TV Show

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

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Genre: Documentary
Released: 2025-10-06
Rating: 3.25

Journey through the history of black representation on television, showcasing how black artists and creators both shaped and revolutionized the medium while confronting the systemic challenges that have often undermined their contributions.

TV Show Stats +8%

1 seasons

2 episodes total

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

2025

Rating

3.3/10

4 votes • HD

People

Cast

Issa Rae

Self

Tracee Ellis Ross

Self

Tyler Perry

Self

Oprah Winfrey

Self

Justin Simien

Self

Debbie Allen

Self

Mara Brock Akil

Self

Lena Waithe

Self

Larry Wilmore

Self

Episodes

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2 episodes

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Episode 1

Part 1: Seen

Episode 1 • Sep 09, 2025

From Amos 'n' Andy to The Jeffersons and Good Times, Black television was historically shaped by white writers and creators. But in the 1990s, a rise in shows by Black creators brought social issues to the forefront, allowing Black television to go beyond merely reflecting culture, but to create it with shows such as In Living Color and The Arsenio Hall Show.

1.0

76m

Episode 2

Part 2: Heard

Episode 2 • Sep 10, 2025

The responsibility and power of storytelling is demonstrated through the work of Shonda Rhimes, Oprah Winfrey, and other creators, as well as stories depicting the breadth of the Black experience. With ownership of news and entertainment properties, Black creators now shape perception and policy – while honoring the scope of their history in all its paradoxes and complexities.

1.0

95m

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