“A Black Lady Sketch Show” *clap clap* is getting another season *clap clap*. A press release has confirmed Robin Thede’s groundbreaking sketch series has been renewed for Season 3 at HBO.
Created, run, and exec produced by “The Nightly Show” and “The Rundown” alumna Thede, “A Black Lady Sketch Show” humorously explores the many facets of Black womanhood. Some of the breakout skits include ramblings from conspiracy theorist and self-described “hertep” Dr. Hadassah Olayinka Ali-Youngman, Patti LaBelle’s magical, musical appearances whenever a certain woman gets dumped, Angela Bassett’s role at a bad bitch support group, and a joyful Black Lady Courtroom.
The series is written, directed, and toplined entirely by Black women. Thede stars alongside Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis, Laci Mosley, and Skye Townsend. The former two joined the cast in Season 2 when original member Quinta Brunson exited due to scheduling conflicts. Issa Rae is also among the EPs and frequently appears in sketches. Gabrielle Union, Laverne Cox, Yvonne Orji, and Loretta Devine have also made guest appearances.
“Making ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ is a dream come true and I’m honored to continue our incredible series and wonderful partnership with HBO, Issa Rae, JAX Media, and our entire producing team,” Thede said. “I can’t wait to push the show even further in Season 3 and to keep delivering the laugh out loud content our audience loves to see! I see this show as a budding comedy institution, where Black women can play fully realized, non-stereotypical characters and I am so grateful for the opportunity to continue to create that space for today’s premiere comedians.”
“A Black Lady Sketch Show’s” first season netted Emmy nominations for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series, Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series (Dime Davis), and Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (Bassett). Last year, it won the TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sketch/Variety Shows.
The second season of “A Black Lady Sketch Show” will conclude this Friday, May 28. All previous episodes are available to stream on HBO Max.
