Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television(2025)
Owning the screen. Owning the story.
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television Synopsis
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.
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television (2025) is a documentary series that premiered on September 9, 2025, spanning 1 season and 2 episodes. It stars Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross, Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey. Viewers rate it 2.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2025-09-09
- Last aired:
- 2025-09-10
- Producers:
- Issa Rae, Montrel McKay, John Maggio
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television (2025) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television before you start streaming.
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television Cast & Crew
Main cast
Issa Rae
as Self
Tracee Ellis Ross
as Self
Tyler Perry
as Self
Oprah Winfrey
as Self
Justin Simien
as Self
Debbie Allen
as Self
Mara Brock Akil
as Self
Lena Waithe
as Self
Larry Wilmore
as Self
Key crew
Executive produced by Issa Rae, Montrel McKay and John Maggio.
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Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 2.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television?
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Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television (2025) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television are there?
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Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television has 1 season and 2 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 9, 2025.
Is Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television still running?
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No. Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on September 10, 2025.
Who is in the cast of Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television?
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Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television (2025) stars Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross, Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey and Justin Simien. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television any good?
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Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television (2025) is rated 2.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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