Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

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Season 1
  • Network: TBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 8, 2016
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 181 Ratings

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  1. ajarias96
    Feb 8, 2016
    10
    Amazing to have a women in Late Night with wits and humor and who's not afraid to make fun of anyone. Integral to break up the Boys Club in Late Night and especially in the political/fake new sub-genre. Samantha Bee is genius and is backed by a great team that should keep the show running for hopefully as long as her legendary Daily Show run.
  2. Thandie
    Nov 19, 2016
    10
    Easily the best late night talk on TV right now. John Oliver was my favourite, but Sam has taken over this year. Honest, smart, in your face and LOL funny.
    All Hail Queen Bee!
  3. geo7
    Mar 26, 2016
    10
    So far, every show has been fantastic. She runs circles around Oliver, and is up there with Stewart on his best nights.
    The writing is good, the mini docs are brilliant.
    Comedy at its very best.
  4. RogerE
    Feb 10, 2016
    10
    Although it's hard to predict how a late night show will shape up from the first episode, Samantha Bee started Full Frontal with a bang on Monday. I am excited to have this new program on my watch list. Since Jon Stewart left, there has been a sincere void in edgy comedy news delivery. While John Oliver has filled up the void considerably with Stephen Colbert chipping in now and then, aAlthough it's hard to predict how a late night show will shape up from the first episode, Samantha Bee started Full Frontal with a bang on Monday. I am excited to have this new program on my watch list. Since Jon Stewart left, there has been a sincere void in edgy comedy news delivery. While John Oliver has filled up the void considerably with Stephen Colbert chipping in now and then, a fresh voice and perspective seemed missing. I had higher hopes from Trevor Noah, but he has consistently been mediocre. However, Full Frontal is promising something hard hitting with clever writing, witty delivery, and a sensational host. Also, yes! It's refreshing to see a woman on late night television.… Expand
  5. lukefolb
    Feb 10, 2016
    10
    Samantha Bee's late-night debut has been long-awaited, but now that she's finally arrived it was well worth the wait. Bee is the best thing to come to late-night since Jon Stewart's departure from The Daily Show. She epitomises everything that Jon Stewart taught his apprentices at The Daily Show. She embodies the intellect that is Colbert, the foul mouth that is Oliver and the stageSamantha Bee's late-night debut has been long-awaited, but now that she's finally arrived it was well worth the wait. Bee is the best thing to come to late-night since Jon Stewart's departure from The Daily Show. She epitomises everything that Jon Stewart taught his apprentices at The Daily Show. She embodies the intellect that is Colbert, the foul mouth that is Oliver and the stage presence and all round package that Stewart was. 20 minutes a week is far too little and her talent is being wasted by only having a single episode a week, but perhaps this will only make the show better as we've seen with happen with Last Week Tonight. If you were looking for someone to fill the giant void that Jon Stewart left then Full Frontal is the show for you.… Expand
  6. TessN
    Mar 3, 2016
    10
    There have been 4 episodes so far, and this is a fantastic show. The thing that gives the show all it's energy is that she's absolutely fearless about putting her point of view on display. She will attack politicians on both sides of the aisle, but she's not striving for balance -- she just says what she thinks, and in the funniest way possible.

    Sometimes she's using sarcasm to channel    There have been 4 episodes so far, and this is a fantastic show. The thing that gives the show all it's energy is that she's absolutely fearless about putting her point of view on display. She will attack politicians on both sides of the aisle, but she's not striving for balance -- she just says what she thinks, and in the funniest way possible.

    Sometimes she's using sarcasm to channel straight up rage at the world. One of her best sketches to date was "Samantha Bee's #Roar You-Go-Girl Job Fair for Future Women, Lean In!" where she takes aim at several theoretically appealing career options and horrifying stories of what awaits girls if they decide to pursue these careers. It's hard to say whether the appropriate reaction to the bit is to laugh or to cry, but either way, it's the absolute opposite of milquetoast evenhandedness, and thank God for that.

    She also did an amazing 2-part piece on Syrian refugees where she was actually meeting with some out on location, and she had a great bit in the most recent episode talking with a black woman who's a member of her writing staff about the horrors of the way white people approach Black History Month.

