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Sherman's Showcase Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2019 - 2019
Episode 1
Meet Sherman
Wed, Jul 31, 201921 mins
Meet Sherman introduces Sherman McDaniels, host of Sherman's Showcase. John Legend walks us through a history of The Showcase - from Sherman's parentage, to the origin of the show, with highlights throughout the show's run from 1972-present day.
Episode 2
The Showcase Dancers
Wed, Jul 31, 201921 mins
Host, Nigel Lythgoe introduces the dancers of Sherman's Showcase and shares significant moments in the series, including marriages between dancers, dancer-based controversies, and the show's only robotic dancer, the Funk-A-Tron 2000.
Episode 3
Behind the Charade
Wed, Aug 7, 201921 mins
Host Morris Day, documents the rise, fall and rise of iconic pop star, Charade, from his discovery on Sherman's Showcase through his historic 2007 comeback.
Episode 4
Enemies
Wed, Aug 14, 201922 mins
Sherman reflects on his many haters over the decades as we dig into the rivalries and feuds of The Showcase. Turns out, genuine friendship is a rare commodity in showbiz, especially if you're talking about frenemies John Legend and Common.
Episode 5
The Ladies of Showcase
Wed, Aug 21, 201921 mins
Host Mary J. Blige introduces just some of the female artists who used Sherman's Showcase as a launchpad for their careers. Performances include an unusual rap battle, a black girl magic act, and a performance by Mary herself.
Episode 6
July 8, 1995
Wed, Aug 28, 201921 mins
A very '90s episode of "Sherman's Showcase from July 8, 1995. Sherman's producer called it "the single best episode in the history of the show." Performers include Big Freddy Payne, a go-go band and a trailer for a movie about Montell Jordan.
Episode 7
White Music
Wed, Sep 4, 201921 mins
An aging punk singer explores the many different white artists who have performed on "Sherman's Showcase." Sherman used his show as a platform to try and bridge the racial gap. Sometimes it worked. Sometimes it was awkward.
Episode 8
Ray J's Showcase
Wed, Sep 11, 201921 mins
In the season finale, Sherman is shocked to find himself in a world turned upside down, where Ray J is the host of his Showcase. Sherman races to uncover what triggered this alternate universe and finds himself face-to-face with an unexpected foe.