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6.9/10 (16 votes)
#1

Ricky Velez vs Virgil & Climate Action

S2:E22

Ricky Velez throws down with former WWE wrestler Virgil, and Larry discusses solutions to global warming with Bill Nye, Bridget Everett and Rory Albanese.

6.3/10 (18 votes)
#2

House Republicans vs Cecile Richards

S2:E3

Congressional Republicans attack Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's tax plan with Robert Reich, Marina Franklin and Mike Yard.

6.2/10 (17 votes)
#3

The Public's Perception of Hillary Clinton

S2:E6

Larry examines Hillary Clinton's public image, and Jessica Kirson, John Avlon and Joey Bada$$ talk about what qualities appeal to them in a presidential candidate.

6.1/10 (17 votes)
#4

Shonda Rhimes & GOP Candidates

S2:E23

Shonda Rhimes discusses her memoir "Year of Yes," and Larry examines failing GOP presidential campaigns with Franchesca Ramsey, Steve Kornacki and Jordan Carlos.

6.1/10 (16 votes)
#5

Starbucks Holiday Cup & Norman Lear

S2:E24

A Starbucks holiday cup incurs the wrath of conservative Christians, and Larry grapples with the morals of killing baby Hitler with Norman Lear, Bill Engvall and Rick Ross.

6.0/10 (13 votes)
#6

Mass Shooting in Oregon

S2:E5

Larry revisits his interview with presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders, and Rory Albanese, Mike Yard and Ashleigh Banfield weigh in on a mass shooting at an Oregon college.

6.0/10 (16 votes)
#7

Toddlers with Guns & Wealth Therapy

S2:E14

American toddlers shoot people on a weekly basis, and Larry discusses wealth therapy for the beleaguered rich with Jeff Daniels, Rachel Feinstein and Joe Budden.

6.0/10 (15 votes)
#8

CIA Email Hack & Joe Biden's 2016 Plans

S2:E15

The CIA chief falls prey to hackers, and Larry discusses Joe Biden's announcement that he won't be running for president with Holly Walker, Ryan Duffy and Terry Crews.

6.0/10 (14 votes)
#9

Democratic Debate & Paris Attacks

S2:E25

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton make waves at the second Democratic debate, and Larry discusses the term "radical Islam" with Dean Obeidallah, John Avlon and John Green.

5.9/10 (16 votes)
#10

Ben Carson's Gun Policy & The Right to Die

S2:E7

California enacts a landmark death-with-dignity law, and Jay Leno, Bobby Gaylor and Michelle Collins discuss Ben Carson's surprising reaction to a mass shooting.

5.9/10 (16 votes)
#11

Soul Food With Rand Paul & Inmate Release

S2:E17

GOP presidential hopeful Rand Paul chats about Donald Trump over soul food, and Bob Saget, Ana Kasparian and Mike Yard discuss cringe-worthy Halloween costumes.

5.8/10 (15 votes)
#12

Rupert Murdoch Backs Ben Carson

S2:E8

President Obama apologizes after American forces bomb a Doctors Without Borders hospital, and Rupert Murdoch tweets his support of Ben Carson's presidential campaign.

5.8/10 (12 votes)
#13

Ice Cream Sit-Down with Nancy Pelosi

S2:E9

Nancy Pelosi joins Larry for an enlightening ice cream social, and Mike Yard, James Davis and Jeezy debate Barack Obama's legacy as America's first black president.

5.8/10 (12 votes)
#14

Racist Pirate Toy & Outsider Candidates

S2:E10

A toy pirate ship comes with a slave figurine, and Larry chats about the popularity of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders with Jesse Ventura, Seaton Smith and Kathleen Madigan.

5.8/10 (12 votes)
#15

Democratic Presidential Debate

S2:E11

Larry examines the highs and lows of the first 2016 Democratic presidential debate with Steve Kornacki, Rory Albanese and Gabrielle Union.

