''Cherish the Day'' is an American romantic drama anthology television series created and produced by

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. The series chronicles the relationship of one couple, with each episode spanning a single day marking a significant moment. The full first season of eight episodes took place over the course of five years. The series premiered on February 11, 2020, on

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. Season one starred

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and

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, and the title references the

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song "

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". Co-star Cicely Tyson died on January 28, 2021, at the age of 96; this was her final television role. On October 26, 2020, the series was renewed for a second season. It was announced in July 2021 that

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would star in the second season. Season 2 premiered on October 4, 2022.

Cast

Main

as Gently James (season 1) *

as Evan Fisher (season 1) *

as Miss Luma Lee Langston (season 1) *

as Sunday St. James (season 2) *

as Ellis Moran (season 2) *

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as Anastasia (season 2) *

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as Mandeville "MV" St. James (season 2)

Recurring

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as Ben *

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as Marilyn Fisher *

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as Ellene *

Dorien Wilson Dorien Leon Wilson (born July 5, 1963) is an American actor known for his role as Professor Stanley Oglevee on the UPN sitcom ''The Parkers'' (the spin-off series of ''Moesha'', which ran from 1999 to 2004), his recurring role as Terrence Winnin ...

as Johnny Fisher *

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as Pastor Gordon

Episodes

Series overview

Season 1: ''Gently & Evan'' (2020)

Season 2: ''Sunday & Ellis'' (2022)

References

External links

* {{Oprah Winfrey Network 2020 American television series debuts 2020s American anthology television series 2020s American drama television series 2020s American romance television series American romantic drama television series English-language television shows Oprah Winfrey Network original programming Television series by Harpo Productions Television series by Warner Horizon Television Television shows set in Los Angeles