Full Frontal With Samantha Bee
Season 5

s05e01 / February 5, 2020

6th Feb '20 - 3:30am
February 5, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal ponders this week's myriad failures of democracy, argues that the state of dental care in America could use a good check up, and bravely takes on the terrifying world of healthcare costs.

187 have watched this episode

s05e02 / February 12, 2020

13th Feb '20 - 3:30am
February 12, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal watches from a safe distance as the president embarks on a revenge tour and highlights the new right-wing propaganda site targeting Gen-Z. Plus, Sam meets the MVPs of the impeachment trial.

195 have watched this episode

s05e03 / March 4, 2020

5th Mar '20 - 3:30am
March 4, 2020 Summary

Despite long lines, the Democratic party's identity crisis, and Mike Bloomberg, voter turnout surged in most Super Tuesday states. Let's keep that energy going for the rest of 2020!.

183 have watched this episode

s05e04 / March 11, 2020

12th Mar '20 - 2:30am
March 11, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal covers the harmful side effects of COVID-19 and rates the nature of our current gig-based economy at 0 stars. Then Mike Rubens heads south to learn how Trump's border wall is definitely messing with Texas.

184 have watched this episode

s05e05 / March 25, 2020

26th Mar '20 - 2:30am
March 25, 2020 Summary

From the socially-isolated comfort of the woods in her backyard, Sam brings her audience up to speed on how the current quarantine efforts are impacting American workers, what ER doctors are seeing on the front lines of this pandemic.

177 have watched this episode

s05e06 / April 1, 2020

2nd Apr '20 - 2:30am
April 1, 2020 Summary

Sam gets the hang of this 'doing a show from the woods' thing with an episode that's full of the impact coronavirus has had on women, a discussion with Stacey Abrams, and a tune that's the perfect accompaniment to filling out the census.

187 have watched this episode

s05e07 / April 8, 2020

9th Apr '20 - 2:30am
April 8, 2020 Summary

This week, Sam exposes all the shady acts committed by the Trump administration that have been overshadowed by COVID-19, gets a lesson in "legislating from home" from Katie Porter, and opens her wood shed to find musical guest, Jewel!.

179 have watched this episode

s05e08 / April 15, 2020

16th Apr '20 - 2:30am
April 15, 2020 Summary

Sam exposes how coronavirus is affecting people of color and then basks in the glow of real leadership that emanates from Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Plus, Author Michael Lewis gives Mike Rubens reasons to regret not stockpiling hand sanitizer.

181 have watched this episode

s05e09 / April 22, 2020

23rd Apr '20 - 2:30am
April 22, 2020 Summary

Sam "gets her sweat off" in her woodland gym, argues that the country is nowhere near ready to reopen, and interviews frontline health care workers facing a massive shortage of PPE. Plus, Mt. Joy performs from Sam's shed!.

169 have watched this episode

s05e10 / April 29, 2020

30th Apr '20 - 2:30am
April 29, 2020 Summary

Samantha Bee, who like the rest of the country is adjusting to working from home, is broadcasting new episodes from her backyard! Executive Producer Jason Jones, Bee's husband and quarantine roommate, will film the episode from a socially distant six feet away - and even further away if it's a better angle for Bee.

159 have watched this episode

s05e11 / May 6, 2020

7th May '20 - 2:30am
May 6, 2020 Summary

Samantha Bee, who like the rest of the country is adjusting to working from home, is broadcasting new episodes from her backyard! Executive Producer Jason Jones, Bee's husband and quarantine roommate, will film the episode from a socially distant six feet away - and even further away if it's a better angle for Bee.

165 have watched this episode

s05e12 / May 13, 2020

14th May '20 - 2:30am
May 13, 2020 Summary

Samantha Bee, who like the rest of the country is still adjusting to working from home, is broadcasting new episodes from her backyard! Executive Producer Jason Jones, Bee's husband and quarantine roommate, will film the episode from a socially distant six feet away - and even further away if it's a better angle for Bee.

167 have watched this episode

s05e13 / June 10, 2020

11th Jun '20 - 2:30am
June 10, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal delivers full-throated support to the BLM movement in response to years of police brutality and recognizes that ineffective police reforms are a thing of the past. It's time to defund the police!

167 have watched this episode

s05e14 / June 17, 2020

18th Jun '20 - 2:30am
June 17, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal highlights the rampant Republican-led voter suppression targeting black and brown communities, solves the mystery of "Reference Man", and enjoys a performance from Dirty Projectors!

162 have watched this episode

s05e15 / June 24, 2020

25th Jun '20 - 2:30am
June 24, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal delves into all the ways our country has continuously harmed its trans citizens and calls on its audience to show their support for the Black Trans Lives Matter movement!

160 have watched this episode

s05e16 / July 1, 2020

2nd Jul '20 - 2:30am
July 1, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal highlights the president's continued war against the free press and pushes a new campaign to support the endangered Postal Service!.

