‘Ziwe’ Season 2 Streaming: How to Watch for Free

Hit late-night show “Ziwe” is back for its second season on Sunday, May 1 at 11 p.m. ET/PT on Showtime.

If you don’t have cable or don’t have Showtime, here are some different ways you can watch “Ziwe” streaming live or on-demand online:

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Amazon Prime’s Showtime Channel

Amazon Prime subscribers (Prime comes with a 30-day free trial) can watch all live and on-demand Showtime content via Prime Channels. You can try both Amazon Prime and the Showtime Channel at no cost with a free trial right here:

Watch Showtime on Amazon Prime

Once you’re signed up for the Prime Showtime Channel, you can watch “Ziwe” live or on-demand on the Amazon Video app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, various smart TV’s, Xiaomi, Echo Show or Echo Spot, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.

You can also watch on your computer via the Amazon website.

FuboTV

Showtime is available as an add-on to FuboTV’s main 100-plus-channel package. Both the main channel bundle and the Showtime add-on can be included in your free seven-day trial:

FuboTV Free Trial

Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch “Ziwe” live or on-demand on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.

You can also watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.

DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” Showtime is only available in the “Premier” package or as a separate add-on to another bundle, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:

DirecTV Stream Free Trial

Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch “Ziwe” live or on-demand on the AT&T TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.

You can also watch on your computer via the DirecTV Stream website.

‘Ziwe’ Season 2 Preview

Comedian and writer Ziwerekoru “Ziwe” Fumudoh is back with the second season of her “riotously funny, no-holds-barred” late-night variety show. The Showtime press release teases that the show “features interviews, musical numbers, guest stars, sketches and more – including unscripted and unpredictable interactions with everyday people.”

The second season’s first installment will consist of six episodes; “Ziwe” will return for its second installment of season two later in 2022.

The first season of the show featured interviews with Phoebe Bridgers, Fran Lebowitz, Andrew Yang, Eboni K. Williams, Gloria Steinem and Stacey Abrams, plus musical performances and sketches.

Season two will include appearances by Charlamagne Tha God, Chet Hanks, Emily Ratajkowski, Ilana Glazer, Hannibal Buress, Nicole Byer, Mia Kalifa, Adam Pally, and Deux Moi, along with special appearances by Jane Krakowski and Luann de Lesseps.

The season two premiere episode is titled “Critical Race Theory” and its description reads, “Ziwe explores the controversy surrounding critical race theory with Charlamagne Tha God and then hosts a PTA meeting with parents against CRT.”

Then on May 8 comes episode two, titled “Celebrity Rights Activist.” Its description reads, “Ziwe explores the joys and pitfalls of fame with Chet Hanks and then examines the obsession with celebrity culture with the anonymous gossip influencer DeuxMoi.”

On May 15 comes episode three, “Socially Liberal, Fiscally Conservative.” Its description reads, “Ziwe explores the moral intricacies of being a rich but benevolent capitalist with comedians Nicole Byer and Hannibal Buress and then launches her own conglomerate, Ziwe & Sons. Featuring iconic special guest Ronald Metellus.”

And on May 22 comes episode four, titled “Hot!” Its description reads, “Ziwe explores the imminent climate crisis with comedian Ilana Glazer and then puts on an unconventional charity event to save the penguins. Featuring iconic special guests Jane Krakowski and Ike Ufomadu.”

In an interview with ELLE, Ziwe talked about her show, including how she wants to distinguish herself from other late-night hosts.

“I really wanted to play with the idea of, is there a world where a female Black woman intellectual could be hyper-feminine? Does that exist? It’s kind of a stark contrast to the late-night world, which is traditionally men in blue suits named Jimmy or John,” said Ziwe. “I want to distinguish myself from that path. That hyper-femininity that you’re seeing on the show is a direct contrast and protest to that dominant aesthetic. It’s actually more of a social commentary, but I do love a look.”

“Ziwe” airs Sunday nights at 11 p.m. Eastern and Pacific times on Showtime.