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S6 | E18 June 23, 2021 21 min • New

S6 | E18 Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 21 min • Expires August 24

S6 | E17 June 16, 2021 21 min

S6 | E17 Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 21 min • Expires August 17

Full Frontal observes the very loud tantrum that conservatives are throwing over critical race theory in schools and amplifies the need for federal laws to successfully prevent discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. Plus, VINCINT gives a TV-exclusive performance from OUTLOUD’S Pride concert! ..More

S6 | E16 June 9, 2021 21 min

S6 | E16 Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 21 min • Expires August 10

Full Frontal advocates for increased awareness of and support for the intersex community and Sam gets a firsthand look at Arizona’s repressed sex-ed system. Plus, musical guest Shungudzo performs! ..More

S6 | E15 June 2, 2021 21 min

S6 | E15 Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 21 min • Expires August 3

Full Frontal calls for a swift (but painful) death to the Senate filibuster and highlights the continued string of attacks on Black voting rights thanks to Donald Trump. Plus, Allana Harkin finds out the horrifying truth about gas stoves. ..More

S6 | E14 Full Frontal Wants to Take Your Guns 27 min

S6 | E14 Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 27 min • Expires July 13

Sam gathers friends, celebrities, and grassroots organizers to highlight the public health crisis that is gun violence, the overwhelming need for gun control, and the work already being done at the community level. ..More

S6 | E13 May 5, 2021 21 min

S6 | E13 Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 21 min • Expires July 6

Full Frontal attempts to understand why Republicans have yet to disavow Matt Gaetz, condemns conservative attacks on trans athletes, and joins the fight to ensure the right to free phone calls for all incarcerated individuals. ..More

S6 | E12 April 28, 2021 21 min • Expires in 4 days

S6 | E12 Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 21 min • Expires June 29

Full Frontal urges informed criticism of the Biden administration’s immigration response, advocates for D.C. statehood, and enjoys a bloody-good performance from Juliana Hatfield! ..More

The Weight Loss Industry is Attacking Our Post-Pandemic Bodies Pt. 1 4 min • New

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 4 min • Expires January 1

If you came out of lockdown with lots of food to eat, drinks to drink, and friends to tongue kiss-- lucky you! But thanks to toxic media messaging from the weight loss industry, many people are too busy feeling guilty about their post-pandemic bodies to celebrate. Part 1 of 2. ..More

Sam’s New Body Double – June Diane Raphael! 1 minute • New

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 1 minute • Expires January 1

Actress June Diane Raphael encounters a bit of a...twist...when auditioning to be Sam’s personal stand-in. ..More

The Weight Loss Industry is Attacking Our Post-Pandemic Bodies Pt. 2 3 min • New

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 3 min • Expires January 1

If you came out of lockdown with lots of food to eat, drinks to drink, and friends to tongue kiss-- lucky you! But thanks to toxic media messaging from the weight loss industry, many people are too busy feeling guilty about their post-pandemic bodies to celebrate. Part 2 of 2. ..More

Gov. Ron DeSantis Could Be Our Next Presidential Nightmare 6 min • New

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

In a recent straw poll, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis came out as Republicans’ first choice for the 2024 presidential election. But before you celebrate Republicans turning away from Trump, take a look at all the ways Ron DeSantis could be...so much worse! ..More

New York’s Feeling the Consequences of the 2020 Census 4 min • New

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 4 min • Expires January 1

Despite massive efforts to get all New Yorkers counted in the 2020 Census, New York is losing a congressional seat! Mike Brown, Amy Hoggart, and Mike Rubens want to find out how just 89 uncompleted censuses could lead to such devastating consequences. ..More

What Are Conservatives Screaming About Today? Critical Race Theory! 4 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 4 min • Expires January 1

When they aren’t up in arms about trans kids playing sports or trying desperately to demonize President Biden, conservatives are enjoying their newest hobby: banning any critical discussion of America’s racist past from schools! The second worst hobby after “reading.” Part 1. ..More

We Can’t Rely on the Supreme Court to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights Pt. 2 3 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 3 min • Expires January 1

The Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of same-sex marriage was an exciting win in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights! But until federal laws are passed to prevent discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, hate-fueled ideology can continue to thrive across the nation. Part 2. ..More

What Are Conservatives Screaming About Today? Critical Race Theory! Pt. 2 3 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 3 min • Expires January 1

When they aren’t up in arms about trans kids playing sports or trying desperately to demonize President Biden, conservatives are enjoying their newest hobby: banning any critical discussion of America’s racist past from schools! The second worst hobby after “reading.” Part 2. ..More

VINCINT Delivers a Special Pride Performance of “Higher” 3 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 3 min • Expires January 1

Performing from LA’s Memorial Coliseum, VINCINT takes us all “Higher” in this tv-exclusive performance! ..More

We Can’t Rely on the Supreme Court to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights Pt. 1 4 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 4 min • Expires January 1

The Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of same-sex marriage was an exciting win in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights! But until federal laws are passed to prevent discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, hate-fueled ideology can continue to thrive across the nation. Part 1. ..More

Juneteenth Do’s And Don’ts for (White) People 55 seconds

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 55 seconds • Expires January 1

Sam offers some helpful advice for those pasty Patricias hoping to get invited to their first Juneteenth barbeque. ..More

Sam Bee and Steve Buscemi Do Crowd Work To Prep For A Live Audience 1 minute

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 1 minute • Expires January 1

With vaccination rates on the rise, Sam needs to prepare to have a live audience once again! So, she asked her “close friend” Steve Buscemi to help with a practice run. ..More

Shungudzo Performs “There’s only so much a soul can take” 3 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 3 min • Expires January 1

Shungudzo blessed us with a performance of “There’s only so much a soul can take.” Listen now! ..More

We Need To Talk About The Intersex Experience 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

Pride month has arrived! But while the progress made with LGBTQIA+ rights thus far deserves a resounding “yes kween!”, there’s nothing to be proud about when it comes to the treatment of intersex people. If you want to be a true ally, the intersex community needs your support too! ..More

Where in the World is Sam Bee? 1 minute

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 1 minute • Expires January 1

Sam leaves the US for the first time in a long time only to discover that plans are still terrible! Can you guess where she is? #WhereInTheWorldIsSamBee ..More

How “No Promo Homo” Laws Target Sex Ed in Arizona 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

School sex education programs may be great for learning how to use protection during banana intercourse, but in states like Arizona, they're severely lacking when it comes to important topics like gender identity and sexual orientation. ..More

How (And Why) Black Voter Rights Are Under Attack (Again) Pt. 2 4 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 4 min • Expires January 1

Even though Donald Trump has been banned from Twitter since January, his lies about election fraud continue to spread faster than a “covfefe” tweet. And once again, the Black voting community is suffering the consequences. Part 2 of 2. ..More

Here's Why Your Gas Stove Is Killing You 5 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 5 min • Expires January 1

The gas industry is paying Instagram influencers to promote gas stoves. Yes, you read that right! So @AllanaHarkin becomes an induction stove influencer to draw attention to the harmful effects of cooking with natural gas. Featuring Brady Seals of Carbon-Free Buildings Program and Heidi Harmon, Mayor of San Luis Obispo. ..More

Why No Progressive Agenda Can Survive the Senate Filibuster 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

Democrats won control of the Senate, House, and White House in the last election but STILL can’t get anything done. Why? Because while the Senate filibuster lives, no progressive agenda can survive. ..More

How (And Why) Black Voter Rights Are Under Attack (Again) Pt. 1 3 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 3 min • Expires January 1

Even though Donald Trump has been banned from Twitter since January, his lies about election fraud continue to spread faster than a “covfefe” tweet. And once again, the Black voting community is suffering the consequences. Part 1 of 2. ..More

Forget Guns, What About Swords? 1 minute

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 1 minute • Expires January 1

Take it from Mike Rubens, whether protecting yourself from criminals, riff-raff, or women looking to have a conversation with you, a sword can do it all! #DoOneThing ..More

Do One F@%king Thing About Guns!! 1 minute

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 1 minute • Expires January 1

