Oprah Winfrey stars in this spinoff series based on the acclaimed miniseries, 'The Women of Brewster Place", chronicling the caring residents of a close-knit community in 1967.

It's opening day at LaScala Restaurant and the owners have more than their fair share of problems.

Matthew is repeatedly harassed by Lester, the local bully, until a Thomas family fishing trip reveals the real source of Lester's anger.

Sophie and Jessie's new tenant, is poor and without an identity, but she rambles on mysteriously about a time when she lived among royalty and the super rich.

While Mattie is consumed with worry after Etta Mae collapses and is rushed to the hospital, she must also console young Matthew who has just suffered a personal loss.