    You might hate this show if you disagree with Sam. But you're not likely to be bored by it.    … Expand
  7. hopippolla
    Dec 28, 2016
    10
    It felt fresh to have a woman (finally) hosting a late night show.
    Sam Bee is fearless to tackle sensitive subjects and makes a point like a surgical incision.
    The segment about the Syrian refugee camp in Jordan (episode 31 if I'm not mistaken) is extremely heartfelt, informative and at the same time, showcases the misinformation and/or agenda of public figures (TV pundits and    It felt fresh to have a woman (finally) hosting a late night show.
    Sam Bee is fearless to tackle sensitive subjects and makes a point like a surgical incision.
    The segment about the Syrian refugee camp in Jordan (episode 31 if I'm not mistaken) is extremely heartfelt, informative and at the same time, showcases the misinformation and/or agenda of public figures (TV pundits and politicians) in a genius way. One of the top moments of television in 2016.

    While Trevor Noah still trying to find his voice and shape a post-Jon Stewart The Daily Show, Full Frontal arrives as a strong contender to - along Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - become a cultural reference for informative humor.    … Expand
  8. thebalilama
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    I and my many liberal friends love her show. I think there is a troll campaign against her judging from the criticisms on IMDB and the negative ones here. If not trolls then I think her satire must hit the mark on the people who are giving her 1s and 0s.
  9. Nomoreilleagals
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    Constantly ripping on the prez is getting old. I bet this wench watches cnn constantly.
    I bet nobama or pig hillary could do no wrong for this non funny fake blonde.
    Lets see some skits on how illegals steal from the US citizens, make medical costs sky rocket, and make your kids get less out of their learning in school due to teacher dealing with non english speaking illegal rats. Get    Constantly ripping on the prez is getting old. I bet this wench watches cnn constantly.
    I bet nobama or pig hillary could do no wrong for this non funny fake blonde.
    Lets see some skits on how illegals steal from the US citizens, make medical costs sky rocket, and make your kids get less out of their learning in school due to teacher dealing with non english speaking illegal rats.
    Get this garbage shoe off the air.    … Expand
  10. vishalgoradia27
    Feb 16, 2016
    9
    Just watched episode 2. Gotta say, her and John Oliver's show are hands down the best late night shows right now. Although the first episode was a bit off for me (But still enjoyable), episode 2 was a perfect 10 for me.
  11. JohnMcQ
    Mar 4, 2016
    9
    Finally a late night show that is worth watching and actually funny since Jon Stewart's departure. Samantha Bee is terrific and brilliant. Samantha along with John Oliver are the only one's worth watching on late night for some real funny, smart, investigative and revealing discussions.
  12. StarStabbedMoon
    May 15, 2016
    9
    Funniest show on late night. Many of the best late night shows these days are weekly only (including Real Time, Last Week Tonight, and now Full Frontal). The only bad thing I have to say about it is that I wish it could be 4 nights a week, like the similarly funny Nightly Show, but by focusing on Samantha Bee and fine-tuning their writing over the course of a week, it avoids rushing theFunniest show on late night. Many of the best late night shows these days are weekly only (including Real Time, Last Week Tonight, and now Full Frontal). The only bad thing I have to say about it is that I wish it could be 4 nights a week, like the similarly funny Nightly Show, but by focusing on Samantha Bee and fine-tuning their writing over the course of a week, it avoids rushing the material that holds back the daily programs and creates a very well executed and funny show.… Expand
  13. kiank
    Jan 25, 2018
    9
    Many people are angry because she is biased, but guess what, she is. Although I don't think all of her jokes hit the mark, Full Frontal is a great show and some of her segments make me laugh a lot (Libertarian Convention!). You go Samantha!
  14. martinex
    Apr 10, 2016
    7
