About this season
Exploring the vast history of Black television through iconic performances across various genres including sitcoms, comedy, drama, unscripted, variety, and science fiction.
Episodes (5)
1. Sitcom-ish
Aired 9 July 2023
A look back at the history of Black Sitcoms; these legendary comedies have shaped childhoods and inspired the futures of viewers across generations.
2. Drama Deconstructed
Aired 16 July 2023 • 42 min
Black performers and creators are responsible for some of the most innovative work in the history of dramatic television. By pushing the genre's boundaries, these shows have transformed our conversations, thinking and culture as a whole.
3. Keeping It Real
Aired 23 July 2023 • 42 min
An exploration of how reality, talk and competition series became showcases for authentic Black voices, talent and culture.
4. Laughing Out Loud
Aired 30 July 2023 • 42 min
Standup and sketch comedy have always been at the center of the Black television experience. Through laughter, these programs offered audiences an escape from harsh realities and altered the comedic landscape in the process.
5. Galaxies Beyond
Aired 6 August 2023 • 42 min
Black representation in genres like superheroes, science fiction, and horror continues to evolve as pioneering voices have emerged and asserted themselves into a future of limitless imagination.