Season 1 - Best Episodes Of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore
Overall Rating: ★ 5.8
Season 1 - Best Episodes Of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore
(Overall Rating: ★ 5.8)
Episode Ratings & Analysis
Explore season 1 episodes of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
The Nightly Show provides viewers with Larry Wilmore's distinct point of view and comedic take on current events and pop culture. Hosted by Wilmore, the series features a diverse panel of voices, providing a perspective largely missing in the late night television landscape.
Larry takes an unflinching look at the sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby with panelists Jamilah Lemieux, Kathleen Madigan, Baratunde Thurston and Keith Robinson.
★ 7.0/10
(23 votes)
#2
Obama's State of the Union
S1:E3
Larry discusses the 2015 State of the Union address as well as the image and legacy of President Obama with panelists Jon Lovett, David Remnick, Amy Holmes, and Godfrey.
★ 6.9/10
(23 votes)
#3
U.S.-Cuba Relations
S1:E4
Larry discusses the changing state of U.S.-Cuba relations with panelists John Leguizamo, Soledad O'Brien, Mauricio Claver-Carone and Mike Yard.
★ 6.8/10
(20 votes)
#4
Vaccines
S1:E6
Larry talks about the Disneyland measles epidemic and the fight against vaccines with panelists Holly Phillips, Judy Gold, Zoey O'Toole and Mike Yard.
★ 6.6/10
(17 votes)
#5
The Culture of Lying in Sports
S1:E8
Larry tackles the Deflategate scandal and dishonesty in professional sports with panelists Jake Tapper, Katie Nolan, Sherrod Small and Seaton Smith.
★ 6.6/10
(18 votes)
#6
Designer Babies
S1:E12
Larry addresses the debate over genetically engineered babies with panelists Gabrielle Union, Penn Jillette, Holly Phillips and Rachel Feinstein.
★ 6.5/10
(18 votes)
#7
Money in Politics
S1:E7
Larry discusses the Koch brothers and the flood of private money in political campaigns with panelists Zephyr Teachout, David Webb, Hari Kondabolu and Ted Alexandro.
★ 6.5/10
(18 votes)
#8
Black Fatherhood
S1:E11
Panelists Common, Charles Blow, Joe Jones and Mike Yard join Larry for an in-depth discussion of African-American fatherhood.
★ 6.4/10
(43 votes)
#9
State of the Black Protest
S1:E1
Larry discusses the backlash over the Oscar nominations' lack of diversity and the success of recent protests with Cory Booker, Talib Kweli, Bill Burr, and Shenaz Treasury.
★ 6.2/10
(19 votes)
#10
“American Sniper”
S1:E5
Larry takes a look at the controversy swirling around the movie "American Sniper" with panelists Matt Taibbi, Paul Rieckhoff, Sabrina Jalees and Nick Irving.
★ 6.0/10
(18 votes)
#11
The State of Gay Marriage
S1:E10
Panelists Lance Bass, Sally Kohn, Jessica Kirson and Michel Faulkner join Larry to talk about America's growing acceptance of same-sex marriage.
★ 6.0/10
(16 votes)
#12
Who's Raising Our Kids?
S1:E14
Panelists Retta, Anne-Marie Johnson, Deborah Tillman and Pete Dominick discuss free-range parenting, government overreach and child discipline.
★ 6.0/10
(17 votes)
#13
Ferguson Police Report
S1:E23
Sunny Hostin, Phillip Agnew, Michael Skolnik and Godfrey discuss the disturbing findings from a Department of Justice's report on the Ferguson, MO, police department.
★ 5.9/10
(16 votes)
#14
Anti-Vaxxers & Fat Acceptance
S1:E15
Larry tackles viewers' questions about the anti-vaccine movement, obesity and beauty standards with Anthony Anderson, S.E. Cupp, Michaela Pereira and Rory Albanese.
★ 5.7/10
(14 votes)
#15
America's Relationship with War
S1:E13
Panelists Michael McKean, Kimberly Dozier, Negin Farsad and Wes Moore join Larry for a discussion about ISIS as well as the U.S.'s foggy relationship with war.
★ 5.5/10
(18 votes)
#16
Islamophobia in America
S1:E17
Larry talks Islamophobia and Muslim extremism with panelists Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, Dean Obeidallah, Reggie Love and Shenaz Treasury.
