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The Best Episodes of A Black Lady Sketch Show

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 1 Episode 4 - Where Are My Background Singers?
    8.1/10(164 votes)

    S1:E4

    A divorce party spirals out of control. The tragic tale of Rome & Julissa. A frustrated air passenger seeks a sympathetic customer service rep. Denise tries to prevent her breakup side-effect.

    Director:Dime Davis
    Writers:Lauren Ashley Smith, Brittani Nichols, Ashley Nicole Black, Holly Walker, Akilah Green, Amber Ruffin, Rae Sanni, Robin Thede

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  2. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 1 Episode 6 - Born at Night, But Not Last Night
    8.1/10(137 votes)

    S1:E6

    Two friends visit a new black-owned business. A mother and daughter compete on “Get the Belt.” Tensions rise between Ashley, Gabrielle, Quinta and Robin.

    Director:Dime Davis
    Writers:Lauren Ashley Smith, Brittani Nichols, Ashley Nicole Black, Holly Walker, Akilah Green, Amber Ruffin, Rae Sanni, Robin Thede

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  3. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 1 Episode 2 - Your Boss Knows You Don't Have Eyebrows
    8.0/10(179 votes)

    S1:E2

    Shayla forgoes her makeup to her coworker’s dismay. Trinity hunts down an elusive villain known as The Recluse. Contestants perform at the Basic Ball.

    Director:Dime Davis
    Writers:Lauren Ashley Smith, Brittani Nichols, Ashley Nicole Black, Holly Walker, Akilah Green, Amber Ruffin, Rae Sanni, Robin Thede

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  4. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 3 Episode 2 - Anybody Have Something I Can Flog Myself With?
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    S3:E2

    Ms. Miller’s class learns about her fiancé; Jocelyn and Dee-Dee welcome a new member to the friend group..

    Director:Bridget Stokes
    Writer:Alrinthea Carter

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  5. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 4 Episode 5 - Peek-a-Boob, Your Titty's Out
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    S4:E5

    Cousin Curtis mans a hotel front desk. A woman’s hot date with herself gets interrupted. Three friends compete for a picture-perfect life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 1 Episode 3 - 3rd & Bonaparte Is Always in the Shade
    7.9/10(169 votes)

    S1:E3

    Asia finds herself on the receiving end of a viral proposal. New recruits discuss goals at a gang orientation. Dr. Haddassah turns a wedding toast into a teachable moment.

    Director:Dime Davis
    Writers:Lauren Ashley Smith, Brittani Nichols, Ashley Nicole Black, Holly Walker, Akilah Green, Amber Ruffin, Rae Sanni, Robin Thede

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  7. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 3 Episode 1 - Save My Edges, I’m a Donor!
    7.9/10(90 votes)

    S3:E1

    A neighborhood gets pumped for the annual Product Purge; Dr. Haddassah takes on Career Day; Keisha bombs at a comedy club.

    Director:Bridget Stokes
    Writer:Alrinthea Carter

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  8. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 4 Episode 3 - Pre Ph.D, Based on a Novel by Sapphire
    7.9/10(38 votes)

    S4:E3

    Dr. Haddassah returns with Black Table Talk. Karlie Chanel pitches TV executives. A mother passes down her prized heirlooms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 4 Episode 4 - My Love Language Is Words of Defamation
    7.8/10(39 votes)

    S4:E4

    A Black Lady Courtroom hears a new case. A queen’s knights share gossip from around the kingdom. A waitress riles up her customers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 4 Episode 6 - Check Yo' Slack Every 5 to Stay Alive
    7.8/10(38 votes)

    S4:E6

    The Coral Reefs vie for office space. A new employee creates work-wife drama. A ballet dancer auditions for a trap rapper.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 1 Episode 5 - Why Are Her Pies Wet, Lord?
    7.7/10(143 votes)

    S1:E5

    A pastor tries to take back control of a church potluck. Elementary school students notice a change in their teacher. Jackie receives a chilly reception at her hometown high school.

    Director:Dime Davis
    Writers:Lauren Ashley Smith, Brittani Nichols, Ashley Nicole Black, Holly Walker, Akilah Green, Amber Ruffin, Rae Sanni, Robin Thede

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  12. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 2 Episode 6 - Way to Ruin the Party, Soya!
    7.6/10(74 votes)

    S2:E6

    A woman on a date faces tough questions; friends split the check; a couple braves a family reunion.

