Ziwe
ZIWE is the riotously funny, new variety series from writer, comedian and internet sensation, Ziwe. A no-holds-barred mix of musical numbers, interviews and sketches that challenge America’s discomfort with race, politics, & other cultural issues.
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- 2021-2022
- 2 seasons
- Showtime Networks
- Comedy, Talk & Interview
- TV-MA
ZIWE is the riotously funny, new variety series from writer, comedian and internet sensation, Ziwe. A no-holds-barred mix of musical numbers, interviews and sketches that challenge America’s discomfort with race, politics, & other cultural issues.
Season 2 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
Critical Race Theory
Fri, Apr 29, 2022 30 mins
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. Season premiere.
Episode 2
Celebrity Rights Activist
Sun, May 8, 2022 33 mins
Ziwe explores the joys and pitfalls of fame with Chet Hanks and then examines the obsession with celebrity culture with the anonymous gossip influencer DeuxMoi. Featuring iconic special guest Jo Firestone.
Episode 3
Socially Liberal, Fiscally Conservative
Sun, May 15, 2022
Ziwe explores the intricacies of being a rich but benevolent capitalist with Nicole Byer and Hannibal Buress and then launches her own conglomerate, Ziwe and Sons. Featuring iconic special guest Ronald Metellus.
Episode 4
Hot!
Sun, May 22, 2022 24 mins
Ziwe explores the climate crisis with comedian Ilana Glazer and then puts on a charity event to save the penguins. Featuring iconic special guests Jane Krakowski and Ike Ufomadu.
Episode 5
Empowerment
Sun, May 29, 2022 28 mins
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.
Episode 6
Gay Pride!
Sun, Jun 5, 2022 30 mins
Ziwe explores gay pride and corporate allyship with drag queen Katya Zamolodchikova and actor Adam Pally. Later, she premieres her next hit music video and learns to vogue.
Episode 7
Men!
Sun, Nov 20, 2022 30 mins
Ziwe explores the male psyche with Michael Che then challenges the patriarchy with Julia Fox.
Episode 8
Democracy
Sun, Nov 27, 2022 30 mins
Ziwe explores the pillars of American democracy with Bob the Drag Queen and Deray McKesson and later hosts a game show putting unsuspecting voters in a head-to-head battle of resilience.
Episode 9
Tech
Sun, Dec 4, 2022 30 mins
Ziwe explores the impacts of the quickly growing world of Tech with Blake Griffin & Joel Kim Booster and then challenges her writer to face-off against artificial intelligence.
Episode 10
Diversity Training
Sun, Dec 11, 2022 25 mins
Ziwe explores the triumphs and failures of diversity in the workplace with Amber Riley and sends a writer to host an iconic diversity training with a group of opinionated employees.
Episode 11
Miss Universe
Sun, Dec 18, 2022 24 mins
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.
Episode 12
Juneteenth
Sun, Dec 25, 2022 30 mins
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.
