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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 race, politics, & other cultural issues.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Ziwe Season 2 Episode 2 - Celebrity Rights Activist
    7.8/10(71 votes)

    #1 - Celebrity Rights Activist

    S2:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Ziwe Season 1 Episode 2 - Beauty Standards
    7.6/10(86 votes)

    #2 - Beauty Standards

    S1:E2

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

    Directors:Lizzy Born, Quinn Wilson
    Writers:Cole Escola, Jordan Mendoza, Ziwe, Michelle Davis, Jamund Washington

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  3. Ziwe Season 1 Episode 4 - Allyship
    7.6/10(79 votes)

    #3 - Allyship

    S1:E4

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

    Directors:Lizzy Born, Quinn Wilson
    Writers:Cole Escola, Jordan Mendoza, Ziwe, Michelle Davis, Jamund Washington

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  4. Ziwe Season 1 Episode 6 - Whitewashing
    7.4/10(74 votes)

    #4 - Whitewashing

    S1:E6

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

    Directors:Lizzy Born, Quinn Wilson
    Writers:Cole Escola, Jordan Mendoza, Ziwe, Michelle Davis, Jamund Washington

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  5. Ziwe Season 2 Episode 7 - Men!
    7.4/10(39 votes)

    #5 - Men!

    S2:E7

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ziwe Season 1 Episode 1 - 55%
    7.2/10(133 votes)

    #6 - 55%

    S1:E1

    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.

    Directors:Lizzy Born, Quinn Wilson
    Writers:Cole Escola, Jordan Mendoza, Ziwe, Michelle Davis, Jamund Washington

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  7. Ziwe Season 1 Episode 5 - Immigration
    7.2/10(62 votes)

    #7 - Immigration

    S1:E5

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

    Directors:Lizzy Born, Quinn Wilson
    Writers:Cole Escola, Jordan Mendoza, Ziwe, Michelle Davis, Jamund Washington

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  8. Ziwe Season 2 Episode 5 - Empowerment
    7.2/10(47 votes)

    #8 - Empowerment

    S2:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Ziwe Season 2 Episode 3 - Socially Liberal, Fiscally Conservative
    7.1/10(56 votes)

    #9 - Socially Liberal, Fiscally Conservative

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Ziwe Season 2 Episode 11 - Miss Universe
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    #10 - Miss Universe

    S2:E11

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Ziwe Season 2 Episode 6 - Gay Pride!
    6.9/10(55 votes)

    #11 - Gay Pride!

    S2:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Ziwe Season 2 Episode 4 - Hot!
    6.8/10(47 votes)

    #12 - Hot!

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Ziwe Season 2 Episode 8 - Democracy
    6.6/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Democracy

    S2:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Ziwe Season 2 Episode 9 - Tech
    6.6/10(31 votes)

    #14 - Tech

    S2:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Ziwe Season 1 Episode 3 - Wealth Hoarders
    6.4/10(103 votes)

    #15 - Wealth Hoarders

    S1:E3

    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.

    Directors:Lizzy Born, Quinn Wilson
    Writers:Cole Escola, Jordan Mendoza, Ziwe, Michelle Davis, Jamund Washington

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  16. Ziwe Season 2 Episode 1 - Critical Race Theory
    6.4/10(102 votes)

    #16 - Critical Race Theory

    S2:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Ziwe Season 2 Episode 10 - Diversity Training
    5.0/10(54 votes)

    #17 - Diversity Training

    S2:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Ziwe Season 2 Episode 12 - Juneteenth
    4.7/10(55 votes)

    #18 - Juneteenth

    S2:E12

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Celebrity Rights Activist" is the best rated episode of "Ziwe". It scored 7.8/10 based on 71 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/8/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Beauty Standards".