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A Black Lady Sketch Show

3 Seasons | 18 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 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.

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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.

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.

Featured Cast

Robin Thede
Gabrielle Dennis
Quinta Brunson
Ashley Nicole Black

Season 2 Extras

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