Sam is joined by a slew of celebrity friends to implore our nation’s leaders to please, for the love of God, do literally just ONE thing about gun violence. #DoOneThing Featuring: Regina King, William Jackson Harper, Irene Tu, Bellamy Young, Rhea Butcher, W. Kamau Bell, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, Ilana Glazer, Rachel Pegram, Nyle DiMarco, Tegan and Sara, Josh Groban, Tenacious D, Ilhan Omar, Margaret Cho, Aparna Nancherla, Rebecca Black, Brian Bell, Gabby Giffords, Michael Imperioli, Lucy McBath, mxmtoon, Millicent Simmonds, Erin Foley, Tiya Sircar, and Marque Richardson. ..More

Full Frontal Uses Gun Regulations To Build a Car 4 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 4 min • Expires January 1

From coffee to cars, many things we consider to be safe are still regulated WAY more than guns! To demonstrate just how dangerous these lack of regulations can be, Full Frontal took a perfectly good van and rebuilt it according to gun regulations. Prepare to be horrified. #DoOneThing ..More

We Can End Gun Violence 54 seconds

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 54 seconds • Expires January 1

It’s way past time we did something, ANYTHING, about the gun violence that plagues our nation. Our friends from Cure Violence want to help end the horrific Groundhog Day scenario we’ve found ourselves in. Join their fight at CVG.org. #DoOneThing ..More

Gun Violence Is A Public Health Crisis 9 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 9 min • Expires January 1

It’s time we treat our nation’s epidemic of gun violence like any other public health crisis and DO SOMETHING about it! If we’re going to beat gun violence, we need to arm ourselves with the proper weapons: government-funded research and a dedication to change! #DoOneThing ..More

Full Frontal Wants To Make Guns Uncool 3 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 3 min • Expires January 1

Sam brings Mike Rubens, Amy Hoggart, Mike Brown, and Allana Harkin together to brainstorm a way to change public opinion about guns. To find a solution, they’ll need to do the seemingly impossible: make guns uncool. #DoOneThing ..More

Richard Marx is Cool and So Are Guns! 1 minute

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 1 minute • Expires January 1

If you want the “411” on what’s “totally coolio” these days, just ask a 80s-90s pop rock icon! And according to Richard Marx, buying a gun will make you totally cool...as cool as Richard Marx is today. #DoOneThing ..More

Gun Control is a Local Issue ft. Shannon Watts, Moms Demand Action 5 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 5 min • Expires January 1

Sam goes searching for hope in the fight against the gun lobby and finds it in the form of Shannon Watts of Moms Demand Action and the violence interrupters at S.O.S Bed-Stuy! Local grassroots organizations like these prove you CAN make a change when it comes to gun violence. ..More

Sam Announces A New Special and Podcast Season 2! 14 seconds

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 14 seconds • Expires January 1

Can’t get enough Full Frontal? Good news! Season 2 of Sam’s podcast “Full Release” is out now! Download it where ever you get your podcasts. Or right here! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-release-with-samantha-bee/id1522072002 AND next week we’re coming at you with a Full Frontal special on our nation’s gun problem. Tune in to “Full Frontal Wants to Take Your Guns” May 12th at 10:30pm! ..More

Matt Gaetz and The Republican Double Standard 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

It's been 6 months since Donald Trump was voted out of office. But while prominent party member Matt Gaetz is being investigated for ACTUAL crimes, Republicans are busy vilifying those in the party who failed to support Trump! Which begs the question...WTF? ..More

Republican Attacks on Trans Athletes Are Escalating 8 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 8 min • Expires January 1

Conservatives are back on their B.S. and targeting trans kids in sports. We call a foul! Trans athletes deserve the opportunity to forget it’s their turn to bring snacks to the game and force their parents on a crazed Costco run just like any other kid! ..More

Why Washington D.C. Deserves To Be A State 5 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 5 min • Expires January 1

For the past 30 years, D.C. Congressional Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton has been fighting like hell to make D.C. a state--and now victory may be on the horizon! Sam sat down with Delegate Holmes to understand what D.C. statehood would mean for its residents, the country, and most importantly, the U.S. flag. ..More

