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A Black Lady Sketch Show S1E5 — Why Are Her Pies Wet, Lord?

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A Black Lady Sketch Show•Season 1•Episode 5

Why Are Her Pies Wet, Lord?

7.7/10 · 143 votesAug 30, 201926 min

Ranked #5 of 6 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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.

Directed byDime Davis

Written byLauren Ashley Smith, Brittani Nichols, Ashley Nicole Black, Holly Walker, Akilah Green, Amber Ruffin, Rae Sanni, Robin Thede

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Seasons4

Season 1 Episodes6

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Angela Bassett Is the Baddest Bitch

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Where Are My Background Singers?

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Why Are Her Pies Wet, Lord?

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Cast4

Robin Thede

Robin Thede

Various Characters

Ashley Nicole Black

Ashley Nicole Black

Various Characters

Gabrielle Dennis

Gabrielle Dennis

Various Characters

Quinta Brunson

Quinta Brunson

Various Characters

Crew9

Lauren Ashley Smith

Lauren Ashley Smith

Writer

Brittani Nichols

Brittani Nichols

Writer

Ashley Nicole Black

Ashley Nicole Black

Writer

Dime Davis

Dime Davis

Director

Holly Walker

Holly Walker

Writer

Akilah Green

Akilah Green

Writer

Amber Ruffin

Amber Ruffin

Writer

R

Rae Sanni

Writer

Robin Thede

Robin Thede

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Why Are Her Pies Wet, Lord?" is episode 5 of A Black Lady Sketch Show season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 143 votes, ranking #5 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Dime Davis and written by Lauren Ashley Smith, Brittani Nichols, Ashley Nicole Black, Holly Walker, Akilah Green, Amber Ruffin, Rae Sanni, Robin Thede, it aired on August 30, 2019.

Next: E6 · Born at Night, But Not Last Night Best of Season 1