The BEST episodes of United Shades of America season 2

Every episode of United Shades of America season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of United Shades of America season 2!

Follow comedian and political gadfly W. Kamau Bell as he explores the far corners of our country and its various groups and subcultures.

Last Updated: 5/11/2025Network: CNNStatus: Continuing

8.08

25 votes

#1 - It's Chinatown!

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/25/2017

W. Kamau Bell visits San Francisco's Chinatown; what it means to be American while culturally connected to another country.

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8.02

42 votes

#2 - Native 'Americans'

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/14/2017

Kamau goes to the Dakotas to bring light onto the indigenous people mistakenly called Native Americans.

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7.97

33 votes

#3 - Kamau Buys a Gun

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/4/2017

W. Kamau Bell, a critic of gun laws in America, buys a 357 Magnum.

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7.94

50 votes

#4 - Immigrants and Refugees

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/30/2017

W. Kamau Bell enjoys an abundant cross-section of immigrants who come to this country from all over the world to make a better life.

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7.83

47 votes

#5 - Chicago Gangs

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/7/2017

W. Kamau Bell goes to the heart of Chicago gang territory to explore the truth about violence in the city.

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7.77

26 votes

#6 - Puerto Ricans and Puerto Rico

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/11/2017

W. Kamau Bell unlocks some of the myths of Puerto Ricans; a journey from New York City to Puerto Rico itself.

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7.74

43 votes

#7 - Muslims in Small Town America

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/21/2017

W. Kamau Bell meets Muslims in Michigan who are eager to explain that practitioners of Islam aren't what people assume they are.

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7.72

32 votes

#8 - Appalachian Coal Country

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/18/2017

The Appalachian region has a rich history and optimism, despite being one of the hardest-hit countries economically; W. Kamau Bell plans to mine.

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