The Village Season 1, Episode 8: Choosing to Hope

Pilot

Sarah, a single mom, navigates life with her teenage daughter. Ava is thrown into crisis when she's arrested by ICE. Nick returns home from war to discover everything he's left behind. Ron and Patricia work to keep the Village family intact.

43 min

Good Thing

Sarah uncovers more of Katie's secret and has a confrontation with Nick. Enzo struggles with a disappointing new roommate. Ava makes progress with her case..

43 min

In Your Bones

The Village family is made whole again when Ava returns. Sarah and Katie deal with unexpected reactions from the family of her baby's father. The strain of Patricia's cancer threatens her relationship with Ron. Gabe gets a surprise visit from his overbearing father. Nick confesses to a war friend's widow and makes a deep connection.

43 min

Heart on Fire

Katie faces key pregnancy decisions while tracking down an art thief. Sarah and Patricia spend a night out to clear their minds. Nick's memory plays tricks on him. Gabe and Ava look for outside help with her case. Enzo lets a lovely lady slip away.

43 min

Laid Bare

Katie sees Sarah in a new light during her tumultuous first day of work at the nursing home. Nick makes a discovery in therapy and helps Enzo pursue a chance at love. Ron and Patricia host an open mic with a surprise performance from their past.

43 min

Yes or No

The first Gospel Brunch at Smalls not only introduces Ron and Patricia to people from their past, but also inspires the residents of The Village to come to terms with the various dilemmas in their lives: Enzo and Gabe discuss Ava's case with young lawyer, Sofia, Liam introduces Katie to her potential future, and Amy discovers surprising news about Nick and Sarah, leading to a revelation that none of them are ready to tackle.

43 min

Couldn't Not Love You

As the dust settles on last night's revelation, the residents of the Village find themselves trying to put together the pieces: Ron and Patricia welcome two surprise houseguests with familial problems, Enzo enlists Ben to help him find Gwendolina, leading Ben back to someone from his past, Gabe finally faces his father when Ava's case gets messy, and Katie and Sarah temporarily bury the hatchet when meeting with a wealthy couple interested in adoption... However, when one door closes, another opens, and yet another revelation about Nick sends things over the edge.

43 min

I Am Defiant

The Village residents face individual fears while supporting Ava on the day of her immigration hearing. Gabe and Ava prepare for their day in court. Katie takes a birthing class. Nick attempts to gain closure with the help of Sarah.

43 min

I Have Got You

43 min