits her addiction.
Mary Jane and Andre have decided to settle in together at her home in domestic bliss. Meanwhile, Helen is disappointed with Paul Sr. for not receiving a platinum table at an exclusive gala, so he finds an unlikely source in hopes of obtaining one. While Andre declines his invitation to accompany Mary Jane at the gala, she unexpectedly runs into her ex David. Also, Mary Jane is faced with a challenging decision at SNC involving a fellow journalist.
When Andre sees a picture of Mary Jane with David at the gala he starts questioning if she is still involved with him.
A picture stirs up drama between Mary Jane and Andre. Meanwhile, Patrick breaks news that he's moving out; a drug run turns violent; Niecy announces a plan following her delivery; Kara mulls over a custody issue involving her sons.
Mary Jane confronts several people; Lisa and Mary Jane's friendship is put to the test.
Kara protects Mary Jane; Niecy shields her and Treyvion from his father; Patrick struggles to find balance.
Dr. Marrs delivers news; Cameron and Niecy negotiate; PJ is offered a business opportunity.
Mary desires to become pregnant; Mary's friendship with Lisa is strained; David makes a surprise appearance.
Mary Jane moves forward with her life; Kara must make a decision to stay partners with Mary Jane.
A fatal Atlanta school shooting; Mary Jane and Sheldon's courtship advances; Gael helps Kara find a new purpose.
Mary Jane gets nominated for an Emmy; Patrick discovers what happened to Tracy.
Mary Jane does some shop therapy; Paul Jr. decides about a job.
Mary Jane's rant goes viral; Sheldon struggles; Mark's perspective on dating.
Mary Jane moves into her prime-time position at SNC.
Season three finds our heroine struggling to piece her life back together after the devastating car accident; severing ties, finding closure, and old feelings about motherhood will reemerge.
In the Season 3 premiere, Mary Jane is rushed to the hospital following her accident; Paul Sr. handles David; and Helen deals with Lisa.
Mary Jane is stuck in the house with nothing to do; Cedric reveals his plans; and SNC hires a hot replacement for Mary Jane.
Mary Jane is forced to confront her feelings after Lisa's suicide, dealing with her family and facing David.
Kara's life spins out of control; Mary Jane helps Niecy land her first job.
When SNC decides to keep Marisol in the Primetime seat, Mary Jane's tenacity will lead her to explore unconventional methods.... As Niecy's rift with Patrick continues, she'll reach out to her mother.....
BET's first hour long scripted drama is a follow-up to the same-titled TV movie that premiered on the network in the summer of 2013. The series returns Gabrielle Union to the lead role of Mary Jane Paul, a successful cable news anchor who has a closet packed with designer clothes and shoes, a beautiful home, a nice car, and the drive to achieve even greater heights. Yet something is missing. As Mary Jane looks to start a family of her own to share life's greatest gifts, she discovers who she really is and the people who help define her.
Mary Jane's birthday takes a backseat to family drama.
Mary Jane sits in on a journalism lecture and hears harsh opinions of her show; Patrick is surprised with a family intervention about his drug use.
Mary Jane begins a life cleanse; Cece blackmails Mary Jane; Patrick and Paul Sr. clash over custody of D'Asia.
Mary Jane goes on a date with GG and is put on the spot; David's mom has a heart-to-heart with MJ; Kara finds herself in hot water at work.
When Kara helps her land a gig as correspondent on “Good Day USA,” a national morning news show in New York City, Mary Jane Paul makes the move to achieve her lifetime career goal of becoming a national lead anchor. Things are further complicated when her old nemesis, Justin Talbot, appears as a new producer. Along with the new job and city, Mary Jane resolves to start fresh in every way possible, including her love life.
Looking for change in her career and attitude, Mary Jane has an interesting encounter with a new man.
Mary Jane is pitted against her idol Ronda while Niecy tries to balance her life.
An interview with a fiery reality star makes Mary Jane a social media sensation. Things rapidly heat up with Lee.
Mary Jane's new position as web correspondent fuels her rivalry with Justin as she pursues the story of a teen boy beaten for wearing a skirt.
Mary Jane and PJ feel homesick while Niecy's rash decision has some dire consequences.
Traveling to Atlanta to cover a news story, Mary Jane's reunion with her family goes into a tailspin when Lee shows up unexpectedly.
A leaked story in the press about Mary Jane threatens to derail one of the most important moments of her career.
Mary Jane and Justin go rogue to chase a story as Mary Jane frets about meeting Lee's baby momma.
Justin cooks up a plan to get Mary Jane in the anchor chair while she and Lee decide whether or not they should have a baby together.
Mary Jane joins forces with Justin, setting forth a plan that could oust Ronda from the anchor chair, but Kara gets caught in the crossfire.
Distrustful of Justin after Kara's firing, Mary Jane tries to make it work with Lee, but resisting Justin is undermining her performance in the coveted co-anchor spot of the morning show.
Since Kara is having a tough time in arbitration with her wrongful termination claim, Mary Jane and Justin decide not to confess that they're seeing each other.
Kara's discovery that Mary Jane is sleeping with Justin sends their friendship into a tailspin and upsets the power dynamic at the studio. Sensing there's more to Mary Jane's break up with Lee, Helen sends Niecy to New York.
Feeling alienated, Mary Jane allows her own party to be transformed into a media event. Niecy returns to Atlanta invigorated and ready to set her dreams in motion. Patrick becomes a montor to a rowdy activist.
Mary Jane and Justin's relationship goes viral. Frank, an old family friend of Helen and Paul's, stirs long-forgotten memories of a love triangle that clouded the early years of their marriage.
Mary Jane and Justin's relationship is tested when their notoriety on social media leads to discoveries about Justin's past. Kara makes her own discovery about the girlfriend of one of Orlando's teammates.
Word of Lee's brimming success and new girlfriend throws Mary Jane's already tenuous relationship with Justin into doubt...
After learning that Paul and Helen are getting a divorce, the Paterson family struggles to cope with the imminent changes.
Mary Jane uncovers information about Justin's past that spin their love into a new phase. Meanwhile, Kara and Justin are forced to take down a dark horse who has entered the race for the executive producer slot.
After learning she has a say in who replaces Garrett, Mary Jane questions Justin's overtures toward her; Kara helps Orlando in his transition from athlete to broadcaster.
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