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 by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore season 1!

The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore is an American late-night panel talk show hosted by Larry Wilmore. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore is a spin-off of The Daily Show, which featured Wilmore as a recurring contributor billed as the "Senior Black Correspondent". It premiered on January 19, 2015 on Comedy Central, and airs Mondays through Thursdays at 11:30 PM (EST) following The Daily Show. It serves as a replacement for The Colbert Report, which aired in the same time-slot from October 2005 until December 2014. The show has been described as a combination of The Daily Show and Politically Incorrect. Each episode begins with Wilmore's scripted take on the news followed by a panel discussion with his guests.

Last Updated: 1/1/1970Network: Comedy Central (US)Status: Ended
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8.00
18 votes

#1 - Vaccines

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/27/2015

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

Directors: Andre Allen
Writer: Robin Thede
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7.61
33 votes

#2 - Oath Keepers & Donald Trump's Tweets

Season 1 - Episode 105 - Aired 9/14/2015

A militia group vows to protect Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, and Larry examines Donald Trump's effect on political discourse with Mike Yard, Brooke Van Poppelen and Mac Miller.

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7.60
35 votes

#3 - GOP Primary Debates: Round Two

Season 1 - Episode 108 - Aired 9/17/2015

Larry reviews the second Republican presidential debate with panelists Tom Papa, Joy-Ann Reid and Rory Albanese.

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7.45
31 votes

#4 - Buzz Aldrin Interview & Syrian Refugees

Season 1 - Episode 103 - Aired 9/9/2015

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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7.39
18 votes

#5 - “American Sniper”

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/26/2015

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

Directors: Andre Allen
Writer: Robin Thede
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7.39
18 votes

#6 - Bill de Blasio

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/2/2015

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio sits down with Larry to discuss income inequality, police-community relations and the city's marijuana laws.

Directors: Andre Allen
Writer: Robin Thede
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7.26
31 votes

#7 - Allegations Against Bill Cosby

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/20/2015

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

Directors: Andre Allen
Writer: Robin Thede
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7.19
31 votes

#8 - Dick Cheney on Iran Deal & NFL Scandals

Season 1 - Episode 104 - Aired 9/10/2015

Dick Cheney accuses President Obama of capitulating to Iran, and Larry examines the NFL's many scandals with Tony Richardson, Mike Yard and Rory Albanese.

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7.06
32 votes

#9 - Hillary Clinton's Emails & Kim Davis

Season 1 - Episode 102 - Aired 9/8/2015

An email scandal overshadows Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, and Larry discusses Kim Davis's fight against gay marriage with Kerry Coddett, Mike Yard and Matteo Lane.

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7.05
20 votes

#10 - Money in Politics

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/28/2015

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.

Directors: Andre Allen
Writer: Robin Thede
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7.03
36 votes

#11 - State of the Black Protest

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/19/2015

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.

Directors: Andre Allen
Writer: Robin Thede
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7.00
20 votes

#12 - U.S.-Cuba Relations

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/22/2015

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

Directors: Andre Allen
Writer: Robin Thede
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6.91
22 votes

#13 - Obama's State of the Union

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2015

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.

Directors: Andre Allen
Writer: Robin Thede