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Rising comics and singers are showcased in this long-running variety show from the Apollo Theater in New York City's Harlem neighborhood.
Cast
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01Episode 1September 12, 1987—
- S01E02Episode 2September 19, 1987—
- S01E03Episode 3September 26, 1987—
- S01E04It's Showtime At The Apollo #103October 3, 1987—
Season02
- S02E01Episode 1October 1, 1988—Guest host Al B. Sure performs "Rescue Me" and "Off On Your Own (Girl)." Guy perform "Groove Me" and "'Round And 'Round (Merry Go 'Round Of
- S02E20Episode 20July 15, 1989—Atlantic Starr sings "My First Love." Bobby Slayton is this week's comedian. From 1988, New Kids on the Block perform "You Got It (The Right
Season03
- S03E01301September 16, 1989—David Peaston sings "Two Wrongs (Don't Make It Right)" and "Can I?" Kevin Paige sings "Anything I Want" and "Don't Shut Me Out." This week's
- S03E24Episode 24May 19, 1990—Ice-T performs "Lethal Weapon" and "You Played Yourself." Stacy Lattisaw sings "Where Do We Go from Here?" Mark Curry is this week's guest c
Season09
- S09E01Episode 1January 1, 1995—
- S09E02EpisodeJanuary 8, 1995—
- S09E03Episode 3January 15, 1995—
- S09E04Episode 4January 22, 1995—
- S09E05Episode 5January 29, 1995—
- S09E06Episode 6February 5, 1995—
- S09E07Episode 7February 12, 1995—
- S09E08Episode 8February 19, 1995—
- S09E09Episode 9February 26, 1995—
- S09E10Episode 10March 5, 1995—
- S09E11Episode 11March 12, 1995—
- S09E12Episode 12March 19, 1995—
- S09E13Episode 13March 26, 1995—
- S09E14Episode 14April 2, 1995—
- S09E15Episode 15April 9, 1995—
- S09E16Episode 16April 16, 1995—
- S09E17Episode 17April 23, 1995—
- S09E18Episode 18April 30, 1995—
- S09E19Episode 19May 7, 1995—
- S09E20Episode 20May 14, 1995—
- S09E21Episode 21May 21, 1995—
- S09E22Episode 22May 28, 1995—
- S09E23Episode 23June 4, 1995—
- S09E24Episode 24June 11, 1995—
- S09E25Episode 25June 18, 1995—
- S09E26Episode 26June 25, 1995—
Season10
- S10E01Apollo #10September 2, 1996—
- S10E02Apollo #1002September 9, 1996—
- S10E03Apollo #1003September 16, 1996—
- S10E04Apollo #1004September 23, 1996—
- S10E05Apollo #1005September 30, 1996—
- S10E06Dru Hill/ Steve HarveyFebruary 3, 1997—
- S10E07Aaliyah/ Steve HarveyFebruary 24, 1997—
- S10E08Maxwell/ Steve HarveyApril 21, 1997—
- S10E09Foxy Brown/ Steve HarveyMay 12, 1997—
- S10E10Apollo #1024May 26, 1997—
Season11
- S11E01Episode 1September 15, 1997—
- S11E02Episode 2June 1, 1998—
- S11E03Episode 3June 8, 1998—
- S11E04Episode 4June 15, 1998—
- S11E05Episode 5June 22, 1998—
- S11E06Episode 6June 29, 1998—
- S11E07Episode 7July 6, 1998—Scheduled: God's Property ("Stomp"). Steve Harvey hosts.
- S11E08Episode 8July 13, 1998—
- S11E09Episode 9July 20, 1998—
- S11E10Episode 10July 27, 1998—
- S11E11Episode 11August 3, 1998—
- S11E12Episode 12August 10, 1998—
- S11E13Episode 13August 17, 1998—
- S11E14Episode 14August 24, 1998—
- S11E151115August 31, 1998—Scheduled: Rapper Mase. Host: Steve Harvey.
- S11E16Episode 16September 7, 1998—
- S11E17Episode 17September 14, 1998—
- S11E18Episode 18September 21, 1998—
- S11E19Episode 19September 28, 1998—
- S11E20Episode 20October 5, 1998—
- S11E21Episode 21October 12, 1998—
- S11E22Episode 22October 19, 1998—
- S11E23Episode 23October 26, 1998—
- S11E24Episode 24November 2, 1998—
Season12
- S12E01Episode 1September 14, 1998—
- S12E02Episode 2May 24, 1999—
- S12E031203May 31, 1999—The best of R&B performances.
