Series synopsis
Ziwe is an American comedy talk television series that premiered on Showtime on May 9, 2021. It ended on December 25, 2022. It was created by Ziwe. It stars Ziwe.
This variety series from writer, comedian and internet sensation, Ziwe is a no-holds-barred mix of musical numbers, interviews and sketches that challenge America's discomfort with race, politics, & other cultural issues.
Premise
This variety series from writer, comedian and internet sensation, Ziwe is a no-holds-barred mix of musical numbers, interviews and sketches that challenge America's discomfort with race, politics, & other cultural issues.
Premise: America, you'd be an iconic guest.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ziwe as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Julio Torres as Self
- Eboni K. Williams as Self
- Rachel Lindsay as Self
- Bowen Yang as Self
- Andrew Yang as Self
- Fran Lebowitz as Self
- Gloria Steinem as Self
- Jane Krakowski as Mom
- Cristin Milioti as Friend
- Jeremy O. Harris as Blossr Spokesperson
- Sydnee Washington as Blossr Woman
- Jon Daniel as Host
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 9, 2021 | June 13, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 12 | May 1, 2022 | December 25, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
55% 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. |
May 9, 2021 |
| 2 |
Beauty Standards Ziwe ponders societal beauty standards with interview guest Eboni K. Williams and makes a visit to a plastic surgeon. Musical guest: Ziwe. |
May 16, 2021 |
| 3 |
Wealth Hoarders 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. |
May 23, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Critical Race Theory Ziwe explores the controversy surrounding Critical Race Theory with media juggernaut Charlamagne Tha God and then hosts a PTA meeting with parents adamantly against CRT. Featuring iconic special guests Amandla Stenberg, Larry Owens, Jocelyn Bioh, Nore Davis and Ike Ufomadu. |
May 1, 2022 |
| 2 |
Celebrity Rights Activist Ziwe explores the joys and pitfalls of fame with celebrity offspring Chet Hanks and then examines the obsession with celebrity culture with the anonymous gossip influencer DeuxMoi. Featuring iconic special guest Jo Firestone. |
May 8, 2022 |
| 3 |
Socially Liberal, Fiscally Conservative Ziwe explores the moral intricacies of being a rich but benevolent capitalist with comedians Nicole Byer and Hannibal Buress and then launches her own conglomerate, Ziwe & Sons. Featuring iconic special guest Ronald Metellus. |
May 15, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showtime |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 9, 2021 |
| Last aired | December 25, 2022 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 23:00:00 |