The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore poster
★ 5.8
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore poster

Overall Rating

★ 5.8
S1 E2
#1
★ 7.0

Allegations Against Bill Cosby

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

S1 E3
#2
★ 7.0

Obama's State of the Union

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.

S1 E4
#3
★ 6.9

U.S.-Cuba Relations

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

S2 E22
#4
★ 6.9

Ricky Velez vs Virgil & Climate Action

Ricky Velez throws down with former WWE wrestler Virgil, and Larry discusses solutions to global warming with Bill Nye, Bridget Everett and Rory Albanese.

S1 E6
#5
★ 6.8

Vaccines

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

S1 E8
#6
★ 6.6

The Culture of Lying in Sports

Larry tackles the Deflategate scandal and dishonesty in professional sports with panelists Jake Tapper, Katie Nolan, Sherrod Small and Seaton Smith.

S1 E12
#7
★ 6.6

Designer Babies

Larry addresses the debate over genetically engineered babies with panelists Gabrielle Union, Penn Jillette, Holly Phillips and Rachel Feinstein.

S1 E7
#8
★ 6.5

Money in Politics

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.

S1 E11
#9
★ 6.5

Black Fatherhood

Panelists Common, Charles Blow, Joe Jones and Mike Yard join Larry for an in-depth discussion of African-American fatherhood.

S1 E1
#10
★ 6.4

State of the Black Protest

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.

S2 E2
#1
★ 4.1

Awkward U.N. Summit & Water on Mars

President Obama and Vladimir Putin face off at the U.N. summit, and Larry discusses the discovery of water on Mars with Bill Nye, Michelle Buteau and Ricky Velez.

S2 E4
#2
★ 4.8

Russia in Syria & Trump University Scandal

Donald Trump faces fraud allegations from students of Trump University, and Larry discusses Russia's bombing campaign in Syria with Eddie Huang, Lisa Ling and Jordan Carlos.

S1 E24
#3
★ 4.9

High-Tech Moral Dilemma

Cedric the Entertainer, Daymond John, Ted Alexandro and Maria Hinojosa discuss the Apple Watch and the ethical issues faced by consumers of modern technology.

S1 E16
#4
★ 5.2

He's Just Not That Into U.S.?

Panelists Martin Short, Frank Rich, Big Sean and Tara Setmayer weigh in on Rudy Giuliani's claim that President Obama doesn't love America.

S1 E19
#5
★ 5.3

Black Women in America

Issa Rae, Christina Greer, Jacque Reid and Marina Franklin join Larry to discuss issues black women face in the workplace as well as the pros and cons of interracial dating.

S1 E18
#6
★ 5.4

Mars 2024

Larry talks about the significance of the proposed Mars One expedition with Don Cheadle, Sonia Van Meter, Ricky Velez and Lee Daniels.

S1 E22
#7
★ 5.4

Yes We Cannabis

Adam Carolla, Carl Hart, Roland Martin and Michelle Buteau join Larry to talk about the growing acceptance of legalizing marijuana in the U.S.

S1 E17
#8
★ 5.5

Islamophobia in America

Larry talks Islamophobia and Muslim extremism with panelists Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, Dean Obeidallah, Reggie Love and Shenaz Treasury.

S1 E25
#9
★ 5.5

Oklahoma Frat Scandal & Women in Power

Larry reacts to an Oklahoma fraternity's racist chant and discusses equal opportunity for women with panelists Alicia Menendez, Egypt Sherrod, Chloe Hilliard and Jim Norton.

S2 E19
#10
★ 5.5

No Legal Weed in Ohio & Science vs Faith

Ohio citizens vote against legalizing marijuana, and Larry discusses the clash between religion and science with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Tom Papa and Carl Lentz.

S1 E1
★ 6.4

State of the Black Protest

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.

S1 E2
★ 7.0

Allegations Against Bill Cosby

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

S1 E3
★ 7.0

Obama's State of the Union

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.

S1 E4
★ 6.9

U.S.-Cuba Relations

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

S1 E5
★ 6.2

“American Sniper”

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

S1 E6
★ 6.8

Vaccines

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

S1 E7
★ 6.5

Money in Politics

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.

S1 E8
★ 6.6

The Culture of Lying in Sports

Larry tackles the Deflategate scandal and dishonesty in professional sports with panelists Jake Tapper, Katie Nolan, Sherrod Small and Seaton Smith.

S1 E9
★ 0.0

Obesity in America

Larry addresses America's obesity problem with panelists Morgan Spurlock, Marianne Kirby, Lavell Crawford and Shannon DeVido.

S1 E10
★ 6.0

The State of Gay Marriage

Panelists Lance Bass, Sally Kohn, Jessica Kirson and Michel Faulkner join Larry to talk about America's growing acceptance of same-sex marriage.

