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United Shades of AmericaUnited Shades of America

Follow comedian and political provocateur W. Kamau Bell as he explores communities across America to understand the unique challenges they face.more

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Episode 1

You Cheated So You Could Have A Daughter!

Ruben suspects his wife cheated with another man and now believes their 6th child isn’t his. He needs a DNA test to determine the future of his marriage.

Episode 2

Third Times a Charm

Donette has had enough of her fiancé’s temper and infidelity. She’s done playing games and if the lie detector tests proves he’s cheating, the relationship is over!

Episode 3

Third Times a Charm

Donette has had enough of her fiancé’s temper and infidelity. She’s done playing games and if the lie detector tests proves he’s cheating, the relationship is over!

Episode 4

History Repeats Itself

Carleisha is ready to file for divorce. She says her husband, James, is a disrespectful cheater who’s not putting the effort in to fix their marriage.

Episode 5

Let It Burn

Darlisea is appearing in court to get a divorce. She says her husband is controlling, can’t control his temper and his side chicks have been a nuisance in their marriage.

Episode 6

Cheating Traps That Catch Nothing

Michaela says her fiancé’s insecurities and arrogance will be the downfall of their relationship. She also believes he’s been unfaithful and needs the results of the lie detector test.

Episode 7

It's Either Me or the Drugs!

Ann says her husband’s temper is the root of all their problems. Their strained relationship led Ann into the arms of another man and now they need a DNA test for their youngest child.

Episode 8

Gone Baby Gone!

Kaela is ready to leave her toxic marriage. She says her wife, Dontay’sha, is insecure, argumentative and financially unstable.

Episode 9

If He's Pouncin’…. I’m Bouncin’!

Lanisha is appearing in court because her boyfriend is a lying cougar chaser and she’s had enough of his deceit. She says the polygraph test will determine her next steps in the relationship.

Episode 10

Wedding Bells on Hold

Caroline says her fiancé has a habit of disappearing with all signs pointing towards cheating and she wants answers. Jonathan’s polygraph test will determine if they get married.

Episode 11

From Ashes to Divorce

Secret credit cards, staying out all night and careless parenting have led Christopher to question staying in his marriage. He says his wife needs to take more accountability or he’s walking away.

Episode 12

You're Damaged Goods

Tysheeda is ready to serve her husband, Demonte, with divorce papers. She says her husband’s infidelities, disappearing acts and poor money management is too much to bear.

Episode 13

Love Under Construction

Courtney says her fiancé is a lying cheater who tricked her into thinking he was a stand-up guy. She believes he’s currently cheating and if he fails the polygraph test, the engagement is over!

Episode 14

Liar Liar Pants on Fire

Jed says the red flags are waving in his marriage and he’s ready to walk away. He says his wife lies about her whereabouts and believes she had another man in their house.

Episode 15

Liar Liar Pants on Fire

Jed says the red flags are waving in his marriage and he’s ready to walk away. He says his wife lies about her whereabouts and believes she had another man in their house.

Episode 16

Your Dream Job Can't Be Your Real Job

Mariah says after 2 years of marriage, she’s ready for a divorce. She says her husband’s lack of responsibility and the fact he doesn’t have a job is just the tip of the iceberg.

Episode 17

Are We Too Broken To Be Fixed

After 30 years of marriage, Michelle is finally ready to call it quits. She says her husband is a womanizer and believes he’s cheating. If he doesn’t pass a lie detector test, she wants a divorce.

Episode 18

Poof Be Gone

After 18 years and a spiritual wedding, Latrice is ready to end her relationship. Her partner, Antonio, has a habit of disappearing, lying and his anger issues have torn them apart.

Episode 19

Spouse For Sale

Ernest feels like he’s being strung along in his relationship and questions his fiancée’s commitment. He’s in court to give his fiancée, Samantha, an ultimatum…marry me or it’s over!

Episode 20

Sneaky Freaky Fiancée

Aimee says her fiancée’s actions, since they’ve been engaged, have led her to believe she has a secret lover. She has petitioned the court for a lie detector test to get the answers she needs.

Episode 21

Just Be A Man About It

Kali says her fiancé, Omar, sold her on a dream of marriage and having a family which turned out to be a lie. She needs Omar to grow up or she’s ending the relationship.

Episode 22

Bad Baby Daddy

Joyce is in dire need of a DNA test to save her marriage. She says her husband, Christian, is doubting paternity and believes he’s taking care of another man’s baby.

Episode 23

Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater!

Shereka is finally ready to end her marriage. Her accusations of her husband cheating has resulted in her demanding he pass a polygraph test. If he fails, she is serving him divorce papers.

