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The Best Episodes of Random Acts of Flyness

Every episode of Random Acts of Flyness ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Random Acts of Flyness!

Late-night series featuring a mix of vérité documentary, musical performances, surrealist melodrama and humorous animation as a stream-of-consciousness response to the contemporary American mediascape.
Genres:ComedySci-Fi & FantasyDocumentary
Network:HBO

Best Episodes Summary

"Two Piece and a Biscuit" is the best rated episode of "Random Acts of Flyness". It scored 8.1/10 based on 67 votes. Directed by Darius Clark Monroe, Naima Ramos-Chapman, Jamund Washington and written by Nuotama Bodomo, Naima Ramos-Chapman, Nelson Mandela Nance, Shaka King, it aired on 8/11/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "I Tried to Tell My Therapist About My Dreams".

  • Two Piece and a Biscuit
    8.1/1067 votes
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    #1 - Two Piece and a Biscuit

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/11/2018

    This week's program begins with a video game to train an army of black women to defend themselves against aggressors. A gender-diverse group of subjects talk about the performance of gender. A wise uncle attempts to program his nephews on how not to be creepy. Speaking of creepy, Wendy gets lured into "Nuncaland," the Dominican-American fable inspired by a classic children's story.

    Director: Darius Clark Monroe, Naima Ramos-Chapman, Jamund Washington

    Writer: Nuotama Bodomo, Naima Ramos-Chapman, Nelson Mandela Nance, Shaka King

  • I Tried to Tell My Therapist About My Dreams
    8.0/1054 votes
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    #2 - I Tried to Tell My Therapist About My Dreams

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/1/2018

    A young Martin Luther King, Jr. wakes from a dream. A movie star with writer's block finds inspiration in Africa and stumbles upon the devil within.

    Director: N/A

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  • They Got Some S**t That'll Blow Out Our Back
    7.9/1061 votes
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    #3 - They Got Some S**t That'll Blow Out Our Back

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/18/2018

    This week's program moves from the story of an afro that goes to prison for "badness"' to a family mourning a high-profile case of police violence. Also, does the Second Amendment apply to black people? Contestants on the game show "Hotep Squares" are asked about that, and many more questions on this week's Random Acts of Flyness.

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  • Items Outside the Shelter But Within Reach
    7.9/1046 votes
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    #4 - Items Outside the Shelter But Within Reach

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/25/2018

    Most abuse happens within families and the lines between care, conflict, and chaos are volatile. This week's program addresses some of the dangling threads from past and future episodes, including the perfect apology, a very competitive game of spades and a celebrity's latest business venture.

    Director: N/A

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  • What are Your Thoughts Raising Free Black Children?
    7.3/1093 votes
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    #5 - What are Your Thoughts Raising Free Black Children?

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/4/2018

    Terence Nance introduces his new late-night series before being stopped by the NYPD. Segments include: "Everybody Dies!," a cable-access show hosted by "Ripa the Reaper"; an infomercial for a topical-ointment cure for "white thoughts"; and a talk show on sex in the black community.

    Director: Nuotama Bodomo, Shaka King

    Writer: N/A

  • They Won't Go When I Go
    7.2/1040 votes
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    #6 - They Won't Go When I Go

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/8/2018

    A woman stays woke too long. In the not-too-distant future, a waitress contemplates uploading her consciousness to the cloud amidst warnings of an impending hurricane. After Najja has her demons exorcised, her Jealousy tries to talk its way back into her life. Artist Stephanie Dinkins describes her encounters with a simulated black woman.

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  • The Sixth Dimension: All Possible Possibilities of Together...
    7.2/1011 votes
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    #7 - The Sixth Dimension: All Possible Possibilities of Together...

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/24/2022

    As her funders press for the release of Ajjan, Najja finds herself in the midst of an initiation in which she learns what it means to be king. After the creator of BBHMM is accused of fraud, Terence and the remaining members of the Nance family make contact with an ancestor for guidance.

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  • The Second Dimension: XXXX FINNA HAFTA TEACH YOU SWINE LOVERS THE PRAYER
    7.1/1016 votes
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    #8 - The Second Dimension: XXXX FINNA HAFTA TEACH YOU SWINE LOVERS THE PRAYER

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 12/10/2022

    Terence’s wound MANDY is maaaaad loud – and has been talking out of pocket to Najja – so Terence attempts to silence that dude… forever. Najja prepares for the ritual to end, or begin, all rituals – which apparently requires a very specific hat.

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  • The Third Dimension: G/D Does Not Submit and Other...
    7.1/1014 votes
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    #9 - The Third Dimension: G/D Does Not Submit and Other...

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/17/2022

    At Glorious’ birthday, Najja performs the ritual to end all rituals. Later, a rebirth leads to a revelation.

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  • The Fourth Dimension: SpaceTime / BodySpirit
    7.1/1014 votes
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    #10 - The Fourth Dimension: SpaceTime / BodySpirit

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/17/2022

    Apparently you gotta use time to move in space, so while working on Ajjan, Terence and Najja hit a roadblock that neither flight nor teleportation can solve – and turn to couples therapy for guidance. Later, they plan a parallel journey back to The Source.

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  • Fifth Dimension: The Parable of the Pirate and the King
    7.1/1011 votes
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    #11 - Fifth Dimension: The Parable of the Pirate and the King

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/24/2022

    As he and Najja reunite with their ancestral lands, Terence speaks the parable of the pirate and the king. Which are you? Pirate or King?

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  • The First Dimension: The Meaning of Your Name
    6.8/1019 votes
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    #12 - The First Dimension: The Meaning of Your Name

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 12/10/2022

    While working on her latest game, Najja takes a unique and murderous approach to ritual. After having his wounds appraised, Terence has all the guidance he needs for the 6-dimensional journey ahead.

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