See It Loud: The History of Black Television - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Sitcom-ish
To understand how far Black television has come, we must first visit the earliest type of Black television: the sitcom. Explore the legendary sitcoms that shaped our childhoods and inspired our futures.
Laughing Out Loud
There is no denying the power of Black comedy in the world. Dive into how comedy, specifically stand-up and variety, are at the center of Black television, defining the cultural landscape.
Drama Deconstructed
Drama shows us a side of the human condition that are familiar, introducing us to characters like the real people in our lives. Reflect on the way that Black performers and creators have forged a path in dramatic television.
Keeping It Real
One of the most underrated and underestimated forms of television is the genre of unscripted. Go inside how reality television, talk shows, and competition series are amongst the leading forms of television showcasing Black culture and talent.
Galaxies Beyond
For years, many believed the Black community did not have an interest in horror, superheroes, or science fiction due to limited on-screen representation. Discover the rich history of roles and emerging opportunities for Black voices in this space.
Recently Updated Shows
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live is an Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase.
Since its inception in 1975, "SNL" has launched the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers of their generation. As The New York Times noted on the occasion of the show's Emmy-winning 25th Anniversary special in 1999, "in defiance of both time and show business convention, 'SNL' is still the most pervasive influence on the art of comedy in contemporary culture." At the close of the century, "Saturday Night Live" placed seventh on Entertainment Weekly's list of the Top 100 Entertainers of the past fifty years.
Cold Case Files
The return of Cold Case Files will explore compelling new cases that have gone cold for years and chronicle the journeys of the detectives who reopened them. The detectives relive the events of the crimes, reveal new twists and startling revelations for full viewer immersion into these tragic cases, relying on breakthroughs in forensic technology and the influence of social media to help crack these cases - bringing long-awaited closure to the victim's families and friends.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
After surviving Godzilla's attack on San Francisco, Cate is shaken yet again by a shocking secret. Amid monstrous threats, she embarks on a globetrotting adventure to learn the truth about her family—and the mysterious organization known as Monarch.
Shrinking
Shrinking follows a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people's lives… including his own.