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The Best Episodes of The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1

Every episode of The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1!

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Amber showcases her signature smart-and-silly take on the news of the week, responding to it all with a charming mix of seriousness, nonsense and evening gowns.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 1 - September 25, 2020
    6.0/10(53 votes)

    #1 - September 25, 2020

    S1:E1

    A signature smart-and-silly take on the week.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Demi Adejuyigbe, Shantira Jackson, Dewayne Perkins

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  2. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 2 - October 2, 2020
    6.6/10(35 votes)

    #2 - October 2, 2020

    S1:E2

    Amber talks about President Trump's health and finds an intruder in the studio.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 3 - October 9, 2020
    7.0/10(35 votes)

    #3 - October 9, 2020

    S1:E3

    Amber discusses the VP debate, sings about President Trump's finances and makes wishes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 4 - October 23, 2020
    6.9/10(30 votes)

    #4 - October 23, 2020

    S1:E4

    Amber reviews the latest gossip, spends $750 and sings about the internet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 5 - October 30, 2020
    5.9/10(27 votes)

    #5 - October 30, 2020

    S1:E5

    Amber plays a board game, shows a video from 2016 and sings about scary monsters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 6 - November 6, 2020
    6.5/10(26 votes)

    #6 - November 6, 2020

    S1:E6

    Amber discusses the presidential results and sings about keeping up with election news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 7 - November 13, 2020
    7.0/10(25 votes)

    #7 - November 13, 2020

    S1:E7

    Amber shares her wishes for President Trump and tries to improve the show's ratings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 8 - November 20, 2020
    6.2/10(29 votes)

    #8 - November 20, 2020

    S1:E8

    Amber competes on a new game show and sings about stress from the president's coup.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 9 - December 11, 2020
    6.1/10(21 votes)

    #9 - December 11, 2020

    S1:E9

    Amber shares her mom's advice for holiday travel and creates a holiday hotline.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 10 - December 18, 2020: Holiday Extravaganza
    4.6/10(27 votes)

    #10 - December 18, 2020: Holiday Extravaganza

    S1:E10

    Amber celebrates the holidays and musical guest Darius de Haas performs an original song.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 11 - January 8, 2021
    6.5/10(20 votes)

    #11 - January 8, 2021

    S1:E11

    Amber discusses the U.S. Capitol riot and talks to her sister Lacey about their new book.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 12 - January 15, 2021
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #12 - January 15, 2021

    S1:E12

    Amber names a "Hero of the Week"; Tarik grows a soul patch and sings about uniting the country.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 13 - January 22, 2021
    6.5/10(21 votes)

    #13 - January 22, 2021

    S1:E13

    Amber sings about President Biden and talks to a White House fly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 14 - January 29, 2021
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #14 - January 29, 2021

    S1:E14

    Amber explores systemic racism in federal housing policies and gets stuck in the multiverse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 15 - February 5, 2021
    4.6/10(24 votes)

    #15 - February 5, 2021

    S1:E15

    Amber makes a case for White History Month and sings about Donald Trump's second impeachment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 16 - February 12, 2021
    5.3/10(21 votes)

    #16 - February 12, 2021

    S1:E16

    Amber wishes Donald Trump was never born and finds a missing comedy writer's book of pitches.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 17 - February 26, 2021
    7.0/10(28 votes)

    #17 - February 26, 2021

    S1:E17

    Amber welcomes her first audience member and shares a trailer for a new Harriet Tubman movie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 18 - March 5, 2021
    6.6/10(26 votes)

    #18 - March 5, 2021

    S1:E18

    Amber explains the myth of economic anxiety and sings about wanting men to tell her what to do.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 19 - March 12, 2021
    5.8/10(25 votes)

    #19 - March 12, 2021

    S1:E19

    Tarik gets the COVID-19 vaccine and Amber explains dog whistles used to talk about Black people.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 20 - March 19, 2021
    3.4/10(46 votes)

    #20 - March 19, 2021

    S1:E20

    Tarik and James sing a duet for Women's History Month; Amber covers anti-Asian racism in the U.S.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 21 - March 26, 2021
    6.3/10(22 votes)

    #21 - March 26, 2021

    S1:E21

    Amber examines the Senate filibuster, dances with the COVID-19 vaccine and cleans out her closet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 22 - April 16, 2021
    7.7/10(17 votes)

    #22 - April 16, 2021

    S1:E22

    Amber examines police brutality during traffic stops and chats with a fly from Matt Gaetz's office.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 23 - April 23, 2021
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #23 - April 23, 2021

    S1:E23

    Amber and Tarik discuss the Derek Chauvin verdict, sing their lowest notes and take a long walk; Amber shares a new music video.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 24 - April 30, 2021
    6.7/10(17 votes)

    #24 - April 30, 2021

    S1:E24

    Amber's writer Ian pitches a song for President Biden's 100th day in office; Amber examines voter suppression in America and demos the new iPhone Black.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Amber Ruffin Show Season 1 Episode 25 - May 7, 2021
    6.5/10(17 votes)

    #25 - May 7, 2021

    S1:E25

    Amber and Tarik hold a spelling bee; Amber examines right-wing terrorism in the U.S. and gives a mom's take on the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"September 25, 2020" is the best rated episode of "The Amber Ruffin Show" season 1. It scored 6/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Demi Adejuyigbe, Shantira Jackson, Dewayne Perkins, it aired on 9/25/2020. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "October 2, 2020".