Episode 24

Be Still, My Cheating Heart

Kelsey says her fiancé, Mychal, is a lying serial cheater. Now, she says he needs to pass a polygraph test in order to save his relationship and prevent her from canceling the wedding.

Episode 25

We've Been Down This Road Before

Paul is in court to get the answers to determine the course of his relationship. He says his fiancée is a devious liar and if she doesn’t pass a polygraph test, it's over!

Episode 26

A Bride On Bae Watch

Amaricia says her husband’s suspicious behavior is overwhelming and she believes he’s cheating. If he doesn’t pass a polygraph test, she wants a divorce!

Episode 27

The Price Ain't Right

Barry says drugs have been the downfall of his marriage and he desperately wants his wife, Lisa, to get clean. If he finds out she is still using, he wants a divorce.

Episode 28

Love Lockdown

Jamisha says she’s ready to divorce her husband. Secret dinners with his ex and finding another woman’s underwear in their home…she says he needs to pass a polygraph test to save the marriage.

Episode 29

You Cheated With My Patient's Daughter!

The constant betrayal in her relationship has led Khadijah to Divorce Court. She says her fiancé, Justin, has been such a disappointment that she is contemplating ending their engagement.

Episode 30

A Failed Fairytale

Lacy says her fiancé, Jax, is untrustworthy, a cheater and easily influenced by his friends. She wants full transparency and expects her fiancé to pass the polygraph test and if he doesn’t, it’s over!

Episode 31

Evicted Out My Heart

Tylinsa wants to end her engagement. She says her fiancé is a narcissist who takes her for granted and he is financially irresponsible.

Episode 32

Long Distance Love

Chris is done playing games and wants more of a commitment from his fiancée, Laura. But first, she needs to pass a polygraph test before they both have the opportunity to say, “I do.”

Episode 33

If You Got With Her, I'm Gone

Tiana says her husband’s poor money management, compulsive gambling and infidelity has landed her in Divorce Court. She says if he doesn’t pass a polygraph test, she wants a divorce.

Episode 34

Love Me For Who I Am

Elle says her relationship drastically changed when she told her fiancé she was transitioning. Elle’s in court because she needs to know if her fiancé can deal with her new lifestyle.

Episode 35

Heavy Broken Heart

Mercedes is in court to determine if her relationship can be saved. She says her fiancé, Kirby, is controlling, selfish and a cheater. Kirby passing a polygraph test will determine their future.

Episode 36

Big Fat Lying Fiancé

Melinda says her fiancé has a habit of disappearing and ignoring her calls. She hopes the polygraph test will give her the answers she needs to continue in this relationship.

Episode 37

You Make Me Feel Invisible!

After 20 years of marriage Gerri says her husband, Joseph, is unappreciative, inconsiderate and believes he’s hiding a secret that could ruin their marriage.

Episode 38

From Stripper To Erotic Influencer

Marlon is fed up with his fiancée’s manipulation, lies and cheating. He says in order to walk down the aisle, she needs to come clean about everything!

Episode 39

Speaking Two Different Languages

After 10 years of marriage, Angela is ready to serve her husband with divorce papers. The only way she says her husband can save their marriage is passing a polygraph test.

Episode 40

Shattered Dreams Of A Picture Perfect Love

Chazmine has reached her breaking point in her relationship. She says her boyfriend’s continuous lying and suspected cheating has her ready to walk away for good.

Episode 41

Destination Lies

Sandra believes her fiancée, Ronnie, has lost interest in their relationship. She says she’s selfish, a liar and suspects there could be several other women she is entertaining.

Episode 42

DNA Dilemmas

Gabriela says she’s done with her husband’s manipulative and controlling ways. She’s back in court to prove he’s the father of their 1-month-old baby and to serve him with divorce papers.

Episode 43

DNA Dilemmas

Gabriela says she’s done with her husband’s manipulative and controlling ways. She’s back in court to prove he’s the father of their 1-month-old baby and to serve him with divorce papers.

Episode 44

Throwing Money In the Wrong Direction

Jessica says her fiancé, Horace, is financially draining her and his lust for other women has broken her heart. Passing a polygraph test is the only way he can save this relationship.

Episode 45

Stake Out Cheater

Lies, deceit and betrayal…that’s what Deanna says she’s dealt with in her marriage. She says she is done playing the fool and is ready to serve her husband divorce papers today!

Episode 46

You Ran Out Of Chances

Shanae is ready to end her 12-year marriage to her husband, Malik. She says the inconsistency in his behavior, the lying and the cheating are all contributing factors.

Episode 47

The Vicious Cycle Of Deception

After 20 years of marriage, Natalie is ready to serve divorce papers. She says her husband, Michael, is an unsupportive drug addicted cheater.

