Series synopsis
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore is an American talk comedy news television series that premiered on Comedy Central on January 19, 2015. It ended on August 18, 2016. It was created by Jon Stewart. It stars Larry Wilmore.
The Nightly Show provides viewers with Larry Wilmore's distinct point of view and comedic take on current events and pop culture. Hosted by Wilmore, the series features a diverse panel of voices, providing a perspective largely missing in the late night television landscape.
Premise
The Nightly Show provides viewers with Larry Wilmore's distinct point of view and comedic take on current events and pop culture. Hosted by Wilmore, the series features a diverse panel of voices, providing a perspective largely missing in the late night television landscape.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Larry Wilmore as Himself - Host
Guest cast
- Ron Perlman as Self - Guest Panelist
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 259 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 112 | January 19, 2015 | September 24, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 147 | September 28, 2015 | August 18, 2016 |
| Season 2015 | 0 | January 19, 2015 | December 17, 2015 |
| Season 2016 | 0 | January 4, 2016 | August 18, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State of the Black Protest Larry discusses the backlash over the Oscar nominations' lack of diversity and the success of recent protests with Cory Booker, Talib Kweli, Bill Burr, and Shenaz Treasury. |
January 19, 2015 |
| 2 |
Allegations Against Bill Cosby Larry takes an unflinching look at the sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby with panelists Jamilah Lemieux, Kathleen Madigan, Baratunde Thurston and Keith Robinson. |
January 20, 2015 |
| 3 |
Obama's State of the Union Larry discusses the 2015 State of the Union address as well as the image and legacy of President Obama with panelists Jon Lovett, David Remnick, Amy Holmes, and Godfrey. |
January 21, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Penis Shootings & Jeb Bush on Race American gun owners shoot their penises off at an alarming rate, and Larry examines Jeb Bush's comments about black voters with DeRay Mckesson, Mike Yard and Rory Albanese. |
September 28, 2015 |
| 2 |
Awkward U.N. Summit & Water on Mars President Obama and Vladimir Putin face off at the U.N. summit, and Larry discusses the discovery of water on Mars with Bill Nye, Michelle Buteau and Ricky Velez. |
September 29, 2015 |
| 3 |
House Republicans vs Cecile Richards Congressional Republicans attack Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's tax plan with Robert Reich, Marina Franklin and Mike Yard. |
September 30, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | State of the Black Protest | January 19, 2015 |
| 2 | Allegations Against Bill Cosby | January 20, 2015 |
| 3 | Obama's State of the Union | January 21, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Cosby's Arrest & Oregon Militia Group | January 4, 2016 |
| 2 |
Sexist Donald Trump & Bernie Sanders Chat Politician Bernie Sanders. |
January 5, 2016 |
| 3 | Barack Obama's Tears & Violence in America | January 6, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Comedy Central |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 19, 2015 |
| Last aired | August 18, 2016 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 23:30:00 |