Red Table Talk — Season 3
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 (25)
1. What Snoop Dogg Wants Everyone to Know
Aired 26 February 2020 • 25 min
Entertainment Icon Snoop Dogg comes to the Table for a healing talk about the controversial statements he made about Gayle King, what led to his apology and what he’s learned since
2. What You Need To Know About Coronavirus
Aired 18 March 2020 • 25 min
Jada and Will hold a special family Red Table Talk to get straight factual answers to their questions and yours about the Coronavirus pandemic
3. Managing Our Anxiety & Fear During COVID-19
Aired 25 March 2020 • 25 min
In this challenging time, motivational speaker Jay Shetty and psychologist Dr. Ramani come to the Red Table with tips and tools for managing the emotional toll that's been brought on by COVID-19. This episode was filmed prior to the enactment of the current COVID-19 guidelines by the California Governor and similar guidelines enacted in other states. Please practice recommended social distancing.
4. Coping With Addiction During Coronavirus
Aired 8 April 2020 • 25 min
For millions of Americans struggling with addiction, the Coronavirus presents new challenges. Gammy shares her own battles, and the family welcomes specialist Dr. Mike Dow to help answer your addiction questions.
5. A Girls Trip Coronavirus Quarantine Reunion
Aired 15 April 2020 • 25 min
Jada is joined by her Girls Trip co-stars: Regina Hall , Tiffany Haddish and Queen Latifah for a laugh-filled reunion which won’t disappoint. In tough times you just need to laugh with your BFF’s!
6. How Your Relationship Can Survive Quarantine
Aired 29 April 2020 • 25 min
Is coronavirus putting a strain on your relationship? Renowned intimacy expert, and personal counselor to Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith, Michaela Boehm comes to the table with practical tools to help your relationship last. Plus, famed John Gray Ministries and his wife Aventer Gray share how isolation has them questioning their marriage and family dynamic.
7. Mother's Day Surprises for Coronavirus Heroes
Aired 8 May 2020 • 25 min
This Mother’s Day is a difficult one for many dealing with quarantine, social distancing and loss. Red Table Talk is honoring mothers who are on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus with the help of celebrity friends Sandra Bullock and Gospel Singer Tamela Mann. Let the surprises begin!
8. Colorism: Why Black People Discriminate Against Each Other
Aired 27 May 2020 • 25 min
On this episode of RTT, Jada, Gammy, and Willow tackle Colorism, a rarely talked about form of discrimination that continues to divide the Black community. Learn why this hateful bias entered into Black culture years ago, and meet Jada’s lifelong friend Mia and daughter Madison, who reveal how they’ve been targets of bias themselves.
9. How Gun Violence Affects Women
Aired 3 June 2020 • 25 min
Jada sits down for a special one-on-one conversation with Lauren London, longtime partner of the late Nipsey Hussle, to talk about the traumas of gun violence and coping with grief and loss.
10. Black America In Crisis
Aired 19 June 2020 • 25 min
Jada, Gammy and Willow address the state of emergency within Black America - from racism to police brutality, white supremacy to “Karens” and even cancel culture. Joining this special RTT: Legendary Civil Rights leader Dr. Angela Davis and the woman who gave the most powerful speech of this generation – activist Tamika Mallory.
11. Jada And Will: Their First One-On-One Conversation
Aired 21 June 2020 • 25 min
On this special Father's Day episode, Jada sits down with Will for one of the most intimate and vulnerable conversations the couple has ever shared. Will and Jada reflect on their 23 years of parenting, including the lessons they've learned, the failures they've overcome and how Will's divorce from his first wife shaped his approach as a father and husband. Plus, never-before-seen Smith family home videos and Father's Day surprises from Trey, Jaden & Willow.
12. Jada Brings Herself to the Table
Aired 10 July 2020 • 25 min
Jada and Will address the recent headlines and share their journey of finding peace through pain.
13. Life changing lessons with Brené Brown
Aired 28 September 2020 • 25 min
Are you struggling with shame, guilt, fear or self-doubt ? World-renowned expert Brené Brown joins the table to help! Willow admits what it felt like to be shamed by her parents, and Jada has a revelation about her codependency.
