The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore
Season 2
2015 • 52 Episodes
Episodes
1. Penis Shootings & Jeb Bush on Race
September 28, 2015
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.
2. Awkward U.N. Summit & Water on Mars
September 29, 2015
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.
3. House Republicans vs Cecile Richards
September 30, 2015
Congressional Republicans attack Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's tax plan with Robert Reich, Marina Franklin and Mike Yard.
4. Russia in Syria & Trump University Scandal
October 1, 2015
Donald Trump faces fraud allegations from students of Trump University, and Larry discusses Russia's bombing campaign in Syria with Eddie Huang, Lisa Ling and Jordan Carlos.
5. Mass Shooting in Oregon
October 5, 2015
Larry revisits his interview with presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders, and Rory Albanese, Mike Yard and Ashleigh Banfield weigh in on a mass shooting at an Oregon college.
6. The Public's Perception of Hillary Clinton
October 6, 2015
Larry examines Hillary Clinton's public image, and Jessica Kirson, John Avlon and Joey Bada$$ talk about what qualities appeal to them in a presidential candidate.
7. Ben Carson's Gun Policy & The Right to Die
October 7, 2015
California enacts a landmark death-with-dignity law, and Jay Leno, Bobby Gaylor and Michelle Collins discuss Ben Carson's surprising reaction to a mass shooting.
8. Rupert Murdoch Backs Ben Carson
October 8, 2015
President Obama apologizes after American forces bomb a Doctors Without Borders hospital, and Rupert Murdoch tweets his support of Ben Carson's presidential campaign.
9. Ice Cream Sit-Down with Nancy Pelosi
October 12, 2015
Nancy Pelosi joins Larry for an enlightening ice cream social, and Mike Yard, James Davis and Jeezy debate Barack Obama's legacy as America's first black president.
10. Racist Pirate Toy & Outsider Candidates
October 13, 2015
A toy pirate ship comes with a slave figurine, and Larry chats about the popularity of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders with Jesse Ventura, Seaton Smith and Kathleen Madigan.
11. Democratic Presidential Debate
October 14, 2015
Larry examines the highs and lows of the first 2016 Democratic presidential debate with Steve Kornacki, Rory Albanese and Gabrielle Union.
12. Cops vs Cameras & Assertive Women
October 15, 2015
Police officers gripe about being filmed by the public, and Larry discusses Jennifer Lawrence's essay on the gender pay gap with Grace Parra, Raul De Molina and Holly Walker.
13. Operation GroupMe & Raury Performs “Fly”
October 19, 2015
Donald Trump spars with Jeb Bush over 9/11, Larry discusses Operation GroupMe with Raury, Mike Yard and Natasha Rothwell, and Raury performs a song from "All We Need."
14. Toddlers with Guns & Wealth Therapy
October 20, 2015
American toddlers shoot people on a weekly basis, and Larry discusses wealth therapy for the beleaguered rich with Jeff Daniels, Rachel Feinstein and Joe Budden.
15. CIA Email Hack & Joe Biden's 2016 Plans
October 21, 2015
The CIA chief falls prey to hackers, and Larry discusses Joe Biden's announcement that he won't be running for president with Holly Walker, Ryan Duffy and Terry Crews.
16. Ferguson Fires & Paul Ryan's Demands
October 22, 2015
A rash of fires plague black churches in Ferguson, Mo., and Larry discusses Rep. Paul Ryan's family leave demands with Lucy Lawless, Bonnie McFarlane and Judah Friedlander.
17. Soul Food With Rand Paul & Inmate Release
November 2, 2015
GOP presidential hopeful Rand Paul chats about Donald Trump over soul food, and Bob Saget, Ana Kasparian and Mike Yard discuss cringe-worthy Halloween costumes.
18. GOP Debate Gripes & Ben Carson's Rise
November 3, 2015
Republicans try to seize control of the presidential debates, and Larry discusses Ben Carson's unlikely political success with Ron Perlman, Crystal Wright and Jordan Carlos.
19. No Legal Weed in Ohio & Science vs Faith
November 4, 2015
Ohio citizens vote against legalizing marijuana, and Larry discusses the clash between religion and science with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Tom Papa and Carl Lentz.
20. Ben Carson's Rap Song & Celeb Activism
November 5, 2015
GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson releases a cringeworthy rap song, and Larry examines celebrity activism with Lola Ogunnaike, Niecy Nash and Bobby Gaylor.
21. Racist Wrestling & Female Sexuality Study
November 9, 2015
Ricky Velez takes on racism in wrestling, and Larry discusses a study that claims all women are either bisexual or gay with Alex Berg, Mike Yard and Grace Parra.
22. Ricky Velez vs Virgil & Climate Action
November 10, 2015
Ricky Velez throws down with former WWE wrestler Virgil, and Larry discusses solutions to global warming with Bill Nye, Bridget Everett and Rory Albanese.
23. Shonda Rhimes & GOP Candidates
November 11, 2015
Shonda Rhimes discusses her memoir "Year of Yes," and Larry examines failing GOP presidential campaigns with Franchesca Ramsey, Steve Kornacki and Jordan Carlos.