President Biden Needs To End Trump-Era Immigration Policies Pt. 1 7 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 7 min • Expires January 1

Screaming about a “border crisis” is a beloved Republican pastime that has continued into the Biden administration. And while it’s okay to tune out this racist fear-mongering, what we need is for President Biden to reverse Trump-era border policies and fix this shit! Part 1 of 2. ..More

Sam’s Tower of Jenga 60 seconds

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 60 seconds • Expires January 1

Like most of us, when quarantine started, Sam looked for ways to keep busy. Now, over a year later, the world has a COVID vaccine and Sam has...a giant Jenga tower. ..More

Juliana Hatfield Performs “Mouthful of Blood!” 2 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 2 min • Expires January 1

Bite your tongue and open your ears to listen to Juliana Hatfield perform her single “Mouthful of Blood!” ..More

President Biden Needs To End Trump-Era Immigration Policies Pt. 2 3 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 3 min • Expires January 1

Screaming about a “border crisis” is a beloved Republican pastime that has continued into the Biden administration. And while it’s okay to tune out this racist fear-mongering, what we need is for President Biden to reverse Trump-era border policies and fix this shit! Part 2 of 2. ..More

Sam’s Podcast is Back for Season 2! 14 seconds

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 14 seconds • Expires January 1

Sam’s award winning (don’t fact check that) podcast “Full Release” is back on May 4th with all new episodes! Available wherever you get your podcasts and also here! → http://earwolf.app.link/fullrelease ..More

Washington D.C. Needs to (Puff Puff) Pass Marijuana Legalization Pt. 1 4 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 4 min • Expires January 1

Despite growing support for federal marijuana legalization, the fight for legal weed blazes on. But it’s high time our nation reckoned with its racist demonization of marijuana and the communities that have been disproportionately burned by it. Part 1 of 2. ..More

Sam Gives Full Frontal the Presidential Treatment 25 seconds

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 25 seconds • Expires January 1

Sam makes a case for her next career as a Joe Biden impersonator. ..More

Washington D.C. Needs to (Puff Puff) Pass Marijuana Legalization Pt. 2 5 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 5 min • Expires January 1

Despite growing support for federal marijuana legalization, the fight for legal weed blazes on. But it’s high time our nation reckoned with its racist demonization of marijuana and the communities that have been disproportionately burned by it. Part 2 of 2. ..More

Sam Reviews Reese’s New Chocolate Makeup Line 36 seconds

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 36 seconds • Expires January 1

As a well-respected and trusted member of the late night community, Sam recognizes the duties that come with the job. Like bravely reviewing Reese’s new candy-inspired makeup line. ..More

Reality Winner: The Story of an NSA Whistleblower as told by Samantha Bee (Director's Cut) 10 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 10 min • Expires January 1

After blowing the whistle on Russian interference in American elections, and effectively ensuring a safe and fair presidential election in 2020, Reality Winner was promptly marked an enemy of the state and sentenced to federal prison. If this has you saying WTF, you’re not alone. With help from Reality’s sister, Brittany Winner, and her attorney, Allison Grinter, Sam dramatically recreates the story of a true American hero. #FreeRealityWinner ..More

Combat Anti-Asian Hate by Supporting AAJC! 22 seconds

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 22 seconds • Expires January 1

There are so many ways to help out the AAPI community, whether it’s patronizing businesses, donating to organizations, or calling out racist behavior when you see it. If you’re looking for a place to start, consider donating to the civil rights activists at Asian Americans Advancing Justice. Take action: text AAJC to 20222 to make a $10 donation! ..More

Hollywood’s Walk of Shame: The History of Asian Stereotypes in Pop Culture 5 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 5 min • Expires January 1

While there have been some (long overdue) apologies made for America’s former anti-Asian policies, the racist sentiments they reflected continue to be perpetuated in our movies, TV shows, and basically everything Mark Wahlberg does. It’s about time Hollywood took a walk of shame. ..More

Attacks on the Asian American Community Pt. 1 4 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 4 min • Expires January 1

