White Famous

Name: White Famous
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2017-10-15
Rating: 4.4
Cast: Jay Pharoah, Jacob Ming-Trent, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Lonnie Chavis

CANCELED1 Season10 Episodes★ 4.4

White Famous is a comedy series on Showtime that premiered in 2017. It was canceled after 1 season and 10 episodes.

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NetworkShowtime

First AiredOct 15, 2017

Last AiredDec 10, 2017

GenreComedy

Runtime30 min

Created ByBuddy Lewis, Chris Spencer, Tom Kapinos

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionLionsgate Television, Showtime Networks

Floyd Mooney is a young African-American comedian whose star is on the rise. But the path to stardom is a minefield that Floyd must navigate to maintain his credibility while attempting to become “white famous.”

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Cast

Jay Pharoah

Floyd Mooney

Jacob Ming-Trent

Ron Balls

Utkarsh Ambudkar

Malcolm

Lonnie Chavis

Trevor Mooney

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 10 episodes

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E1Pilot

Oct 15, 201730m★ 1.0

Hot young stand-up comic Floyd Mooney is poised to jump to the next level of fame, if only he would stop sabotaging himself. But when a racially charged encounter between Floyd and a powerful film producer goes viral, Floyd finds an exciting new opportunity presenting itself - if he's willing to bend his principles to further his career.

E2Heat

Oct 15, 201730m

Fresh off the set of 'Molested!,' Malcolm pushes a reluctant Floyd to commit to his next project - a race-based prestige series, helmed by an eccentric director. Trevor takes a tour of an expensive private school, forcing Floyd to reconsider his sabbatical from acting; and Sadie comes clean about a relationship that started while Floyd was away.

E3Woo

Oct 22, 201730m

Floyd's commitment to 'Angry Black' wavers after learning Sadie's new boyfriend has been cast as his co-star. Malcolm goes head-to-head with a sexy rival from his past as she attempts to poach his clients. And a chance fling with the network president's wife looms large over Floyd's fledging career - while Balls has a brush-in with love of his own.

E4Appetites

Oct 29, 201730m

Floyd and Balls are called upon to settle a creative dispute over Teddy's use of the N-word; Stu shares troubling news from the set of 'Molested!'; and Floyd receives an unwelcome invitation to a dinner party hosted by Peter and Amy, where secrets from the couple's philandering past threaten to resurface.

E5Life on Mars

Nov 5, 201730m

When their children's misbehavior sends Floyd, Sadie, Peter and Amy to the principal's office, it's Floyd, not Trevor, who lands in hot water. While Sadie worries about the punishing consequence this could have on Trevor's enrollment, Malcolm and Teddy unwittingly suffer the professional repercussions of Floyd's misdeeds.

E6Wolves

Nov 12, 201730m

A coked-out Teddy seeks Floyd's help in winning back the rights to 'Angry Black;' Malcolm sets up shop at Floyd and Balls' place while looking for new employment. Meanwhile, Amy's talent for negotiation gets tested when a confrontation with Peter turns violent and an unexpected opportunity presents itself to Floyd.

E7Duality

Nov 19, 201730m

Floyd turns to Malcolm and Balls for advice after catching Robbie in a compromising position with a co-star. Sadie's patience with Floyd wears thin as an important music showcase for her approaches. Meanwhile, Kali, a popstar, takes an interest in both Sadie's music and in Floyd.

E8Make-Believe

Nov 26, 201730m

Floyd buries his pride and accepts a role in Kali's newest music video, directed by Teddy, to spend more time with the singer. Malcolm leverages his job as an agent to bag an ambitious backup dancer with big screen dreams. Meanwhile, Teddy and Floyd have a falling out as Balls battles the blues.

E9Scandal

Dec 3, 201730m

An incriminating video of Floyd makes its way around the internet, jeopardizing his relationship with Kali and igniting controversy in the black community. While Sadie responds with silence, Teddy extends an olive branch and offers Floyd a surprising refuge from the media hate-storm.

E10Zero F**ks Given

Dec 10, 201730m

Life comes full-circle for Floyd as career opportunities rain down following the release of yet another viral video. While Floyd deliberates over which path is the best for him, Sadie entertains a weighty offer of her own and Balls takes a chance on love. Season finale.

About White Famous

White Famous is a comedy series on Showtime. The show first aired on Oct 15, 2017 and currently has 1 season and 10 episodes. White Famous has been canceled. It has a rating of 4.4/10 based on 23 votes. The cast includes Jay Pharoah, Jacob Ming-Trent, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Lonnie Chavis. Created by Buddy Lewis and Chris Spencer and Tom Kapinos.