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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 1 Episode 82 - Bree Newsome Interview & Dumping Donald Trump
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Bree Newsome Interview & Dumping Donald Trump

    S1:E82

    Bree Newsome recounts her mission to remove the Confederate flag in South Carolina, and Mike Yard, Holly Walker, Rory Albanese and Ricky Velez reach into Larry's Bag o' Grab.

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  2. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 83 - Donald Trump vs POWs & Bill Cosby Backlash
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Donald Trump vs POWs & Bill Cosby Backlash

    S1:E83

    Donald Trump calls out Sen. John McCain for being captured in Vietnam, and Larry examines the public's perception of Bill Cosby with Mike Yard, Kerry Coddett and Sunny Hostin.

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  3. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 88 - Carefree Jon Stewart & Gun Control Debate
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Carefree Jon Stewart & Gun Control Debate

    S1:E88

    Jon Stewart describes his rapport with President Obama, and Larry discusses the Lafayette, La., movie theater shooting with Brina Milikowsky, Penn Jillette and Ricky Velez.

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  4. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 94 - GOP Presidential Debate & Donald Trump
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - GOP Presidential Debate & Donald Trump

    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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  5. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 103 - Buzz Aldrin Interview & Syrian Refugees
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Buzz Aldrin Interview & Syrian Refugees

    S1:E103

    Larry chats with "Welcome to Mars" author Buzz Aldrin and discusses America's response to the Syrian refugee crisis with Jordan Carlos, Natasha Rothwell and Billy Gardell.

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  6. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 107 - Ben Carson's Rise & #IStandWithAhmed
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Ben Carson's Rise & #IStandWithAhmed

    S1:E107

    Ben Carson rivals Donald Trump in GOP presidential polls, and Larry examines the arrest of Muslim high school student Ahmed Mohamed with Ice-T, Calise Hawkins and Ricky Velez.

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  7. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 111 - Ahmed Mohamed Interview & Popular Pope
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Ahmed Mohamed Interview & Popular Pope

    S1:E111

    Teen inventor Ahmed Mohamed pays a visit to The Nightly Show, and Larry examines the mass appeal of Pope Francis with Derek Waters, Naomi Klein and Mike Yard.

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  8. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 112 - Pope Francis in NYC & Deadly Selfies
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Pope Francis in NYC & Deadly Selfies

    S1:E112

    Ricky Velez interviews New Yorkers about Pope Francis, and Larry discusses disastrous selfies with Kerry Coddett, Will Forte and Andrew Rannells.

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

    #9 - Allegations Against Bill Cosby

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

    #10 - Obama's State of the Union

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

    #11 - U.S.-Cuba Relations

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

    #12 - Barack Obama's Tears & Violence in America

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

    #13 - Vaccines

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

    #14 - State of the Black Protest

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

    #15 - Obesity in America

    S1:E9

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

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

    #16 - Designer Babies

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

    #17 - Black Fatherhood

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

    #18 - Ricky Velez vs Virgil & Climate Action

    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)

    #19 - Money in Politics

    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)

    #20 - The Culture of Lying in Sports

    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 51 - Baltimore Gang Truce & Gay Marriage Fears
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Baltimore Gang Truce & Gay Marriage Fears

    S1:E51

    Larry chats with Baltimore gang members, and Brad Garrett, Dana Perino and Lewis Black weigh in on the claims that gay marriage legalization will have dire consequences.

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  22. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 52 - Baltimore Unrest & The Origins of Racism
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Baltimore Unrest & The Origins of Racism

    S1:E52

    Bill Nye, Ricky Velez and Mike Yard join Larry to discuss the continuing civil unrest in Baltimore as well as the science and history behind racism and tribalism.

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  23. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 53 - Cinco de Mayo & Muhammad Art Show Shooting
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Cinco de Mayo & Muhammad Art Show Shooting

    S1:E53

    Shenaz Treasury, Dean Obeidallah and Lavell Crawford sit down with Larry to discuss gun violence at an anti-Islam art show and the popularity of dad bods.

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  24. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 54 - Hillary Clinton in Brooklyn & Menopause Debate
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Hillary Clinton in Brooklyn & Menopause Debate

    S1:E54

    Susie Essman, Nicolle Wallace and Holly Walker weigh in on a bizarre debate about whether menopause has any bearing on Hillary Clinton's ability to serve as president.

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  25. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 55 - Thursday Cray Day & Mother's Day Tribute
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Thursday Cray Day & Mother's Day Tribute

    S1:E55

    Jacque Reid, Ricky Velez and The Lucas Bros. join Larry for a conversation about reparation rights, a battle over embryos, the Hamburglar and sex education.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Bree Newsome Interview & Dumping Donald Trump" is the best rated episode of "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore". It scored 7/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/2/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Donald Trump vs POWs & Bill Cosby Backlash".