As the AAPI community continues to witness an onslaught of violent racist attacks against its members, it’s important to recognize that these hate-fueled outbursts are not a new phenomenon! America has always been fluent in anti-Asian rhetoric. Part 1 of 2. ..More

Sam’s Love Letter To Chinatown 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

Sam visits NYC’s vibrant Chinatown community to meet with the activists and organizers who’ve made it their mission to combat anti-Asian violence and uplift the beautiful people, businesses, and traditions that make up Chinatown. ..More

Attacks on the Asian American Community Pt. 2 4 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 4 min • Expires January 1

As the AAPI community continues to witness an onslaught of violent racist attacks against its members, it’s important to recognize that these hate-fueled outbursts are not a new phenomenon! America has always been fluent in anti-Asian rhetoric. Part 2 of 2. ..More

If There’s Hope for Atlantic City, There’s Hope for America...Maybe? 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

Home to Donald Trump's failed casino venture, can Atlantic City offer us guidance on how to move forward once the Trump cheeto dust has cleared? Mike Rubens seeks an answer from optimistic Mayor Marty Small and only slightly less optimistic Atlantic City residents. ..More

The Real March Madness? NCAA’s Treatment of Female Athletes 7 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 7 min • Expires January 1

As March Madness gets underway, the NCAA is in hot water for failing to provide an adequate weight room for its women’s teams. But as it turns out, the organization is dropping the ball when it comes to the treatment of its female athletes in more ways than one! ..More

The Cyberattacks Plaguing America’s Hospitals 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

If you thought COVID-19 was the only dangerous virus overwhelming our hospital system, think again. Thanks to a new breed of software called “ransomware” and a woeful lack of cybersecurity, our hospitals and health care workers are in desperate need of support...STAT. ..More

Why “Space Trash” Could Threaten The Future of Space Exploration 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

While we’ve been so focused on separating our cardboard and plastic down on Earth, waste, abandoned satellites, and other man made debris have been accumulating in space. If we want to continue our progress in space and maintain our technology, it’s time for a major cleanup! ..More

What We Need to Learn From the Atlanta Shootings and Murder of Sarah Everard Pt. 2 4 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 4 min • Expires January 1

Last night’s horrific shooting in Atlanta that left six Asian women dead, as well as the murder of Sarah Everard in the UK, have reignited an important conversation about the dangers all women face while trying to simply live their lives. It’s time for some serious change. This is part 2 of 2. ..More

What Can Be Done To “Nudge” Vaccine Distribution Forward? 5 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 5 min • Expires January 1

Despite more and more people becoming eligible for vaccination, it seems like vaccine distribution is operating way below “warp speed.” Sam talked to an independent pharmacist and the Director of the Penn Medicine Nudge Unit to see how the government could step up their game. ..More

What We Need to Learn From the Atlanta Shootings and Murder of Sarah Everard Pt. 1 3 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 3 min • Expires January 1

Last night’s horrific shooting in Atlanta that left six Asian women dead, as well as the murder of Sarah Everard in the UK, have reignited an important conversation about the dangers all women face while trying to simply live their lives. It’s time for some serious change. This is part 1 of 2. ..More

Sam's Spring Awakening 52 seconds

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 52 seconds • Expires January 1

Spring has sprung! After a long and awful winter, Sam is feeling hopeful for the first time in a loooong time. And apparently so are her woodland friends! They are very, VERY, hopeful. ..More

How Local Barbers Are Getting The Black Community to Trust the Covid Vaccine 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

After enduring centuries of racist medical practices, many Black Americans are understandably distrustful of the COVID vaccine. So Mike Brown sat down with local barbers who’ve made it their mission to combat vaccine stigma and help Black communities get the health care they need. ..More

Meet The White Women Empowering QAnon Pt.1 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

If you thought Mary Kay was the most dangerous thing recruiting white women, think again! Thanks to Instagram-friendly, Mom-approved branding, QAnon is attracting more white women than ever, from suburban housewives to Congresswomen. And much like a Crate and Barrel Black Friday sale, this could turn deadly. ..More

Sister Pop Duo Aly & AJ Perform Listen!!! 3 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 3 min • Expires January 1

