Full Frontal with Samantha Bee Season 5 Episodes

Episode 1

February 5, 2020

Wed, Feb 5, 2020

Episode 2

February 12, 2020

Wed, Feb 12, 2020

Boring episode about Trump's revenge, Prager U, women of Trump's impeachment

Episode 3

March 4, 2020

Wed, Mar 4, 2020

Episode 4

March 11, 2020

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

As COVID-19 pandemic hits the US, Sam, in her first show without studio audience, tackles the Republicans' irresponsible handling of the situation, and the anger of Texan homeowners whose land will be expropriated for Trump's border wall.

Episode 5

March 25, 2020

Wed, Mar 25, 2020

Episode 6

April 1, 2020

Wed, Apr 1, 202021 mins

Sam gets the hang of this whole 'doing a show from the woods' thing with a new episode that's chock full of the disproportionate impact coronavirus has had on women, a discussion on generating voter enthusiasm with Stacey Abrams, and a catchy tune that's the perfect accompaniment to filling out the 2020 Census.

Episode 7

April 8, 2020

Wed, Apr 8, 202021 mins

On her Little Show in the Big Woods, Sam tackles Vogue's 73 Questions, the Trump administration's latest shady moves, interviews Rep. Katie Porter (D-Cal.), has singer Jewel perform live from her shed, and takes the Getty Museum challenge.

Episode 8

April 15, 2020

Wed, Apr 15, 202021 mins

Sam exposes how coronavirus is disproportionately affecting people of color and then basks in the glow of real leadership that emanates from Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Plus, author Michael Lewis gives Mike Rubens a lot of reasons to regret not stockpiling hand sanitizer in 2016.

Episode 9

April 22, 2020

Wed, Apr 22, 202021 mins

Sam "gets her sweat off" in her woodland gym, argues that the country is nowhere near ready to reopen, and interviews frontline health care workers facing a massive shortage of PPE. Plus, Mt. Joy performs from Sam's shed!

Episode 10

April 29, 2020

Wed, Apr 29, 202021 mins

Sam tries making a bird feeder, explains Trump's idea to bankrupt the U.S. Postal Service and prevent potential country-wide mail-in voting in November, interviews Democrat Kamala Harris, plugs a book, and musical guest Milk performs.

Episode 11

May 6, 2020

Wed, May 6, 202021 mins

Full Frontal argues that many of the social safety nets helping Americans during this pandemic could have been used all along. Plus, Allana Harkin has a parent/teacher conference with America's educators and Vanessa Carlton performs from Sam's shed!

Episode 12

May 13, 2020

Wed, May 13, 202022 mins

Full Frontal addresses our nation's growing problem with food insecurity and the ways COVID-19 has amplified an already dire situation. Plus, Sam uses technology to stay safe while getting social and Mike Rubens imagines what the nation might look like post-pandemic.

Episode 13

June 10, 2020

Wed, Jun 10, 202021 mins

Full Frontal delivers full-throated support to the BLM movement in response to years of police brutality and recognizes that ineffective police reforms are a thing of the past. It's time to defund the police! Plus, Ayanna Pressley sits down with Sam to discuss the work that needs to be done in order to legislate healing and justice for those affected by our racist police system.

Episode 14

June 17, 2020

Wed, Jun 17, 202021 mins

Full Frontal covers the most racist of the President's racisms this week, trudges through the horror of Jeffery Epstein's pedophilic past, and adds one more lady to late night!

Episode 15

June 24, 2020

Wed, Jun 24, 202021 mins

Sam explains how horrifically vulnerable black transgender women are in America, activist Tarana Burke explains how police abuse leads to police sexual violence, and Olympic athletes show how they keep their spirits up during the lockdown.

Episode 16

July 1, 2020

Wed, Jul 1, 202021 mins

Full Frontal highlights the president's continued war against the free press and pushes a new campaign to support the endangered Postal Service! Plus, Mike Brown learns how to do the "riot" thing and the Silversun Pickups deliver a snappy performance.

Episode 17

July 15, 2020

Wed, Jul 15, 202021 mins

Sam warns of the anti-mask hysteria, criticizes the fact that gay people still aren't allowed to donate blood like everyone else even in the time of crisis, and talks to Metallica's Lars Ulrich about his effort to help Feeding America.

Episode 18

July 22, 2020

Wed, Jul 22, 202021 mins

Sam criticizes some of the governors for completely failing to enforce the measures that could curb the contagion, asks persecuted Russian journalist Masha Gessen why she's hopeful for America, and indie pop band MisterWives performs.

Episode 19

August 19, 2020

Wed, Aug 19, 202021 mins

This week an all new epiosdes of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.

Episode 20

August 26, 2020

Wed, Aug 26, 202021 mins

Sam explains the danger of QAnon Republican fringe gaining seats in Congress, showcases some of the lesser known racist monuments in America, and talks to Pramila Jayapal about being progressive in Trump era. Also, The Wicker Sam.

Episode 21

September 2, 2020

Wed, Sep 2, 202021 mins

The terrifying connection between the police and white militias; how the wellness industry preys on women by offering them dubious health care products; Allana Harkin asks law professor Rosa Brooks about the danger of election night chaos.

Episode 22

September 9, 2020

Wed, Sep 9, 202021 mins

Sam explains how Trump's politicization of the COVID-19 vaccine is making things worse, the issue of vaccine testing, and how school policing is turning into a problem, not a solution.

Episode 23

September 16, 2020

Wed, Sep 16, 2020

Sam prepares for the stay-at-home edition of Emmys, and explains the importance of down-ballot races for winning the Senate. Naomi Ekperigin talks to black activists about the importance of political memes. Black Pumas perform "Colors".

Episode 24

September 23, 2020

Wed, Sep 23, 2020

Sam explains how voting can protect the late justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy, and why the corrupt and abusive private detention centers for illegal immigrants must be banned. Mike Rubens tries to predict this year's October surprise.

Episode 25

September 30, 2020

Wed, Sep 30, 2020

Sam goes feral, covers the first presidential debate, explains the Republican agenda to gut public schools and push charter schools, and Amy Hoggart talks to the ladies of the Women's Roller Derby League about their lauded pandemic plan.

Episode 26

Episode #5.26

Wed, Oct 21, 2020

Sam debates herself, showcases the Republicans' new voter suppression tactics, points out how each vote matters by talking to four politicians who lost an election by a single vote, and the show's correspondents review Trump's presidency.

Episode 27

Episode #5.27

Wed, Oct 28, 2020

Episode 28

Episode #5.28

Wed, Nov 4, 2020

Full Frontal summons all of its strength to deliver a response to the election. whatever the results may be. With the help of special guests, Sam delivers the post-Election Day episode we've been anxiously awaiting the last 4 years.

Episode 29

Episode #5.29

Wed, Nov 11, 2020

Episode 30

Episode #5.30

Wed, Nov 18, 2020

Sam looks for dumped ballots, explains how Thanksgiving might make things worse, asks New York State Attorney General if Trump can be prosecuted and spotlights Georgia Senate runoff elections. Musical guest Infinity Song performs Mad Love.