The BEST episodes of United Shades of America season 5
Every episode of United Shades of America season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of United Shades of America season 5!
Follow comedian and political gadfly W. Kamau Bell as he explores the far corners of our country and its various groups and subcultures.
#1 - Where Do We Even Start With White Supremacy?
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/19/2020
White supremacy in America, explained How our new war collided with an old fight -- and put Black Americans on the frontlines. We're living in a perfect storm for extremist recruitment. Five questions on America's racial reckoning. The one word that Tree of Life's rabbi refuses to say.
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#2 - The Gig Economy
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2020
Across the United States, the fastest-growing category of new jobs is gig work, spurred on by tech companies and their never-ending stream of apps; low and uncertain incomes have replaced benefits.
#3 - The Homeless Crisis in LA
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/30/2020
W. Kamau Bell visits Los Angeles to explore the homelessness crisis.
#4 - All-American Family Farms
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/26/2020
How we can fix America's broken food supply chain? A nightmare scenario for farmers is happening right now. 'Essential' farmworkers feel underpaid and at risk.
#5 - Going to Public School
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/2/2020
A look into the public education system of two contrasting school districts in Cleveland, Ohio.
#6 - Iranian-Americans in New York
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/30/2020
W. Kamau Bell visits New York City to meet with Iranian immigrants to learn about their American experience.
#7 - Venezuelans in Florida
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/23/2020
W. Kamau Bell heads to South Florida, home of the largest number of Venezuelans in the United States, to understand the crisis that led them to seek asylum.
#8 - The Time for Reparations
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/16/2020
W. Kamau Bell heads to New Orleans to explore the topic of reparations.