If there weren’t already three exclamation points in the song’s title we would have put them there ourselves. That’s how excited we are to have Aly & AJ make their late night debut with us!!! Aly & AJ's new album ‘a touch of the beat gets you up on your feet gets you out and then into the sun’ will be released May 7th. ..More

Meet The White Women Empowering QAnon Pt.2 3 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 3 min • Expires January 1

If you thought Mary Kay was the most dangerous thing recruiting white women, think again! Thanks to Instagram-friendly, Mom-approved branding, QAnon is attracting more white women than ever, from suburban housewives to Congresswomen. And much like a Crate and Barrel Black Friday sale, this could turn deadly. ..More

Women, COVID, and the Myth of Having It All 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

Can women have it all? Well, not if the global pandemic has anything to say about it!! As COVID persists along with sexist pay and employment policies, women have lost most of the already little say they had in whether or not they are employed or have children. So can we please finally stop asking that stupid effing question? ..More

Gov. Ron DeSantis Could Be Our Next Presidential Nightmare 6 min • New

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

In a recent straw poll, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis came out as Republicans’ first choice for the 2024 presidential election. But before you celebrate Republicans turning away from Trump, take a look at all the ways Ron DeSantis could be...so much worse! ..More

What Are Conservatives Screaming About Today? Critical Race Theory! Pt. 2 3 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 3 min • Expires January 1

When they aren’t up in arms about trans kids playing sports or trying desperately to demonize President Biden, conservatives are enjoying their newest hobby: banning any critical discussion of America’s racist past from schools! The second worst hobby after “reading.” Part 2. ..More

We Need To Talk About The Intersex Experience 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

Pride month has arrived! But while the progress made with LGBTQIA+ rights thus far deserves a resounding “yes kween!”, there’s nothing to be proud about when it comes to the treatment of intersex people. If you want to be a true ally, the intersex community needs your support too! ..More

Why No Progressive Agenda Can Survive the Senate Filibuster 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

Democrats won control of the Senate, House, and White House in the last election but STILL can’t get anything done. Why? Because while the Senate filibuster lives, no progressive agenda can survive. ..More

Matt Gaetz and The Republican Double Standard 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

It's been 6 months since Donald Trump was voted out of office. But while prominent party member Matt Gaetz is being investigated for ACTUAL crimes, Republicans are busy vilifying those in the party who failed to support Trump! Which begs the question...WTF? ..More

President Biden Needs To End Trump-Era Immigration Policies Pt. 1 7 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 7 min • Expires January 1

Screaming about a “border crisis” is a beloved Republican pastime that has continued into the Biden administration. And while it’s okay to tune out this racist fear-mongering, what we need is for President Biden to reverse Trump-era border policies and fix this shit! Part 1 of 2. ..More

Washington D.C. Needs to (Puff Puff) Pass Marijuana Legalization Pt. 2 5 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 5 min • Expires January 1

Despite growing support for federal marijuana legalization, the fight for legal weed blazes on. But it’s high time our nation reckoned with its racist demonization of marijuana and the communities that have been disproportionately burned by it. Part 2 of 2. ..More

Attacks on the Asian American Community Pt. 1 4 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 4 min • Expires January 1

As the AAPI community continues to witness an onslaught of violent racist attacks against its members, it’s important to recognize that these hate-fueled outbursts are not a new phenomenon! America has always been fluent in anti-Asian rhetoric. Part 1 of 2. ..More

Attacks on the Asian American Community Pt. 2 4 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 4 min • Expires January 1

As the AAPI community continues to witness an onslaught of violent racist attacks against its members, it’s important to recognize that these hate-fueled outbursts are not a new phenomenon! America has always been fluent in anti-Asian rhetoric. Part 2 of 2. ..More

S5 | E10 Live From Sam’s Shed... It’s MILCK! 4 min

S5 | E10 Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 4 min • Expires April 30

Sam takes another peek into her shed and gets a surprise from musical guest MILCK! ..More

S5 | E8 Michael Lewis Explains Why We Should Have Seen The Pandemic Coming 6 min

S5 | E8 Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires April 15

Correspondent Mike Rubens interviews author Michael Lewis to understand why we should have seen the pandemic (and subsequent failed government response) coming. ..More

