The Shop

1. S01E01Season's bestEpisode 1August 28, 2018 7.0LeBron James shares how coaching his son has humbled him, NFL defensive end Michael Bennett talks activism and Candace Parker opens up about
2. S01E02Episode 2October 12, 2018 6.0Drake opens up about his son, and basketball stars Ben Simmons, Elena Delle Donne, Victor Oladipo and Mo Bamba keep it real about their rapi
3. S01E03Episode 3December 21, 2018 7.0LeBron James and Maverick Carter discuss the importance of women’s empowerment and visibility with Mary J. Blige and Lena Waithe, Ice Cube r

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Season's bestEpisode 1March 1, 2019 7.0Anthony Davis and LeBron trade stories about life in the league. Meek Mill breaks down the criminal justice system, and 2 Chainz explains ho
2. S02E02Episode 2May 4, 2019 7.0LeBron and Mav welcome music icons Travis Scott and Pharrell Williams alongside Seth Rogen, Jimmy Iovine, Lonzo Ball, Don Cheadle, DeAndre H
3. S02E03Episode 3September 3, 2019 7.0Kevin Hart shares the importance of teaching his kids the value of hard work. Lil Nas X tells the crew why he decided to come out while he’s
4. S02E04Episode 4October 25, 2019 7.0LeBron James and Maverick Carter are joined by California Governor Gavin Newsom, Diddy, Rich Paul, DeMar DeRozan, Rick Rubin, Bill Hader, Je
5. S02E05Episode 205December 14, 2019 7.0LeBron James and Maverick Carter are joined by Will Smith, CC Sabathia, Martin Lawrence, Chance the Rapper and Paul Rivera.
6. S02E06Episode 6February 7, 2020 7.0Joining Maverick Carter in this edition will be Megan Rapinoe; Whoopi Goldberg; Sue Bird; Stacey Abrams; Malcolm Jenkins; and Hasan Minhaj.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Episode 1March 7, 2020—In this edition, Maverick Carter is joined by Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes; film star Chadwick Boseman; Atlanta Hawks star point guard Tra
2. S03E02Episode 2October 30, 2020—Former President Barack Obama joins LeBron James and Maverick Carter to talk sports, politics, and more ahead of the 2020 election.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Episode 1May 28, 2021—In the Season 4 premiere, LeBron James and Maverick Carter are joined by iconic music mogul, 23-time Grammy winner and 2021 Rock and Roll Ha
2. S04E02Episode 2June 25, 2021—Maverick Carter is joined by seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady; actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter Kid Cudi; comedian and writer C
3. S04E03Episode 3July 30, 2021—Maverick Carter is joined by NBA All Star from the Atlanta Hawks Trae Young; Grammy-winning DJ, record executive and author DJ Khaled; rappe
4. S04E04Episode 4August 27, 2021—Maverick Carter is joined by NBA All Star Trae Young; Grammy-winner DJ Khaled; rapper, songwriter and activist Meek Mill; NFL Defensive Rook
5. S04E05Episode 5September 24, 2021—Maverick Carter is joined by four-time Grand Slam tennis singles champion Naomi Osaka; actor, comedian and writer Wanda Sykes; NBA All-Star
6. S04E06Episode 6October 29, 2021—Joining Maverick Carter are legendary footballer and president/co-owner of Inter Miami CF David Beckham; actor, writer, producer and televis