    A bit too on the nose for me. Samantha skewers all the right "bad guys" but without quite the subtlety and wit of her role as a Daily Show correspondent. Still it's worth watching.
  15. Knighthawk81
    Feb 9, 2016
    7
    Samantha Bee was one of the best correspondents in recent years on "The Daily Show," and she gets a chance to helm her own show here. This feels like a first for TBS, and it's nice to see a woman headlining a late night show. The first episode was strong and witty, and I see this blossoming into a nice weekly addition to the TV landscape.
  16. reviewfrom19842
    Dec 21, 2016
    6
    Full Frontal with Samantha Bee is good when it's trying to be funny and painful when it's endorsing Hillary. It can have some really awful moments but there is more good then bad in this show.
  17. GimpList
    Jul 18, 2016
    5
    Boring and biased If you are a Hillary loving tree hugging hippy then I guess watching Trump GOP bashing cop killing is what you like and think is funny so enjoy. Other than that, just boring unfunny biased liberal media propaganda. That you can see on all the Jon Stewart run PAC money crap. From Jamal Belle to Steve Colbert just same crap repackaged and spoon feed to there brain deadBoring and biased If you are a Hillary loving tree hugging hippy then I guess watching Trump GOP bashing cop killing is what you like and think is funny so enjoy. Other than that, just boring unfunny biased liberal media propaganda. That you can see on all the Jon Stewart run PAC money crap. From Jamal Belle to Steve Colbert just same crap repackaged and spoon feed to there brain dead audience. So if you enjoy standing on street corners holding up signs this is the cheerleader you need. As for me I find it stale and passe… Expand
  18. okinny
    Jan 10, 2017
    2
    Could have been a good show and Samantha had promise but proved to be what she portrays; mean spirited, snarky and biased. Where does this sell? I've not seen this approach work yet. Stewart was close because seemed sincere but even he lost much of his early audience being overly biased. I think he filled his studio with the same slap-happy seals with which Maher laces his seats. YouCould have been a good show and Samantha had promise but proved to be what she portrays; mean spirited, snarky and biased. Where does this sell? I've not seen this approach work yet. Stewart was close because seemed sincere but even he lost much of his early audience being overly biased. I think he filled his studio with the same slap-happy seals with which Maher laces his seats. You can't continue to be dishonest to the audience and expect them to return, even if they agree philosophically. It gets embarrassing as a while. Don't you guys see that?… Expand
  19. LamontRaymond
    May 31, 2018
    1
    Anybody who calls a woman a cun* isn't going to get a moment of my attention. No class.
  20. tinka10
    Aug 6, 2017
    1
    It’s easy to be drawn to the sleek, modern, bright set and reasonably good-looking female host. But when the host opens her mouth, unleashing a maelstrom of baseless remarks and spiteful rhetoric, the illusion breaks. Bee delivers with frightening intensity too, to the point where it starts to feel like you’re watching a very long commercial. Except, in The Full Frontal’s case, someone isIt’s easy to be drawn to the sleek, modern, bright set and reasonably good-looking female host. But when the host opens her mouth, unleashing a maelstrom of baseless remarks and spiteful rhetoric, the illusion breaks. Bee delivers with frightening intensity too, to the point where it starts to feel like you’re watching a very long commercial. Except, in The Full Frontal’s case, someone is forcibly yelling at you to buy something. And if you don’t buy it, not even a little, she always tries to make sure you feel damn bad about it, and so does her playback audience. I don’t think I’ve seen anything so bias and one-sided in my life. While it may seem fresh on the surface, it’s core represents everything inherently wrong with the mainstream media today and it’s rigid, unapologetic narrative. The kind of narrative that alienates and divides, not unite. It really is far-left propaganda at its finest. But it won’t be every liberals cup of tea.… Expand
  21. lghulm
    Mar 3, 2022
    1
    Well done but propaganda, distortion & bias heavy.

