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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!

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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. #1 Fan Favorite
    United Shades of America Season 1 Episode 1 - Meeting the KKK
    0.5/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Meeting the KKK

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. United Shades of America Season 1 Episode 2 - Behind These Walls
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    #2 - Behind These Walls

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. United Shades of America Season 1 Episode 3 - Latino, U.S.A.
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    #3 - Latino, U.S.A.

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. United Shades of America Season 1 Episode 4 - Protect and Serve?
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    #4 - Protect and Serve?

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
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  5. United Shades of America Season 1 Episode 5 - Off the Grid
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    #5 - Off the Grid

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. United Shades of America Season 1 Episode 6 - Is It Cool to Be Hip?
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    #6 - Is It Cool to Be Hip?

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. United Shades of America Season 1 Episode 7 - The Last Frontier
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    #7 - The Last Frontier

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. United Shades of America Season 1 Episode 8 - The Fountain of Youth
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    #8 - The Fountain of Youth

    S1:E8

    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 0.5/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/24/2016. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Behind These Walls".