Season 2

Never afraid to go there (or anywhere), ZIWE presents the hottest of hot button topics and she’s guaranteed to touch a whole lot of nerves. Everything you’ve always wanted to know about Diversity Training, Juneteenth, Democracy and more but were too uncomfortable to ask. Plus, she’s bringing plenty of musical numbers, interviews, guest stars and hilarious sketches along for the ride.
Critical Race Theory
Episode 1: Critical Race Theory

Original Air Date: May 1, 2022

Ziwe explores the controversy surrounding Critical Race Theory with media juggernaut Charlamagne Tha God and then hosts a PTA meeting with parents adamantly against CRT. Featuring iconic special guests Amandla Stenberg, Larry Owens, Jocelyn Bioh, Nore Davis and Ike Ufomadu. Season premiere.

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Celebrity Rights Activist
Episode 2: Celebrity Rights Activist

Original Air Date: May 8, 2022

Ziwe explores the joys and pitfalls of fame with celebrity offspring Chet Hanks and then examines the obsession with celebrity culture with the anonymous gossip influencer DeuxMoi. Featuring iconic special guest Jo Firestone.

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Socially Liberal, Fiscally Conservative
Episode 3: Socially Liberal, Fiscally Conservative

Original Air Date: May 15, 2022

Ziwe explores the moral intricacies of being a rich but benevolent capitalist with comedians Nicole Byer and Hannibal Buress and then launches her own conglomerate, Ziwe & Sons. Featuring iconic special guest Ronald Metellus.

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HOT!
Episode 4: HOT!

Original Air Date: May 22, 2022

Ziwe explores the imminent climate crisis with comedian Ilana Glazer and then puts on an unconventional charity event to save the penguins. Featuring iconic special guests Jane Krakowski and Ike Ufomadu.

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Empowerment
Episode 5: Empowerment

Original Air Date: May 29, 2022

Ziwe explores the anomaly of empowerment with author and supermodel Emily Ratajkowski and content creator Mia Khalifa. Later, she puts female empowerment to the test with Real Housewife Luann De Lesseps. Featuring iconic special guests Heléne York, Aparna Nancherla, Cole Escola and Michelle Davis.

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Gay Pride!
Episode 6: Gay Pride!

Original Air Date: Jun 5, 2022

Ziwe explores gay pride and corporate allyship with drag queen Katya Zamalodchikova and actor Adam Pally. Later, she premieres her next hit music video and learns to vogue. Featuring iconic special guests Rowan Blanchard, Ricky Allure, Sam Taggart, Ike Ufomadu, Michelle Davis, Ronald Metellus, Jen Goma and Celine Edmondson.

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Men!
Episode 7: Men!

Original Air Date: Nov 20, 2022

Ziwe explores the male psyche with Michael Che then challenges the patriarchy with Julia Fox. Featuring iconic guests Benito Skinner, Michael Antonucci, George Civeris, Sam Taggart and Ronald Metellus with music by Ziwe & Jen Goma.

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Democracy
Episode 8: Democracy

Original Air Date: Nov 27, 2022

Ziwe explores the pillars of American democracy with Bob the Drag Queen & Deray McKesson and later hosts a game show putting unsuspecting voters in a head-to-head battle of resilience. Featuring iconic guest Ike Ufomadu.

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Tech
Episode 9: Tech

Original Air Date: Dec 4, 2022

Ziwe explores the impacts of the quickly growing world of Tech with Blake Griffin & Joel Kim Booster and then challenges her writer to face-off against artificial intelligence. Featuring iconic guests Amy Sedaris, Scott Adsit, Michelle Davisv and Amazon's Alexa with music by Ziwe & Jen Goma.

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Diversity Training
Episode 10: Diversity Training

Original Air Date: Dec 11, 2022

Ziwe explores the triumphs and failures of diversity in the workplace with Amber Riley and sends a writer to host an iconic diversity training with a group of opinionated employees. Featuring iconic guests Josh Sharp, Marie Faustin, Michelle Davis and Ike Ufomadu.

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Miss Universe
Episode 11: Miss Universe

Original Air Date: Dec 18, 2022

Ziwe explores what it takes to be Miss Universe with America’s Sweetheart, Drew Barrymore then attends media training and puts her new skills to the test in a high fashion magazine shoot. Featuring iconic guests Melody Kimmel, Aparna Nancherla, Chloe Cherry and River Ramirez.

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Juneteenth
Episode 12: Juneteenth

Original Air Date: Dec 25, 2022

Ziwe explores the commercialization of Juneteenth with Wayne Brady, exchanges gifts with her writers and sends a correspondent to go Juneteenth Caroling in New York City to spread holiday cheer. Featuring iconic guests Laura Benanti, Larry Owens, Michelle Davis, Ronald Metellus, Sam Taggart, Ike Ufomadu, Zaire Saa Hallie, John Reynolds, Jackie Hoffman and AnnaSophia Robb with music by Ziwe & Jen Goma. Season finale.

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2 Seasons, 18 Episodes

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  • Season 2

    Never afraid to go there (or anywhere), ZIWE presents the hottest of hot button topics and she’s guaranteed to touch a whole lot of nerves. Plus, she’s bringing plenty of musical numbers, interviews, guest stars and hilarious sketches along for the ride.

    Season 2
  • Season 1

    The riotously funny variety series from writer, comedian and internet sensation, Ziwe. A no-holds-barred mix of musical numbers, interviews and sketches that challenge America’s discomfort with race, politics & other cultural issues.

    Season 1
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