- S12E04Episode 4June 7, 1999—
- S12E05Episode 5June 14, 1999—
- S12E06Episode 6June 21, 1999—Singer Tyrese performs two songs.
- S12E07Episode 7June 28, 1999—
- S12E08Episode 8July 5, 1999—Big Punisher.
- S12E09Episode 9July 12, 1999—
- S12E10Episode 10July 19, 1999—Music guest: Next.
- S12E11Episode 11July 26, 1999—Black Rob. Also: Nubian.
- S12E12Episode 12August 2, 1999—Andrea Martin.
- S12E13Episode 13August 9, 1999—
- S12E14Episode 14August 16, 1999—Method Man.
- S12E15Episode 15August 23, 1999—Deborah Cox.
- S12E16Episode 16August 30, 1999—
- S12E17Episode 17September 6, 1999—
- S12E18Episode 18September 13, 1999—
- S12E19Episode 19September 20, 1999—Naughty by Nature.
- S12E20Episode 20September 27, 1999—Featured: Yolanda Adams.
- S12E21Episode 21October 4, 1999—
- S12E22Episode 22October 11, 1999—
- S12E23Episode 23October 18, 1999—
- S12E24Episode 24October 25, 1999—
Season13
- S13E01Episode 1January 1, 1999—Vocal group 702 performs.
- S13E02Episode 2January 8, 1999—K-Ci & Jojo perform on stage.
- S13E03Episode 3January 15, 1999—Sonya Hensley performs and Chante Moore sings.
- S13E04Episode 4January 22, 1999—Silk sings and comedy by Debra Terry.
- S13E05Episode 5January 29, 1999—Sonya Hensley performs and Case sings.
- S13E06Episode 6February 5, 1999—Eve performs and comedy monologue by Dennis Gaxiola. The Naughty Boys win amateur contest.
- S13E07Episode 7February 12, 1999—Terry Dexter and Eric Benét perform.
- S13E08Episode 8February 19, 1999—Sonya Hensley performs and Ginuwine sings.
- S13E09Episode 9February 26, 1999—Christina Aguilera sings.
- S13E10Episode 10March 5, 1999—Juvenile performs.
- S13E12Episode 12March 12, 1999—Host Steve Harvey, Kevon Edmonds and Coko perform.
- S13E13Episode 13March 19, 1999—Sisqo performs and comedy by Rudy Rush.
- S13E14Episode 14March 26, 1999—Trin-i-tee 5:7 sings and comedy by Dave Tullis.
- S13E15Episode 15April 2, 1999—Blaque performs and comedy by Gabriel Iglesias.
- S13E16Episode 16April 9, 1999—Jagged Edge sings and comedy by Drew Frazier.
- S13E17Episode 17April 16, 1999—Mint Condition performs and comedy by Doug Williams.
- S13E18Episode 18April 23, 1999—Ideal sings and comedy by DeRay Davis.
- S13E19Episode 19April 30, 1999—Brian McKnight sings and comedy by Leslie Jones.
- S13E20Episode 20May 7, 1999—Host Steve Harvey, Busta Rhymes, Redman, Rah Digga, and Method Man perform.
- S13E21Episode 21May 14, 1999—Goodie Mob performs and comedy by Rickey Smiley.
- S13E22Episode 22May 21, 1999—Donell Jones sings and comedy by Alonzo Bodden.
- S13E23Episode 23May 28, 1999—Q-Tip performs and comedy by Talent Harris.
- S13E24Episode 24June 4, 1999—Chico DeBarge sings.
Season15
- S15E01TyreseSeptember 30, 2001—
Season16
- S16E013LWOctober 19, 2002—
Season17
- S17E01Erykah BaduOctober 18, 2003—Erykah Badu sings "Danger" and "Back in the Day." Nikki Sorentino is featured in the Apollo Kids Star of Tomorrow segment. Last season's Ama
- S17E02Joe/Little JJOctober 25, 2003—Joe sings "More and More." Lil' JJ does a comedy monologue. The Apollo Kids Star of Tomorrow is singer Matlock.
- S17E03Anthony Hamilton/Darlene LoveNovember 1, 2003—Darlene Love performs "He's a Rebel."
- S17E04T.I./Kindred The Family SoulNovember 8, 2003—Kindred The Family Soul sing "Far Away." Recording artist T.I. performs "24's." Debbie Allen introduces students from her Los Angeles dance
