United Shades of America

The Best Episodes of United Shades of America Season 1

Genre:Documentary
Network:CNN

Every episode of United Shades of America Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of United Shades of America Season 1!

Follow comedian and political gadfly W. Kamau Bell as he explores the far corners of our country and its various groups and subcultures.
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8
Avg. Rating
6.3
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S3
S4
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E2
E3
7.0
7.0
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  1. 7.0/10(83 votes)

    #1 - Meeting the KKK

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    In the premiere episode, W. Kamau Bell arranges a special meeting with the Ku-Klux-Klan.

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  2. 7.0/10(63 votes)

    #2 - Behind These Walls

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    Kamau Bell heads to the infamous San Quentin State Prison to meet the men who've spent a lifetime behind bars, hear their stories and discover who they have become.

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  3. 6.5/10(57 votes)

    #3 - Latino, U.S.A.

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    Kamau Bell heads to East Los Angeles to meet with Latinos fighting to live the American Dream while facing prejudice and intolerance.

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  4. 6.4/10(50 votes)

    #4 - The Last Frontier

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    Kamau Bell heads to Barrow, Alaska, to observe how a person lives above the Arctic Circle and learns about the Inuit customs and traditions the natives are trying to preserve.

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  5. 6.3/10(53 votes)

    #5 - Protect and Serve?

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    Kamau Bell heads to Camden, N.J. to check out a new community policing program helping to improve the relationship between citizens and police.

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  6. 5.9/10(49 votes)

    #6 - Off the Grid

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    Kamau Bell experiences life off the grid in North Carolina and Tennessee.

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  7. 5.8/10(49 votes)

    #7 - Is It Cool to Be Hip?

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    Comedian W. Kamau Bell visits Portland, Oregon, to talk to old and new residents and finds a growing social divide involving hipsters and gentrification.

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  8. 5.8/10(45 votes)

    #8 - The Fountain of Youth

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    Kamau Bell heads to Daytona Beach to see how spring breakers and retirees are getting the most out of life.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Meeting the KKK" is the best rated episode of "United Shades of America" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 83 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/24/2016. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Behind These Walls".