Red Table Talk — Season 1
Three generations. One table. No filter.
About this season
Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow, and mother Adrienne – three generations of women open their home for a series of candid conversations with family and friends.
Episodes (27)
1. Motherhood
Aired 7 May 2018 • 25 min
In the premiere episode of Red Table Talk, Jada Pinkett Smith is joined by Will Smith’s ex-wife, Sheree Elizabeth Zampino for an intimate conversation around their blended family.
2. Surviving Loss
Aired 14 May 2018 • 25 min
This week around the Red Table, Jada Pinkett Smith reveals the impact of the tragic death of her longtime best friend, Tupac Shakur. While Willow Smith shares a painful secret for the first time.
3. Body Confessions! Jada Tells All At The Table
Aired 21 May 2018 • 25 min
At the Red Table this week, Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Adrienne Banfield Norris get real about body insecurities and explain why every single body is beautiful in its own way.
4. Girls Trippin' with Gabrielle Union
Aired 28 May 2018 • 25 min
Jada Pinkett Smith and Gabrielle Union have an open discussion about the ups and downs of friendship and the power of sisterhood.
5. Growing Up Smith!
Aired 4 June 2018 • 25 min
At the Red Table this week, Jaden Smith and Willow Smith reveal what it's like growing up in one of the most famous families in America. Adrienne Banfield Norris (Gammy) wonders if the kids may have been granted too much independence by their parents Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith.
6. Let's Talk About SEX!
Aired 11 June 2018 • 25 min
This week at The Table we're talking sex. Jada Pinkett Smith reveals everything from losing her virginity to embracing abstinence, and her addiction to sex toys. Willow Smith shares how she first learned about sex, and Adrienne Banfield Norris explains how her introduction to sex created shame in her life.
7. EJ & Cookie Johnson: Daring To Be Differen
Aired 18 June 2018 • 25 min
From one of the most well-known families in America, the outspoken E.J. Johnson brings his mother Cookie to the Red Table for a colorful discussion about gender fluidity, individuality, and fashion. He and Willow explain how their generation has very different ideas about gender stereotypes, and how they stay true to themselves in the face of societal expectations.
8. Tiffany Haddish in the House!
Aired 25 June 2018 • 25 min
Comedian Tiffany Haddish is the breakout star of the year! Jada Pinkett Smith invites her Girls Trip co-star and friend over to talk about her sudden rise to fame, unexpected encounters with celebrities, and her favorite male body part.
9. Cesar Millan: From Illegal Immigrant to American Dream
Aired 2 July 2018 • 25 min
Jada invites her longtime friend Cesar Millan, the world-renowned "Dog Whisperer," to the Smith home for a conversation about his remarkable journey to America. From his harrowing attempts to cross the border as an illegal immigrant to his international TV stardom, Cesar tells all.
10. Facing Addiction: Jada & Adrienne Share Their Family's Story
Aired 9 July 2018 • 25 min
For the first time ever, Jada’s mom Adrienne Banfield Norris shares details of her 20-year heroin addiction, and how it affected a young Jada Pinkett Smith. Also joining the family is special guest August Alsina, and Will Smith’s youngest sister, Ashley Marie, both of whom have faced addiction.
11. Becoming Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Part 1)
Aired 22 October 2018 • 25 min
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith reveal the truth behind their relationship, from the day they met to the moments of crisis in their 20-plus year marriage.
12. Our Unique Union (Part 2)
Aired 29 October 2018 • 25 min
Will Smith returns to the Table to describe the breaking point in his marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith, and how the couple have redefined the definition of "husband" and "wife" to fit their unique union.
13. Leah Remini: Setting the Record Straight
Aired 5 November 2018 • 25 min
After years of not speaking, Jada Pinkett Smith and Leah Remini meet at the Table to discuss their very public dispute over Leah’s accusations that Jada and Will Smith are Scientologists.
14. The Racial Divide: Women of Color & White Women
Aired 12 November 2018 • 25 min
The tough topic of race relations between women is brought to the Red Table with famed diversity educator Jane Elliott.
15. Domestic Abuse: When Love Turns Violent
Aired 19 November 2018 • 25 min
Heartbreaking stories of domestic abuse are revealed when Adrienne shares her traumatic experiences at the hands of Jada's father, the life-threatening event that finally made her leave him and the effect it had on Jada. Willow sits down with a 14-year-old girl who witnessed her mother’s abuse.
16. Surviving Divorce With Toni Braxton
Aired 26 November 2018 • 25 min
Jada Pinkett Smith invites good friend Toni Braxton to the Red Table to talk about her public and painful divorce. Toni reveals the real reason her marriage ended, and Adrienne shares what she's learned from each of her three divorces.
17. Learning To Forgive
Aired 3 December 2018 • 25 min
Jada Pinkett Smith and her younger brother Caleeb share their deeply personal experience of struggling to forgive the man who hurt them the most - their father.
18. Interracial Marriage with Ellen Pompeo
Aired 10 December 2018 • 25 min
Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo opens up about her interracial marriage and the challenges of raising bi-racial children.
19. Confronting Mental Illness
Aired 17 December 2018 • 25 min
Jada reveals her struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts. Grammy-winning rapper Kid Cudi joins the Table and talks about his mental health problems and battle with addiction.
20. Christmas with the Smiths
Aired 24 December 2018 • 25 min
Find out why Christmas is so important to Jada when the Red Table gets into the holiday spirit. Jada, Adrienne and Willow celebrate their traditions, best presents, favorite foods and reveal intimate home movies from Christmas' past.
21. Red Table Workout
Aired 31 December 2018 • 25 min
Jada, Adrienne and Willow reveal their secrets to staying in shape mentally and physically; plus they share tips on how to be happier in the new year!
22. Surviving R. Kelly: The Aftermath (Part 1)
Aired 11 January 2019 • 25 min
In this two-part Red Table Talk special, Jada Pinkett Smith, Adrienne Banfield-Norris and Willow sit down with R. Kelly accuser Lisa Van Allen as she shares details of her decade-long ordeal with the R&B singer.
23. Surviving R. Kelly: An Accuser's Daughter Speaks Out (Pt. 2)
Aired 14 January 2019 • 25 min
Lisa Vanallen's teenage daughter Akeyla speaks publicly for the first time about her mom’s alleged 10-year abusive relationship with R. Kelly. Renowned psychologist Dr. Candice Norcott reveals how abusers manipulate their victims and convince them to stay in the relationship.
24. Black and Gay in America with Don Lemon
Aired 11 February 2019 • 25 min
The Red Table makes a special trip to New York for an exclusive interview with CNN anchor Don Lemon about the horrific hate crime against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett. Lemon reveals the obstacles he faced being a gay, black man in a high-profile job, and the challenges facing gay men in the African American community.
25. Unpacking White Privilege and Prejudice
Aired 18 February 2019 • 25 min
Three women from diverse backgrounds join the Red Table to discuss the concept of white privilege, and how it affects the relationships between white women and women of color.
26. What Men Really Think About Love
Aired 25 February 2019 • 25 min
Award-winning rapper Wale and Jane the Virgin star Justin Baldoni come to the Red Table for a vulnerable, eye-opening, and honest conversation about what men want and need in the search for true love.
27. Jordyn Woods Shares The Truth
Aired 1 March 2019 • 25 min
Jordyn Woods comes to The Red Table for an emotional first interview about the public scandal involving NBA Star Tristan Thompson, the father of Khloe Kardashian's daughter. She addresses the rumors and accusations. What really happened that night? It’s an RTT exclusive.