The BEST episodes of United Shades of America season 3

Every episode of United Shades of America season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of United Shades of America season 3!

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: 8/12/2025Network: CNNStatus: Continuing

8.57

14 votes

#1 - HBCUs

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/3/2018

W. Kamau Bell heads to Historically Black Colleges and Universities to answer the question of why these schools are Important.

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8.33

18 votes

#2 - The Disability Community

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/20/2018

W. Kamau Bell meets with people with physical disabilities.

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8.18

22 votes

#3 - The South Carolina Gullah

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/13/2018

W. Kamau Bell visits the coast of South Carolina to meet the Gullah Geechee people.

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8.14

21 votes

#4 - Sikhs in America

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/6/2018

W. Kamau Bell unravels the stereotypes of one of the most misunderstood religions in America, Sikhism.

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8.13

15 votes

#5 - Sweet Home (Mobile) Alabama

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/17/2018

W. Kamau Bell heads down south to debunk some myths while also retracing his family roots with his father.

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7.93

14 votes

#6 - Native Hawaii

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/1/2018

W. Kamau Bell visits the islands of Hawaii.

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7.76

29 votes

#7 - The Border

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/29/2018

W. Kamau Bell heads to the U.S. Mexico border to find out what life is like for the people who live there.

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7.71

14 votes

#8 - The Canadian Way

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/24/2018

W. Kamau Bell takes a trip up north to Canada to see if everything is truly as great as everyone says.

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