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Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

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About Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television is a documentary TV series that premiered on HBO on September 9, 2025. It has 1 season and 2 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 2 "Part 2: Heard", aired on September 10, 2025.

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.

  • Documentary

Last updated

Episodes

2 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

2025 · 2 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

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    2. Part 2: Heard

    Finale

    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.

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    1. Part 1: Seen

    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.

Cast & crew

  • Shonda Rhimes

    Shonda Rhimes

    Self

  • Cord Jefferson

    Cord Jefferson

    Self

  • Ava DuVernay

    Ava DuVernay

    Self

  • Byron Allen

    Byron Allen

    Self

  • Terence Nance

    Terence Nance

    Self

  • Marla Gibbs

    Marla Gibbs

    Self

  • Norman Lear

    Norman Lear

    Self

  • Anthony Anderson

    Anthony Anderson

    Self

  • Malcolm-Jamal Warner

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner

    Self

  • Swizz Beatz

    Swizz Beatz

    Self

  • Tamera Mowry-Housley

    Tamera Mowry-Housley

    Self

  • Stan Lathan

    Stan Lathan

    Self

  • Janet Mock

    Janet Mock

    Self

  • Dominique Jackson

    Dominique Jackson

    Self

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television?

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 10, 2025.

When did the latest episode of Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television come out?

The most recent episode of Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television, Season 1 Episode 2 "Part 2: Heard", aired on September 10, 2025.

How many seasons of Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television are there?

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television has 1 season with 2 episodes in total.

When did Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television first air?

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television first aired on HBO on September 9, 2025.

How do I get notified when new episodes of Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television are released?

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