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01"I just be looking for a LeBron hater"March 4, 2022—Pull up a chair and join multi-hyphenate Donald Glover, actor/writer Quinta Brunson, artist J Balvin, quarterback Lamar Jackson, marketing e
2. S05E02"This is a prime example of Pushin' P"April 8, 2022—We're back open for business. Grab a seat and join rap phenom Gunna, WNBA star A'Ja Wilson, hip-hop legend Rick Ross, business mogul Steve S
3. S05E03"This is the most dangerous sport"May 7, 2022—We're stepping out of the chair and into the ring this week on The Shop. Join boxer and lightning rod Jake Paul, comedian and late-night hos
4. S05E04"I want to own a team in Vegas"June 10, 2022—Time to get you lined up on another new episode of The Shop! Grab a seat and join hip-hop icon Fat Joe, comedian and actress Amy Schumer, CN
5. S05E05"I'm obsessed with win or bust"July 15, 2022—It's an international affair on this episode of The Shop. Grab a seat and join Academy Award Winner Daniel Kaluuya, Premier League soccer s
6. S05E06"Superheroes need help"September 2, 2022 9.0The stars are out on this episode of The Shop. Grab a seat and join NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving, actor Idris Elba, actress Drew Barrymore, co-
7. S05E07"If my mama played for the Clippers..."October 7, 2022—It's a hoop lovers dream on this episode of The Shop, filmed in front of a live audience at the LeBron James Innovation Center on the campus
8. S05E08"Is there a limit to greatness?"December 20, 2022—The best in the biz pull up for The Shop Season 5 Finale! Sit back and join Actress, Producer and CEO Tracee Ellis Ross, Trap Superstar Anue

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01"I put everything on the line"March 9, 2023—Grab a seat for the Season 6 premiere with NFL All-Pro wide receiver Stefon Diggs, undefeated boxer Ryan Garcia, award-winning country music
2. S06E02“You can fire me whenever you want”March 23, 2023—Grab a seat for Season 6 Episode 2 with agent and founder of Klutch Sports Group Rich Paul, comedian and internet personality Druski, rapper
3. S06E03"Father time is inevitable"April 6, 2023—It's time to talk shop with 2x NBA champion and NC A&T golfer J.R. Smith, singer and actress Chloe Bailey, WNBA star and ESPN Basketball Ana
4. S06E04"Success is the greatest revenge"April 20, 2023—Season 6 Episode 4 features legends singer, actress and director Teyana Taylor, recording artist and 12x Grammy-winner Babyface, track star
5. S06E05"I'm getting love from the GOATs"May 5, 2023—Tap back into The Shop with actor and producer Damson Idris, rapper DaBaby, artist Hebru Brantley, gymnast Katelyn Ohashi, marketing executi
6. S06E06“With us, the hustle start early”May 18, 2023—For Episode 6, we've got undisputed lightweight champion boxer Devin Haney, rapper Tee Grizzley, actor Amin Joseph, comedian HaHa Davis, mar
7. S06E07"You got to be Jordan or LeBron"June 1, 2023—Featuring actor Wood Harris, comedian and actor J.B. Smoove, dancehall artist Shenseea, actress Dominique Fishback, marketing executive Paul
8. S06E08"[In] the NBA, you become a man fast"June 15, 2023—To close out Season 6, 12-time NBA All-Star point guard Chris Paul, rapper & activist Killer Mike, NBA head coach Ty Lue, actor & producer L