5.8/10 (12 votes)
#16

Cops vs Cameras & Assertive Women

S2:E12

Police officers gripe about being filmed by the public, and Larry discusses Jennifer Lawrence's essay on the gender pay gap with Grace Parra, Raul De Molina and Holly Walker.

5.8/10 (12 votes)
#17

Operation GroupMe & Raury Performs “Fly”

S2:E13

Donald Trump spars with Jeb Bush over 9/11, Larry discusses Operation GroupMe with Raury, Mike Yard and Natasha Rothwell, and Raury performs a song from "All We Need."

5.8/10 (13 votes)
#18

Ferguson Fires & Paul Ryan's Demands

S2:E16

A rash of fires plague black churches in Ferguson, Mo., and Larry discusses Rep. Paul Ryan's family leave demands with Lucy Lawless, Bonnie McFarlane and Judah Friedlander.

5.8/10 (17 votes)
#19

Ben Carson's Rap Song & Celeb Activism

S2:E20

GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson releases a cringeworthy rap song, and Larry examines celebrity activism with Lola Ogunnaike, Niecy Nash and Bobby Gaylor.

5.7/10 (18 votes)
#20

Penis Shootings & Jeb Bush on Race

S2:E1

American gun owners shoot their penises off at an alarming rate, and Larry examines Jeb Bush's comments about black voters with DeRay Mckesson, Mike Yard and Rory Albanese.

5.7/10 (17 votes)
#21

GOP Debate Gripes & Ben Carson's Rise

S2:E18

Republicans try to seize control of the presidential debates, and Larry discusses Ben Carson's unlikely political success with Ron Perlman, Crystal Wright and Jordan Carlos.

5.6/10 (18 votes)
#22

Racist Wrestling & Female Sexuality Study

S2:E21

Ricky Velez takes on racism in wrestling, and Larry discusses a study that claims all women are either bisexual or gay with Alex Berg, Mike Yard and Grace Parra.

5.5/10 (18 votes)
#23

No Legal Weed in Ohio & Science vs Faith

S2:E19

Ohio citizens vote against legalizing marijuana, and Larry discusses the clash between religion and science with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Tom Papa and Carl Lentz.

4.8/10 (25 votes)
#24

Russia in Syria & Trump University Scandal

S2:E4

Donald Trump faces fraud allegations from students of Trump University, and Larry discusses Russia's bombing campaign in Syria with Eddie Huang, Lisa Ling and Jordan Carlos.

4.1/10 (24 votes)
#25

Awkward U.N. Summit & Water on Mars

S2:E2

President Obama and Vladimir Putin face off at the U.N. summit, and Larry discusses the discovery of water on Mars with Bill Nye, Michelle Buteau and Ricky Velez.

4.1/10 (24 votes)
#1

Awkward U.N. Summit & Water on Mars

S2:E2

President Obama and Vladimir Putin face off at the U.N. summit, and Larry discusses the discovery of water on Mars with Bill Nye, Michelle Buteau and Ricky Velez.

4.8/10 (25 votes)
#2

Russia in Syria & Trump University Scandal

S2:E4

Donald Trump faces fraud allegations from students of Trump University, and Larry discusses Russia's bombing campaign in Syria with Eddie Huang, Lisa Ling and Jordan Carlos.

5.5/10 (18 votes)
#3

No Legal Weed in Ohio & Science vs Faith

S2:E19

Ohio citizens vote against legalizing marijuana, and Larry discusses the clash between religion and science with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Tom Papa and Carl Lentz.

5.6/10 (18 votes)
#4

Racist Wrestling & Female Sexuality Study

S2:E21

Ricky Velez takes on racism in wrestling, and Larry discusses a study that claims all women are either bisexual or gay with Alex Berg, Mike Yard and Grace Parra.

5.7/10 (18 votes)
#5

Penis Shootings & Jeb Bush on Race

S2:E1

American gun owners shoot their penises off at an alarming rate, and Larry examines Jeb Bush's comments about black voters with DeRay Mckesson, Mike Yard and Rory Albanese.

