The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore: Season 2

Air Date

September 28, 2015

Episodes

52 episodes

The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore

Season 2

Episodes

Penis Shootings & Jeb Bush on Race

1. Penis Shootings & Jeb Bush on Race

6.0
September 28, 2015
22 min

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.

Awkward U.N. Summit & Water on Mars

2. Awkward U.N. Summit & Water on Mars

6.0
September 29, 2015
22 min

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.

House Republicans vs Cecile Richards

3. House Republicans vs Cecile Richards

6.0
September 30, 2015
22 min

Congressional Republicans attack Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's tax plan with Robert Reich, Marina Franklin and Mike Yard.

Russia in Syria & Trump University Scandal

4. Russia in Syria & Trump University Scandal

6.0
October 1, 2015
22 min

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.

Mass Shooting in Oregon

5. Mass Shooting in Oregon

6.0
October 5, 2015
22 min

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.

The Public's Perception of Hillary Clinton

6. The Public's Perception of Hillary Clinton

6.0
October 6, 2015
22 min

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.

Ben Carson's Gun Policy & The Right to Die

7. Ben Carson's Gun Policy & The Right to Die

6.0
October 7, 2015
22 min

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.

Rupert Murdoch Backs Ben Carson

8. Rupert Murdoch Backs Ben Carson

6.0
October 8, 2015
22 min

President Obama apologizes after American forces bomb a Doctors Without Borders hospital, and Rupert Murdoch tweets his support of Ben Carson's presidential campaign.

Ice Cream Sit-Down with Nancy Pelosi

9. Ice Cream Sit-Down with Nancy Pelosi

6.0
October 12, 2015
22 min

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.

Racist Pirate Toy & Outsider Candidates

10. Racist Pirate Toy & Outsider Candidates

6.0
October 13, 2015
22 min

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.

Democratic Presidential Debate

11. Democratic Presidential Debate

6.0
October 14, 2015
22 min

Larry examines the highs and lows of the first 2016 Democratic presidential debate with Steve Kornacki, Rory Albanese and Gabrielle Union.

Cops vs Cameras & Assertive Women

12. Cops vs Cameras & Assertive Women

6.0
October 15, 2015
22 min

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.

Operation GroupMe & Raury Performs “Fly”

13. Operation GroupMe & Raury Performs “Fly”

6.0
October 19, 2015
22 min

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."

Toddlers with Guns & Wealth Therapy

14. Toddlers with Guns & Wealth Therapy

6.0
October 20, 2015
22 min

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.

CIA Email Hack & Joe Biden's 2016 Plans

15. CIA Email Hack & Joe Biden's 2016 Plans

7.0
October 21, 2015
22 min

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.

Ferguson Fires & Paul Ryan's Demands

16. Ferguson Fires & Paul Ryan's Demands

6.0
October 22, 2015
22 min

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.

Soul Food With Rand Paul & Inmate Release

17. Soul Food With Rand Paul & Inmate Release

6.0
November 2, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
November 3, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
November 4, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
November 5, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
November 9, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
November 10, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
November 11, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
November 12, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
November 16, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
November 17, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
November 18, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
November 19, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
November 30, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
December 1, 2015
22 min

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

7.0
December 2, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
December 3, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
December 7, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
December 8, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
December 9, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
December 10, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
December 14, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
December 15, 2015
22 min

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

6.0
December 16, 2015
22 min

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

7.0
December 17, 2015
22 min

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
22 min

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
22 min

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
22 min

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
22 min

45. Episode 45

January 11, 2016
22 min

46. Episode 46

January 12, 2016
22 min

47. Episode 47

January 13, 2016
22 min

48. Episode 48

January 14, 2016
22 min

49. Episode 49

January 18, 2016
22 min

50. Episode 50

January 19, 2016
22 min

51. Episode 51

January 20, 2016
22 min

52. Episode 52

January 21, 2016
22 min