Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

10 Best Episodes of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee - Season 1

Samantha Bee breaks up late-night's all-male sausage fest with her nuanced view of political and cultural issues, her sharp interview skills, her repartee with world leaders and, of course, her 10-pound lady balls.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.

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Full Frontal with Samantha Bee - S1E24

#15 - Presidential Debate Special (Season 1 - Episode 24)

A special installment explores the first presidential debate of 2016.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 193 votes.

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee - S1E23

#14 - Super Lobbyist (Season 1 - Episode 23)

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In order to get a better understanding of the Democratic Party’s optics problem, Sam sits down with a superdelegate who is also a lobbyist.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 173 votes.

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#13 - Syrian Refugees Part 1 (Season 1 - Episode 2)

Scalia Dies, Republicans Debate; The Democratic Debate; Samantha visits a Syrian refugee camp in Jordan to get to the bottom of whatever it is these people are up to - Part 1.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 182 votes.

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee - S1E39

#12 - February 8, 2017 (Season 1 - Episode 39)

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Full Frontal takes a trip across the pond before Trump decides to drain that too.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 201 votes.

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#11 - January 18, 2017 (Season 1 - Episode 36)

Jam interviews Masha Gessen to learn how to survive an autocracy--or at least how to drink our way though one.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 172 votes.

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee - S1E12

#10 - Super PACs (Season 1 - Episode 12)

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The untold story of how Christian conservatives went from politically inactive to never shutting the hell up. Five councilwomen in Seattle have been receiving a lot of hate for the insidious crime of doing their jobs. Sam learns that the only thing sadder than Jeb Bush's super PAC is the guy who raised millions of dollars toward it: Mel Immergut. More thrilling sports talk from our favorite Seawards!

The episode was rated 7.97 from 157 votes.

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#9 - Libertarian Convention (Season 1 - Episode 15)

What can we learn from the mass shooting in Orlando? Whatever it is, you can count on our elected officials to ignore it. We didn't believe it at first either, but a state that seems to be doing a great job with improving mental health is... Florida? Full Frontal visited the Libertarian National Convention in Orlando, FL, where libertarians acted like total libertarians. Breaking News: New York 1's Pat Kiernan is sick of reporting mass shootings. So are we.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 176 votes.

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee - S1E29

#8 - Meet The (Russian) Press (Season 1 - Episode 29)

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Sam travels to Moscow, decides not to move her show there.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 152 votes.

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#7 - Rigged! (Season 1 - Episode 25)

Full Frontal correspondents Allana Harkin and Amy Hoggart visit a Trump rally to find out if his supporters think the upcoming election is rigged against him.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 207 votes.

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#6 - February 1, 2017 (Season 1 - Episode 38)

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Full Frontal discusses the real "bad dudes" who are rushing in to ruin America. Spoiler alert: they live in the White House.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 221 votes.

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee - S1E28

#5 - President Obama (Season 1 - Episode 28)

Sam interviews President Obama. She also takes on trolls, conspiracy theories, and the alt-right movement.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 174 votes.

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee - S1E17

#4 - Muslim-American Reporting (Season 1 - Episode 17)

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It used to be Brits only drove on the wrong side of things. Then they voted on Brexit. Sam traveled to Dearborn, MI to speak with Muslims who had the audacity to do nothing wrong. They may not be getting everything right, but at least the Supreme Court is getting stuff done.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 196 votes.

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#3 - Republican National Convention (Season 1 - Episode 20)

Sam visits the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 167 votes.

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee - S1E27

#2 - United Nations (Season 1 - Episode 27)

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Sam visits the UN to speak with female leaders from around the world.

The episode was rated 8.18 from 192 votes.

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee - S1E26

#1 - Second Presidential Debate Special (Season 1 - Episode 26)

Full Frontal breaks down the second presidential debate.

The episode was rated 8.33 from 203 votes.

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