Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Comedian Samantha Bee gives her own wry commentary to the contemporary issues of the day.
Genre: Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Cast:Samantha Bee , Allana Harkin , Mike Rubens , Amy Hoggart , Ashley Nicole Black , Mike Brown , Jason Jones , Patton Oswalt , Jon Stewart , Masha Gessen , Pat Cassels , Jake Tapper , Justin L. Wilson , Gary Johnson , Peaches , Steve Buscemi , Javier Muñoz , Kristoffe Brodeur
S5.E2 ∙ February 12, 2020
Boring episode about Trump's revenge, Prager U, women of Trump's impeachment
S5.E4 ∙ March 11, 2020
As COVID-19 pandemic hits the US, Sam, in her first show without studio audience, tackles the Republicans' irresponsible handling of the situation, and the anger of Texan homeowners whose land will be expropriated for Trump's border wall.
S5.E6 ∙ April 1, 2020
Sam gets the hang of this whole 'doing a show from the woods' thing with a new episode that's chock full of the disproportionate impact coronavirus has had on women, a discussion on generating voter enthusiasm with Stacey Abrams, and a catchy tune that's the perfect accompaniment to filling out the 2020 Census.
S5.E7 ∙ April 8, 2020
On her Little Show in the Big Woods, Sam tackles Vogue's 73 Questions, the Trump administration's latest shady moves, interviews Rep. Katie Porter (D-Cal.), has singer Jewel perform live from her shed, and takes the Getty Museum challenge.
S5.E8 ∙ April 15, 2020
Sam exposes how coronavirus is disproportionately affecting people of color and then basks in the glow of real leadership that emanates from Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Plus, author Michael Lewis gives Mike Rubens a lot of reasons to regret not stockpiling hand sanitizer in 2016.
S5.E9 ∙ April 22, 2020
Sam "gets her sweat off" in her woodland gym, argues that the country is nowhere near ready to reopen, and interviews frontline health care workers facing a massive shortage of PPE. Plus, Mt. Joy performs from Sam's shed!
S5.E10 ∙ April 29, 2020
Sam tries making a bird feeder, explains Trump's idea to bankrupt the U.S. Postal Service and prevent potential country-wide mail-in voting in November, interviews Democrat Kamala Harris, plugs a book, and musical guest Milk performs.
S5.E11 ∙ May 6, 2020
Full Frontal argues that many of the social safety nets helping Americans during this pandemic could have been used all along. Plus, Allana Harkin has a parent/teacher conference with America's educators and Vanessa Carlton performs from Sam's shed!
S5.E12 ∙ May 13, 2020
Full Frontal addresses our nation's growing problem with food insecurity and the ways COVID-19 has amplified an already dire situation. Plus, Sam uses technology to stay safe while getting social and Mike Rubens imagines what the nation might look like post-pandemic.
S5.E13 ∙ June 10, 2020
Full Frontal delivers full-throated support to the BLM movement in response to years of police brutality and recognizes that ineffective police reforms are a thing of the past. It's time to defund the police! Plus, Ayanna Pressley sits down with Sam to discuss the work that needs to be done in order to legislate healing and justice for those affected by our racist police system.
S5.E14 ∙ June 17, 2020
Full Frontal covers the most racist of the President's racisms this week, trudges through the horror of Jeffery Epstein's pedophilic past, and adds one more lady to late night!
S5.E15 ∙ June 24, 2020
Sam explains how horrifically vulnerable black transgender women are in America, activist Tarana Burke explains how police abuse leads to police sexual violence, and Olympic athletes show how they keep their spirits up during the lockdown.
S5.E16 ∙ July 1, 2020
Full Frontal highlights the president's continued war against the free press and pushes a new campaign to support the endangered Postal Service! Plus, Mike Brown learns how to do the "riot" thing and the Silversun Pickups deliver a snappy performance.
S5.E17 ∙ July 15, 2020
Sam warns of the anti-mask hysteria, criticizes the fact that gay people still aren't allowed to donate blood like everyone else even in the time of crisis, and talks to Metallica's Lars Ulrich about his effort to help Feeding America.
S5.E18 ∙ July 22, 2020
Sam criticizes some of the governors for completely failing to enforce the measures that could curb the contagion, asks persecuted Russian journalist Masha Gessen why she's hopeful for America, and indie pop band MisterWives performs.
S5.E19 ∙ August 19, 2020
This week an all new epiosdes of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
S5.E20 ∙ August 26, 2020
Sam explains the danger of QAnon Republican fringe gaining seats in Congress, showcases some of the lesser known racist monuments in America, and talks to Pramila Jayapal about being progressive in Trump era. Also, The Wicker Sam.
S5.E21 ∙ September 2, 2020
The terrifying connection between the police and white militias; how the wellness industry preys on women by offering them dubious health care products; Allana Harkin asks law professor Rosa Brooks about the danger of election night chaos.
S5.E22 ∙ September 9, 2020
Sam explains how Trump's politicization of the COVID-19 vaccine is making things worse, the issue of vaccine testing, and how school policing is turning into a problem, not a solution.
S5.E23 ∙ September 16, 2020
Sam prepares for the stay-at-home edition of Emmys, and explains the importance of down-ballot races for winning the Senate. Naomi Ekperigin talks to black activists about the importance of political memes. Black Pumas perform "Colors".
S5.E24 ∙ September 23, 2020
Sam explains how voting can protect the late justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy, and why the corrupt and abusive private detention centers for illegal immigrants must be banned. Mike Rubens tries to predict this year's October surprise.
S5.E25 ∙ September 30, 2020
Sam goes feral, covers the first presidential debate, explains the Republican agenda to gut public schools and push charter schools, and Amy Hoggart talks to the ladies of the Women's Roller Derby League about their lauded pandemic plan.
S5.E26 ∙ Episode #5.26
Sam debates herself, showcases the Republicans' new voter suppression tactics, points out how each vote matters by talking to four politicians who lost an election by a single vote, and the show's correspondents review Trump's presidency.
S5.E28 ∙ Episode #5.28
Full Frontal summons all of its strength to deliver a response to the election. whatever the results may be. With the help of special guests, Sam delivers the post-Election Day episode we've been anxiously awaiting the last 4 years.
S5.E30 ∙ Episode #5.30
Sam looks for dumped ballots, explains how Thanksgiving might make things worse, asks New York State Attorney General if Trump can be prosecuted and spotlights Georgia Senate runoff elections. Musical guest Infinity Song performs Mad Love.
