In 1921, friends and train porters Junior and Zeke find their unbreakable bond stretched to its limits when tragedy inspires them to take conflicting paths to a better life.
The Porter (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2022-02-21
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Train porters and best friends Junior Massey and Zeke Garret are galvanized to take different – and dangerous – actions after a tragedy occurs on the job.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2022-02-28
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Junior finds himself in debt to notorious Chicago gangster Miss Queenie. Zeke takes a risk to advance his cause. Lucy’s new relationship impacts her career. Marlene makes an unlikely friend.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2022-03-07
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Junior starts a gambling sideline backed by Queenie. Zeke’s pursuit of union integration costs the community. Lucy finds her Stardust dream at risk. Marlene campaigns for an essential medical clinic.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2022-03-14
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: Junior gets a chilling glimpse at Queenie's capacity for violence. Zeke and Marlene's road trip ignites an old spark and Lucy's big debut as a featured performer makes her contemplate a different path.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2022-03-21
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: Queenie tries to keep Junior close. Fay offers Marlene some help for her clinic. Zeke's proximity to Edwards leads to a devastating truth and Lucy may have found her ticket to the big time.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2022-03-28
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Junior takes a risky new angle on Queenie's numbers game. Marlene's split focus leads to a mother's worst nightmare. Zeke seizes an opportunity to show the power of unity. Lucy bets on herself.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2022-04-04
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Dinger blackmails Junior. A police raid puts Marlene and her clinic in jeopardy. Zeke leverages an unlikely ally to put integration to a vote. Lucy’s new shot at stardom could cost her everything.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2022-04-11
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: Junior tries to eliminate his greatest threats. Marlene’s efforts to reconcile with Fay could be too late. Lucy faces the consequences of her betrayal. Zeke makes a final plea for union integration.
Seasons
Episodes 8