Season 5

E1. February 5, 2020

Feb 5, 2020 · 21m

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.

E2. February 12, 2020

Feb 12, 2020 · 21m

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.

E3. March 4, 2020

Mar 4, 2020 · 21m

Despite long lines, the Democratic party’s identity crisis, and Mike Bloomberg, voter turnout surged in most Super Tuesday states. Let’s keep that energy going for the rest of 2020!

E4. March 11, 2020

Mar 11, 2020 · 21m

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.

E5. March 25, 2020

Mar 25, 2020 · 21m

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.

E6. April 1, 2020

Apr 1, 2020 · 21m

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.

E7. April 8, 2020

Apr 8, 2020 · 21m

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!

E8. April 15, 2020

Apr 15, 2020 · 21m

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.

E9. April 22, 2020

Apr 22, 2020 · 21m

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!

E10. April 29, 2020

Apr 29, 2020 · 21m

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!

E11. May 6, 2020

May 6, 2020 · 21m

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!

E12. May 13, 2020

May 13, 2020 · 21m

Full Frontal addresses our nation's growing problem with food insecurity and the ways COVID-19 has amplified an already dire situation. Plus, Sam uses technology to stay safe while getting social.

E13. June 10, 2020

Jun 10, 2020 · 21m

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

E14. June 17, 2020

Jun 17, 2020 · 21m

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!

E15. June 24, 2020

Jun 24, 2020 · 21m

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!

E16. July 1, 2020

Jul 1, 2020 · 21m

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.

E17. July 15, 2020

Jul 15, 2020 · 21m

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.

E18. July 22, 2020

Jul 22, 2020 · 21m

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

E19. August 19, 2020

Aug 19, 2020 · 21m

Full Frontal offers some sage advice on what to expect out of the 2020 election, investigates the lack of diversity in journalism, and enjoys a performance from Sylvan Esso.

E20. August 26, 2020

Aug 26, 2020 · 21m

Full Frontal addresses the Republican party's alarming support of far-right fringe candidates, details the country's most cringe-worthy racist monuments in "The Amazing Disgrace", and interviews Rep. Pramila Jayapal to get some pointers.

E21. September 2, 2020

Sep 2, 2020 · 21m

Full Frontal reacts to the police shooting of Jacob Blake and their sanctioning of militia violence in response to the protests. Sam also investigates why women turn to pseudoscience.

E22. September 9, 2020

Sep 9, 2020 · 21m

Sam dons her best lab coat blazer to deliver an in-depth look at the politicization of the COVID-19 vaccine and the history of vaccine science. Plus, Mike Brown goes back to school to argue for the removal of School Resource Officers.

E23. September 16, 2020

Sep 16, 2020 · 21m

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!

E24. September 23, 2020

Sep 23, 2020 · 21m

Full Frontal offers an important message in response to the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, elaborates on the horrifying for-profit industry that is private detention centers, and sends Mike Rubens to find out how to anticipate this election’s October Surprise.

E25. September 30, 2020

Sep 30, 2020 · 21m

Full Frontal responds to the first presidential debate, gives a failing grade to the idea of "school choice", and sends Amy Hoggart into the world of roller derby to see how an effective COVID-19 plan is being put into action.

E26. October 21, 2020

Oct 21, 2020 · 21m

Full Frontal reacts to the horrifying voter suppression occurring around the country, interviews a panel of former political hopefuls who lost extremely close races, and runs through the not-so-highlights of the last four years.

E27. October 28, 2020

Oct 28, 2020 · 21m

Full Frontal warns of the potential end to democracy if Trump wins reelection, highlights the newest addition to the nightmare that is Trump's family separation policy, and interview voters ahead of Election Day from our brand new studio!

E28. November 4, 2020

Nov 4, 2020 · 21m

Full Frontal summons all of its strength to deliver a response to the election...whatever the results may be! Good? Bad? TBD? With the help of special guests, New York voters, and multiple bags of potato chips devoured alone in the dark, Sam delivers the post-Election Day episode we’ve been anxiously awaiting the last 4 years!

E29. November 11, 2020

Nov 11, 2020 · 21m

Full Frontal celebrates a Biden victory while keeping an eye on the work that still needs to be done. Plus, Sam sits down with the newly elected Rep. Jamaal Bowman to talk about the success of progressive candidates.

E30. November 18, 2020

Nov 18, 2020 · 21m

Full Frontal suggests giving the gift of social distance this holiday season! Plus, NY Attorney General Letitia James reassures Sam that even former presidents aren’t above the law, and Infinity Song performs “Mad Love”.