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A Black Lady Sketch Show

4 Seasons | 24 Episodes | TV-MA

A Black Lady Sketch Show is a narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests. Season 4 presents sketches performed by a core cast of black women, including Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, and Skye Townsend.

Creator, showrunner, executive producer, writer and star, Robin Thede; executive producer, Issa Rae for HOORAE; executive producers, Dave Becky, Jonathan Berry for 3 Arts Entertainment; executive producers, Tony Hernandez, Brooke Posch for JAX Media.

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1.Angela Bassett Is the Baddest B***H

Maya makes a confession in a support group, Trinity the Invisible Spy meets her match, and more.

2.Your Boss Knows You Don't Have Eyebrows

Shayla forgoes her makeup, to her coworker's dismay. Trinity the Invisible Spy hunts down an elusive villain.

3.3rd & Bonaparte Is Always in the Shade

Asia finds herself on the receiving end of a viral proposal. New recruits discuss goals at a gang orientation.

4.Where Are My Background Singers?

A divorce party spirals out of control, and the tragic tale of Rome & Julissa.

5.Why Are Her Pies Wet, Lord?

A pastor tries to take back control of a church potluck. Elementary school students notice a change in their teacher.

6.Born at Night, but Not Last Night

Two friends visit a new Black-owned business. A mother and daughter compete on "Get the Belt."

Season 3 Must-See Sketches

2:16
Pre-Premiere Sketch
Track Girl Magic
From worst to first in just a matter of weeks. How?? Coach Butler has a trick up her sleeve in this sketch from the Season 3 premiere.
5:53
Episode 1 Full Sketch
Dr. Haddassah: Career Day
These kids need to put some respect on Dr. Haddassah's pre-PhD!
5:08
Episode 2 Full Sketch
Funeral Ball
Grab those scorecards and watch the Funeral Ball featuring one legendary emcee (Bob The Drag Queen).
2:36
Episode 3 Full Sketch
Don’t Rain on My Buh-Raids
This weekend’s weather is looking sunny with a chance of box braids.
4:41
Episode 4 Full Sketch
Ashy Sunday
The devil asks a woman to make an impossible choice.
4:36
Episode 5 Full Sketch
What Up I’m Three
That is not a baby. That is a voter!
2:51
Episode 6 Full Sketch
Strictly Frizzness
Introducing Rain Fighter 1B: the video game that puts your follicles to the test!

Season 3 Extras

0:36

Season 3 Hairstyle Flipbook

A celebration of the (over 100!) unique hairstyles seein in Season 3.

2:16

Season 3 Outtakes

Wish you could watch all the funniest outtakes from Season 3 in one place? We got you!

2:42

A Day On Set with Robin Thede

Go behind the scenes of Season 3’s “Black Famous” Sketch with Creator Robin Thede.

Season 2 Extras

4:08
A Black Lady Roundtable
The cast discusses what's in store for the second season.
0:52
Hairstyle Flipbook
Check out some of the fierce looks that hairstylist Nikki Wright cooked up for the cast in Season 2.
1:06
Meet the Character: Dr. Haddassah
Robin Thede breaks down why it was important to open up Season 2 with our favorite hertep.
1:08
Meet the Character: Salina Duplass
Robin Thede highlights the reason why she was so excited to play this character.
1:17
Meet the Character: Nona Love
Skye Townsend reveals how her experience working at a production label informed how she approached her character.
1:09
Meet the Character: Ally
Ashley Nicole Black sits down with Robin Thede to talk about the flawless hype woman.
1:01
Meet the Character: Karlie Chanel
Gabrielle Dennis explains to Robin Thede the story behind the motivational speaker's facial expression.
1:15
Meet the Character: Fairy Aunt Mother
Laci Mosley discusses what she loved about playing the magical fairy with Robin Thede.

Essential Black Lady Sketches

Here are a few unforgettable sketches from Seasons 1 and 2.

3:27
Bad Bitch Support Group
Maya makes a jaw-dropping confession in a support group and gets an unsupportive response in return.
4:19
No Makeup
Perpetually late-to-work Shayla decides to refrain from her extensive morning makeup routine, to her coworker Toni's dismay.
3:22
Hertep Homecoming
Dr. Haddassah Olayinka Ali-Youngman turns a toast at her sister's wedding into a teachable moment.
4:00
Negro League Groupies
1930s groupie Feather Atwood sets her sights on Negro League baseball player Satchel Page.
3:58
Chris and Lachel: Exit Row
A flight attendant has a hard time getting compliance from newlyweds Chris and Lachel in the exit row.
4:24
Courtroom Kiki
A judge, bailiff, court reporter and attorneys celebrate their first ever all-Black lady courtroom.

The Magic Behind a Black Lady Sketch

1:28
The Craft: Gwyn Martin-Morris
Post Producer Gwyn Martin-Morris describes how she got into the industry and what she loves about working on this show.
3:56
Meet the Crew with Robin Thede
Join Robin Thede as she chats with the post-production crew about the importance of having diverse voices on the team.
2:42
The Craft: April Chaney and Nikki Wright
Makeup department head April Chaney and hair department head Nikki Wright discuss what a typical morning looks like on set and how they got into film and television.
1:32
The Craft: Sarah Gonzalez
Graphic designer Sarah Gonzalez reflects on her getting started in the entertainment industry and the most rewarding part of her job.
2:41
The Craft: Stephanie Filo and Jessica Hernandez
Editors Jessica Hernandez and Stephanie File discuss their editing styles and their first major post-production job.
3:01
The Craft: The Writers
The writers discuss when they first knew they wanted to be writers and where they got their inspiration from.