24. Starbucks Holiday Cup & Norman Lear
November 12, 2015
A Starbucks holiday cup incurs the wrath of conservative Christians, and Larry grapples with the morals of killing baby Hitler with Norman Lear, Bill Engvall and Rick Ross.
25. Democratic Debate & Paris Attacks
November 16, 2015
Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton make waves at the second Democratic debate, and Larry discusses the term "radical Islam" with Dean Obeidallah, John Avlon and John Green.
26. Refugee Rejection & Campus Protests
November 17, 2015
Republicans take a hard stance against Syrian refugees, and Larry examines the rise in anti-racism protests on college campuses with Jonathan Butler, Jadakiss and Grace Parra.
27. Ben Carson's Map & Emojis
November 18, 2015
Ben Carson releases a bungled map of the U.S., and Larry talks emoji etiquette with Ty Dolla $ign, Robin Thede and Rory Albanese.
28. Mike Yard's NHL Adventure & Thanksgiving
November 19, 2015
Mike Yard goes head to head with the NHL's Cal Clutterbuck, and Larry gears up for Thanksgiving with Sway Calloway, Mike Yard and Holly Walker.
29. Planned Parenthood Attack
November 30, 2015
Fox News's Brian Kilmeade brings up a racist stereotype, and Larry discusses the Planned Parenthood shooting in Colorado with Busta Rhymes, Jordan Carlos and Grace Parra.
30. Texas Textbook Controversy & Donald Trump
December 1, 2015
The Texas school board takes a red pen to American history, and Larry discusses the source of Donald Trump's popularity with Pete Wentz, Ricky Velez and Holly Walker.
31. Laquan McDonald Shooting & Spike Lee
December 2, 2015
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel fires his police chief over the shooting death of a black teen, and Larry discusses colorblind casting with Spike Lee, Rory Albanese and Mike Yard.
32. Mass Shootings & Violent Baby Names
December 3, 2015
Gun massacres become an American institution, and Larry discusses questionable names for babies with Brian Posehn, Bobby Gaylor and Robin Thede.
33. Obama's ISIS Speech & Political Panderers
December 7, 2015
President Obama awkwardly attempts to calm America's fears about ISIS, and Larry discusses pandering politicians with Jon Glaser, Rory Albanese and Mike Yard.
34. Donald Trump's Muslim Immigration Ban
December 8, 2015
The leader of ISIS becomes a finalist for TIME's Person of the Year, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's anti-Muslim campaign with Mark Cuban, Jordan Carlos and Grace Parra.
35. China's Smog Alert & The Social Media Age
December 9, 2015
A toxic blanket of smog envelops Beijing, and Larry examines the pros and cons of social media with Q, Rory Albanese and Robin Thede.
36. Affirmative Action Suit & Donald Trump
December 10, 2015
A white student sues the University of Texas over affirmative action, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's soaring poll numbers with Kevin Nealon, Grace Parra and Mike Yard.
37. Confederate Christmas Card & Ted Cruz
December 14, 2015
A South Carolina lawmaker's Christmas card features the Confederate flag, and Larry examines Ted Cruz's surge in GOP polls with Aida Rodriguez, Jordan Carlos and Mike Yard.
38. Bill Cosby's Countersuit & Face of Jesus
December 15, 2015
Bill Cosby sues seven of his accusers for defamation, and Larry discusses a historically realistic portrait of Jesus Christ with Taye Diggs, Rory Albanese and Robin Thede.
39. The Fifth GOP Debate & Serena Williams
December 16, 2015
Republican presidential hopefuls debate foreign policy, and Larry discusses Serena Williams's Sportsperson of the Year award with T-Pain, Holly Walker and Grace Parra.
40. Martin Shkreli's Arrest & 2015 Roundup
December 17, 2015
An infamous pharma CEO is arrested on fraud charges, and Larry revisits some of the most significant stories of 2015 with Pusha T, Rory Albanese and Mike Yard.
41. Bill Cosby's Arrest & Oregon Militia Group
January 4, 2016
An armed militia group occupies a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon, and Larry discusses the arrest of Bill Cosby with Franchesca Ramsey, Mike Yard and Holly Walker.
42. Sexist Donald Trump & Bernie Sanders Chat
January 5, 2016
Donald Trump blasts Hillary Clinton for using the bathroom, and Bernie Sanders discusses his presidential candidacy with Larry, Grace Parra and Jordan Carlos.
43. Barack Obama's Tears & Violence in America
January 6, 2016
Critics slam the president for shedding tears during a speech on gun control, and Larry examines the media's role in violence with Wesley Morris, Ricky Velez and Robin Thede.
44. Hank Azaria
January 7, 2016
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45. Episode 45
January 11, 2016
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46. Episode 46
January 12, 2016
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47. Episode 47
January 13, 2016
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48. Episode 48
January 14, 2016
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49. Episode 49
January 18, 2016
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50. Episode 50
January 19, 2016
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51. Episode 51
January 20, 2016
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52. Episode 52
January 21, 2016
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