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Ziwe

2021 • 6.2 • Comedy, Talk • 25m

US • English

This variety series from writer, comedian and internet sensation, Ziwe is a no-holds-barred mix of musical numbers, interviews and sketches that challenge America's discomfort with race, politics, & other cultural issues.

Cast

Ziwe

as Self - Host

Episodes

55%

E1 24m

Ziwe discusses the phenomenon of white women with interview guest Fran Lebowitz and hosts a focus group for real women named ‘Karen’. Musical guest: Ziwe.

Beauty Standards

E2 28m

Ziwe ponders societal beauty standards with interview guest Eboni K. Williams and makes a visit to a plastic surgeon. Musical guest: Ziwe.

Wealth Hoarders

E3 26m

Ziwe explores the dilemma of wealth hoarding with interview guests Bowen Yang and Patti Harrison and begins her campaign for New York City mayor. Musical guest: Ziwe.

Allyship

E4 28m

Ziwe discusses allyship with interview guest Phoebe Bridgers and hosts a game show to crown the ‘wokest’ ally. Musical guest: Ziwe.

Immigration

E5 24m

Ziwe contemplates immigration in America with interview guest Julio Torres. Musical guest: Ziwe.

Whitewashing

E6 25m

Ziwe investigates whitewashing in Hollywood with interview guest Adam Pally and showcases the trailer for her biopic. Musical guest: Ziwe.

Critical Race Theory

E1 30m

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.

Celebrity Rights Activist

E2 33m

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.

Socially Liberal, Fiscally Conservative

E3 25m

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.

Hot!

E4 24m

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.

Empowerment

E5 28m

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.

Gay Pride!

E6 30m

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. Season finale.

Men!

E7 31m

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.

Democracy

E8 31m

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.

Tech

E9 30m

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.

Diversity Training

E10 25m

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.

Miss Universe

E11 24m

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.

Juneteenth

E12 30m

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.