5.7/10 (17 votes)
#6

GOP Debate Gripes & Ben Carson's Rise

S2:E18

Republicans try to seize control of the presidential debates, and Larry discusses Ben Carson's unlikely political success with Ron Perlman, Crystal Wright and Jordan Carlos.

5.8/10 (15 votes)
#7

Rupert Murdoch Backs Ben Carson

S2:E8

President Obama apologizes after American forces bomb a Doctors Without Borders hospital, and Rupert Murdoch tweets his support of Ben Carson's presidential campaign.

5.8/10 (12 votes)
#8

Ice Cream Sit-Down with Nancy Pelosi

S2:E9

Nancy Pelosi joins Larry for an enlightening ice cream social, and Mike Yard, James Davis and Jeezy debate Barack Obama's legacy as America's first black president.

5.8/10 (12 votes)
#9

Racist Pirate Toy & Outsider Candidates

S2:E10

A toy pirate ship comes with a slave figurine, and Larry chats about the popularity of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders with Jesse Ventura, Seaton Smith and Kathleen Madigan.

5.8/10 (12 votes)
#10

Democratic Presidential Debate

S2:E11

Larry examines the highs and lows of the first 2016 Democratic presidential debate with Steve Kornacki, Rory Albanese and Gabrielle Union.

5.8/10 (12 votes)
#11

Cops vs Cameras & Assertive Women

S2:E12

Police officers gripe about being filmed by the public, and Larry discusses Jennifer Lawrence's essay on the gender pay gap with Grace Parra, Raul De Molina and Holly Walker.

5.8/10 (12 votes)
#12

Operation GroupMe & Raury Performs “Fly”

S2:E13

Donald Trump spars with Jeb Bush over 9/11, Larry discusses Operation GroupMe with Raury, Mike Yard and Natasha Rothwell, and Raury performs a song from "All We Need."

5.8/10 (13 votes)
#13

Ferguson Fires & Paul Ryan's Demands

S2:E16

A rash of fires plague black churches in Ferguson, Mo., and Larry discusses Rep. Paul Ryan's family leave demands with Lucy Lawless, Bonnie McFarlane and Judah Friedlander.

5.8/10 (17 votes)
#14

Ben Carson's Rap Song & Celeb Activism

S2:E20

GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson releases a cringeworthy rap song, and Larry examines celebrity activism with Lola Ogunnaike, Niecy Nash and Bobby Gaylor.

5.9/10 (16 votes)
#15

Ben Carson's Gun Policy & The Right to Die

S2:E7

California enacts a landmark death-with-dignity law, and Jay Leno, Bobby Gaylor and Michelle Collins discuss Ben Carson's surprising reaction to a mass shooting.

5.9/10 (16 votes)
#16

Soul Food With Rand Paul & Inmate Release

S2:E17

GOP presidential hopeful Rand Paul chats about Donald Trump over soul food, and Bob Saget, Ana Kasparian and Mike Yard discuss cringe-worthy Halloween costumes.

6.0/10 (13 votes)
#17

Mass Shooting in Oregon

S2:E5

Larry revisits his interview with presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders, and Rory Albanese, Mike Yard and Ashleigh Banfield weigh in on a mass shooting at an Oregon college.

6.0/10 (16 votes)
#18

Toddlers with Guns & Wealth Therapy

S2:E14

American toddlers shoot people on a weekly basis, and Larry discusses wealth therapy for the beleaguered rich with Jeff Daniels, Rachel Feinstein and Joe Budden.

6.0/10 (15 votes)
#19

CIA Email Hack & Joe Biden's 2016 Plans

S2:E15

The CIA chief falls prey to hackers, and Larry discusses Joe Biden's announcement that he won't be running for president with Holly Walker, Ryan Duffy and Terry Crews.

6.0/10 (14 votes)
#20

Democratic Debate & Paris Attacks

S2:E25

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton make waves at the second Democratic debate, and Larry discusses the term "radical Islam" with Dean Obeidallah, John Avlon and John Green.

