Series synopsis
The Quad is an American drama television series that premiered on BET on January 30, 2017. It ended on April 3, 2018. It stars Anika Noni Rose, Zoë Renee, Peyton Alex Smith and Jazz Raycole.
Dr. Eva Fletcher is the newly-elected President of the fictional Georgia A&M University. Upon arriving, Eva is charged with saving the prestigious HBCU from bankruptcy and her twenty-year marriage from crumbling while managing a tumultuous relationship with her rebellious only daughter. A diverse group of freshmen also promises to keep Eva's hands full.
Premise
Dr. Eva Fletcher is the newly-elected President of the fictional Georgia A&M University. Upon arriving, Eva is charged with saving the prestigious HBCU from bankruptcy and her twenty-year marriage from crumbling while managing a tumultuous relationship with her rebellious only daughter. A diverse group of freshmen also promises to keep Eva's hands full.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Anika Noni Rose as Dr. Eva Fletcher
- Zoë Renee as Noni Williams
- Peyton Alex Smith as Cedric Hobbs
- Jazz Raycole as Sydney Fletcher
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson as Cecil Diamond
- Michelle DeFraites as Madison Kelly
- Jake Allyn as BoJohn Folsom
- Sean Blakemore as Eugene Hardwick
Supporting cast
- E. Roger Mitchell as Carlton Pettiway
- Jasmine Guy as Grace Caldwell
Guest cast
- Joyful Drake as Venus Hardwick
- D.C. Young Fly as Young Rapper
- Brittany Guess as Briana
- Demetrius Bridges
- KaMillion as Female Vocalist
- Rafael Castillo as Big Josh
- Emily Lane as Alyssa
- Larry Rhem as Bryce Richardson
- Erica Michelle Singleton as Ebonie Weaver
- Redaric Williams as Jason King
- Tallie Brinson as Danny Brown
- Candace B. Harris as Chantel Brussard
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 19 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | January 30, 2017 | March 29, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 23, 2018 | April 3, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot (The Movie) "The Quad" follows the ambitious yet secretive life of Dr. Eva Fletcher, the newly elected president of Georgia A&M University, a prestigious HBCU where everyone is looking to make a name for themselves. |
January 30, 2017 |
| 2 |
Elevators GAMU kicks off Spirit Week. Eva deals with the fallout of her daughter's transgressions while Pettiway pushes for her resignation. Cedric faces murder charges and a public conviction. Sydney sparks a risky friendship. Cecil Diamond encounters a sordid past. Bryce makes an impassioned plea to his father. Hardwick and Eva receive an indecent proposal. |
February 8, 2017 |
| 3 |
Invisible Man After giving Jason an ultimatum, Eva gets an unexpected overture. Sydney starts a new gig. Cedric is released from jail, hypnotized by guilt and remorse. Noni is tasked with a difficult challenge. |
February 15, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
InLoveAndTrouble After winter break, Eva is hit with the news that Terrence Berry's family is demanding a public apology; Cedric has his first brush with student activism; Cecil Diamond discovers Noni's betrayal. |
January 23, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Interruption of Everything An outbreak of norovirus on the GAMU campus leads to the discovery of a broken refrigeration system, forcing Eva to face Terrence Berry's family a second time to request an extension for the settlement payment. |
January 30, 2018 |
| 3 |
My Bondage and My Freedom Eva meets with an SGA leader to propose a solution to Georgia A&M's looming financial crisis; Noni makes a big play to win back Cecil Diamond's trust by using her computer science know-how. |
February 6, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BET |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 30, 2017 |
| Last aired | April 3, 2018 |
| Runtime | 41 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |