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The Best Episodes of Ziwe

Every episode of Ziwe ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Ziwe!

This variety series from writer, comedian and internet sensation, Ziwe is a no-holds-barred mix of musical numbers, interviews and sketches that challenge America’s discomfort with...
Genres:ComedyTalk
Network:Showtime

Best Episodes Summary

"Celebrity Rights Activist" is the best rated episode of "Ziwe". It scored 7.8/10 based on 72 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/8/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Allyship".

  • Celebrity Rights Activist
    7.8/1072 votes
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    #1 - Celebrity Rights Activist

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/8/2022

    Ziwe explores the joys and pitfalls of fame with celebrity offspring Chet Hanks and then examines the obsession with celebrity culture with the anonymous gossip influencer DeuxMoi. Featuring iconic special guest Jo Firestone.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Allyship
    7.7/1076 votes
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    #2 - Allyship

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/30/2021

    Ziwe discusses allyship with interview guest Phoebe Bridgers and hosts a game show to crown the ‘wokest’ ally. Musical guest: Ziwe.

    Director: Lizzy Born, Quinn Wilson

    Writer: Ziwe Fumudoh, Jamund Washington, Cole Escola, Jordan Mendoza, Michelle Davis

  • Beauty Standards
    7.6/1086 votes
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    #3 - Beauty Standards

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/16/2021

    Ziwe ponders societal beauty standards with interview guest Eboni K. Williams and makes a visit to a plastic surgeon. Musical guest: Ziwe.

    Director: Lizzy Born, Quinn Wilson

    Writer: Ziwe Fumudoh, Jamund Washington, Cole Escola, Jordan Mendoza, Michelle Davis

  • Whitewashing
    7.4/1074 votes
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    #4 - Whitewashing

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/13/2021

    Ziwe investigates whitewashing in Hollywood with interview guest Adam Pally and showcases the trailer for her biopic. Musical guest: Ziwe.

    Director: Lizzy Born, Quinn Wilson

    Writer: Ziwe Fumudoh, Jamund Washington, Cole Escola, Jordan Mendoza, Michelle Davis

  • 55%
    7.2/10131 votes
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    #5 - 55%

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/9/2021

    Ziwe discusses the phenomenon of white women with interview guest Fran Lebowitz and hosts a focus group for real women named ‘Karen’. Musical guest: Ziwe.

    Director: Lizzy Born, Quinn Wilson

    Writer: Ziwe Fumudoh, Jamund Washington, Cole Escola, Jordan Mendoza, Michelle Davis

  • Immigration
    7.2/1061 votes
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    #6 - Immigration

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/6/2021

    Ziwe contemplates immigration in America with interview guest Julio Torres. Musical guest: Ziwe.

    Director: Lizzy Born, Quinn Wilson

    Writer: Ziwe Fumudoh, Jamund Washington, Cole Escola, Jordan Mendoza, Michelle Davis

  • Men!
    7.2/1037 votes
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    #7 - Men!

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2022

    Ziwe explores the male psyche with Michael Che then challenges the patriarchy with Julia Fox. Featuring iconic guests Benito Skinner, Michael Antonucci, George Civeris, Sam Taggart and Ronald Metellus with music by Ziwe & Jen Goma.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Miss Universe
    7.2/1022 votes
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    #8 - Miss Universe

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/18/2022

    Ziwe explores what it takes to be Miss Universe with America’s Sweetheart, Drew Barrymore then attends media training and puts her new skills to the test in a high fashion magazine shoot. Featuring iconic guests Melody Kimmel, Aparna Nancherla, Chloe Cherry and River Ramirez.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Empowerment
    7.1/1046 votes
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    #9 - Empowerment

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/29/2022

    Ziwe explores the anomaly of empowerment with author and supermodel Emily Ratajkowski and content creator Mia Khalifa. Later, she puts female empowerment to the test with Real Housewife Luann De Lesseps. Featuring iconic special guests Heléne York, Aparna Nancherla, Cole Escola and Michelle Davis.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Socially Liberal, Fiscally Conservative
    7.0/1054 votes
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    #10 - Socially Liberal, Fiscally Conservative

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 5/15/2022

    Ziwe explores the moral intricacies of being a rich but benevolent capitalist with comedians Nicole Byer and Hannibal Buress and then launches her own conglomerate, Ziwe & Sons. Featuring iconic special guest Ronald Metellus.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hot!
    6.9/1044 votes
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    #11 - Hot!

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 5/22/2022

    Ziwe explores the imminent climate crisis with comedian Ilana Glazer and then puts on an unconventional charity event to save the penguins. Featuring iconic special guests Jane Krakowski and Ike Ufomadu.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gay Pride!
    6.8/1056 votes
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    #12 - Gay Pride!

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 6/5/2022

    Ziwe explores gay pride and corporate allyship with drag queen Katya Zamalodchikova and actor Adam Pally. Later, she premieres her next hit music video and learns to vogue. Featuring iconic special guests Rowan Blanchard, Ricky Allure, Sam Taggart, Ike Ufomadu, Michelle Davis, Ronald Metellus, Jen Goma and Celine Edmondson. Season finale.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Democracy
    6.8/1026 votes
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    #13 - Democracy

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/27/2022

    Ziwe explores the pillars of American democracy with Bob the Drag Queen & Deray McKesson and later hosts a game show putting unsuspecting voters in a head-to-head battle of resilience. Featuring iconic guest Ike Ufomadu.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tech
    6.8/1028 votes
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    #14 - Tech

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2022

    Ziwe explores the impacts of the quickly growing world of Tech with Blake Griffin & Joel Kim Booster and then challenges her writer to face-off against artificial intelligence. Featuring iconic guests Amy Sedaris, Scott Adsit, Michelle Davisv and Amazon's Alexa with music by Ziwe & Jen Goma.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wealth Hoarders
    6.6/1098 votes
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    #15 - Wealth Hoarders

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/23/2021

    Ziwe explores the dilemma of wealth hoarding with interview guests Bowen Yang and Patti Harrison and begins her campaign for New York City mayor. Musical guest: Ziwe.

    Director: Lizzy Born, Quinn Wilson

    Writer: Ziwe Fumudoh, Jamund Washington, Cole Escola, Jordan Mendoza, Michelle Davis

  • Critical Race Theory
    6.6/1096 votes
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    #16 - Critical Race Theory

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 5/1/2022

    Ziwe explores the controversy surrounding Critical Race Theory with media juggernaut Charlamagne Tha God and then hosts a PTA meeting with parents adamantly against CRT. Featuring iconic special guests Amandla Stenberg, Larry Owens, Jocelyn Bioh, Nore Davis and Ike Ufomadu.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Diversity Training
    5.5/1044 votes
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    #17 - Diversity Training

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/11/2022

    Ziwe explores the triumphs and failures of diversity in the workplace with Amber Riley and sends a writer to host an iconic diversity training with a group of opinionated employees. Featuring iconic guests Josh Sharp, Marie Faustin, Michelle Davis and Ike Ufomadu.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Juneteenth
    4.9/1048 votes
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    #18 - Juneteenth

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/25/2022

    Ziwe explores the commercialization of Juneteenth with Wayne Brady, exchanges gifts with her writers and sends a correspondent to go Juneteenth Caroling in New York City to spread holiday cheer. Featuring iconic guests Laura Benanti, Larry Owens, Michelle Davis, Ronald Metellus, Sam Taggart, Ike Ufomadu, Zaire Saa Hallie, John Reynolds, Jackie Hoffman and AnnaSophia Robb with music by Ziwe & Jen Goma. Season finale.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A