★ 5.5/10
(15 votes)
#17
Oklahoma Frat Scandal & Women in Power
S1:E25
Larry reacts to an Oklahoma fraternity's racist chant and discusses equal opportunity for women with panelists Alicia Menendez, Egypt Sherrod, Chloe Hilliard and Jim Norton.
★ 5.4/10
(19 votes)
#18
Mars 2024
S1:E18
Larry talks about the significance of the proposed Mars One expedition with Don Cheadle, Sonia Van Meter, Ricky Velez and Lee Daniels.
★ 5.4/10
(17 votes)
#19
Yes We Cannabis
S1:E22
Adam Carolla, Carl Hart, Roland Martin and Michelle Buteau join Larry to talk about the growing acceptance of legalizing marijuana in the U.S.
★ 5.3/10
(19 votes)
#20
Black Women in America
S1:E19
Issa Rae, Christina Greer, Jacque Reid and Marina Franklin join Larry to discuss issues black women face in the workplace as well as the pros and cons of interracial dating.
★ 5.2/10
(15 votes)
#21
He's Just Not That Into U.S.?
S1:E16
Panelists Martin Short, Frank Rich, Big Sean and Tara Setmayer weigh in on Rudy Giuliani's claim that President Obama doesn't love America.
★ 4.9/10
(15 votes)
#22
High-Tech Moral Dilemma
S1:E24
Cedric the Entertainer, Daymond John, Ted Alexandro and Maria Hinojosa discuss the Apple Watch and the ethical issues faced by consumers of modern technology.
★ 0.0/10
#23
Obesity in America
S1:E9
Larry addresses America's obesity problem with panelists Morgan Spurlock, Marianne Kirby, Lavell Crawford and Shannon DeVido.
★ 0.0/10
#24
Bill de Blasio
S1:E20
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio sits down with Larry to discuss income inequality, police-community relations and the city's marijuana laws.
★ 0.0/10
#25
Guns on Campus
S1:E21
Joy Reid, Bonnie McFarlane, Megan Powers and Emma Iannini join Larry for a debate about legalizing guns on college campuses.
★ 4.9/10
(15 votes)
#1
High-Tech Moral Dilemma
S1:E24
Cedric the Entertainer, Daymond John, Ted Alexandro and Maria Hinojosa discuss the Apple Watch and the ethical issues faced by consumers of modern technology.
★ 5.2/10
(15 votes)
#2
He's Just Not That Into U.S.?
S1:E16
Panelists Martin Short, Frank Rich, Big Sean and Tara Setmayer weigh in on Rudy Giuliani's claim that President Obama doesn't love America.
★ 5.3/10
(19 votes)
#3
Black Women in America
S1:E19
Issa Rae, Christina Greer, Jacque Reid and Marina Franklin join Larry to discuss issues black women face in the workplace as well as the pros and cons of interracial dating.
★ 5.4/10
(19 votes)
#4
Mars 2024
S1:E18
Larry talks about the significance of the proposed Mars One expedition with Don Cheadle, Sonia Van Meter, Ricky Velez and Lee Daniels.
★ 5.4/10
(17 votes)
#5
Yes We Cannabis
S1:E22
Adam Carolla, Carl Hart, Roland Martin and Michelle Buteau join Larry to talk about the growing acceptance of legalizing marijuana in the U.S.
★ 5.5/10
(18 votes)
#6
Islamophobia in America
S1:E17
Larry talks Islamophobia and Muslim extremism with panelists Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, Dean Obeidallah, Reggie Love and Shenaz Treasury.
★ 5.5/10
(15 votes)
#7
Oklahoma Frat Scandal & Women in Power
S1:E25
Larry reacts to an Oklahoma fraternity's racist chant and discusses equal opportunity for women with panelists Alicia Menendez, Egypt Sherrod, Chloe Hilliard and Jim Norton.
★ 5.7/10
(14 votes)
#8
America's Relationship with War
S1:E13
Panelists Michael McKean, Kimberly Dozier, Negin Farsad and Wes Moore join Larry for a discussion about ISIS as well as the U.S.'s foggy relationship with war.
★ 5.9/10
(16 votes)
#9
Anti-Vaxxers & Fat Acceptance
S1:E15
Larry tackles viewers' questions about the anti-vaccine movement, obesity and beauty standards with Anthony Anderson, S.E. Cupp, Michaela Pereira and Rory Albanese.
★ 6.0/10
(18 votes)
#10
The State of Gay Marriage
S1:E10
Panelists Lance Bass, Sally Kohn, Jessica Kirson and Michel Faulkner join Larry to talk about America's growing acceptance of same-sex marriage.
