The BEST episodes of Ziwe season 2

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

Writer, comedian, performer and internet sensation Ziwe brings her singular, riotously funny, no-holds-barred brand to late night in this variety show, a mix of musical numbers, interviews, guest stars and sketches that challenge America’s discomfort with race, politics, and other cultural issues.

Last Updated: 12/16/2025Network: Paramount+ with ShowtimeStatus: Ended
Gay Pride!
star
8.73
15 votes

#1 - Gay Pride!

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/5/2022

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.

Directors: Zoey Martinson
Writer: Jo Firestone
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Celebrity Rights Activist
star
8.44
18 votes

#2 - Celebrity Rights Activist

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/8/2022

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.

Directors: Zoey Martinson
Writer: Jo Firestone
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star
8.44
9 votes

#3 - Diversity Training

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/11/2022

Ziwe explores diversity in the workplace with Amber Riley; she sends a writer to host a diversity training with a group of opinionated employees; features guests Josh Sharp, Marie Faustin, Michelle Davis and Ike Ufomadu.

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HOT!
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8.31
13 votes

#4 - HOT!

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/22/2022

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.

Directors: Zoey Martinson
Writer: Jo Firestone
Watch Now:Amazon
star
8.30
10 votes

#5 - Democracy

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/27/2022

Ziwe explores the pillars of American democracy with Bob the Drag Queen and Deray McKesson; later, she hosts a game show where she puts unsuspecting voters in a head-to-head battle of resilience, featuring Ike Ufomadu.

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star
8.29
7 votes

#6 - Tech

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2022

Ziwe explores the impacts of the quickly growing world of tech with Blake Griffin and Joel Kim Booster; after, she challenges her writer to face-off against artificial intelligence; featuring guests Amy Sedaris, Scott Adsit, and Michelle Davis.

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star
8.27
11 votes

#7 - Men!

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2022

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.

Directors: Zoey Martinson
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star
8.10
10 votes

#8 - Miss Universe

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/18/2022

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.

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star
8.10
10 votes

#9 - Juneteenth

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/25/2022

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.

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Critical Race Theory
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7.84
19 votes

#10 - Critical Race Theory

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/1/2022

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.

Directors: Zoey Martinson
Writer: Jo Firestone
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Empowerment
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7.50
10 votes

#11 - Empowerment

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/29/2022

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.

Directors: Zoey Martinson
Writer: Jo Firestone
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Socially Liberal, Fiscally Conservative
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7.15
13 votes

#12 - Socially Liberal, Fiscally Conservative

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/15/2022

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.

Directors: Zoey Martinson
Writer: Jo Firestone
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