6.1/10 (17 votes)
#21

Shonda Rhimes & GOP Candidates

S2:E23

Shonda Rhimes discusses her memoir "Year of Yes," and Larry examines failing GOP presidential campaigns with Franchesca Ramsey, Steve Kornacki and Jordan Carlos.

6.1/10 (16 votes)
#22

Starbucks Holiday Cup & Norman Lear

S2:E24

A Starbucks holiday cup incurs the wrath of conservative Christians, and Larry grapples with the morals of killing baby Hitler with Norman Lear, Bill Engvall and Rick Ross.

6.2/10 (17 votes)
#23

The Public's Perception of Hillary Clinton

S2:E6

Larry examines Hillary Clinton's public image, and Jessica Kirson, John Avlon and Joey Bada$$ talk about what qualities appeal to them in a presidential candidate.

6.3/10 (18 votes)
#24

House Republicans vs Cecile Richards

S2:E3

Congressional Republicans attack Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's tax plan with Robert Reich, Marina Franklin and Mike Yard.

6.9/10 (16 votes)
#25

Ricky Velez vs Virgil & Climate Action

S2:E22

Ricky Velez throws down with former WWE wrestler Virgil, and Larry discusses solutions to global warming with Bill Nye, Bridget Everett and Rory Albanese.

5.7/10 (18 votes)

Penis Shootings & Jeb Bush on Race

S2:E1

American gun owners shoot their penises off at an alarming rate, and Larry examines Jeb Bush's comments about black voters with DeRay Mckesson, Mike Yard and Rory Albanese.

4.1/10 (24 votes)

Awkward U.N. Summit & Water on Mars

S2:E2

President Obama and Vladimir Putin face off at the U.N. summit, and Larry discusses the discovery of water on Mars with Bill Nye, Michelle Buteau and Ricky Velez.

6.3/10 (18 votes)

House Republicans vs Cecile Richards

S2:E3

Congressional Republicans attack Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's tax plan with Robert Reich, Marina Franklin and Mike Yard.

4.8/10 (25 votes)

Russia in Syria & Trump University Scandal

S2:E4

Donald Trump faces fraud allegations from students of Trump University, and Larry discusses Russia's bombing campaign in Syria with Eddie Huang, Lisa Ling and Jordan Carlos.

6.0/10 (13 votes)

Mass Shooting in Oregon

S2:E5

Larry revisits his interview with presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders, and Rory Albanese, Mike Yard and Ashleigh Banfield weigh in on a mass shooting at an Oregon college.

6.2/10 (17 votes)

The Public's Perception of Hillary Clinton

S2:E6

Larry examines Hillary Clinton's public image, and Jessica Kirson, John Avlon and Joey Bada$$ talk about what qualities appeal to them in a presidential candidate.

5.9/10 (16 votes)

Ben Carson's Gun Policy & The Right to Die

S2:E7

California enacts a landmark death-with-dignity law, and Jay Leno, Bobby Gaylor and Michelle Collins discuss Ben Carson's surprising reaction to a mass shooting.

5.8/10 (15 votes)

Rupert Murdoch Backs Ben Carson

S2:E8

President Obama apologizes after American forces bomb a Doctors Without Borders hospital, and Rupert Murdoch tweets his support of Ben Carson's presidential campaign.

5.8/10 (12 votes)

Ice Cream Sit-Down with Nancy Pelosi

S2:E9

Nancy Pelosi joins Larry for an enlightening ice cream social, and Mike Yard, James Davis and Jeezy debate Barack Obama's legacy as America's first black president.

5.8/10 (12 votes)

Racist Pirate Toy & Outsider Candidates

S2:E10

A toy pirate ship comes with a slave figurine, and Larry chats about the popularity of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders with Jesse Ventura, Seaton Smith and Kathleen Madigan.

5.8/10 (12 votes)

Democratic Presidential Debate

S2:E11

Larry examines the highs and lows of the first 2016 Democratic presidential debate with Steve Kornacki, Rory Albanese and Gabrielle Union.

