Series synopsis
Cherish the Day is an American drama television series that premiered on OWN on February 11, 2020. It was created by Ava DuVernay. It stars Alano Miller, Xosha Roquemore, Joy Bryant and Henry Simmons.
A chronicle of the stirring relationship of one couple, with each episode spanning a single day. The narrative will unfold to reveal significant moments in a relationship that compel us to hold true to the ones we love, from the extraordinary to the everyday.
Premise
A chronicle of the stirring relationship of one couple, with each episode spanning a single day. The narrative will unfold to reveal significant moments in a relationship that compel us to hold true to the ones we love, from the extraordinary to the everyday.
Premise: Only time will tell.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alano Miller as Evan Fisher
- Xosha Roquemore as Gently James
- Joy Bryant as Sunday
- Henry Simmons as Ellis
- Leland B. Martin as Ty
- Ryan James as Brian
- Isaac J. Sullivan as Man in Bed
- Dorien Wilson as Lloyd
Supporting cast
- Cicely Tyson as Miss Luma Lee Langston
- Michael Beach as Ben
- Kellee Stewart as Ellene
- Larry Bates as Nick
- Cle Sloan as Bone
- Camryn Jones as Esther
- Anne-Marie Johnson as Dana
- Josephine Lawrence as Everly
- Tinashe Kajese as Lynnette
- Lena Richard as Cousin Renisha
- Kedrick Brown as Cousin June
- Ronald Chavis as Passeryby
Guest cast
- Leland B. Martin as Ty
- Ryan James as Brian
- Isaac J. Sullivan as Man in Bed
- Dorien Wilson as Lloyd
- Cicely Tyson as Miss Luma Lee Langston
- Michael Beach as Ben
- Kellee Stewart as Ellene
- Larry Bates as Nick
- Cle Sloan as Bone
- Camryn Jones as Esther
- Anne-Marie Johnson as Dana
- Josephine Lawrence as Everly
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 11, 2020 | March 24, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 8 | October 4, 2022 | November 22, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Genesis A chance meeting at the library between Gently James, a well-traveled caregiver from the West Adams district, and Evan Fisher, a software engineer, progresses into an odyssey through South LA. |
February 11, 2020 |
| 2 |
Synthesis A year after their first date, fate brings Evan and Gently back together when they run into each other at an art gallery and romantic feelings are rekindled. That chance encounter turns into a spontaneous date night, that soon takes an unexpected turn. |
February 12, 2020 |
| 3 |
Oasis After three months of dating, Evan invites Gently to his parents' 40th anniversary party. What starts out as a lovely evening quickly goes awry when Evan's father has too much to drink and his mother can't hide her contempt for Gently. |
February 19, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rain Has Drops Chef Sunday St. James travels home from Atlanta to New Orleans to visit her aging father and reunites with her first love, Ellis; they reminisce about their past and confide in each other about their lives. |
October 4, 2022 |
| 2 |
Sun Has Shine Ellis and Sunday take a long drive to visit Sunday's grandmother during which they share their dreams with one another and reflect on the past. After a beautiful day together, things go awry when Sunday makes a move on Ellis. |
October 11, 2022 |
| 3 |
Moon Has Beams A camera crew films Sunday to promote her restaurant, Vegan Food Collective; Ellis unexpectedly arrives at the restaurant during filming and asks Sunday for a second chance; after an intense conversation about their intentions, they make love. |
October 18, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | OWN |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 11, 2020 |
| Last aired | November 22, 2022 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |