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The Best Episodes of United Shades of America Season 1

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!

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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  1. 6.9/10(85 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. 6.8/10(66 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(60 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. 6.3/10(53 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. 6.2/10(56 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(52 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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  8. 5.8/10(48 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. 5.6/10(52 votes)

    #8 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Meeting the KKK" is the best rated episode of "United Shades of America" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 85 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/24/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Behind These Walls".