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10 Episodes 2017 - 2017
The first season of "White Famous" follows the exploits of comedian and superstar wannabe Floyd Mooney (Jay Pharoah) as he tries to make it big in White-dominated Hollywood despite being black. The cast of "White Famous" includes Jacob Ming-Trent as Ron Balls, Cleopatra Coleman as Sadie Lewis, Lonnie Chavis as Trevor Mooney, Stephen Tobolowsky as Stu Beggs, Utkarsh Ambudkar as Malcolm, Michael Rapaport as Teddy Snow, Jack Davenport as Peter King, and Natalie Zea as Amy Von Getz. Jamie Foxx makes guest appearances as himself.
Episode 1
Sun, Oct 15, 2017 30 mins
Floyd Mooney, a black comedian whose career is on the rise, must adjust to becoming "white famous." In the opener, Floyd's racially charged encounter with a powerful film producer goes viral, which presents Floyd with an exciting opportunity if he's willing to bend his principles to further his career.
Episode 2
Sun, Oct 15, 2017 30 mins
Malcolm pushes Floyd to commit to his next project, a race-based prestige series helmed by an eccentric director; Trevor takes a tour of an expensive private school, forcing Floyd to reconsider his sabbatical from acting; Sadie comes clean about a relationship that started while Floyd was away.
Episode 3
Sun, Oct 22, 2017 30 mins
Floyd's commitment to "Angry Black" wavers after learning Sadie's new boyfriend has been cast as his co-star; Malcolm goes head-to-head with a sexy rival from his past who is attempting to poach his clients; a chance fling with the network president's wife looms large over Floyd's fledgling career; Balls has a brush-in with love.
Episode 4
Sun, Oct 29, 2017 30 mins
Floyd and Balls are called upon to settle a creative dispute over Teddy's use of the N-word; Stu shares troubling news from the set of "Molested!"; Floyd receives an unwelcome invitation to a dinner party hosted by Peter and Amy, where secrets from the couple's philandering past threaten to resurface.
Episode 5
Sun, Nov 5, 2017 30 mins
Trevor's misbehavior lands Floyd in hot water with the principal's office, while Sadie worries about the punishing consequence this could have on Trevor's enrollment; and Malcolm and Teddy unwittingly suffer the professional repercussions of Floyd's misdeeds.
Episode 6
Sun, Nov 12, 2017 30 mins
A coked-out Teddy seeks Floyd's help in winning back the rights to "Angry Black"; Malcolm sets up shop at Floyd and Balls' place while looking for new employment; Amy's talent for negotiation gets tested when a confrontation with Peter turns violent.
Episode 7
Sun, Nov 19, 2017 30 mins
Floyd looks for advice after catching Robbie in a compromising position.
Episode 8
Sun, Nov 26, 2017 30 mins
Floyd accepts a role in Kali's newest music video. Balls battles the blues.
Episode 9
Sun, Dec 3, 2017 30 mins
A video of Floyd makes its way around the internet, igniting controversy.
Episode 10
Sun, Dec 10, 2017 30 mins
Life comes full-circle for Floyd as career opportunities abound following the release of another viral video. While Floyd deliberates over which path is the best for him, Sadie entertains a weighty offer of her own and Balls takes a chance on love.