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The Best Episodes of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore

Every episode of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore!

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The Nightly Show provides viewers with Larry Wilmore's distinct point of view and comedic take on current events and pop culture. Hosted by Wilmore, the series features a diverse panel of voices, providing a perspective

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 2 Episode 147 - Jon Stewart
    7.7/10(20 votes)

    S2:E147

    The Nightly Show wraps up with a surprise visit from Jon Stewart and a retrospective chat between Larry and his contributors.

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  2. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 2 - Allegations Against Bill Cosby
    6.8/10(33 votes)

    S1:E2

    Larry takes an unflinching look at the sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby with panelists Jamilah Lemieux, Kathleen Madigan, Baratunde Thurston and Keith Robinson.

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  3. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 3 - Obama's State of the Union
    6.7/10(25 votes)

    S1:E3

    Larry discusses the 2015 State of the Union address as well as the image and legacy of President Obama with panelists Jon Lovett, David Remnick, Amy Holmes, and Godfrey.

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  4. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 4 - U.S.-Cuba Relations
    6.6/10(25 votes)

    S1:E4

    Larry discusses the changing state of U.S.-Cuba relations with panelists John Leguizamo, Soledad O'Brien, Mauricio Claver-Carone and Mike Yard.

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  5. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 2 Episode 43 - Barack Obama's Tears & Violence in America
    6.6/10(18 votes)

    S2:E43

    Critics slam the president for shedding tears during a speech on gun control, and Larry examines the media's role in violence with Wesley Morris, Ricky Velez and Robin Thede.

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  6. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 94 - GOP Presidential Debate & Donald Trump
    6.4/10(17 votes)

    S1:E94

    Race barely gets mentioned during the GOP presidential debate, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's continued popularity with Yamaneika Saunders, Chris Gethard and Mike Yard.

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  7. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 6 - Vaccines
    6.3/10(22 votes)

    S1:E6

    Larry talks about the Disneyland measles epidemic and the fight against vaccines with panelists Holly Phillips, Judy Gold, Zoey O'Toole and Mike Yard.

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  8. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 2 Episode 67 - Bill Nye on Haters & Apple vs. the FBI
    6.3/10(15 votes)

    S2:E67

    Bill Nye puts a controversy to rest, and Larry discusses Apple's refusal to help the FBI hack a terrorist's phone with Eddie George, Rory Albanese and Franchesca Ramsey.

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  9. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 1 - State of the Black Protest
    6.2/10(46 votes)

    S1:E1

    Larry discusses the backlash over the Oscar nominations' lack of diversity and the success of recent protests with Cory Booker, Talib Kweli, Bill Burr, and Shenaz Treasury.

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  10. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 9 - Obesity in America
    6.2/10(21 votes)

    S1:E9

    Larry addresses America's obesity problem with panelists Morgan Spurlock, Marianne Kirby, Lavell Crawford and Shannon DeVido.

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  11. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 12 - Designer Babies
    6.2/10(21 votes)

    S1:E12

    Larry addresses the debate over genetically engineered babies with panelists Gabrielle Union, Penn Jillette, Holly Phillips and Rachel Feinstein.

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  12. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 2 Episode 69 - Plantation Wedding & Hollywood Diversity
    6.2/10(12 votes)

    S2:E69

    Mike Yard and Robin Thede plan their perfect plantation wedding, and Larry examines the effects of the #OscarsSoWhite protests with Daveed Diggs, Holly Walker and Robin Thede.

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  13. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 2 Episode 132 - John Fetterman
    6.2/10(13 votes)

    S2:E132

    Cleveland cops call for a brief open-carry gun ban, and Larry discusses Melania Trump's plagiarism controversy with John Fetterman, Rory Albanese and Robin Thede.

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  14. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 11 - Black Fatherhood
    6.1/10(20 votes)

    S1:E11

    Panelists Common, Charles Blow, Joe Jones and Mike Yard join Larry for an in-depth discussion of African-American fatherhood.

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  15. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 93 - GOP Candidates & AP American History Debate
    6.1/10(17 votes)

    S1:E93

    Donald Trump's craziness reigns supreme in the GOP, and Larry discusses a battle over American history curriculum with Jerrod Carmichael, Craig Robinson and Ricky Velez.

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  16. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 95 - Ferguson Anniversary & Paid Parental Leave
    6.1/10(17 votes)

    S1:E95

    Gun violence breaks out at a protest in Ferguson, Mo., and Larry examines Netflix's paid parental leave policy with Carey Reilly, Regina Hall and Jordan Carlos.

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  17. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 96 - Bernie Sanders & Gender-Neutral Toy Aisles
    6.1/10(17 votes)

    S1:E96

    Bernie Sanders surges in the presidential polls, and Larry discusses Target's removal of gender labels from toy sections with Andrea Savage, Alonzo Bodden and Rory Albanese.

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  18. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 2 Episode 22 - Ricky Velez vs Virgil & Climate Action
    6.1/10(18 votes)

    S2:E22

    Ricky Velez throws down with former WWE wrestler Virgil, and Larry discusses solutions to global warming with Bill Nye, Bridget Everett and Rory Albanese.

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  19. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 7 - Money in Politics
    6.0/10(20 votes)

    S1:E7

    Larry discusses the Koch brothers and the flood of private money in political campaigns with panelists Zephyr Teachout, David Webb, Hari Kondabolu and Ted Alexandro.

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  20. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 8 - The Culture of Lying in Sports
    6.0/10(19 votes)

    S1:E8

    Larry tackles the Deflategate scandal and dishonesty in professional sports with panelists Jake Tapper, Katie Nolan, Sherrod Small and Seaton Smith.

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  21. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 59 - Student vs Jeb Bush & “Mad Men” Finale
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E59

    Vincent Kartheiser, Rory Albanese and Robin Thede chat with Larry about an abstinence requirement for gay blood donors and speculation surrounding the conclusion of "Mad Men."

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  22. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 2 Episode 26 - Refugee Rejection & Campus Protests
    6.0/10(14 votes)

    S2:E26

    Republicans take a hard stance against Syrian refugees, and Larry examines the rise in anti-racism protests on college campuses with Jonathan Butler, Jadakiss and Grace Parra.

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  23. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 2 Episode 45 - Sean Penn's El Chapo Interview
    6.0/10(17 votes)

    S2:E45

    Dennis Rodman helms a Sunday morning news show, and Larry discusses Sean Penn's article about Mexican drug lord El Chapo with Tavi Gevinson, Mike Yard and Grace Parra.

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  24. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 2 Episode 49 - Rebranding the KKK & Ted Cruz vs. N.Y.C.
    6.0/10(16 votes)

    S2:E49

    A Montana KKK leader welcomes minorities into the fold, and Larry discusses Ted Cruz's unflattering take on New York City with Rembert Browne, Ricky Velez and Mike Yard.

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  25. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 2 Episode 64 - Online Dating & Internet Trolls
    6.0/10(13 votes)

    S2:E64

    Grace Parra examines online dating preferences, and Larry discusses Internet trolling with Alexis Ohanian, Grace Parra and Ricky Velez.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Jon Stewart" is the best rated episode of "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore". It scored 7.7/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/18/2016. This episode scored 0.9 points higher than the second highest rated, "Allegations Against Bill Cosby".