S5 | E7 Live From Sam’s Shed...It’s Jewel! 4 min

S5 | E7 Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 4 min • Expires April 9

We’re feeling extra “grateful” that artists like Jewel are still blessing us with new music! ..More

S5 | E6 Stay Home and Fill Out Your 2020 Census! 3 min

S5 | E6 Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 3 min • Expires April 2

We may have all forgotten what it's like to eat lunch before 4pm, but one thing we definitely should NOT be forgetting about is the 2020 Census! Rapper and filmmaker, TT the Artist explains why with help from Full Frontal animators Daniel Spenser and Cassidy Routh. ..More

S5 | E5 The Episode of ER No One Asked To Be A Part Of 4 min

S5 | E5 Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 4 min • Expires March 25

Sam Interviews an ER surgeon on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic to find out if there is even one kernel of hope to be found in this huge shit haystack we’ve found ourselves in. ..More

S5 | E4 America’s Gig-Based Economy Gets Zero Stars 5 min

S5 | E4 Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 5 min • Expires March 12

Sure, being able to Uber to your apartment where you can Seamless a pound of Pad Thai while you TaskRabbit your new shelves is cool. But you know what’s cooler? Making sure all those people who just helped you have basic rights and protections! ..More

S5 | E3 Health Care Sharing Ministries ARE NOT Health Insurance! 7 min

S5 | E3 Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 7 min • Expires March 4

For the many Christian Americans joining health care sharing ministries, it’s important to ask “What Would Jesus Do?” Because in the case of these shady faux health insurance providers, we’re sure the answer would be: run fast as hell in the other direction. ..More

PragerU Wants You! (To Become a Conservative) 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires February 13

Turns out right-wing propaganda networks aren’t just for your racist grandparents anymore! Let us introduce you to Prager University (not to be confused for an ACTUAL university), the conservative site designed with Gen-Z in mind. ..More

Dental Care IS Health Care 5 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 5 min • Expires February 6

Despite teeth being a part of the human body, (it’s true! We did research!) an alarming amount of Americans do not have dental insurance. Over 27 million Americans are without health insurance and almost THREE TIMES that many are without dental insurance. We need to make sure that every American has access to dental health care so that they can experience the joy of reading eight year old Highlights Magazines and watching daytime TV! ..More

Are Republicans Being Shadow Banned? (No) 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 30

Conservatives claim they are being discriminated against across social media. Is that true or does their content just suck? ..More

Paid Parental Leave Is Good For Business 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

Despite overwhelming evidence that it’s GOOD for company morale and the economy, America refuses to institute any type of paid leave for new parents and leaves it to corporations to figure out what’s best (read: cheapest). What could possibly go wrong? ..More

The White House Hates Food Stamps 5 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 5 min • Expires January 1

Christmas is upon us, and even though it’s supposed to be a time of giving, the Trump administration decided to propose a rule that will end food benefits for nearly 700,000 people. ..More

Stephen Miller Is Garbage And Needs To Be Fired Immediately 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

Stephen Miller is the most racist member of the Trump administration, which is no easy accomplishment! It’s like being the Kardashian who’s most obsessed with social media. He needs to go. ..More

He’s Loaded: How the Trump Re-election Campaign Raised So Much Money 5 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 5 min • Expires January 1

For a man whose greatest talent is bankrupting businesses, Trump is amazing at tricking the dumbest and whitest people into giving him cash. Sam unwraps how much money the Trump 2020 campaign has and what it means for Democrats running against him. ..More

Big Little Lies: Instagram’s Sponsored Content Problem 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

First came the endless scroll of content, then came the ads. What happens when thousands of influencers are paid to promote so many products that even regulators can’t keep up with the Kardashians? ..More

Why Foster Care is Broken and How to Fix it 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

America's foster care system has major issues, from low funding and racial discrimination to foster family shortages. Can the government and the people work together to fix it? We don’t see why not. That’s never been a problem before. ..More

It's Time to Cancel the Electoral College 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

No one has any fond memories from the electoral college, so isn’t it time to graduate and move on? ..More

