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The Best Episodes of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1

Every episode of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1!

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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"State of the Black Protest" is the best rated episode of "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore" season 1. It scored 6.4/10 based on 45 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/19/2015. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Allegations Against Bill Cosby".

  • State of the Black Protest
    6.4/1045 votes

    #1 - State of the Black Protest

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/19/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Allegations Against Bill Cosby
    7.0/1032 votes

    #2 - Allegations Against Bill Cosby

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/20/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Obama's State of the Union
    7.0/1024 votes

    #3 - Obama's State of the Union

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • U.S.-Cuba Relations
    6.9/1024 votes

    #4 - U.S.-Cuba Relations

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/22/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • “American Sniper”
    6.3/1021 votes

    #5 - “American Sniper”

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/26/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Vaccines
    6.8/1021 votes

    #6 - Vaccines

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/27/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Money in Politics
    6.5/1019 votes

    #7 - Money in Politics

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/28/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Culture of Lying in Sports
    6.6/1018 votes

    #8 - The Culture of Lying in Sports

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/29/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Obesity in America
    6.5/1020 votes

    #9 - Obesity in America

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/2/2015

    Larry addresses America's obesity problem with panelists Morgan Spurlock, Marianne Kirby, Lavell Crawford and Shannon DeVido.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The State of Gay Marriage
    6.0/1019 votes

    #10 - The State of Gay Marriage

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/3/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Black Fatherhood
    6.5/1019 votes

    #11 - Black Fatherhood

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/4/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Designer Babies
    6.5/1020 votes

    #12 - Designer Babies

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/5/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • America's Relationship with War
    5.7/1015 votes

    #13 - America's Relationship with War

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/9/2015

    Panelists Michael McKean, Kimberly Dozier, Negin Farsad and Wes Moore join Larry for a discussion about ISIS as well as the U.S.'s foggy relationship with war.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Who's Raising Our Kids?
    5.7/1018 votes

    #14 - Who's Raising Our Kids?

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/10/2015

    Panelists Retta, Anne-Marie Johnson, Deborah Tillman and Pete Dominick discuss free-range parenting, government overreach and child discipline.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Anti-Vaxxers & Fat Acceptance
    6.0/1018 votes

    #15 - Anti-Vaxxers & Fat Acceptance

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/11/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • He's Just Not That Into U.S.?
    5.3/1016 votes

    #16 - He's Just Not That Into U.S.?

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/23/2015

    Panelists Martin Short, Frank Rich, Big Sean and Tara Setmayer weigh in on Rudy Giuliani's claim that President Obama doesn't love America.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Islamophobia in America
    5.5/1019 votes

    #17 - Islamophobia in America

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/24/2015

    Larry talks Islamophobia and Muslim extremism with panelists Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, Dean Obeidallah, Reggie Love and Shenaz Treasury.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mars 2024
    5.5/1021 votes

    #18 - Mars 2024

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/25/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Black Women in America
    5.4/1020 votes

    #19 - Black Women in America

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/26/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bill de Blasio
    5.8/1017 votes

    #20 - Bill de Blasio

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/2/2015

    New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio sits down with Larry to discuss income inequality, police-community relations and the city's marijuana laws.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Guns on Campus
    6.0/1019 votes

    #21 - Guns on Campus

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/3/2015

    Joy Reid, Bonnie McFarlane, Megan Powers and Emma Iannini join Larry for a debate about legalizing guns on college campuses.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Yes We Cannabis
    5.4/1018 votes

    #22 - Yes We Cannabis

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/4/2015

    Adam Carolla, Carl Hart, Roland Martin and Michelle Buteau join Larry to talk about the growing acceptance of legalizing marijuana in the U.S.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ferguson Police Report
    6.1/1018 votes

    #23 - Ferguson Police Report

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/5/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • High-Tech Moral Dilemma
    5.0/1016 votes

    #24 - High-Tech Moral Dilemma

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 3/9/2015

    Cedric the Entertainer, Daymond John, Ted Alexandro and Maria Hinojosa discuss the Apple Watch and the ethical issues faced by consumers of modern technology.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Oklahoma Frat Scandal & Women in Power
    5.5/1016 votes

    #25 - Oklahoma Frat Scandal & Women in Power

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 3/10/2015

    Larry reacts to an Oklahoma fraternity's racist chant and discusses equal opportunity for women with panelists Alicia Menendez, Egypt Sherrod, Chloe Hilliard and Jim Norton.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A