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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.
Episodes
8
Avg. Rating
6.7
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.4
7.2
6.8

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  • Meeting the KKK
    7.4/10(77)
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    #1 - Meeting the KKK

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 4/24/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

    Comments

    0
  • Behind These Walls
    7.2/10(58)
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    #2 - Behind These Walls

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 5/1/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

    Comments

    0
  • Latino, U.S.A.
    6.8/10(52)
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    #3 - Latino, U.S.A.

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 5/8/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

    Comments

    0
  • The Last Frontier
    6.7/10(45)
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    #4 - The Last Frontier

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 6/5/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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    0
  • Protect and Serve?
    6.6/10(48)
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    #5 - Protect and Serve?

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 5/15/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

    Comments

    0
  • Is It Cool to Be Hip?
    6.4/10(44)
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    #6 - Is It Cool to Be Hip?

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 5/29/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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    0
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  • Off the Grid
    6.2/10(44)
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    #7 - Off the Grid

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 5/22/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

    Comments

    0
  • The Fountain of Youth
    6.2/10(40)
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    #8 - The Fountain of Youth

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 6/12/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

    Comments

    0

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Meeting the KKK" is the best rated episode of "United Shades of America" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 77 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/24/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Behind These Walls".