14. Fed Up and Fired Up: Ice Cube's Bold Plan for Black America
Aired 6 October 2020 • 25 min
Rapper and movie star Ice Cube has had enough! On this important RTT, Cube reveals his groundbreaking "Contract With Black America”, and the changes he believes are necessary to properly address racial inequality for Black Americans. Political commentator Van Jones also joins the conversation, and NFL star Brandon Marshall and Willow share how they felt the first time they voted.
15. Mom Shaming: The New Epidemic
Aired 13 October 2020 • 25 min
With mom shaming at an all-time, @Jessica Alba and @Ashley Graham come to the Table to share their experiences as frequent targets. Jada shares her own stories of being mom shamed and Willow reveals how that affected her. Plus, RTT Favorite, Dr. Ramani reveals the devastating effects mom shaming can have.
16. Sexual Consent: What Every Woman Should Know
Aired 20 October 2020 • 25 min
Amber Rose, Rumer Willis and DeAndre Levy come to the Table to share their own experiences with sexual consent. When you don’t say yes, but don’t say no, who’s at fault? Everyone shares their opinion on the next RTT.
17. Why Are Women Mean to Each Other?
Aired 27 October 2020 • 25 min
Former rivals and sports journalists, Jemele Hill and Cari Champion, come to the Table to discuss why Black women often don’t support each other, and how difficult mother-daughter relationships can lead to toxic female friendships. Plus, Jada shares her own painful story about being betrayed by a former female friend.
18. Secret Struggles of "The Most Controversial Person On The Internet"
Aired 13 November 2020 • 25 min
In a provocative and unfiltered conversation, outspoken actress Jameela Jamil reveals the secret struggles she’s faced and how her most shocking behavior radically saved her life, helped her heal and made her an unlikely inspiration.
19. Breaking Family Cycles with Matthew McConaughey
Aired 17 November 2020 • 25 min
Oscar winner and bestselling author Matthew McConaughey comes to the Table with his mother for an exclusive, intimate conversation about his childhood and career. And then a big surprise for Matthew – a reunion 30 years in the making!
20. Red Table Recipes: Cooking for the Holidays
Aired 24 November 2020 • 25 min
Jada, Willow and Gammy are joined by Will’s first wife Sheree Zampino who reveals the secrets behind one of her famous recipes, and gives tips on how other blended families can spend the holidays together. Then social media superstar chefs Tabitha Brown and Joshuah Nishi serve up their inspiring stories alongside must-make viral dishes… just in time for the holidays!
21. Red Table Transformations
Aired 1 December 2020 • 25 min
It’s a parade of hope on this episode of RTT as 6 people who have lost a combined 1,000 pounds come to the Table to show how they did it—and how you can too. Plus, Willow reveals a major way she's transformed in 2020 and how she conquered her insecurities.
22. Olivia Jade Speaks Out
Aired 8 December 2020 • 25 min
In this RTT exclusive interview Olivia Jade, the popular beauty influencer and youngest daughter of Full House Actress Lori Loughlin and designer Mossimo Giannulli, breaks her silence on the college admissions scandal that rocked the nation and landed her famous parents in prison.
23. How to Heal a Broken Heart
Aired 15 December 2020 • 25 min
Jada and Will’s personal relationship counselor, Michaela Boehm, comes to the Table with powerful advice on coping with betrayal, rejection, tragedy, and why it’s important to continue believing in love.
24. Suicide Attempt Survivors Speak Out
Aired 22 December 2020 • 25 min
Jada, Willow and Gammy are joined by emotional and inspiring suicide attempt survivors who have powerful messages for those struggling with mental health during this challenging time.
25. How to Handle #Awkward Conversations
Aired 29 December 2020 • 25 min
Have an awkward situation you need help working through? It's Red Table to the rescue! Comedian Kym Whitley and New York Times Advice columnist Philip Galanes come to the Table to solve your most awkward social dilemmas—from lending money, getting blocked on social media, to handling unwanted gifts. Plus, Willow reveals what happened on a date that still has her squirming!