New York’s Feeling the Consequences of the 2020 Census 4 min • New

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 4 min • Expires January 1

Despite massive efforts to get all New Yorkers counted in the 2020 Census, New York is losing a congressional seat! Mike Brown, Amy Hoggart, and Mike Rubens want to find out how just 89 uncompleted censuses could lead to such devastating consequences. ..More

Here's Why Your Gas Stove Is Killing You 5 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 5 min • Expires January 1

The gas industry is paying Instagram influencers to promote gas stoves. Yes, you read that right! So @AllanaHarkin becomes an induction stove influencer to draw attention to the harmful effects of cooking with natural gas. Featuring Brady Seals of Carbon-Free Buildings Program and Heidi Harmon, Mayor of San Luis Obispo. ..More

It’s Time to Call Out Connecticut for Prison Phone Costs 5 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 5 min

If you hate the Detroit Pistons or the insane cost incarcerated individuals must shoulder just to make a phone call, have we got the piece for you! Sam sat down with Bianca Tylek of Worth Rises to learn how Tom Gores and the prison industry are making a fortune off of others’ misfortune. ..More

Why Washington D.C. Deserves To Be A State 5 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 5 min • Expires January 1

For the past 30 years, D.C. Congressional Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton has been fighting like hell to make D.C. a state--and now victory may be on the horizon! Sam sat down with Delegate Holmes to understand what D.C. statehood would mean for its residents, the country, and most importantly, the U.S. flag. ..More

Sam’s Love Letter To Chinatown 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

Sam visits NYC’s vibrant Chinatown community to meet with the activists and organizers who’ve made it their mission to combat anti-Asian violence and uplift the beautiful people, businesses, and traditions that make up Chinatown. ..More

If There’s Hope for Atlantic City, There’s Hope for America...Maybe? 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

Home to Donald Trump's failed casino venture, can Atlantic City offer us guidance on how to move forward once the Trump cheeto dust has cleared? Mike Rubens seeks an answer from optimistic Mayor Marty Small and only slightly less optimistic Atlantic City residents. ..More

What Can Be Done To “Nudge” Vaccine Distribution Forward? 5 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 5 min • Expires January 1

Despite more and more people becoming eligible for vaccination, it seems like vaccine distribution is operating way below “warp speed.” Sam talked to an independent pharmacist and the Director of the Penn Medicine Nudge Unit to see how the government could step up their game. ..More

How Local Barbers Are Getting The Black Community to Trust the Covid Vaccine 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

After enduring centuries of racist medical practices, many Black Americans are understandably distrustful of the COVID vaccine. So Mike Brown sat down with local barbers who’ve made it their mission to combat vaccine stigma and help Black communities get the health care they need. ..More

Palm Beach To Trump: No Welcome Back Party 5 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 5 min • Expires January 1

Now that he’s officially been fired from the presidency, Donald Trump is looking to live out the rest of his fear-mongering, conspiracy-promoting, white supremacist-supporting days in sunny Palm Beach. But as Allana Harkin found out, Trump’s new neighbors aren’t exactly throwing him a warm welcome party. ..More

The Treatment of Peaceful Protesters vs. Violent Insurrectionists 6 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 6 min • Expires January 1

Peaceful protest isn’t a crime! But if you're protesting inhumane policies or the gutting of Medicaid at the Capitol, prepare to be treated like a criminal. Sam sat down with activists who've been arrested at the Capitol and plot twist: none of them are insurrectionists. ..More

Here’s Why Giuliani Needs To Be Disbarred 5 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 5 min • Expires January 1

Perhaps no figure in the Trump administration has seen their reputation plummet in the last 4 years as much as Rudy Giuliani. But what he’s lost in respect, he’s made up for in actions that qualify for his disbarment. David Luban and NY Rep. Mondaire Jones explain. ..More

Full Frontal Daytime Edition! 5 min

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee 5 min • Expires January 1

It’s the dawn of a brand new day in our nation...and a brand new daytime show! Sam’s positivity is at an all time high and to celebrate she’s spending time with some of her favorite people....the activists who helped save our democracy! ..More