Sherman's Showcase

Like a sort of companion to Documentary Now, Shermans Showcase is a comedy chronicling the history of a fictional, popular variety show.

2019 HD TV-MA United States English

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Comedy Music

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S1E1 - Meet Sherman 2019-07-31

Meet Sherman introduces Sherman McDaniels, host of Shermans Showcase. John Legend walks us through a history of The Showcase - from Shermans parentage, to the origin of the show, with highlights throughout the shows run from 1972-present day.

S1E2 - The Showcase Dancers 2019-07-31

Host, Nigel Lythgoe introduces the dancers of Shermans Showcase and shares significant moments in the series, including marriages between dancers, dancer-based controversies, and the shows only robotic dancer, the Funk-A-Tron 2000.

S1E3 - Behind the Charade 2019-08-07

Host Morris Day, documents the rise, fall and rise of iconic pop star, Charade, from his discovery on Shermans Showcase through his historic 2007 comeback.

S1E4 - Enemies 2019-08-14

Sherman reflects on his many haters over the decades as we dig into the rivalries and feuds of The Showcase. Turns out, genuine friendship is a rare commodity in showbiz, especially if youre talking about frenemies John Legend and Common.

S1E5 - The Ladies of The Showcase 2019-08-21

Host Mary J. Blige introduces just some of the female artists who used Shermans Showcase as a launchpad for their careers. Performances include an unusual rap battle, a black girl magic act, and a performance by Mary herself.

S1E6 - July 8, 1995 2019-08-28

A very 90s episode of "Shermans Showcase from July 8, 1995. Shermans producer called it "the single best episode in the history of the show." Performers include Big Freddy Payne, a go-go band and a trailer for a movie about Montell Jordan.

S1E7 - White Music 2019-09-04

An aging punk singer explores the many different white artists who have performed on "Shermans Showcase." Sherman used his show as a platform to try and bridge the racial gap. Sometimes it worked. Sometimes it was awkward.

S1E8 - Ray J's Showcase 2019-09-11

In the season finale, Sherman is shocked to find himself in a world turned upside down, where Ray J is the host of his Showcase. Sherman races to uncover what triggered this alternate universe and finds himself face-to-face with an unexpected foe.

S2E1 - Black History Month Spectacular 2020-06-19

Celebrate Black History Month as only Sherman can. Sherman and his dancers are back to shine a light on Black icons in a way that will make the annual February observance of Black History Month all his own... in June.

S2E2 - Fashion! 2022-10-26

Sherman hosts a fashion show but, backstage, its chaos. Mary J Blige leads a group of singers on an Oceans Eleven-style mission while we also find out the ways Sherman influenced film director Wes Anderson. Guest stars include Issa Rae and more.

S2E3 - The Sherman's Showcase Awards: Missing at Sea 2022-11-02

The Sherman Showcase Awards are an annual star-studded affair, but in 2019, the ceremony was hosted on a boat and the boat went missing. Black box footage has recently been recovered. This is the tale of what happened ...

S2E4 - Sherman in Africa: Live from Lagos 2022-11-09

Sherman does a show live from Africa. While there, Sherman becomes a wedding planner, hosts a Real Housewives show, makes a movie about soccer and does his own version of Beyonces Black is King. We even see part of his failed show Live In Vietnam.

S2E5 - Sherman's 12th Anniversary 2022-11-16

Sherman wants a big anniversary special like "MOTOWN 25"; Sherman looks back on his greatest accomplishments, like his cartoon that competed with "Fat Albert," the time he was almost in a James Bond movie and more.