Sherman's Showcase

Synopsis

Travel through time via music and comedy drawn from the forty-year library of the legendary, but fictional, musical variety show called “Sherman's Showcase.”

First Air Date: 2019-07-31

Last Air Date: 2022-11-30

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 15

Created By: Bashir Salahuddin, Diallo Riddle

Networks: IFC

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Top Cast

Bashir Salahuddin as Sherman McDaniels
Diallo Riddle as Dutch Shepherd
John Legend as John Legend
Rob Haze as Terrence Howard
Aleksei Archer as Pepper Spraye
Ne-Yo as Galaxia Lead Singer
Tiffany Daniels as Tiffany Daniels
Mario Van Peebles as N/A
Nefetari Spencer as Nefetari Spencer
Nikeva Stapleton as N/A

Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Meet Sherman (2019-07-31)

Meet Sherman introduces Sherman McDaniels, host of Sherman's Showcase. John Legend walks us through a history of The Showcase - from Sherman's parentage, to the origin of the show, with highlights throughout the show's run from 1972-present day.
Ep. 2: The Showcase Dancers (2019-07-31)

Host, Nigel Lythgoe introduces the dancers of Sherman's Showcase and shares significant moments in the series, including marriages between dancers, dancer-based controversies, and the show's only robotic dancer, the Funk-A-Tron 2000.
Ep. 3: Behind the Charade (2019-08-07)

Host Morris Day, documents the rise, fall and rise of iconic pop star, Charade, from his discovery on Sherman's Showcase through his historic 2007 comeback.
Ep. 4: 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 you're talking about frenemies John Legend and Common.
Ep. 5: The Ladies of The Showcase (2019-08-21)

Host Mary J. Blige introduces just some of the female artists who used Sherman's Showcase as a launchpad for their careers. Performances include an unusual rap battle, a black girl magic act, and a performance by Mary herself.
Ep. 6: July 8, 1995 (2019-08-28)

A very '90s episode of "Sherman's Showcase from July 8, 1995. Sherman's 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.
Ep. 7: White Music (2019-09-04)

An aging punk singer explores the many different white artists who have performed on "Sherman's Showcase." Sherman used his show as a platform to try and bridge the racial gap. Sometimes it worked. Sometimes it was awkward.
Ep. 8: 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.