147 have watched this episode

s05e17 / July 15, 2020

16th Jul '20 - 2:30am
July 15, 2020 Summary

Samantha Bee, who like most of the country is still working from home, is broadcasting new episodes from her backyard! Executive Producer Jason Jones, Bee's husband and quarantine roommate, will film the episode from a socially distant six feet away - and even further away if it's a better angle for Bee.

156 have watched this episode

s05e18 / July 22, 2020

23rd Jul '20 - 2:30am
July 22, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal takes a page from Guy Fieri's cookbook and taste tests the different ways state governments have responded to COVID-19. Masha Gessen returns to give us a hopeful look at the future and MisterWives delivers a joyful performance!.

153 have watched this episode

s05e19 / August 19, 2020

20th Aug '20 - 2:30am
August 19, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal offers some sage advice on what to expect out of the 2020 election, investigates the lack of diversity in journalism, and enjoys a performance from Sylvan Esso.

141 have watched this episode

s05e20 / August 26, 2020

27th Aug '20 - 2:30am
August 26, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal addresses the Republican party's alarming support of far-right fringe candidates, details the country's most cringe-worthy racist monuments in "The Amazing Disgrace", and interviews Rep. Pramila Jayapal to get some pointers.

151 have watched this episode

s05e21 / September 2, 2020

3rd Sep '20 - 2:30am
September 2, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal reacts to the police shooting of Jacob Blake and their sanctioning of militia violence in response to the protests. Sam also investigates why women turn to pseudoscience.

153 have watched this episode

s05e22 / September 9, 2020

10th Sep '20 - 2:30am
September 9, 2020 Summary

Sam dons her best lab coat blazer to deliver an in-depth look at the politicization of the COVID-19 vaccine and the history of vaccine science. Plus, Mike Brown goes back to school to argue for the removal of School Resource Officers.

154 have watched this episode

s05e23 / September 16, 2020

17th Sep '20 - 2:30am
September 16, 2020 Summary

Samantha Bee argues the importance of down ballot races this November, while Naomi Ekperigin gets a lesson in effective social media activism that deserves to go viral. Plus, Black Pumas perform!.

151 have watched this episode

s05e24 / September 23, 2020

24th Sep '20 - 2:30am
September 23, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal offers an important message in response to the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, elaborates on the horrifying for-profit industry that is private detention centers, and sends Mike Rubens to find out how to anticipate this election's October Surprise.

151 have watched this episode

s05e25 / September 30, 2020

1st Oct '20 - 2:30am
September 30, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal responds to the first presidential debate, gives a failing grade to the idea of "school choice", and sends Amy Hoggart into the world of roller derby to see how an effective COVID-19 plan is being put into action.

141 have watched this episode

s05e26 / October 21, 2020

22nd Oct '20 - 2:30am
October 21, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal reacts to the horrifying voter suppression occurring around the country, interviews a panel of former political hopefuls who lost extremely close races, and runs through the not-so-highlights of the last four years.

152 have watched this episode

s05e27 / October 28, 2020

29th Oct '20 - 2:30am
October 28, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal warns of the potential end to democracy if Trump wins reelection, highlights the newest addition to the nightmare that is Trump's family separation policy, and interview voters ahead of Election Day from our brand new studio!.

147 have watched this episode

s05e28 / November 4, 2020

5th Nov '20 - 3:30am
November 4, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal summons all of its strength to deliver a response to the election... whatever the results may be! With the help of special guests, Sam delivers the post-Election Day episode we've been anxiously awaiting the last 4 years!.

157 have watched this episode

s05e29 / November 11, 2020

12th Nov '20 - 3:30am
November 11, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal celebrates a Biden victory while keeping an eye on the work that still needs to be done. Plus, Sam sits down with the newly elected Rep. Jamaal Bowman to talk about the success of progressive candidates.

149 have watched this episode

s05e30 / November 18, 2020

19th Nov '20 - 3:30am
November 18, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal suggests giving the gift of social distance this holiday season! Plus, NY Attorney General Letitia James reassures Sam that even former presidents aren't above the law, and Infinity Song performs "Mad Love".

148 have watched this episode

s05e31 / December 9, 2020

10th Dec '20 - 3:30am
December 9, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal predicts the lasting effects of Trump's pardoning spree, basks in the warm glow of Congresswomen-elect Cori Bush's optimism, and makes a strong case for treating housing like a human right... because it is!

148 have watched this episode

s05e32 / December 16, 2020

17th Dec '20 - 3:30am
December 16, 2020 Summary

Full Frontal celebrates the holiday season with an episode dedicated to the Georgia runoffs! Sam gives a rundown of what these races mean and interviews Senate candidate Jon Ossoff, while Allana Harkin travels to Georgia to meet voters.

140 have watched this episode
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