The Women of Brewster Place
Series Overview
A multigenerational story of the lives of several black women who call an inner-city tenement home.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 2 Episodes
200–240 min per episode
1989 – 1989
Premiered: Sun, Mar 19, 1989
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Oprah Winfrey
Mattie Michael
Mary Alice
Fannie Michael
Olivia Cole
Miss Sophie
Robin Givens
Kiswana / Melanie Browne
Moses Gunn
Ben
Paula Kelly
Theresa
Lonette McKee
Lorraine
Barbara Montgomery
Miss Eva Turner
Phyllis Yvonne Stickney
Cora Lee
Leon
Abshu
Lynn Whitfield
Ciel
Paul Winfield
Sam Michael
William Allen Young
Eugene
Cicely Tyson
Mrs. Browne
Bruce Beatty
Crony
William Frankfather
Judge
Clark Johnson
Butch Fuller
Homeselle Joy
Betina
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donna Deitch
Gloria Naylor, Karen Hall
David Shire
Alexander Gruszynski
Carole Isenberg, Oprah Winfrey, Patricia K. Meyer, Reuben Cannon
Department Leadership Roster
Donna Deitch
Director
Alexander Gruszynski
Director of Photography
Patricia K. Meyer
Producer
Reuben Cannon
Producer
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Women of Brewster Place
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What is The Women of Brewster Place about?
A multigenerational story of the lives of several black women who call an inner-city tenement home.
How many seasons does The Women of Brewster Place have?
The Women of Brewster Place comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Women of Brewster Place?
Key cast members in The Women of Brewster Place include Oprah Winfrey, Mary Alice, Olivia Cole, Robin Givens, Moses Gunn.
Who created or directed The Women of Brewster Place?
The Women of Brewster Place was developed and directed by Donna Deitch.