Series synopsis
Miss Governor is an American comedy war & politics television series that premiered on Netflix on May 22, 2025. It was created by Tyler Perry, Niya Palmer. It stars Terri J. Vaughn, Jade Novah, Drew Olivia Tillman and Dyon Brooks.
As she tries to shine in politics, Mississippi's first Black lieutenant governor must manage her zany family and overcome a boss who's stuck in the past.
Premise
As she tries to shine in politics, Mississippi's first Black lieutenant governor must manage her zany family and overcome a boss who's stuck in the past.
Premise: She's not one of them.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Terri J. Vaughn as Antoinette Dunkerson
- Jade Novah as Shamika Dunkerson
- Drew Olivia Tillman as Lola Dunkerson
- Dyon Brooks as Basil
- Jo Marie Payton as Cleo Dunkerson
- Tré Boyd as Titus Dunkerson
- Karon Riley as Micheal
- Tony Robinette as Henry
Supporting cast
- Kevin Thoms as Jed
- Denise Boutte as Kelly
- Terrence 'T.C.' Carson as Danny
- Tequilla Whitfield as Pamela
- Robert Craighead as Governor Harper
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 16 | May 22, 2025 | August 14, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vote for Me It's Election Day, and Antoinette hopes to finish her campaign on a high note. But when a video of her teen daughter goes viral, things get complicated. |
May 22, 2025 |
| 2 |
Every Woman The excitement of Antoinette's first day on the job quickly turns to frustration, as Governor Harper and his staff sideline her. |
May 22, 2025 |
| 3 |
Lay of the Land The family moves into the lieutenant governor's mansion, which is haunted by the past in more ways than one. Antoinette visits a county fair. |
May 22, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 22, 2025 |
| Last aired | August 14, 2025 |
| Status | continue |