A Black Lady Sketch Show is a narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests. Season 2 presents sketches performed by a core cast of black women, including Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis, Laci Mosley and Skye Townsend.
Creator/executive producer/writer/star, Robin Thede; executive producer, Issa Rae for Issa Rae Productions; executive producers, Dave Becky, Jonathan Berry for 3 Arts Entertainment; executive producers, Tony Hernandez, Brooke Posch for JAX Media; head writer/co-executive producer: Lauren Ashley Smith; producers, Deniese Davis, Montrel McKay for Issa Rae Productions; producer, John Skidmore for JAX Media.
Learn more about the businesses and the artists behind some of the products and artwork featured in Season 2.
Essential Black Lady Sketches
Here are a few unforgettable sketches you can’t stop talking about.
Maya makes a jaw-dropping confession in a support group and gets an unsupportive response in return.
Dr. Haddassah Olayinka Ali-Youngman turns a toast at her sister’s wedding into a teachable moment.
1930s groupie Feather Atwood sets her sights on Negro League baseball player Satchel Page.
A flight attendant has a hard time getting compliance from newlyweds Chris and Lachel in the exit row.
A judge, bailiff, court reporter and attorneys celebrate their first ever all-Black lady courtroom.
Check out some of the fierce looks that hairstylist Nikki Wright cooked up for the cast this season.
The Magic Behind a Black Lady Sketch
The cast discusses what's in store for the second season.
Robin Thede breaks down why it was important to open up Season 2 with our favorite hertep.
Post Producer Gwyn Martin-Morris describes how she got into the industry and what she loves about working on this show.
Robin Thede highlights the reason why she was so excited to play this character.
Join Robin Thede as she chats with the post-production crew about the importance of having diverse voices on the team.
Skye Townsend reveals how her experience working at a production label informed how she approached her character.
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.
Graphic designer Sarah Gonzalez reflects on her getting started in the entertainment industry and the most rewarding part of her job.
Ashley Nicole Black sits down with Robin Thede to talk about the flawless hype woman.
Editors Jessica Hernandez and Stephanie Filo discuss their editing styles and their first major post-production job.
Gabrielle Dennis explains to Robin Thede the story behind the motivational speaker’s facial expression.
Laci Mosley discusses what she loved about playing the magical fairy with Robin Thede.
The writers discuss when they first knew they wanted to be writer and where they get their inspiration from.
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