The essential episodes of The Shop

Watch these 10 in order and you've got The Shop — each pick states its reason.

  1. 01

    S01E01 · Pilot · August 28, 2018 · 30m

    Episode 17.0

    LeBron James shares how coaching his son has humbled him, NFL defensive end Michael Bennett talks activism and Candace Parker opens up about balancing motherhood while excelling in the WNBA.

  2. 02

    S01E02 · Top rated · October 12, 2018 · 30m

    Episode 26.0

    Drake opens up about his son, and basketball stars Ben Simmons, Elena Delle Donne, Victor Oladipo and Mo Bamba keep it real about their rapidly evolving careers.

  3. 03

    S01E03 · Top rated · December 21, 2018 · 30m

    Episode 37.0

    LeBron James and Maverick Carter discuss the importance of women’s empowerment and visibility with Mary J. Blige and Lena Waithe, Ice Cube roasts Todd Gurley for his post-game routine, and Chris Bosh gets real about life outside of the NBA.

  4. 04

    S02E01 · Season 2 peak · March 1, 2019 · 30m

    Episode 17.0

    Anthony Davis and LeBron trade stories about life in the league. Meek Mill breaks down the criminal justice system, and 2 Chainz explains how he got his name.

  5. 05

    S02E02 · Top rated · May 4, 2019 · 30m

    Episode 27.0

    LeBron and Mav welcome music icons Travis Scott and Pharrell Williams alongside Seth Rogen, Jimmy Iovine, Lonzo Ball, Don Cheadle, DeAndre Hopkins and Paul Rivera.

  6. 06

    S02E03 · Top rated · September 3, 2019 · 30m

    Episode 37.0

    Kevin 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 still on top. Kevin Love and Charlamagne tha God discuss their struggle with anxiety.

  7. 07

    S02E04 · Top rated · October 25, 2019 · 30m

    Episode 47.0

    LeBron James and Maverick Carter are joined by California Governor Gavin Newsom, Diddy, Rich Paul, DeMar DeRozan, Rick Rubin, Bill Hader, Jerrod Carmichael and Paul Rivera.

  8. 08

    S02E05 · Top rated · December 14, 2019 · 30m

    Episode 2057.0

    LeBron James and Maverick Carter are joined by Will Smith, CC Sabathia, Martin Lawrence, Chance the Rapper and Paul Rivera.

  9. 09

    S02E06 · Top rated · February 7, 2020 · 30m

    Episode 67.0

    Joining Maverick Carter in this edition will be Megan Rapinoe; Whoopi Goldberg; Sue Bird; Stacey Abrams; Malcolm Jenkins; and Hasan Minhaj.

  10. 10

    S05E06 · Season 5 peak · September 2, 2022 · 38m

    "Superheroes need help"9.0

    The 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-founder of the Premier Lacrosse League Paul Rabil, marketing executive Paul Rivera, and entrepreneur Maverick Carter. Kyrie discusses growth on and off the court, Idris weighs in on the James Bond rumors, Drew gets vulnerable on self-forgiveness and healing, and Paul shares aspirations to change the narrative around lacrosse. Kick up your feet and remember: in the barbershop, you can't lie.

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