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Season 5 - Episode Guide

Episodes

February 5, 2020

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Feb 5, 2020

February 5, 2020

Full Frontal ponders this week's myriad failures of democracy, argues that the state of dental care in America could use a good check up, and bravely takes on the terrifying world of healthcare costs.

February 12, 2020

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Feb 12, 2020

February 12, 2020

Full Frontal watches from a safe distance as the president embarks on a revenge tour and highlights the new right-wing propaganda site targeting Gen-Z. Plus, Sam meets the MVPs of the impeachment trial.

March 4, 2020

Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Mar 4, 2020

March 4, 2020

Full Frontal attempts to strong arm its way through the massive onslaught of topical news, including all things Super Tuesday! Plus, Sam uncovers the sins committed by Christian healthcare sharing ministries.

March 11, 2020

Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Mar 11, 2020

March 11, 2020

Full Frontal covers the harmful side effects of COVID-19 and rates the nature of our current gig-based economy at 0 stars. Then Mike Rubens heads south to learn how Trump's border wall is definitely messing with Texas.

March 25, 2020

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2020

March 25, 2020

From the socially-isolated comfort of the woods in her backyard, Sam brings her audience up to speed on how the current quarantine efforts are impacting American workers, what ER doctors are seeing on the front lines of this pandemic.

April 1, 2020

Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Apr 1, 2020

April 1, 2020

Sam gets the hang of this 'doing a show from the woods' thing with an episode that's full of the impact coronavirus has had on women, a discussion with Stacey Abrams, and a tune that's the perfect accompaniment to filling out the census.

April 8, 2020

Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2020

April 8, 2020

This week, Sam exposes all the shady acts committed by the Trump administration that have been overshadowed by COVID-19, gets a lesson in "legislating from home" from Katie Porter, and opens her wood shed to find musical guest, Jewel!

April 15, 2020

Episode: 5x08 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2020

April 15, 2020

Sam exposes how coronavirus is affecting people of color and then basks in the glow of real leadership that emanates from Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Plus, Author Michael Lewis gives Mike Rubens reasons to regret not stockpiling hand sanitizer.

April 22, 2020

Episode: 5x09 | Airdate: Apr 22, 2020

April 22, 2020

Sam "gets her sweat off" in her woodland gym, argues that the country is nowhere near ready to reopen, and interviews frontline health care workers facing a massive shortage of PPE. Plus, Mt. Joy performs from Sam's shed!

April 29, 2020

Episode: 5x10 | Airdate: Apr 29, 2020

April 29, 2020

This week, Sam launches her plan to save the Postal Service and tries to keep up with all the work Kamala Harris is doing to keep our democracy intact. Plus, musical guest MILCK stops by the shed!

May 6, 2020

Episode: 5x11 | Airdate: May 6, 2020

May 6, 2020

Full Frontal argues that the social safety nets helping Americans during this pandemic could have been used all along. Plus, Allana Harkin has a parent/teacher conference with educators and Vanessa Carlton performs from Sam's shed!

May 13, 2020

Episode: 5x12 | Airdate: May 13, 2020

May 13, 2020

Samantha Bee, who like the rest of the country is still adjusting to working from home, is broadcasting new episodes from her backyard! Executive Producer Jason Jones, Bee's husband and quarantine roommate, will film the episode from a socially distant six feet away - and even further away if it's a better angle for Bee.

June 10, 2020

Episode: 5x13 | Airdate: Jun 10, 2020

June 10, 2020

Full Frontal delivers full-throated support to the BLM movement in response to years of police brutality and recognises that ineffective police reforms are a thing of the past; it's time to defund the police.

June 17, 2020

Episode: 5x14 | Airdate: Jun 17, 2020

June 17, 2020

Full Frontal highlights the rampant Republican-led voter suppression targeting black and brown communities, solves the mystery of "Reference Man," and enjoys a performance from Dirty Projectors!

June 24, 2020

Episode: 5x15 | Airdate: Jun 24, 2020

June 24, 2020

Full Frontal delves into all the ways our country has continuously harmed its trans citizens and calls on its audience to show their support for the Black Trans Lives Matter movement! Plus, Tarana Burke offers an important note on discussing police brutality, while the Full Frontal correspondents learn how to take on the pandemic like true Olympians.

