The Best Episodes of Sherman's Showcase Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.5/10(38 votes)

   #1 - Meet Sherman

   S1:E17/31/2019

   Meet Sherman introduces Sherman McDaniels, host of Sherman's Showcase. John Legend walks us through a history of The Showcase - from Sherman's parentage, to the origin of the show, with highlights throughout the show's run from 1972-present day.

   Director:Matt Piedmont

   Writers:Will A. Miles, Diallo Riddle, Rob Haze, Bashir Salahuddin, Emily Goldwyn, Bennett Webber

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   Director:Matt Piedmont

   Writers:Will A. Miles, Diallo Riddle, Rob Haze, Bashir Salahuddin, Emily Goldwyn, Bennett Webber
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   8.1/10(19 votes)

   #2 - The Showcase Dancers

   S1:E27/31/2019

   Host, Nigel Lythgoe introduces the dancers of Sherman's Showcase and shares significant moments in the series, including marriages between dancers, dancer-based controversies, and the show's only robotic dancer, the Funk-A-Tron 2000.

   Director:Matt Piedmont

   Writers:Will A. Miles, Diallo Riddle, Rob Haze, Bashir Salahuddin, Emily Goldwyn, Bennett Webber

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   Director:Matt Piedmont

   Writers:Will A. Miles, Diallo Riddle, Rob Haze, Bashir Salahuddin, Emily Goldwyn, Bennett Webber
3. 

   8.6/10(15 votes)

   #3 - Behind the Charade

   S1:E38/7/2019

   Host Morris Day, documents the rise, fall and rise of iconic pop star, Charade, from his discovery on Sherman's Showcase through his historic 2007 comeback.

   Director:Matt Piedmont

   Writers:Will A. Miles, Diallo Riddle, Rob Haze, Bashir Salahuddin, Emily Goldwyn, Bennett Webber

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   Director:Matt Piedmont

   Writers:Will A. Miles, Diallo Riddle, Rob Haze, Bashir Salahuddin, Emily Goldwyn, Bennett Webber
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   8.5/10(15 votes)

   #4 - Enemies

   S1:E48/14/2019

   Sherman reflects on his many haters over the decades as we dig into the rivalries and feuds of The Showcase. Turns out, genuine friendship is a rare commodity in showbiz, especially if you're talking about frenemies John Legend and Common.

   Director:Matt Piedmont

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.7/10(19 votes)

   #5 - The Ladies of The Showcase

   S1:E58/21/2019

   Host Mary J. Blige introduces just some of the female artists who used Sherman's Showcase as a launchpad for their careers. Performances include an unusual rap battle, a black girl magic act, and a performance by Mary herself.

   Director:Matt Piedmont

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   7.9/10(11 votes)

   #6 - July 8, 1995

   S1:E68/28/2019

   A very '90s episode of "Sherman's Showcase from July 8, 1995. Sherman's producer called it "the single best episode in the history of the show." Performers include Big Freddy Payne, a go-go band and a trailer for a movie about Montell Jordan.

   Director:Matt Piedmont

   Writer:Unknown

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   8.6/10(10 votes)

   #7 - White Music

   S1:E79/4/2019

   An aging punk singer explores the many different white artists who have performed on "Sherman's Showcase." Sherman used his show as a platform to try and bridge the racial gap. Sometimes it worked. Sometimes it was awkward.

   Director:Matt Piedmont

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   8.4/10(10 votes)

   #8 - Ray J's Showcase

   S1:E89/11/2019

   In the season finale, Sherman is shocked to find himself in a world turned upside down, where Ray J is the host of his Showcase. Sherman races to uncover what triggered this alternate universe and finds himself face-to-face with an unexpected foe.

   Director:Matt Piedmont

   Writer:Unknown

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