    Directors:Lacey Duke, Brittany Scott Smith
    Writers:Ashley Nicole Black, Akilah Green, Shenovia Large

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  13. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 3 Episode 3 - Y'all Want Some Blood Juice?
    7.6/10(26 votes)

    S3:E3

    Amanda delivers the Black hair weather forecast; a bachelorette party gets wild; two moms butt heads at a spelling bee.

    Director:Bridget Stokes
    Writer:Alrinthea Carter

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  14. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 1 Episode 1 - Angela Bassett Is the Baddest Bitch
    7.5/10(260 votes)

    S1:E1

    Maya makes a confession in a support group. Trinity the Invisible Spy meets her match. Drea confronts a dance moves thief. A world-renowned “philosophizer” promotes her masterclass.

    Director:Dime Davis
    Writers:Lauren Ashley Smith, Brittani Nichols, Ashley Nicole Black, Holly Walker, Akilah Green, Amber Ruffin, Rae Sanni, Robin Thede

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  15. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 2 Episode 1 - But the Tilapias Are Fine Though, Right?
    7.5/10(128 votes)

    S2:E1

    Dr. Haddassah breaks her silence; Salina visits a psychic.

    Directors:Lacey Duke, Brittany Scott Smith
    Writers:Ashley Nicole Black, Akilah Green, Shenovia Large

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  16. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 2 Episode 4 - My Booty Look Juicy, Don't It?
    7.4/10(87 votes)

    S2:E4

    Tiffany confronts insomnia; friends stage an intervention.

    Directors:Lacey Duke, Brittany Scott Smith
    Writers:Ashley Nicole Black, Akilah Green, Shenovia Large

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  17. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 2 Episode 5 - If I'm paying these Chili's prices, you cannot taste my steak!
    7.3/10(74 votes)

    S2:E5

    A freshman navigates her first cafeteria lunch; a motivational speaker rouses a crowd; a woman tries a promising new hair salon.

    Directors:Lacey Duke, Brittany Scott Smith
    Writers:Ashley Nicole Black, Akilah Green, Shenovia Large

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  18. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 3 Episode 5 - Peaches and Eggplants for Errbody!
    7.3/10(52 votes)

    S3:E5

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    Director:Bridget Stokes
    Writer:Alrinthea Carter

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  19. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 4 Episode 2 - What Kind of Medicine Does Dr. King Practice?
    7.3/10(40 votes)

    S4:E2

    Kimber and Skip host a baptism dunk-a-thon. Coworkers vent about their jobs. Gia is a menace at the movies. Annie interviews for preschool.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 2 Episode 2 - So You Just Out Here Chloroforming Anybody?
    7.2/10(111 votes)

    S2:E2

    On their trip to Fiji, a group of girlfriends face first-class confusion; Bryanni unleashes her trademark twerking skills.

    Directors:Lacey Duke, Brittany Scott Smith
    Writers:Ashley Nicole Black, Akilah Green, Shenovia Large

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  21. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 2 Episode 3 - Sister, May I Call You Oshun?
    7.2/10(84 votes)

    S2:E3

    A gender reveal party loses its focus; Portia takes issue with her takeout.

    Directors:Lacey Duke, Brittany Scott Smith
    Writers:Ashley Nicole Black, Akilah Green, Shenovia Large

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  22. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 3 Episode 6 - It’s a New Day, Africa America!
    7.2/10(47 votes)

    S3:E6

    No description available

    Director:Bridget Stokes
    Writer:Alrinthea Carter

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  23. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 3 Episode 4 - Bounce Them Coochies, Y’all!
    7.1/10(45 votes)

    S3:E4

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    Director:Bridget Stokes
    Writer:Alrinthea Carter

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  24. A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 4 Episode 1 - I'm Clapping From My Puss
    7.0/10(54 votes)

    S4:E1

    A girls’ trip gets off to a bumpy start. Three women attempt catch up to the Three Wise Men. Salina tries to defeat her childhood nemesis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Where Are My Background Singers?" is the best rated episode of "A Black Lady Sketch Show". It scored 8.1/10 based on 164 votes. Directed by Dime Davis and written by Lauren Ashley Smith, Brittani Nichols, Ashley Nicole Black, Holly Walker, Akilah Green, Amber Ruffin, Rae Sanni, Robin Thede, it aired on 8/23/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Born at Night, But Not Last Night".