PAUSE with Sam Jay

Synopsis

This late night talk series sees host Sam Jay hosting a party at her apartment, where she and her guests explore current topics. Conversations are further expanded upon throughout the episode with additional interviews, sketches, and animation.

First Air Date: 2021-05-21

Last Air Date: 2022-07-08

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 14

Created By: Sam Jay

Networks: HBO

View Technical Specifications on IMDb

Top Cast

Sam Jay as Self - Host
Chris Powell as Party Guest
Ayo Edebiri as Party Guest
Lucy Ortiz as Party Guest

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Coons (2021-05-21)

Sam goes on a journey to unpack the negative effects of tribalism in America and questions whether she owes any special loyalty to Black people or the queer community as she navigates the world.
Ep. 2: Tea-M.Z (2021-05-28)

Sam investigates the benefits and downfalls of fame as it relates to the status of Black people in America.
Ep. 3: Let Freedom Freak (2021-06-04)

Sam explores personal freedom in its many forms, digging into ways to open people’s minds, hearts, and legs to discover their most liberated selves.
Ep. 4: Money and the American Way (a.k.a. NBA SamBoi, Never Broke Again) (2021-06-11)

Determined to never be broke again, Sam looks at the morality of money in America.
Ep. 5: Pregnant Studs (2021-06-18)

Sam shares her fears about motherhood and wonders whether having a baby is a good way for her to contribute to society. Also, will this f*** up her bag?
Ep. 6: N.A.H.S.O.N. (2021-06-25)

Sam learns how to navigate bureaucracy like a rich white man instead of a broke “Black b****” and live above the political clouds without government institutions determining her health or her safety.