★ 6.0/10
(16 votes)
#11
Who's Raising Our Kids?
S1:E14
Panelists Retta, Anne-Marie Johnson, Deborah Tillman and Pete Dominick discuss free-range parenting, government overreach and child discipline.
★ 6.0/10
(17 votes)
#12
Ferguson Police Report
S1:E23
Sunny Hostin, Phillip Agnew, Michael Skolnik and Godfrey discuss the disturbing findings from a Department of Justice's report on the Ferguson, MO, police department.
★ 6.2/10
(19 votes)
#13
“American Sniper”
S1:E5
Larry takes a look at the controversy swirling around the movie "American Sniper" with panelists Matt Taibbi, Paul Rieckhoff, Sabrina Jalees and Nick Irving.
★ 6.4/10
(43 votes)
#14
State of the Black Protest
S1:E1
Larry discusses the backlash over the Oscar nominations' lack of diversity and the success of recent protests with Cory Booker, Talib Kweli, Bill Burr, and Shenaz Treasury.
★ 6.5/10
(18 votes)
#15
Money in Politics
S1:E7
Larry discusses the Koch brothers and the flood of private money in political campaigns with panelists Zephyr Teachout, David Webb, Hari Kondabolu and Ted Alexandro.
★ 6.5/10
(18 votes)
#16
Black Fatherhood
S1:E11
Panelists Common, Charles Blow, Joe Jones and Mike Yard join Larry for an in-depth discussion of African-American fatherhood.
★ 6.6/10
(17 votes)
#17
The Culture of Lying in Sports
S1:E8
Larry tackles the Deflategate scandal and dishonesty in professional sports with panelists Jake Tapper, Katie Nolan, Sherrod Small and Seaton Smith.
★ 6.6/10
(18 votes)
#18
Designer Babies
S1:E12
Larry addresses the debate over genetically engineered babies with panelists Gabrielle Union, Penn Jillette, Holly Phillips and Rachel Feinstein.
★ 6.8/10
(20 votes)
#19
Vaccines
S1:E6
Larry talks about the Disneyland measles epidemic and the fight against vaccines with panelists Holly Phillips, Judy Gold, Zoey O'Toole and Mike Yard.
★ 6.9/10
(23 votes)
#20
U.S.-Cuba Relations
S1:E4
Larry discusses the changing state of U.S.-Cuba relations with panelists John Leguizamo, Soledad O'Brien, Mauricio Claver-Carone and Mike Yard.
★ 7.0/10
(31 votes)
#21
Allegations Against Bill Cosby
S1:E2
Larry takes an unflinching look at the sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby with panelists Jamilah Lemieux, Kathleen Madigan, Baratunde Thurston and Keith Robinson.
★ 7.0/10
(23 votes)
#22
Obama's State of the Union
S1:E3
Larry discusses the 2015 State of the Union address as well as the image and legacy of President Obama with panelists Jon Lovett, David Remnick, Amy Holmes, and Godfrey.
★ 6.4/10
(43 votes)
State of the Black Protest
S1:E1
Larry discusses the backlash over the Oscar nominations' lack of diversity and the success of recent protests with Cory Booker, Talib Kweli, Bill Burr, and Shenaz Treasury.
★ 7.0/10
(31 votes)
Allegations Against Bill Cosby
S1:E2
Larry takes an unflinching look at the sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby with panelists Jamilah Lemieux, Kathleen Madigan, Baratunde Thurston and Keith Robinson.
★ 7.0/10
(23 votes)
Obama's State of the Union
S1:E3
Larry discusses the 2015 State of the Union address as well as the image and legacy of President Obama with panelists Jon Lovett, David Remnick, Amy Holmes, and Godfrey.
★ 6.9/10
(23 votes)
U.S.-Cuba Relations
S1:E4
Larry discusses the changing state of U.S.-Cuba relations with panelists John Leguizamo, Soledad O'Brien, Mauricio Claver-Carone and Mike Yard.
★ 6.2/10
(19 votes)
“American Sniper”
S1:E5
Larry takes a look at the controversy swirling around the movie "American Sniper" with panelists Matt Taibbi, Paul Rieckhoff, Sabrina Jalees and Nick Irving.
★ 6.8/10
(20 votes)
Vaccines
S1:E6
Larry talks about the Disneyland measles epidemic and the fight against vaccines with panelists Holly Phillips, Judy Gold, Zoey O'Toole and Mike Yard.
