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The Best Episodes of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1

Every episode of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1!

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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
    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 5 - “American Sniper”
    5.9/10(22 votes)

    S1:E5

    Larry takes a look at the controversy swirling around the movie "American Sniper" with panelists Matt Taibbi, Paul Rieckhoff, Sabrina Jalees and Nick Irving.

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  17. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 107 - Ben Carson's Rise & #IStandWithAhmed
    5.9/10(19 votes)

    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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  18. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 109 - Bernie Sanders Interview
    5.9/10(20 votes)

    S1:E109

    Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders makes the case for democratic socialism, and Larry discusses cultural appropriation with Cipha Sounds, The Game and Robin Thede.

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  19. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 30 - Starbucks vs Racism & Greedy Preachers
    5.7/10(19 votes)

    S1:E30

    Starbucks begins an in-store dialogue about race, and Larry talks greed and the "prosperity gospel" with Kurt Metzger, Shenaz Treasury, David Bullock and Bradley Whitford.

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  20. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 88 - Carefree Jon Stewart & Gun Control Debate
    5.7/10(15 votes)

    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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  21. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 70 - Soul Food Sit-Down with Lincoln Chafee
    5.6/10(18 votes)

    S1:E70

    Presidential hopeful Lincoln Chafee eats soul food with Larry, and Mike Yard, Gina Yashere and Vince Staples debate whether an unmarried candidate could become president.

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  22. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 101 - Deez Nuts 2016 & Painted Ladies in NYC
    5.6/10(18 votes)

    S1:E101

    Deez Nuts shakes up the 2016 presidential race, and Chris D'Elia, Hadiyah Robinson, Rory Albanese and Mike Yard dig into Larry's Bag o' Grabs.

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  23. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 10 - The State of Gay Marriage
    5.5/10(20 votes)

    S1:E10

    Panelists Lance Bass, Sally Kohn, Jessica Kirson and Michel Faulkner join Larry to talk about America's growing acceptance of same-sex marriage.

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  24. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 15 - Anti-Vaxxers & Fat Acceptance
    5.5/10(19 votes)

    S1:E15

    Larry tackles viewers' questions about the anti-vaccine movement, obesity and beauty standards with Anthony Anderson, S.E. Cupp, Michaela Pereira and Rory Albanese.

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  25. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Season 1 Episode 23 - Ferguson Police Report
    5.5/10(19 votes)

    S1:E23

    Sunny Hostin, Phillip Agnew, Michael Skolnik and Godfrey discuss the disturbing findings from a Department of Justice's report on the Ferguson, MO, police department.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Allegations Against Bill Cosby" is the best rated episode of "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/20/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Obama's State of the Union".