White Famous: Season 1

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SHOWTIME | Season Premiere Date: October 15, 2017

Summary: Up and coming comedian Floyd Mooney (Jay Pharoah) tries to keep his integrity as he gains mainstream success in this comedy from Jamie Foxx and Tom Kapinos.

Creator: Jamie Foxx

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Zero F**ks Given
Air Date: December 10, 2017
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S1:E9. Scandal
Air Date: December 8, 2017
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S1:E8. Make-Believe
Air Date: November 26, 2017

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Melanie McFarland

Oct 16, 2017

The writing of White Famous is light and scathingly funny, a remarkable trait in what may be the most comfortable uncomfortable portrayal of fame and racism on television this season. Pharaoh, who famously departed “Saturday Night Live” to take this role, exercises a dramatic flexibility that shines through in Floyd. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Sep 14, 2017

[A] sharply written dramedy. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Oct 11, 2017

It’s not particularly original, but with lively guests such as Foxx, Tobolowsky, and, beginning in episode two, Michael Rapaport and Natalie Zea (as a soulless agent named Amy Von Getz; Kapinos clearly likes to play with names), the material is nonetheless twisted fun. It’s Pharoah, though, best known for his six-season stint on “Saturday Night Live,” who carries the action. Read full review

Dan Fienberg

Oct 4, 2017

Consistently watchable due to a versatile and charismatic lead performance by Jay Pharoah, White Famous still feels like an impersonal relic of television past. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Oct 13, 2017

One suspects star power had plenty to do with Showtime giving the go-ahead to this once-over-lightly version of making it in Hollywood -- the kind of material that, in comedy terms, feels more like open-mic night than a headliner. Read full review

Margaret Lyons

Oct 12, 2017

The problem with White Famous is its lack of problems. Every potential conflict resolves itself without consequence or development. Read full review

Verne Gay

Oct 16, 2017

White Famous is so corrosive that it ends up fighting itself. The self-loathing here is the type that’s common to so many Hollywood satires, filled with the requisite pythons and soul crushers who keep the sausage factory conveyor belt moving. But much of this goes beyond loathing to self-lacerating. ... Awful. Read full review

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NancyA

Feb 16, 2018

The most brilliant performances are by the visiting players: Tobolowsky, Foxx &, funniest of all, Jack Davenport. I agree with the NYTimes reviewer with regard to the facile plot resolution. The star doesnt have the chops to keep up with his supporting cast. The child is not directedThe most brilliant performances are by the visiting players: Tobolowsky, Foxx &, funniest of all, Jack Davenport. I agree with the NYTimes reviewer with regard to the facile plot resolution. The star doesnt have the chops to keep up with his supporting cast. The child is not directed effectively, and his role comes off as false. Likewise the idealized parents. Fantastic soundtrack.… Expand

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dell221

May 11, 2018

tried to watch this show it is just not funny like most comedians trying to do a comedy they try way to hard. I don't know if this guy has funny stand up or what but his acting skills are terrible. I see why this show got canceled after 1 season. how is Jamie Foxx in this and it still sucks?tried to watch this show it is just not funny like most comedians trying to do a comedy they try way to hard. I don't know if this guy has funny stand up or what but his acting skills are terrible. I see why this show got canceled after 1 season. how is Jamie Foxx in this and it still sucks? I think this guy is on Saturday night live. a show that just sucks badly and needs to be put out to pasture.… Expand

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RMoore1138

Feb 3, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Racist "comedians" are neither funny or original. This is just another attempt at comedy by a dime a dozen comedian relying on race to elevate his career.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 15, 2017
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  S1:E10. Zero F**ks Given
  Air Date: December 10, 2017
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  S1:E9. Scandal
  Air Date: December 8, 2017
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  S1:E8. Make-Believe
  Air Date: November 26, 2017
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  S1:E7. Duality
  Air Date: November 19, 2017
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  S1:E6. Wolves
  Air Date: November 12, 2017
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  S1:E5. Life on Mars
  Air Date: November 5, 2017
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  S1:E4. Appetites
  Air Date: October 29, 2017
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  S1:E3. Woo
  Air Date: October 22, 2017
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  S1:E2. Heat
  Air Date: October 15, 2017
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: October 15, 2017