★ 6.5/10
(18 votes)
Money in Politics
S1:E7
Larry discusses the Koch brothers and the flood of private money in political campaigns with panelists Zephyr Teachout, David Webb, Hari Kondabolu and Ted Alexandro.
★ 6.6/10
(17 votes)
The Culture of Lying in Sports
S1:E8
Larry tackles the Deflategate scandal and dishonesty in professional sports with panelists Jake Tapper, Katie Nolan, Sherrod Small and Seaton Smith.
★ 0.0/10
Obesity in America
S1:E9
Larry addresses America's obesity problem with panelists Morgan Spurlock, Marianne Kirby, Lavell Crawford and Shannon DeVido.
★ 6.0/10
(18 votes)
The State of Gay Marriage
S1:E10
Panelists Lance Bass, Sally Kohn, Jessica Kirson and Michel Faulkner join Larry to talk about America's growing acceptance of same-sex marriage.
★ 6.5/10
(18 votes)
Black Fatherhood
S1:E11
Panelists Common, Charles Blow, Joe Jones and Mike Yard join Larry for an in-depth discussion of African-American fatherhood.
★ 6.6/10
(18 votes)
Designer Babies
S1:E12
Larry addresses the debate over genetically engineered babies with panelists Gabrielle Union, Penn Jillette, Holly Phillips and Rachel Feinstein.
★ 5.7/10
(14 votes)
America's Relationship with War
S1:E13
Panelists Michael McKean, Kimberly Dozier, Negin Farsad and Wes Moore join Larry for a discussion about ISIS as well as the U.S.'s foggy relationship with war.
★ 6.0/10
(16 votes)
Who's Raising Our Kids?
S1:E14
Panelists Retta, Anne-Marie Johnson, Deborah Tillman and Pete Dominick discuss free-range parenting, government overreach and child discipline.
★ 5.9/10
(16 votes)
Anti-Vaxxers & Fat Acceptance
S1:E15
Larry tackles viewers' questions about the anti-vaccine movement, obesity and beauty standards with Anthony Anderson, S.E. Cupp, Michaela Pereira and Rory Albanese.
★ 5.2/10
(15 votes)
He's Just Not That Into U.S.?
S1:E16
Panelists Martin Short, Frank Rich, Big Sean and Tara Setmayer weigh in on Rudy Giuliani's claim that President Obama doesn't love America.
★ 5.5/10
(18 votes)
Islamophobia in America
S1:E17
Larry talks Islamophobia and Muslim extremism with panelists Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, Dean Obeidallah, Reggie Love and Shenaz Treasury.
★ 5.4/10
(19 votes)
Mars 2024
S1:E18
Larry talks about the significance of the proposed Mars One expedition with Don Cheadle, Sonia Van Meter, Ricky Velez and Lee Daniels.
★ 5.3/10
(19 votes)
Black Women in America
S1:E19
Issa Rae, Christina Greer, Jacque Reid and Marina Franklin join Larry to discuss issues black women face in the workplace as well as the pros and cons of interracial dating.
★ 0.0/10
Bill de Blasio
S1:E20
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio sits down with Larry to discuss income inequality, police-community relations and the city's marijuana laws.
★ 0.0/10
Guns on Campus
S1:E21
Joy Reid, Bonnie McFarlane, Megan Powers and Emma Iannini join Larry for a debate about legalizing guns on college campuses.
★ 5.4/10
(17 votes)
Yes We Cannabis
S1:E22
Adam Carolla, Carl Hart, Roland Martin and Michelle Buteau join Larry to talk about the growing acceptance of legalizing marijuana in the U.S.
★ 6.0/10
(17 votes)
Ferguson Police Report
S1:E23
Sunny Hostin, Phillip Agnew, Michael Skolnik and Godfrey discuss the disturbing findings from a Department of Justice's report on the Ferguson, MO, police department.
★ 4.9/10
(15 votes)
High-Tech Moral Dilemma
S1:E24
Cedric the Entertainer, Daymond John, Ted Alexandro and Maria Hinojosa discuss the Apple Watch and the ethical issues faced by consumers of modern technology.
★ 5.5/10
(15 votes)
Oklahoma Frat Scandal & Women in Power
S1:E25
Larry reacts to an Oklahoma fraternity's racist chant and discusses equal opportunity for women with panelists Alicia Menendez, Egypt Sherrod, Chloe Hilliard and Jim Norton.