• Air date: 19 Jan '15 112 episodes
      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.
  • List of Episodes (112)
    • 26. Banning Words

      11 Mar '15
      Lizz Winstead, Maz Jobrani, John Avlon and Nick Di Paolo join Larry to discuss political correctness and the challenge of balancing cultural sensitivity with free speech.
    • 27. Robin Thicke's Legal Woes & Boxing

      12 Mar '15
      Singer Robin Thicke lands in hot water over his song "Blurred Lines," and Larry talks boxing with Mike Tyson, Jackie Kallen, Keith Robinson and LZ Granderson.
    • 28. Unaccountable Rich People & March Madness

      16 Mar '15
      Moneyed mountain climbers defile Mount Everest, and panelists Rob Corddry, Wale, Rachel Nichols and Barney Frank debate whether NCAA players should be paid.
    • 29. LGBT Groups & The St. Patrick's Day Parade

      17 Mar '15
      Sherrod Small, Brendan Fay, Kathleen Madigan and Colin Quinn join Larry to talk about the battle to include LGBT groups in New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade.
    • 30. Starbucks vs Racism & Greedy Preachers

      18 Mar '15
      Starbucks begins an in-store dialogue about race, and Larry talks greed and the "prosperity gospel" with Kurt Metzger, Shenaz Treasury, David Bullock and Bradley Whitford.
    • 31. Race, Gender & Superheroes

      19 Mar '15
      Larry addresses the backlash against culturally diverse superheroes with Jean Grae, Mike Lawrence, Phil Jimenez and Sana Amanat.
    • 32. Starbucks's “Race Together” Campaign

      23 Mar '15
      Panelists Kenneth Cole, Phoebe Robinson, Rosie Perez and 2 Chainz join Larry to discuss the intentions and execution of Starbucks's ill-fated "Race Together" campaign.
    • 33. Ted Cruz's Presidential Run

      24 Mar '15
      Lewis Black, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Amy Holmes and Kal Penn talk about Texas Senator Ted Cruz's announcement that he plans to run for president in 2016.
    • 34. Slut-Shaming

      25 Mar '15
      Jordan Carlos, Sabrina Jalees, Regina King and Shenaz Treasury join Larry to talk about the concept of slut-shaming and the negative connotations of certain words.
    • 35. ISIS on Tatooine & Bacon Rage at McDonald's

      26 Mar '15
      Panelists Egypt Sherrod, Rory Albanese, Robert Reich and JB Smoove sit down with Larry to talk about Western recruits to ISIS and the abolition of fraternities.
    • 36. Indiana's Religious Freedom Law

      06 Apr '15
      James Adomian, Joy Reid and Mario Batali join Larry to discuss Indiana's religious freedom law and the lingering resistance to same-sex marriage rights in the U.S.
    • 37. Welfare Restrictions & Fast-Food Wages

      07 Apr '15
      Ricky Velez, Dorian Warren and Yvette Nicole Brown sit down with Larry to discuss harsh restrictions on food stamp spending and the exploitation of fast-food workers.
    • 38. Walter Scott Shooting & Rand Paul 2016

      08 Apr '15
      Senator Bernie Sanders, Baratunde Thurston and Kat Timpf join Larry for a discussion about Kentucky Senator Rand Paul's 2016 presidential campaign.
    • 39. The Cost of a College Education

      09 Apr '15
      Fareed Zakaria, Kurt Metzger and Anya Kamenetz join Larry for a debate about the excessive cost of college tuition and ask whether a university degree is worth the price.
    • 40. Hillary Clinton's Presidential Bid

      13 Apr '15
      Ricky Velez, Nia-Malika Henderson and Debi Mazar sit down with Larry to talk about Hillary Clinton's entry into the 2016 presidential race.
    • 41. Boston Marathon Bomber & The Death Penalty

      14 Apr '15
      Dan Soder, Keith Robinson and Alex Wagner join Larry for a debate about the death penalty and the fate of convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
    • 42. Snitching in America & Mike Yard's Tax Tips

      15 Apr '15
      Chris Distefano, Ras Baraka and Cam'ron discuss the taboo against snitching to the police, and Mike Yard offers questionable advice for Tax Day.
    • 43. Aaron Hernandez Verdict & Conspiracy Talk

      16 Apr '15
      Larry reports on former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction and then dives into popular conspiracy theories with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Mike Cannon and Robin Thede.
    • 44. Britt McHenry & Ben Affleck's Ancestry

      20 Apr '15
      Chrissy Teigen, Mike Yard and Philip Galanes chat with Larry about ESPN reporter Britt McHenry's rant against a towing company worker and Ben Affleck's slave-owning ancestors.
    • 45. Walmart Closures & A Cop's Non-Lethal Force

      21 Apr '15
      Ricky Velez, Cristela Alonzo and Scarface discuss Walmart's controversial store closings, a water crisis in Baltimore and a police officer's surprising show of restraint.
    • 46. Biking While Black & California's Drought

      22 Apr '15
      Guy Branum, Judy Gold and Kevin Johnson join Larry to examine how Californians are reacting to historic drought conditions and a critically low water supply.
    • 47. Preaching on Mars & Teacher-Student Sex

      23 Apr '15
      Panelists Kevin Pollak, Mo'Nique and Shenaz Treasury discuss the alarming number of illicit sexual relationships between female high school teachers and their male students.
    • 48. Bruce Jenner's Gender Transition

      27 Apr '15
      Jordan Carlos, Ian Harvie and Geena Rocero join Larry to discuss Bruce Jenner's gender transition, transgender issues and the wide spectrum of gender and sexual identity.
    • 49. Baltimore Riots

      28 Apr '15
      Kerry Coddett, Seaton Smith and Phillip Agnew sit down with Larry to examine the anti-police riots in Baltimore and the media's problematic coverage of the crisis.
    • 50. Baltimore Unrest & “Thug” Debate

      29 Apr '15
      Chloe Hilliard, Charlamagne Tha God and Bob Costas join Larry to discuss the continued civil unrest in Baltimore and the racially charged debate surrounding the word "thug."