The essential episodes of Ziwe
Watch these 11 in order and you've got Ziwe — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Ziwe discusses the phenomenon of white women with interview guest Fran Lebowitz and hosts a focus group for real women named ‘Karen’. Musical guest: Ziwe.
- 02
Ziwe ponders societal beauty standards with interview guest Eboni K. Williams and makes a visit to a plastic surgeon. Musical guest: Ziwe.
- 03
Ziwe explores the dilemma of wealth hoarding with interview guests Bowen Yang and Patti Harrison and begins her campaign for New York City mayor. Musical guest: Ziwe.
- 04
Ziwe discusses allyship with interview guest Phoebe Bridgers and hosts a game show to crown the ‘wokest’ ally. Musical guest: Ziwe.
- 05
Ziwe contemplates immigration in America with interview guest Julio Torres. Musical guest: Ziwe.
- 06
Ziwe investigates whitewashing in Hollywood with interview guest Adam Pally and showcases the trailer for her biopic. Musical guest: Ziwe.
- 07
Ziwe explores the male psyche with Michael Che then challenges the patriarchy with Julia Fox. Featuring iconic guests Benito Skinner, Michael Antonucci, George Civeris, Sam Taggart and Ronald Metellus with music by Ziwe & Jen Goma.
- 08
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. Featuring iconic guests Amy Sedaris, Scott Adsit, Michelle Davisv and Amazon's Alexa with music by Ziwe & Jen Goma.
- 09
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. Featuring iconic guests Josh Sharp, Marie Faustin, Michelle Davis and Ike Ufomadu.
- 10
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. Featuring iconic guests Melody Kimmel, Aparna Nancherla, Chloe Cherry and River Ramirez.
- 11
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. Featuring iconic guests Laura Benanti, Larry Owens, Michelle Davis, Ronald Metellus, Sam Taggart, Ike Ufomadu, Zaire Saa Hallie, John Reynolds, Jackie Hoffman and AnnaSophia Robb with music by Ziwe & Jen Goma. Season finale.
