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The Best Episodes of United Shades of America Season 5

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!

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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  1. 6.7/10(34 votes)

    #1 - Going to Public School

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

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  2. 6.7/10(34 votes)

    #2 - The Gig Economy

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    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.

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  3. 6.7/10(29 votes)

    #3 - Iranian-Americans in New York

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

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  4. 6.5/10(51 votes)

    #4 - Where Do We Even Start With White Supremacy?

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    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.

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  5. 6.5/10(32 votes)

    #5 - All-American Family Farms

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

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  6. 6.4/10(26 votes)

    #6 - Venezuelans in Florida

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    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.

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  8. 5.9/10(21 votes)

    #7 - The Homeless Crisis in LA

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

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  9. 1.3/10(17 votes)

    #8 - The Time for Reparations

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

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Going to Public School" is the best rated episode of "United Shades of America" season 5. It scored 6.7/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/2/2020. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Gig Economy".