S1 E11
★ 6.5

Black Fatherhood

Panelists Common, Charles Blow, Joe Jones and Mike Yard join Larry for an in-depth discussion of African-American fatherhood.

S1 E12
★ 6.6

Designer Babies

Larry addresses the debate over genetically engineered babies with panelists Gabrielle Union, Penn Jillette, Holly Phillips and Rachel Feinstein.

S1 E13
★ 5.7

America's Relationship with War

Panelists Michael McKean, Kimberly Dozier, Negin Farsad and Wes Moore join Larry for a discussion about ISIS as well as the U.S.'s foggy relationship with war.

S1 E14
★ 6.0

Who's Raising Our Kids?

Panelists Retta, Anne-Marie Johnson, Deborah Tillman and Pete Dominick discuss free-range parenting, government overreach and child discipline.

S1 E15
★ 5.9

Anti-Vaxxers & Fat Acceptance

Larry tackles viewers' questions about the anti-vaccine movement, obesity and beauty standards with Anthony Anderson, S.E. Cupp, Michaela Pereira and Rory Albanese.

S1 E16
★ 5.2

He's Just Not That Into U.S.?

Panelists Martin Short, Frank Rich, Big Sean and Tara Setmayer weigh in on Rudy Giuliani's claim that President Obama doesn't love America.

S1 E17
★ 5.5

Islamophobia in America

Larry talks Islamophobia and Muslim extremism with panelists Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, Dean Obeidallah, Reggie Love and Shenaz Treasury.

S1 E18
★ 5.4

Mars 2024

Larry talks about the significance of the proposed Mars One expedition with Don Cheadle, Sonia Van Meter, Ricky Velez and Lee Daniels.

S1 E19
★ 5.3

Black Women in America

Issa Rae, Christina Greer, Jacque Reid and Marina Franklin join Larry to discuss issues black women face in the workplace as well as the pros and cons of interracial dating.

S1 E20
★ 0.0

Bill de Blasio

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

S1 E21
★ 0.0

Guns on Campus

Joy Reid, Bonnie McFarlane, Megan Powers and Emma Iannini join Larry for a debate about legalizing guns on college campuses.

S1 E22
★ 5.4

Yes We Cannabis

Adam Carolla, Carl Hart, Roland Martin and Michelle Buteau join Larry to talk about the growing acceptance of legalizing marijuana in the U.S.

S1 E23
★ 6.0

Ferguson Police Report

Sunny Hostin, Phillip Agnew, Michael Skolnik and Godfrey discuss the disturbing findings from a Department of Justice's report on the Ferguson, MO, police department.

S1 E24
★ 4.9

High-Tech Moral Dilemma

Cedric the Entertainer, Daymond John, Ted Alexandro and Maria Hinojosa discuss the Apple Watch and the ethical issues faced by consumers of modern technology.

S1 E25
★ 5.5

Oklahoma Frat Scandal & Women in Power

Larry reacts to an Oklahoma fraternity's racist chant and discusses equal opportunity for women with panelists Alicia Menendez, Egypt Sherrod, Chloe Hilliard and Jim Norton.

S2 E1
★ 5.7

Penis Shootings & Jeb Bush on Race

American gun owners shoot their penises off at an alarming rate, and Larry examines Jeb Bush's comments about black voters with DeRay Mckesson, Mike Yard and Rory Albanese.

S2 E2
★ 4.1

Awkward U.N. Summit & Water on Mars

President Obama and Vladimir Putin face off at the U.N. summit, and Larry discusses the discovery of water on Mars with Bill Nye, Michelle Buteau and Ricky Velez.

S2 E3
★ 6.3

House Republicans vs Cecile Richards

Congressional Republicans attack Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's tax plan with Robert Reich, Marina Franklin and Mike Yard.

S2 E4
★ 4.8

Russia in Syria & Trump University Scandal

Donald Trump faces fraud allegations from students of Trump University, and Larry discusses Russia's bombing campaign in Syria with Eddie Huang, Lisa Ling and Jordan Carlos.

S2 E5
★ 6.0

Mass Shooting in Oregon

Larry revisits his interview with presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders, and Rory Albanese, Mike Yard and Ashleigh Banfield weigh in on a mass shooting at an Oregon college.

S2 E6
★ 6.2

The Public's Perception of Hillary Clinton

Larry examines Hillary Clinton's public image, and Jessica Kirson, John Avlon and Joey Bada$$ talk about what qualities appeal to them in a presidential candidate.

S2 E7
★ 5.9

Ben Carson's Gun Policy & The Right to Die

California enacts a landmark death-with-dignity law, and Jay Leno, Bobby Gaylor and Michelle Collins discuss Ben Carson's surprising reaction to a mass shooting.