5.8/10 (12 votes)

Cops vs Cameras & Assertive Women

S2:E12

Police officers gripe about being filmed by the public, and Larry discusses Jennifer Lawrence's essay on the gender pay gap with Grace Parra, Raul De Molina and Holly Walker.

5.8/10 (12 votes)

Operation GroupMe & Raury Performs “Fly”

S2:E13

Donald Trump spars with Jeb Bush over 9/11, Larry discusses Operation GroupMe with Raury, Mike Yard and Natasha Rothwell, and Raury performs a song from "All We Need."

6.0/10 (16 votes)

Toddlers with Guns & Wealth Therapy

S2:E14

American toddlers shoot people on a weekly basis, and Larry discusses wealth therapy for the beleaguered rich with Jeff Daniels, Rachel Feinstein and Joe Budden.

6.0/10 (15 votes)

CIA Email Hack & Joe Biden's 2016 Plans

S2:E15

The CIA chief falls prey to hackers, and Larry discusses Joe Biden's announcement that he won't be running for president with Holly Walker, Ryan Duffy and Terry Crews.

5.8/10 (13 votes)

Ferguson Fires & Paul Ryan's Demands

S2:E16

A rash of fires plague black churches in Ferguson, Mo., and Larry discusses Rep. Paul Ryan's family leave demands with Lucy Lawless, Bonnie McFarlane and Judah Friedlander.

5.9/10 (16 votes)

Soul Food With Rand Paul & Inmate Release

S2:E17

GOP presidential hopeful Rand Paul chats about Donald Trump over soul food, and Bob Saget, Ana Kasparian and Mike Yard discuss cringe-worthy Halloween costumes.

5.7/10 (17 votes)

GOP Debate Gripes & Ben Carson's Rise

S2:E18

Republicans try to seize control of the presidential debates, and Larry discusses Ben Carson's unlikely political success with Ron Perlman, Crystal Wright and Jordan Carlos.

5.5/10 (18 votes)

No Legal Weed in Ohio & Science vs Faith

S2:E19

Ohio citizens vote against legalizing marijuana, and Larry discusses the clash between religion and science with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Tom Papa and Carl Lentz.

5.8/10 (17 votes)

Ben Carson's Rap Song & Celeb Activism

S2:E20

GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson releases a cringeworthy rap song, and Larry examines celebrity activism with Lola Ogunnaike, Niecy Nash and Bobby Gaylor.

5.6/10 (18 votes)

Racist Wrestling & Female Sexuality Study

S2:E21

Ricky Velez takes on racism in wrestling, and Larry discusses a study that claims all women are either bisexual or gay with Alex Berg, Mike Yard and Grace Parra.

6.9/10 (16 votes)

Ricky Velez vs Virgil & Climate Action

S2:E22

Ricky Velez throws down with former WWE wrestler Virgil, and Larry discusses solutions to global warming with Bill Nye, Bridget Everett and Rory Albanese.

6.1/10 (17 votes)

Shonda Rhimes & GOP Candidates

S2:E23

Shonda Rhimes discusses her memoir "Year of Yes," and Larry examines failing GOP presidential campaigns with Franchesca Ramsey, Steve Kornacki and Jordan Carlos.

6.1/10 (16 votes)

Starbucks Holiday Cup & Norman Lear

S2:E24

A Starbucks holiday cup incurs the wrath of conservative Christians, and Larry grapples with the morals of killing baby Hitler with Norman Lear, Bill Engvall and Rick Ross.

6.0/10 (14 votes)

Democratic Debate & Paris Attacks

S2:E25

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton make waves at the second Democratic debate, and Larry discusses the term "radical Islam" with Dean Obeidallah, John Avlon and John Green.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
1 ★ 6.1 22
★ 7.0 Allegations Against Bill Cosby
★ 4.9 High-Tech Moral Dilemma
2 ★ 5.8 25
★ 6.9 Ricky Velez vs Virgil & Climate Action
★ 4.1 Awkward U.N. Summit & Water on Mars