7.4/10242 votes#1 - Angela Bassett Is the Baddest Bitch
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/2/2019
Maya makes a confession in a support group. Trinity the Invisible Spy meets her match. Drea confronts a dance moves thief. A world-renowned “philosophizer” promotes her masterclass.
Director: Dime Davis
Writer: Lauren Ashley Smith, Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Akilah Green, Britanni Nichols, Amber Ruffin, Rae Sanni, Holly Walker
7.9/10165 votes#2 - Your Boss Knows You Don't Have Eyebrows
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/9/2019
Shayla forgoes her makeup to her coworker’s dismay. Trinity hunts down an elusive villain known as The Recluse. Contestants perform at the Basic Ball.
Director: Dime Davis
Writer: Lauren Ashley Smith, Ashley Nicole Black, Holly Walker, Rae Sanni, Britanni Nichols, Robin Thede, Akilah Green, Amber Ruffin
7.8/10155 votes#3 - 3rd & Bonaparte Is Always in the Shade
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/16/2019
Asia finds herself on the receiving end of a viral proposal. New recruits discuss goals at a gang orientation. Dr. Haddassah turns a wedding toast into a teachable moment.
Director: Dime Davis
Writer: Lauren Ashley Smith, Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Akilah Green, Britanni Nichols, Amber Ruffin, Rae Sanni, Holly Walker
8.0/10148 votes#4 - Where Are My Background Singers?
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/23/2019
A divorce party spirals out of control. The tragic tale of Rome & Julissa. A frustrated air passenger seeks a sympathetic customer service rep. Denise tries to prevent her breakup side-effect.
Director: Dime Davis
Writer: Lauren Ashley Smith, Ashley Nicole Black, Holly Walker, Rae Sanni, Britanni Nichols, Robin Thede, Akilah Green, Amber Ruffin
7.6/10128 votes#5 - Why Are Her Pies Wet, Lord?
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/30/2019
A pastor tries to take back control of a church potluck. Elementary school students notice a change in their teacher. Jackie receives a chilly reception at her hometown high school.
Director: Dime Davis
Writer: Lauren Ashley Smith, Ashley Nicole Black, Holly Walker, Rae Sanni, Britanni Nichols, Robin Thede, Akilah Green, Amber Ruffin
8.2/10124 votes#6 - Born at Night, But Not Last Night
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/6/2019
Two friends visit a new black-owned business. A mother and daughter compete on “Get the Belt.” Tensions rise between Ashley, Gabrielle, Quinta and Robin.
Director: Dime Davis
Writer: Lauren Ashley Smith, Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Akilah Green, Britanni Nichols, Amber Ruffin, Rae Sanni, Holly Walker
The Best Episodes of A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 1
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A narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests presenting sketches performed by a core cast of...
Genre:Comedy
Network:HBO
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Angela Bassett Is the Baddest Bitch" is the best rated episode of "A Black Lady Sketch Show" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 242 votes. Directed by Dime Davis and written by Lauren Ashley Smith, Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Akilah Green, Britanni Nichols, Amber Ruffin, Rae Sanni, Holly Walker, it aired on 8/2/2019. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Your Boss Knows You Don't Have Eyebrows".