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The Best Episodes of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 2

Every episode of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 2!

The Best Episodes of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 2

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 Barack Obama's Tears & Violence in America
    6.6/10(18 votes)

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

    #2 - 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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  3. Background image for Refugee Rejection & Campus Protests
    6.0/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Refugee Rejection & Campus Protests

    S2:E26

    Republicans take a hard stance against Syrian refugees, and Larry examines the rise in anti-racism protests on college campuses with Jonathan Butler, Jadakiss and Grace Parra.

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    6.0/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Episode 45

    S2:E45

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    6.0/10(16 votes)

    #5 - Episode 49

    S2:E49

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  6. Background image for Hank Azaria
    5.9/10(16 votes)

    #6 - Hank Azaria

    S2:E44

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    5.9/10(16 votes)

    #7 - Episode 50

    S2:E50

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  9. Background image for House Republicans vs Cecile Richards
    5.8/10(20 votes)

    #8 - House Republicans vs Cecile Richards

    S2:E3

    Congressional Republicans attack Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's tax plan with Robert Reich, Marina Franklin and Mike Yard.

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  10. Background image for Ben Carson's Map & Emojis
    5.8/10(14 votes)

    #9 - Ben Carson's Map & Emojis

    S2:E27

    Ben Carson releases a bungled map of the U.S., and Larry talks emoji etiquette with Ty Dolla $ign, Robin Thede and Rory Albanese.

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  11. Background image for Obama's ISIS Speech & Political Panderers
    5.8/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Obama's ISIS Speech & Political Panderers

    S2:E33

    President Obama awkwardly attempts to calm America's fears about ISIS, and Larry discusses pandering politicians with Jon Glaser, Rory Albanese and Mike Yard.

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  12. Background image for Bill Cosby's Countersuit & Face of Jesus
    5.8/10(17 votes)

    #11 - Bill Cosby's Countersuit & Face of Jesus

    S2:E38

    Bill Cosby sues seven of his accusers for defamation, and Larry discusses a historically realistic portrait of Jesus Christ with Taye Diggs, Rory Albanese and Robin Thede.

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  13. Background image for The Public's Perception of Hillary Clinton
    5.7/10(19 votes)

    #12 - The Public's Perception of Hillary Clinton

    S2:E6

    Larry examines Hillary Clinton's public image, and Jessica Kirson, John Avlon and Joey Bada$$ talk about what qualities appeal to them in a presidential candidate.

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  14. Background image for The Fifth GOP Debate & Serena Williams
    5.7/10(17 votes)

    #13 - The Fifth GOP Debate & Serena Williams

    S2:E39

    Republican presidential hopefuls debate foreign policy, and Larry discusses Serena Williams's Sportsperson of the Year award with T-Pain, Holly Walker and Grace Parra.

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    5.7/10(16 votes)

    #14 - Episode 46

    S2:E46

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    5.7/10(16 votes)

    #15 - Episode 47

    S2:E47

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    5.7/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Episode 48

    S2:E48

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  18. Background image for Shonda Rhimes & GOP Candidates
    5.6/10(19 votes)

    #17 - Shonda Rhimes & GOP Candidates

    S2:E23

    Shonda Rhimes discusses her memoir "Year of Yes," and Larry examines failing GOP presidential campaigns with Franchesca Ramsey, Steve Kornacki and Jordan Carlos.

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  19. Background image for Starbucks Holiday Cup & Norman Lear
    5.6/10(18 votes)

    #18 - Starbucks Holiday Cup & Norman Lear

    S2:E24

    A Starbucks holiday cup incurs the wrath of conservative Christians, and Larry grapples with the morals of killing baby Hitler with Norman Lear, Bill Engvall and Rick Ross.

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  20. Background image for Laquan McDonald Shooting & Spike Lee
    5.6/10(17 votes)

    #19 - Laquan McDonald Shooting & Spike Lee

    S2:E31

    Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel fires his police chief over the shooting death of a black teen, and Larry discusses colorblind casting with Spike Lee, Rory Albanese and Mike Yard.

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  21. Background image for Donald Trump's Muslim Immigration Ban
    5.6/10(16 votes)

    #20 - Donald Trump's Muslim Immigration Ban

    S2:E34

    The leader of ISIS becomes a finalist for TIME's Person of the Year, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's anti-Muslim campaign with Mark Cuban, Jordan Carlos and Grace Parra.

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  22. Background image for Bill Cosby's Arrest & Oregon Militia Group
    5.6/10(16 votes)

    #21 - Bill Cosby's Arrest & Oregon Militia Group

    S2:E41

    An armed militia group occupies a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon, and Larry discusses the arrest of Bill Cosby with Franchesca Ramsey, Mike Yard and Holly Walker.

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  23. Background image for Toddlers with Guns & Wealth Therapy
    5.5/10(18 votes)

    #22 - Toddlers with Guns & Wealth Therapy

    S2:E14

    American toddlers shoot people on a weekly basis, and Larry discusses wealth therapy for the beleaguered rich with Jeff Daniels, Rachel Feinstein and Joe Budden.

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  24. Background image for CIA Email Hack & Joe Biden's 2016 Plans
    5.5/10(17 votes)

    #23 - CIA Email Hack & Joe Biden's 2016 Plans

    S2:E15

    The CIA chief falls prey to hackers, and Larry discusses Joe Biden's announcement that he won't be running for president with Holly Walker, Ryan Duffy and Terry Crews.

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  25. Background image for Mass Shootings & Violent Baby Names
    5.5/10(16 votes)

    #24 - Mass Shootings & Violent Baby Names

    S2:E32

    Gun massacres become an American institution, and Larry discusses questionable names for babies with Brian Posehn, Bobby Gaylor and Robin Thede.

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  26. Background image for Ben Carson's Gun Policy & The Right to Die
    5.4/10(18 votes)

    #25 - Ben Carson's Gun Policy & The Right to Die

    S2:E7

    California enacts a landmark death-with-dignity law, and Jay Leno, Bobby Gaylor and Michelle Collins discuss Ben Carson's surprising reaction to a mass shooting.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Barack Obama's Tears & Violence in America" is the best rated episode of "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore" season 2. It scored 6.6/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/6/2016. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Ricky Velez vs Virgil & Climate Action".