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The Best Episodes of United Shades of America Season 5

Genre:Documentary
Network:CNN

Every episode of United Shades of America Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of United Shades of America Season 5!

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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  • Where Do We Even Start With White Supremacy?
    7.2/10(45)
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    #1 - Where Do We Even Start With White Supremacy?

    Season 5 Episode 1

    Aired 7/19/2020

    White supremacy in America, explained How our new war collided with an old fight -- and put Black Americans on the frontlines. We're living in a perfect storm for extremist recruitment. Five questions on America's racial reckoning. The one word that Tree of Life's rabbi refuses to say.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Iranian-Americans in New York
    7.0/10(25)
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    #2 - Iranian-Americans in New York

    Season 5 Episode 8

    Aired 8/30/2020

    W. Kamau Bell visits New York City to meet with Iranian immigrants to learn about their American experience.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Going to Public School
    6.9/10(30)
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    #3 - Going to Public School

    Season 5 Episode 3

    Aired 8/2/2020

    A look into the public education system of two contrasting school districts in Cleveland, Ohio.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Gig Economy
    6.9/10(30)
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    #4 - The Gig Economy

    Season 5 Episode 4

    Aired 8/9/2020

    Across the United States, the fastest-growing category of new jobs is gig work, spurred on by tech companies and their never-ending stream of apps; low and uncertain incomes have replaced benefits.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • All-American Family Farms
    6.8/10(28)
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    #5 - All-American Family Farms

    Season 5 Episode 2

    Aired 7/26/2020

    W. Kamau Bell heads to Oklahoma to explore how politics and economic disparity are impacting families and independent farmers.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Venezuelans in Florida
    6.8/10(22)
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    #6 - Venezuelans in Florida

    Season 5 Episode 6

    Aired 8/23/2020

    W. Kamau Bell heads to South Florida, home of the largest number of Venezuelans in the United States, to understand the crisis that led them to seek asylum.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Homeless Crisis in LA
    6.2/10(17)
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    #7 - The Homeless Crisis in LA

    Season 5 Episode 7

    Aired 8/30/2020

    W. Kamau Bell visits Los Angeles to explore the homelessness crisis.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Time for Reparations
    1.4/10(12)
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    #8 - The Time for Reparations

    Season 5 Episode 5

    Aired 8/16/2020

    W. Kamau Bell heads to New Orleans to explore the topic of reparations.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Where Do We Even Start With White Supremacy?" is the best rated episode of "United Shades of America" season 5. It scored 7.2/10 based on 45 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/19/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Iranian-Americans in New York".