    I think news based comedians could do better with a more nuanced view. Yeah the Republican spokespeople often get things crazy wrong but there is often elements of truth in their worldview that are wilfully or ignorantly overlooked by those that disagree. The truth in things usually finds itself somewhere in-between. I am a little    Well done but propaganda, distortion & bias heavy.

    I think news based comedians could do better with a more nuanced view. Yeah the Republican spokespeople often get things crazy wrong but there is often elements of truth in their worldview that are wilfully or ignorantly overlooked by those that disagree.

    The truth in things usually finds itself somewhere in-between. I am a little sick of people using every bit of opportunity they have to push their own bias and viewpoints rather than take people to truth. Think I will be switching off.

    John Stewart & the Daily Show under his stead managed to find the balance a little better IMO.    … Expand
  22. Sovereign9899
    Jun 4, 2016
    1
    Samantha Bee greatly bothers myself as well as many of my friends. She appears to be highly biased and always appears to side with whomever is obviously wealthier. To be honest, without writing a small article about it, she disgusts me. She appears to be a bought-out attempt to mimic the clever and honest approach Colbert, John Stewart, and later John Oliver displayed.
  23. Richc
    Jul 6, 2016
    1
    No it's not a good show ,just a woman trying to hard to act rude or male in a way , she is pretending & not natural at all . She is one sided politically so she will always be , not liked by conservatives ( a large part of the population ) therefore won't be around long , or it will be just more **** TV
  24. ssparks
    Aug 29, 2016
    1
    what a **** show...period...dont waste your time...it sucks..which means im sure this revue wont show up...i cant imagine anyone thinking of this as entertainment....
  25. TVisDead
    Aug 26, 2016
    1
    Not knowing what to expect going into this show, I was incredibly surprised. I wasn't surprised about the shows blatant bias, as practically all late night shows fall into the "extremely liberal" category. But what I was surprised about was just how flat the jokes fall. Samantha Bee makes Chelsea Handler look like a comedic genius..
  26. cheapbrew
    Dec 12, 2016
    1
    Samantha Bee's humor is predictable and gutless. Eight years of the sky rocketing debt of Obamanomics, gets an absolute free pass. Sam wouldn't want to possibly offend an African American, and thus possibly be considered a racist. Thirty years of Clinton criminal activities, fails to get poked fun at. Sam wouldn't want to take a chance on offending a fellow female. Donald Trump however hasSamantha Bee's humor is predictable and gutless. Eight years of the sky rocketing debt of Obamanomics, gets an absolute free pass. Sam wouldn't want to possibly offend an African American, and thus possibly be considered a racist. Thirty years of Clinton criminal activities, fails to get poked fun at. Sam wouldn't want to take a chance on offending a fellow female. Donald Trump however has Scotch tape on his tie, and the gloves come off with a weak attempt at humor. Going after the sucessful white guy is free and easy.
    Being a Canadian, Samantha has no problem relentlessly attacking the American working class. As this practice continues however, TBS will surely shelve her show with the likes of Jorge Lopez's and others. My recommendation? While waiting for Conan's show to come on, get an early start on figuring out your taxes. We still have one last tax year of Obama to contend with.
    God Bless America, Diamond Dave out    … Expand
  27. Dolce1
    Jan 14, 2017
    1
    There are a few funny moments to be found. But the jokes are highly predictable and telegraphed. So sick of the Hollywood liberal shtick. At some point it is old, unimaginative and boring, or is that just Samantha Bee?
  28. Gwendle
    Nov 27, 2017
    0
    Why this annoying piece of work is still on the air is quite puzzling. I guess it's just proof at how overwhelmingly stupid the general population of the U.S. really is.
  29. Tony1984
    Oct 17, 2016
    0
    Total Dreck. Mean spirited and malignant. Just a modern day reincarnation of the old style racist anti Polish/Irish/Black/Jewish comedians. Different target but the same sneer.
  30. mtc1954
    Aug 4, 2016
    0
    Vapid leftist hate monger, the former Mr. Jane Fonda, has continued the trend of importing foreigners to disrupt the American political process. Globalist attack puppet Bee is a loud, ignorant, mouth foaming tool of the evil Soros cabal. Bee is a one dimensional, one note thug incapable of seeing the Clinton skeleton closet. She spews non-stop anti-American insults toward anyone who doesVapid leftist hate monger, the former Mr. Jane Fonda, has continued the trend of importing foreigners to disrupt the American political process. Globalist attack puppet Bee is a loud, ignorant, mouth foaming tool of the evil Soros cabal. Bee is a one dimensional, one note thug incapable of seeing the Clinton skeleton closet. She spews non-stop anti-American insults toward anyone who does not toe the Academic/Hollywood/Occupy/BLM/Sharia/Euro/Chinese dogma of the enemies of America. Only bots programmed by the dim minded celebrity worshipping media hate spreaders can find this goat appealing.… Expand
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Diane Gordon
    Feb 9, 2016
    100
    With Full Frontal, TBS truly has a comedy show that’s sure to become part of the cultural conversation and possibly fill the void felt by Jon Stewart‘s departure. There’s so much scathing, insightful, intelligent funny packed into Full Frontal and Bee’s ability to land a joke is beyond impressive.
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  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Feb 9, 2016
    80
    Bee's program is one more "publication" added to an increasingly crowded TV newsstand, but it already feels distinctive enough to merit regular check-ins, if not yet a DVR season pass.
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  3. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Feb 9, 2016
    80
    Bee had a very strong first show, chowing down on the low-hanging fruit that is both sides of this current presidential election.
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