Series synopsis
A Black Lady Sketch Show is an American comedy television series that premiered on HBO on August 2, 2019. It ended on May 19, 2023. It was created by Robin Thede. It stars Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis and Laci Mosley.
A narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests presenting sketches performed by a core cast of black women.
Premise
A narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests presenting sketches performed by a core cast of black women.
Premise: Let the good times role.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Robin Thede as Various Characters
- Ashley Nicole Black as Various Characters
- Gabrielle Dennis as Various Characters
- Laci Mosley as Various Characters
- Skye Townsend as Various Characters
- DaMya Gurley as Various Characters
- Tamara Jade as Various Characters
- Angel Laketa Moore as Various Characters
Guest cast
- Quinta Brunson as Various Characters
- Angela Bassett as Mo
- Laverne Cox as Kiana
- Michaela Jaé Rodriguez as Beauty Store Cashier
- Michael Ealy as Supreme Rameek
- Tommy Davidson as Jimothy James Paul
- Jamari Balmain as Guy on Couch
- Cali Dequan as Ball Contestant (uncredited)
- Stephanie Packrat Lanvin as Receipt Lady (uncredited)
- Isaiah Wilder as Dancer
- Broderick Hunter as Dilontre
- Khandi Alexander as Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | August 2, 2019 | September 6, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 6 | April 23, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 6 | April 8, 2022 | May 13, 2022 |
| Season 4 | 6 | April 14, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Angela Bassett Is the Baddest Bitch Maya makes a confession in a support group. Trinity the Invisible Spy meets her match. Drea confronts a dance moves thief. A world-renowned “philosophizer” promotes her masterclass. |
August 2, 2019 |
| 2 |
Your Boss Knows You Don't Have Eyebrows Shayla forgoes her makeup to her coworker’s dismay. Trinity hunts down an elusive villain known as The Recluse. Contestants perform at the Basic Ball. |
August 9, 2019 |
| 3 |
3rd & Bonaparte Is Always in the Shade Asia finds herself on the receiving end of a viral proposal. New recruits discuss goals at a gang orientation. Dr. Haddassah turns a wedding toast into a teachable moment. |
August 16, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
But the Tilapias Are Fine Though, Right? Dr. Haddassah breaks her silence; Salina visits a psychic. |
April 23, 2021 |
| 2 |
So You Just Out Here Chloroforming Anybody? On their trip to Fiji, a group of girlfriends face first-class confusion; Bryanni unleashes her trademark twerking skills. |
April 30, 2021 |
| 3 |
Sister, May I Call You Oshun? A gender reveal party loses its focus; Portia takes issue with her takeout. |
May 7, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Save My Edges, I’m a Donor! A neighborhood gets pumped for the annual Product Purge; Dr. Haddassah takes on Career Day; Keisha bombs at a comedy club. |
April 8, 2022 |
| 2 |
Anybody Have Something I Can Flog Myself With? Ms. Miller’s class learns about her fiancé; Jocelyn and Dee-Dee welcome a new member to the friend group.. |
April 15, 2022 |
| 3 |
Y'all Want Some Blood Juice? Amanda delivers the Black hair weather forecast; a bachelorette party gets wild; two moms butt heads at a spelling bee. |
April 22, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I'm Clapping From My Puss A girls’ trip gets off to a bumpy start. Three women attempt catch up to the Three Wise Men. Salina tries to defeat her childhood nemesis. |
April 14, 2023 |
| 2 |
What Kind of Medicine Does Dr. King Practice? Kimber and Skip host a baptism dunk-a-thon. Coworkers vent about their jobs. Gia is a menace at the movies. Annie interviews for preschool. |
April 21, 2023 |
| 3 |
Pre Ph.D, Based on a Novel by Sapphire Dr. Haddassah returns with Black Table Talk. Karlie Chanel pitches TV executives. A mother passes down her prized heirlooms. |
April 28, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 2, 2019 |
| Last aired | May 19, 2023 |
| Runtime | 27 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 23:00:00 |