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The Worst Episodes of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore

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The Worst 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. #1 Worst Episode
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    #1 - Episode 51

    S2:E51

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    #2 - Episode 52

    S2:E52

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  3. Background image for Boston Marathon Bomber & The Death Penalty
    3.8/10(20 votes)

    #3 - Boston Marathon Bomber & The Death Penalty

    S1:E41

    Dan Soder, Keith Robinson and Alex Wagner join Larry for a debate about the death penalty and the fate of convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Biking While Black & California's Drought
    3.9/10(20 votes)

    #4 - Biking While Black & California's Drought

    S1:E46

    Guy Branum, Judy Gold and Kevin Johnson join Larry to examine how Californians are reacting to historic drought conditions and a critically low water supply.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for The Cost of a College Education
    4.0/10(21 votes)

    #5 - The Cost of a College Education

    S1:E39

    Fareed Zakaria, Kurt Metzger and Anya Kamenetz join Larry for a debate about the excessive cost of college tuition and ask whether a university degree is worth the price.

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  6. Background image for Britt McHenry & Ben Affleck's Ancestry
    4.0/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Britt McHenry & Ben Affleck's Ancestry

    S1:E44

    Chrissy Teigen, Mike Yard and Philip Galanes chat with Larry about ESPN reporter Britt McHenry's rant against a towing company worker and Ben Affleck's slave-owning ancestors.

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  8. Background image for Awkward U.N. Summit & Water on Mars
    4.0/10(26 votes)

    #7 - Awkward U.N. Summit & Water on Mars

    S2:E2

    President Obama and Vladimir Putin face off at the U.N. summit, and Larry discusses the discovery of water on Mars with Bill Nye, Michelle Buteau and Ricky Velez.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Welfare Restrictions & Fast-Food Wages
    4.4/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Welfare Restrictions & Fast-Food Wages

    S1:E37

    Ricky Velez, Dorian Warren and Yvette Nicole Brown sit down with Larry to discuss harsh restrictions on food stamp spending and the exploitation of fast-food workers.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Walmart Closures & A Cop's Non-Lethal Force
    4.4/10(18 votes)

    #9 - Walmart Closures & A Cop's Non-Lethal Force

    S1:E45

    Ricky Velez, Cristela Alonzo and Scarface discuss Walmart's controversial store closings, a water crisis in Baltimore and a police officer's surprising show of restraint.

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  11. Background image for ISIS on Tatooine & Bacon Rage at McDonald's
    4.5/10(18 votes)

    #10 - ISIS on Tatooine & Bacon Rage at McDonald's

    S1:E35

    Panelists Egypt Sherrod, Rory Albanese, Robert Reich and JB Smoove sit down with Larry to talk about Western recruits to ISIS and the abolition of fraternities.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Snitching in America & Mike Yard's Tax Tips
    4.5/10(20 votes)

    #11 - Snitching in America & Mike Yard's Tax Tips

    S1:E42

    Chris Distefano, Ras Baraka and Cam'ron discuss the taboo against snitching to the police, and Mike Yard offers questionable advice for Tax Day.

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  13. Background image for Russia in Syria & Trump University Scandal
    4.5/10(27 votes)

    #12 - Russia in Syria & Trump University Scandal

    S2:E4

    Donald Trump faces fraud allegations from students of Trump University, and Larry discusses Russia's bombing campaign in Syria with Eddie Huang, Lisa Ling and Jordan Carlos.

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  14. Background image for High-Tech Moral Dilemma
    4.6/10(17 votes)

    #13 - High-Tech Moral Dilemma

    S1:E24

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

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  15. Background image for Starbucks's “Race Together” Campaign
    4.6/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Starbucks's “Race Together” Campaign

    S1:E32

    Panelists Kenneth Cole, Phoebe Robinson, Rosie Perez and 2 Chainz join Larry to discuss the intentions and execution of Starbucks's ill-fated "Race Together" campaign.

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  16. Background image for Ted Cruz's Presidential Run
    4.7/10(19 votes)

    #15 - Ted Cruz's Presidential Run

    S1:E33

    Lewis Black, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Amy Holmes and Kal Penn talk about Texas Senator Ted Cruz's announcement that he plans to run for president in 2016.

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  17. Background image for Indiana's Religious Freedom Law
    4.7/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Indiana's Religious Freedom Law

    S1:E36

    James Adomian, Joy Reid and Mario Batali join Larry to discuss Indiana's religious freedom law and the lingering resistance to same-sex marriage rights in the U.S.

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  18. Background image for Slut-Shaming
    4.8/10(21 votes)

    #17 - Slut-Shaming

    S1:E34

    Jordan Carlos, Sabrina Jalees, Regina King and Shenaz Treasury join Larry to talk about the concept of slut-shaming and the negative connotations of certain words.

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  19. Background image for Aaron Hernandez Verdict & Conspiracy Talk
    4.8/10(22 votes)

    #18 - Aaron Hernandez Verdict & Conspiracy Talk

    S1:E43

    Larry reports on former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction and then dives into popular conspiracy theories with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Mike Cannon and Robin Thede.

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  20. Background image for Bruce Jenner's Gender Transition
    4.8/10(14 votes)

    #19 - Bruce Jenner's Gender Transition

    S1:E48

    Jordan Carlos, Ian Harvie and Geena Rocero join Larry to discuss Bruce Jenner's gender transition, transgender issues and the wide spectrum of gender and sexual identity.

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  21. Background image for He's Just Not That Into U.S.?
    4.9/10(17 votes)

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

    S1:E16

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

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  22. Background image for Banning Words
    4.9/10(16 votes)

    #21 - Banning Words

    S1:E26

    Lizz Winstead, Maz Jobrani, John Avlon and Nick Di Paolo join Larry to discuss political correctness and the challenge of balancing cultural sensitivity with free speech.

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  23. Background image for Race, Gender & Superheroes
    4.9/10(18 votes)

    #22 - Race, Gender & Superheroes

    S1:E31

    Larry addresses the backlash against culturally diverse superheroes with Jean Grae, Mike Lawrence, Phil Jimenez and Sana Amanat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Background image for Walter Scott Shooting & Rand Paul 2016
    4.9/10(21 votes)

    #23 - Walter Scott Shooting & Rand Paul 2016

    S1:E38

    Senator Bernie Sanders, Baratunde Thurston and Kat Timpf join Larry for a discussion about Kentucky Senator Rand Paul's 2016 presidential campaign.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Preaching on Mars & Teacher-Student Sex
    4.9/10(20 votes)

    #24 - Preaching on Mars & Teacher-Student Sex

    S1:E47

    Panelists Kevin Pollak, Mo'Nique and Shenaz Treasury discuss the alarming number of illicit sexual relationships between female high school teachers and their male students.

    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Baltimore Riots
    4.9/10(17 votes)

    #25 - Baltimore Riots

    S1:E49

    Kerry Coddett, Seaton Smith and Phillip Agnew sit down with Larry to examine the anti-police riots in Baltimore and the media's problematic coverage of the crisis.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 51" is the worst rated episode of "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/20/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 52".