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01"My era of music was the toughest era in hip-hop EVER!"March 7, 2024—The wait is over. Grab a virtual seat in #TheShop for the Season 7 premiere with co-hosts Maverick Carter and Paul Rivera as they're joined
2. S07E02Davante Adams, Michael Rubin, Tiffany Haddish, Bob Kraft on Black NFL coachesMarch 28, 2024—We're back! Co-hosts Maverick Carter and Paul Rivera are joined by CEO and entrepreneur Michael Rubin, 3x All-Pro wideout Davante Adams, com
3. S07E03LeBron James, Travis Scott, Sauce Gardner, Ice Spice, Ochocinco, Julio RodriguezApril 18, 2024—IT'S LIT! Tap back into The Shop with LeBron James, artist & CEO Travis Scott, NFL corner Sauce Gardner, music star Ice Spice, media persona
4. S07E04LL COOL J, Lena Waithe, Teddy Swims & Mo Gilligan on Fame and Evolving as CreativesMay 9, 2024—Don't call it a comeback. Tap into the latest episode of The Shop with Lena Waithe, Mo Gilligan, Trent Williams, Teddy Swims and the legenda
5. S07E05Simu Liu, Tobe Nwigwe & Calvin Johnson On Cultural Differences & Strict ParentsMay 30, 2024—Amazing guests, unheard stories and fresh cuts. Just another day at The Shop. This week, Maverick Carter and Paul Rivera chop it up with an
6. S07E06mgk, GloRilla, Hit-Boy, Johnny Manziel & Alycia Baumgardner on Mistakes & Come-UpsJune 20, 2024—The crew is back! Paul Rivera and Maverick Carter sit with a star-studded group this week: Johnny Manziel, GloRilla, mgk, Hit-Boy and Alycia
7. S07E07André 3000, LeBron James, Sexyy Red, Jerry Lorenzo on Nerves, Haters & Out of Body ExperiencesJuly 11, 2024—For episode 7, we got a very special group together. Andre 3000, LeBron James, Sexyy Red, Jerry Lorenzo, Jiaoying Summers, and Nigel Sylvest
8. S07E08Wiz Khalifa, Dana White, Steve-O & Sloane Stephens on UFC Brutality & NegativityAugust 1, 2024—This week Paul Rivera and Maverick Carter sit down with Dana White, Sam Jay, Brent Faiyaz, Sean O’Malley, Wiz Khalifa, Steve-O and Sloane St

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Jordan Howlett, Fred Warner, Hannah Hidalgo & Utkarsh Ambudkar on the Pursuit of HappinessJuly 31, 2025—We’re back like we never left. Jordan Howlett, Fred Warner, Hannah Hidalgo, and Utkarsh Ambudkar pulled up to The Shop and sat down with hos
2. S08E02Offset, Flau’jae Johnson, JID & Matt Friend Debate Internet Virality and Cancel CultureAugust 14, 2025—The music and entertainment industry has shifted in 2025. Offset, Flaujae Johnson, JID and Matt Friend pulled up to The Shop and sat down wi
3. S08E03Joey Bada$$ Claressa Shields, Muni Long & Atsuka Okatsuka Discuss Manifestation & Beauty StandardsAugust 28, 2025—Confidence is contagious. Joey Bada$$, Claressa Shields, Muni Long and Atsuko Okatsuka pulled up to The Shop and sat down with hosts Paul Ri
4. S08E04Gelo, Karen Pittman, Noel Miller & Jay Pharoah Discuss Criticism & If They’re Afraid of AISeptember 11, 2025—The world is what you make it. Gelo Ball, Karen Pittman, Noel Miller and Jay Pharoah pulled up to The Shop and sat down with hosts Paul Rive
5. S08E05Big Sean, Kofi Siriboe, and Sebastian Maniscalco on Identity, Fame & CensorshipSeptember 25, 2025—Big Sean, Kofi Siriboe, and Sebastian Maniscalco pulled up this week to chop it up with host Paul Rivera and guest host Jacob Latimore! The
6. S08E06Miguel, Paul Rodriguez and Cristela Alonzo On Hispanic Heritage, Evolution & The Power of Saying NoOctober 9, 2025—Miguel, Paul Rodriguez and Cristela Alonzo pulled up to The Shop this week with hosts Paul Rivera and Jacob Latimore! The crew chopped it up
7. S08E07Roy Choi, Metta World Peace, Jessica Marie Garcia & Cole Walliser on Authenticity vs. CurationOctober 23, 2025—Metta World Peace, Roy Choi, Jessica Marie Garcia and Cole Walliser pulled up to The Shop and got candid about success, setbacks, and stayin
8. S08E08Wale, KevOnStage, Lil Rel & Jamal Crawford on Protecting Their Peace While Chasing PurposeNovember 6, 2025—This week, KevOnStage, Rel Howery, Wale, and Jamal Crawford pulled up to talk about ego, success, and everything in between. Maverick Carter

Season 8 ranked & reviewed