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The Best Episodes of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore

The Nightly Show provides viewers with Larry Wilmore's distinct point of view and comedic take on current events and pop culture. Hosted by Wilmore, the...

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  1. Background image for Allegations Against Bill Cosby
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Allegations Against Bill Cosby

    S1:E2

    Larry takes an unflinching look at the sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby with panelists Jamilah Lemieux, Kathleen Madigan, Baratunde Thurston and Keith Robinson.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for “American Sniper”
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - “American Sniper”

    S1:E5

    Larry takes a look at the controversy swirling around the movie "American Sniper" with panelists Matt Taibbi, Paul Rieckhoff, Sabrina Jalees and Nick Irving.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Black Fatherhood
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Black Fatherhood

    S1:E11

    Panelists Common, Charles Blow, Joe Jones and Mike Yard join Larry for an in-depth discussion of African-American fatherhood.

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Anti-Vaxxers & Fat Acceptance
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Anti-Vaxxers & Fat Acceptance

    S1:E15

    Larry tackles viewers' questions about the anti-vaccine movement, obesity and beauty standards with Anthony Anderson, S.E. Cupp, Michaela Pereira and Rory Albanese.

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  5. Background image for Black Women in America
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Black Women in America

    S1:E19

    Issa Rae, Christina Greer, Jacque Reid and Marina Franklin join Larry to discuss issues black women face in the workplace as well as the pros and cons of interracial dating.

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Ferguson Police Report
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Ferguson Police Report

    S1:E23

    Sunny Hostin, Phillip Agnew, Michael Skolnik and Godfrey discuss the disturbing findings from a Department of Justice's report on the Ferguson, MO, police department.

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Bree Newsome Interview & Dumping Donald Trump
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Bree Newsome Interview & Dumping Donald Trump

    S1:E82

    Bree Newsome recounts her mission to remove the Confederate flag in South Carolina, and Mike Yard, Holly Walker, Rory Albanese and Ricky Velez reach into Larry's Bag o' Grab.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Donald Trump vs POWs & Bill Cosby Backlash
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Donald Trump vs POWs & Bill Cosby Backlash

    S1:E83

    Donald Trump calls out Sen. John McCain for being captured in Vietnam, and Larry examines the public's perception of Bill Cosby with Mike Yard, Kerry Coddett and Sunny Hostin.

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Carefree Jon Stewart & Gun Control Debate
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Carefree Jon Stewart & Gun Control Debate

    S1:E88

    Jon Stewart describes his rapport with President Obama, and Larry discusses the Lafayette, La., movie theater shooting with Brina Milikowsky, Penn Jillette and Ricky Velez.

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  11. Background image for GOP Presidential Debate & Donald Trump
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - GOP Presidential Debate & Donald Trump

    S1:E94

    Race barely gets mentioned during the GOP presidential debate, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's continued popularity with Yamaneika Saunders, Chris Gethard and Mike Yard.

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Buzz Aldrin Interview & Syrian Refugees
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Buzz Aldrin Interview & Syrian Refugees

    S1:E103

    Larry chats with "Welcome to Mars" author Buzz Aldrin and discusses America's response to the Syrian refugee crisis with Jordan Carlos, Natasha Rothwell and Billy Gardell.

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Ben Carson's Rise & #IStandWithAhmed
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Ben Carson's Rise & #IStandWithAhmed

    S1:E107

    Ben Carson rivals Donald Trump in GOP presidential polls, and Larry examines the arrest of Muslim high school student Ahmed Mohamed with Ice-T, Calise Hawkins and Ricky Velez.

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  14. Background image for Ahmed Mohamed Interview & Popular Pope
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Ahmed Mohamed Interview & Popular Pope

    S1:E111

    Teen inventor Ahmed Mohamed pays a visit to The Nightly Show, and Larry examines the mass appeal of Pope Francis with Derek Waters, Naomi Klein and Mike Yard.

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Pope Francis in NYC & Deadly Selfies
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Pope Francis in NYC & Deadly Selfies

    S1:E112

    Ricky Velez interviews New Yorkers about Pope Francis, and Larry discusses disastrous selfies with Kerry Coddett, Will Forte and Andrew Rannells.

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  16. Background image for Barack Obama's Tears & Violence in America
    6.6/10(18 votes)

    #15 - Barack Obama's Tears & Violence in America

    S2:E43

    Critics slam the president for shedding tears during a speech on gun control, and Larry examines the media's role in violence with Wesley Morris, Ricky Velez and Robin Thede.

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  17. Background image for Mars 2024
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Mars 2024

    S1:E18

    Larry talks about the significance of the proposed Mars One expedition with Don Cheadle, Sonia Van Meter, Ricky Velez and Lee Daniels.

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  18. Background image for Ricky Velez vs Virgil & Climate Action
    6.3/10(18 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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  19. Background image for State of the Black Protest
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - State of the Black Protest

    S1:E1

    Larry discusses the backlash over the Oscar nominations' lack of diversity and the success of recent protests with Cory Booker, Talib Kweli, Bill Burr, and Shenaz Treasury.

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  20. Background image for Obama's State of the Union
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Obama's State of the Union

    S1:E3

    Larry discusses the 2015 State of the Union address as well as the image and legacy of President Obama with panelists Jon Lovett, David Remnick, Amy Holmes, and Godfrey.

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  21. Background image for U.S.-Cuba Relations
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - U.S.-Cuba Relations

    S1:E4

    Larry discusses the changing state of U.S.-Cuba relations with panelists John Leguizamo, Soledad O'Brien, Mauricio Claver-Carone and Mike Yard.

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  22. Background image for Vaccines
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Vaccines

    S1:E6

    Larry talks about the Disneyland measles epidemic and the fight against vaccines with panelists Holly Phillips, Judy Gold, Zoey O'Toole and Mike Yard.

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  23. Background image for Money in Politics
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Money in Politics

    S1:E7

    Larry discusses the Koch brothers and the flood of private money in political campaigns with panelists Zephyr Teachout, David Webb, Hari Kondabolu and Ted Alexandro.

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for The Culture of Lying in Sports
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - The Culture of Lying in Sports

    S1:E8

    Larry tackles the Deflategate scandal and dishonesty in professional sports with panelists Jake Tapper, Katie Nolan, Sherrod Small and Seaton Smith.

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  25. Background image for The State of Gay Marriage
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - The State of Gay Marriage

    S1:E10

    Panelists Lance Bass, Sally Kohn, Jessica Kirson and Michel Faulkner join Larry to talk about America's growing acceptance of same-sex marriage.

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  26. Background image for Designer Babies
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Designer Babies

    S1:E12

    Larry addresses the debate over genetically engineered babies with panelists Gabrielle Union, Penn Jillette, Holly Phillips and Rachel Feinstein.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Allegations Against Bill Cosby" is the best rated episode of "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore". It scored 7/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/20/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "“American Sniper”".