Episode 48

The Vicious Cycle Of Deception

After 20 years of marriage, Natalie is ready to serve divorce papers. She says her husband, Michael, is an unsupportive drug addicted cheater.

Episode 49

Pawsitively In Love

Phillip says his wife, Jamie, makes her dog more of a priority than him. He says his wife’s lack of consideration and love has led to him serving her divorce papers.

Episode 50

Big Family & Big Burdens

Kima says her husband is a lying neglectful father who she believes is cheating on her. She says her husband taking a polygraph test will determine the future of their marriage.

Episode 51

Navigating Failed Romance

“Lovee” says she rushed into a marriage with her wife, Sheba, and now regrets saying, “I do”. The lack of sex and her wife’s anger issues has her seeking a divorce.

Episode 52

Stop Talking To Prostitutes!

Crista says her husband’s obsession with online sex sites and call girls has ruined her marriage. She believes he’s still cheating and wants a divorce if her husband fails a polygraph test.

Episode 53

Stranded On My Anniversary

Sharrona says her entire marriage has been a lie and she’s ready for a divorce. Her husband’s reckless behavior, drinking and womanizing has left her with no other choice.

Episode 54

Stranded On My Anniversary

Sharrona says her entire marriage has been a lie and she’s ready for a divorce. Her husband’s reckless behavior, drinking and womanizing has left her with no other choice.

Episode 55

Party Days Are Over

Dawn has grown tired of her husband’s lying and sneaky ways. She says he’s interested in every other woman except for her! She plans to serve him with divorce papers today!

Episode 56

Drunken Fall Out

Gino says he can no longer put up with the emotional neglect in his relationship. His fiancée’s binge drinking, lack of companionship and infidelity has him ready to call off the engagement!

Episode 57

Regretting Standstill Romance

Laprice is cutting ties with her fiancé, Naquan, of three years. She says he’s inconsiderate, cheap and his most recent behavior leads her to believe he’s been unfaithful.

Episode 58

This Divorce Is Gonna Cost You

Tia is in court to divorce her husband, Delorean. She says the drinking, gambling and the lies are too much to continue in this marriage.

Episode 59

You Hid Your Pregnancy

Jessica says she’s tired of being called a liar and a cheater by her boyfriend, William. She wants him to stop denying paternity of their daughter before he loses his family.

Episode 60

You Hid Your Pregnancy

Jessica says she’s tired of being called a liar and a cheater by her boyfriend, William. She wants him to stop denying paternity of their daughter before he loses his family.

Episode 61

You're Running Out Of Time

Carrie says her husband’s watch addiction has financially drained them. She says she can no longer trust her husband and she’s in court to serve him divorce papers.

Episode 62

The Live Video Cheat

Christian is tired of her husband’s frequent and public cheating. On top of that, she says he’s a mean drunk who doesn’t pay bills. She’s unsure of the future of her marriage.

Episode 63

You Love Your Dogs More Than Me

Kayla says her wife is untrustworthy and disregards her feelings. Her wife needs to pass a polygraph test, or the marriage is over!

Episode 64

Are You Playing With My Heart?

Keiyara says her boyfriend is a sneaky liar who has a habit of disappearing. She has summoned him to Divorce Court to take a polygraph test and if he fails…the relationship is over!

Episode 65

You're Losing Your Family

Iyana says her fiancé, Emanuel, is a controlling cheater who won’t claim her publicly. She is at a crossroads and needs Judge Star’s advice on whether to continue in this relationship.

Episode 66

I’ll Find Your Hidden Money

Jasmine says she went through Christopher’s phone and found a bank app she’s never seen before. She says they don’t have an account, that she knows of, at that bank. Judge Star gets to the bottom of this on the next Divorce Court!

Episode 67

Everybody Hates Chris

Christopher says his wife’s family is tearing them apart and has encouraged her to get a divorce. He’s tired of the manipulation, trickery and wants her family out of their marriage. Judge Star sorts this out on the next Divorce Court!

Episode 68

He Stole Their Money And My Heart

Jasmine is tired of her fiancé’s drinking and reckless behavior. She is in court to give him an ultimatum…commit to changing or the engagement if off! Hear what Judge Star has to say on the next Divorce Court!

Episode 69

Speaking Two Different Languages

Deshondra says her husband is financially irresponsible and believes he’s been unfaithful. She has summoned him to court to take a polygraph test and if he fails, she wants a divorce.

Episode 70

Silent Cheating

Debbie says she and Devonte have cheated on each other in the past. They resolved their issues and moved on. But his recent behavior has led to Debbie feeling Devonte is still being unfaithful.

About this Show

United Shades of America

Follow comedian and political provocateur W. Kamau Bell as he explores communities across America to understand the unique challenges they face.

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