July 1, 2020

Episode: 5x16 | Airdate: Jul 1, 2020

July 1, 2020

Full Frontal highlights the president's continued war against the free press and pushes a new campaign to support the endangered Postal Service! Plus, Mike Brown learns how to do the "riot" thing and the Silversun Pickups deliver a snappy performance.

July 15, 2020

Episode: 5x17 | Airdate: Jul 15, 2020

July 15, 2020

Full Frontal weighs in on the mask debate, advocates for the rollback of homophobic restrictions on blood donations, and discusses food insecurity in America with Mettalica's Lars Ulrich.

July 22, 2020

Episode: 5x18 | Airdate: Jul 22, 2020

July 22, 2020

Full Frontal takes a page from Guy Fieri's cookbook and taste tests the different ways state governments have responded to COVID-19. Masha Gessen returns to give us a hopeful look at the future and MisterWives delivers a joyful performance!

August 19, 2020

Episode: 5x19 | Airdate: Aug 19, 2020

August 19, 2020

Samantha discuss the third day of the Democratic National Convention, VP nominee Kamala Harris and the universal mail-in voting.

August 26, 2020

Episode: 5x20 | Airdate: Aug 26, 2020

August 26, 2020

Samantha discusses USPS issues, Michelle Obama's address, and the southern strategy that saw the GOP play on white prejudice in the 1960s.

September 2, 2020

Episode: 5x21 | Airdate: Sep 2, 2020

September 2, 2020

The police shooting of Jacob Blake and their sanctioning of militia violence in response to the protests; why women turn to pseudoscience; a 2020 election simulation.

September 9, 2020

Episode: 5x22 | Airdate: Sep 9, 2020

September 9, 2020

Samantha Bee discusses President Donald Trump's unfounded claim for a COVID-19 vaccine before the U.S election; how the U.S presidential campaign has politicized the coronavirus.

September 16, 2020

Episode: 5x23 | Airdate: Sep 16, 2020

September 16, 2020

Samantha Bee argues the importance of down ballot races this November, while Naomi Ekperigin gets a lesson in effective social media activism that deserves to go viral. Plus, Black Pumas perform!

September 23, 2020

Episode: 5x24 | Airdate: Sep 23, 2020

September 23, 2020

An important message in response to the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg; elaborating on the horrifying for-profit industry that is private detention centers; how to anticipate this election's October surprise.

September 30, 2020

Episode: 5x25 | Airdate: Sep 30, 2020

September 30, 2020

Analysis of the first presidential debate; the idea of school choice; Amy Hoggart dives into the world of roller derby to see how an effective COVID-19 plan is being put into action.

October 21, 2020

Episode: 5x26 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2020

October 21, 2020

Reactions to voter suppression occurring around the country; interviews a panel of former political hopefuls who lost extremely close races; the not-so-highlights of the last four years.

October 28, 2020

Episode: 5x27 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2020

October 28, 2020

Samantha Bee, who like most of the country is still working from home, is broadcasting new episodes from her backyard! Executive Producer Jason Jones, Bee's husband and quarantine roommate, will film the episode from a socially distant six feet away - and even further away if it's a better angle for Bee.

November 4, 2020

Episode: 5x28 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2020

November 4, 2020

Samantha discusses the anxiety-inducing US presidential election results, as votes are still being counted, as well as all the craziness to arise from election day around the country.

November 11, 2020

Episode: 5x29 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2020

November 11, 2020

Samantha Bee discusses the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, including all the inclusive members of Congress sworn in; how Trump is refusing to leave the White House.

November 18, 2020

Episode: 5x30 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2020

November 18, 2020

Giving the gift of social distance this holiday season; N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James shares that former presidents aren't above the law; Infinity Song performs "Mad Love."

December 9, 2020

Episode: 5x31 | Airdate: Dec 9, 2020

December 9, 2020

The lasting effects of President Trump's pardoning spree; U.S. representative-elect Cori Bush's optimism; a strong case for treating housing like a human right.

December 16, 2020

Episode: 5x32 | Airdate: Dec 16, 2020

December 16, 2020

Celebrating the holiday season with an episode dedicated to the Georgia runoffs; Sam explains what these races mean, then interviews Senate candidate Jon Ossoff; Allana Harkin travels to Georgia to meet voters; Ludacris spreads holiday cheer.

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