S2 E8
★ 5.8

Rupert Murdoch Backs Ben Carson

President Obama apologizes after American forces bomb a Doctors Without Borders hospital, and Rupert Murdoch tweets his support of Ben Carson's presidential campaign.

S2 E9
★ 5.8

Ice Cream Sit-Down with Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi joins Larry for an enlightening ice cream social, and Mike Yard, James Davis and Jeezy debate Barack Obama's legacy as America's first black president.

S2 E10
★ 5.8

Racist Pirate Toy & Outsider Candidates

A toy pirate ship comes with a slave figurine, and Larry chats about the popularity of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders with Jesse Ventura, Seaton Smith and Kathleen Madigan.

S2 E11
★ 5.8

Democratic Presidential Debate

Larry examines the highs and lows of the first 2016 Democratic presidential debate with Steve Kornacki, Rory Albanese and Gabrielle Union.

S2 E12
★ 5.8

Cops vs Cameras & Assertive Women

Police officers gripe about being filmed by the public, and Larry discusses Jennifer Lawrence's essay on the gender pay gap with Grace Parra, Raul De Molina and Holly Walker.

S2 E13
★ 5.8

Operation GroupMe & Raury Performs “Fly”

Donald Trump spars with Jeb Bush over 9/11, Larry discusses Operation GroupMe with Raury, Mike Yard and Natasha Rothwell, and Raury performs a song from "All We Need."

S2 E14
★ 6.0

Toddlers with Guns & Wealth Therapy

American toddlers shoot people on a weekly basis, and Larry discusses wealth therapy for the beleaguered rich with Jeff Daniels, Rachel Feinstein and Joe Budden.

S2 E15
★ 6.0

CIA Email Hack & Joe Biden's 2016 Plans

The CIA chief falls prey to hackers, and Larry discusses Joe Biden's announcement that he won't be running for president with Holly Walker, Ryan Duffy and Terry Crews.

S2 E16
★ 5.8

Ferguson Fires & Paul Ryan's Demands

A rash of fires plague black churches in Ferguson, Mo., and Larry discusses Rep. Paul Ryan's family leave demands with Lucy Lawless, Bonnie McFarlane and Judah Friedlander.

S2 E17
★ 5.9

Soul Food With Rand Paul & Inmate Release

GOP presidential hopeful Rand Paul chats about Donald Trump over soul food, and Bob Saget, Ana Kasparian and Mike Yard discuss cringe-worthy Halloween costumes.

S2 E18
★ 5.7

GOP Debate Gripes & Ben Carson's Rise

Republicans try to seize control of the presidential debates, and Larry discusses Ben Carson's unlikely political success with Ron Perlman, Crystal Wright and Jordan Carlos.

S2 E19
★ 5.5

No Legal Weed in Ohio & Science vs Faith

Ohio citizens vote against legalizing marijuana, and Larry discusses the clash between religion and science with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Tom Papa and Carl Lentz.

S2 E20
★ 5.8

Ben Carson's Rap Song & Celeb Activism

GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson releases a cringeworthy rap song, and Larry examines celebrity activism with Lola Ogunnaike, Niecy Nash and Bobby Gaylor.

S2 E21
★ 5.6

Racist Wrestling & Female Sexuality Study

Ricky Velez takes on racism in wrestling, and Larry discusses a study that claims all women are either bisexual or gay with Alex Berg, Mike Yard and Grace Parra.

S2 E22
★ 6.9

Ricky Velez vs Virgil & Climate Action

Ricky Velez throws down with former WWE wrestler Virgil, and Larry discusses solutions to global warming with Bill Nye, Bridget Everett and Rory Albanese.

S2 E23
★ 6.1

Shonda Rhimes & GOP Candidates

Shonda Rhimes discusses her memoir "Year of Yes," and Larry examines failing GOP presidential campaigns with Franchesca Ramsey, Steve Kornacki and Jordan Carlos.

S2 E24
★ 6.1

Starbucks Holiday Cup & Norman Lear

A Starbucks holiday cup incurs the wrath of conservative Christians, and Larry grapples with the morals of killing baby Hitler with Norman Lear, Bill Engvall and Rick Ross.

S2 E25
★ 6.0

Democratic Debate & Paris Attacks

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton make waves at the second Democratic debate, and Larry discusses the term "radical Islam" with Dean Obeidallah, John Avlon and John Green.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode Rating Range
1 ★ 6.1 22
★ 7.0 Allegations Against Bill Cosby
★ 4.9 High-Tech Moral Dilemma
2 ★ 5.8 25
★ 6.9 Ricky Velez vs Virgil & Climate Action
★ 4.1 Awkward U.N. Summit & Water on Mars