Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell: Season 1

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FX | FXX | Season Premiere Date: August 9, 2012

Summary: Commentary, and sketch comedy are elements of San Francisco comedian W. Kamau Bell's comedy series executive produced by Chris Rock.

Genre(s): Comedy, Reality, Talk & Interview, Game Show

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E26. Billy Porter and Zach “MC Mr. Napkins” Sherwin
Air Date: June 20, 2013
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S1:E25. Trevor Noah and Eddie Pepitone
Air Date: June 13, 2013
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S1:E24. Unlocking the Truth
Air Date: June 6, 2013

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David Wiegand

Aug 13, 2012

Bell is likely to smooth over the minor bumps in coming shows, but make no mistake: Totally Biased isn't likely to look much like "The Colbert Report" or "The Daily Show." Read full review

Robert Lloyd

Aug 13, 2012

The premiere felt a little tense; the host is still learning how to relate to the camera, how to occupy television. Nevertheless, he proves a friendly presence. Read full review

Verne Gay

Aug 9, 2012

Will a cheerfully biased newcomer with a few amusing, well-crafted one-liners be enough to get FX on the boards in late night? To paraphrase Yoda, difficult to say--always in motion is the future--but Rock may want to light a fire under this act sooner than later. Read full review

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RufusTFirefly

Sep 20, 2012

Bell is definitely still figuring it out - he looks awkward on camera, has a tendency to laugh at his own jokes, and his interviews (while getting better) are SUPER stilted. Still, the commentary is well written (the problem in my mind is the delivery, not the material) and he has some veryBell is definitely still figuring it out - he looks awkward on camera, has a tendency to laugh at his own jokes, and his interviews (while getting better) are SUPER stilted. Still, the commentary is well written (the problem in my mind is the delivery, not the material) and he has some very funny bits - I especially like the on-the-streets segments. For example, quizzing New Yorkers on who they will gay marry when Obama forces the marriage equality act through? Hilarious. It's not great yet, but it has potential.… Expand

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Lolasaurus

Aug 16, 2012

No comedic delivery, presentation, or talent. It's the type of show that presents things that one would already find funny at face value (or not), with no attempt at creativity or wit. I don't even think weed would make it funny, just useful for comfortable group-think. A hackneyed versionNo comedic delivery, presentation, or talent. It's the type of show that presents things that one would already find funny at face value (or not), with no attempt at creativity or wit. I don't even think weed would make it funny, just useful for comfortable group-think. A hackneyed version of hackneyed Bill Maher.… Expand

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berkel

Aug 28, 2012

Horrible delivery, not appealing to the eyes at all. Good writing, sort of. Show would have been funny if they got somebody who is funny. Yes, it is the only black late night tv show, but it is still not worth it.

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Alphaman5

Feb 9, 2013

This show feels really forced. W. Kamau Bell, really? Why not just make viewership
Call him "Dr." Because we are obviously so uncultivated, said no one ever. The show adds no value to FX. The guy is not funny, and his "biased" is so, we'll 2003

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frizzlefrie

Oct 2, 2013

Well, what to say that hasn't already been said...Not in the least bit funny, the TV was left on and I randomly watched this show. It took about two segments before i changed the channel, honestly felt like I was at an open mic night at the local comedy club with first timers...

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MiaMiaMIa

Sep 18, 2012

It appears as though Mr. Bell is TRYING to be funny, but the material is just terrible. I watched for about 10 minutes until I couldn't take it anymore and had to change the channel. Lolasaurus' post was right on about even weed couldn't make it funny....I know from first hand experience.

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fallen_angel967

Apr 17, 2016

Boring, poor delivery, repeats the same routines over and over.
Painful to watch. Suffered an entire season of him repeating over and over 'please God, kill George Zimmerman'.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 4, 2013
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 4, 2013
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 9, 2012
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  S1:E26. Billy Porter and Zach “MC Mr. Napkins” Sherwin
  Air Date: June 20, 2013
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  S1:E25. Trevor Noah and Eddie Pepitone
  Air Date: June 13, 2013
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  S1:E24. Unlocking the Truth
  Air Date: June 6, 2013
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  S1:E23. Jim Norton and Lindy West
  Air Date: May 30, 2013
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  S1:E22. Wyatt Cenac
  Air Date: May 23, 2013
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  S1:E21. Aisha Tyler
  Air Date: May 16, 2013
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  S1:E20. Melissa V. Harris-Perry
  Air Date: May 9, 2013
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  S1:E19. Don Cheadle
  Air Date: February 21, 2013
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  S1:E18. Sara Schaefer and Nikki Glaser
  Air Date: February 14, 2013
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  S1:E17. David Allen Grier
  Air Date: February 7, 2013
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  S1:E16. Dave Zirin
  Air Date: January 31, 2013
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  S1:E15. George Takei
  Air Date: January 24, 2013
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  S1:E14. Matt Taibi
  Air Date: January 17, 2013
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  S1:E13. John Oliver
  Air Date: November 29, 2012
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  S1:E12. Wanda Sykes and Hannibal Buress
  Air Date: November 15, 2012
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  S1:E11. Lewis Black
  Air Date: November 8, 2012
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  S1:E10. Chris Hayes and Ted Alexandro
  Air Date: November 1, 2012
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  S1:E9. David Webb
  Air Date: October 25, 2012
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  S1:E8. Neil deGrasse Tyson
  Air Date: October 18, 2012
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  S1:E7. Tom Morello
  Air Date: October 11, 2012
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  S1:E6. Janeane Garofalo
  Air Date: September 20, 2012
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  S1:E5. Issa Rae
  Air Date: September 13, 2012
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  S1:E4. Kevin Powell
  Air Date: August 30, 2012
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  S1:E3. Alex Wagner
  Air Date: August 23, 2012
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  S1:E2. Rachel Maddow
  Air Date: August 9, 2012
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  S1:E1. Chris Rock
  Air Date: August 9, 2012