Ep 8. Where With All

In Queen Sugar season 1 episode 8, titled "Where With All," the Bordelon family faces new challenges as they struggle to keep their family farm afloat. Charley, who has recently moved back to Louisiana, tries to rally the community and attract investors to help save the farm, while her brother Ralph Angel struggles with the pressures of managing the property which has been left to him as part of their father's will.

In this episode, Charley also confronts some of her past demons as she tries to reconnect with her estranged husband, Davis, who has been accused of raping a woman. Charley must decide whether she believes her husband's innocence or if she should cut ties with him and focus on salvaging her family's legacy. The tension between Charley and Davis' shared history and the serious accusations he's facing put a strain on their relationship and could affect Charley's efforts to save the farm.

As Ralph Angel works to manage the farm and prove himself to his siblings and community, he clashes with local farmer, Samuel Landry, who has been trying to buy them out. Samuel's shady tactics and underhanded dealings make him an adversary to the Bordelons and threaten to derail their efforts to hold onto their land. Ralph Angel must navigate these challenges while also dealing with his girlfriend Darla's recent relapse into drug addiction and the impact it has on their relationship.

Meanwhile, Aunt Violet deals with her own struggles as she tries to maintain her relationship with Hollywood, who has been away for an extended period of time. The distance between the two leads to tension as they try to navigate their feelings for each other while juggling their own responsibilities and challenges.

As the episode builds towards its climax, the Bordelon family's resilience and courage are put to the test as they face an unexpected tragedy that threatens to tear them apart. The events that unfold in "Where With All" will have a lasting impact on the family and set the stage for the rest of the season as they fight to overcome these obstacles and hold onto their family farm.