The Beastie Boys host. Performances by Regina Belle, Stephanie Mills, The Breakfast Club and comedian Barry Sobel.
Hosted by Rick Aviles and Natalie Cole. Performances by Natalie Cole, Nat King Cole (archival footage), Freddie Jackson, Stacy Lattisaw, Run-D.M.C., Til Tuesday, comedian John Kassir and the Apollo Dancers. Amateur Night performances by singers Billy Robinson & Joy Cardwell, Gail Richardson (14), acrobats The Backstreet Flyers, singer Kathy Ashley, comedian Jeff Price and singer Linda Williams.
Hosted by Rick Aviles and Freddie Jackson. Performances by Freddie Jackson, Expose, Whodini, John White and Phyllis Stickney.
Guests include saxophonist David Sanborn, The Jamaica Boys, and comedian David Allen Grier.
Dennis Miller hosts, Nona Hendryx, Miki Howard, Chad, and comedian Emo Phillips plus The Williams Brothers.
Host Ray Parker Jr. sings. Other guests include Force MDs, Shanice Wilson, Richard Belzer, and Terry Hodges.
Guest host James Brown. Guests include Lace Glenn Jones, Alexander O'Neal, and comedian Steve Skrovan.
Guest host Stephen Bishop. Guests are Company B, Meli'sa Morgan, Kashif and comedian George Wallace.
Host Mary Wilson sings. Guests are Whodini, Freddie Jackson, Expose, Michael Bolton, and comedian Willie Asbury.
Gilbert Godfrey hosts. Keith Sweat, Terence Trent D'Arby, Rebbie Jackson, and Oscar Brown III perform.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner guest hosts. Performers include Salt-N-Pepa, Angela Winbush, and comedian Steve O.
Guest host Richard Belzer. Performers include The Cover Girls, Tony Terry, and Anthony Bailey.
Guest hosts Full Force perform. Guests include Taylor Dayne and comedian Charles Cozart.
Guest host The Fat Boys perform. Guests include Pepsi and Shirlie, comedians Charles Cozart and Jeff Price.
Guest hosts The Weather Girls sing "Love You Like A Train" and "Land Of The Believer." Other guests are Keith Sweat ("Something Just Ain't Right") and comic Kim Coles. From 1987, Michael Bolton sings "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay."
Guest host Al B. Sure performs "Rescue Me" and "Off On Your Own (Girl)." Guy perform "Groove Me" and "'Round And 'Round (Merry Go 'Round Of Love)." Comedy by Willie Asbury and Rhonda Handsome.
Guest host Pebbles sings "Mercedes Boy" and "Do Me Right." New Kids on the Block perform "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" and "Please Don't Go Girl." Comedy by Larry Raglin and John Henton.
Guest host Vanessa Williams sings "The Right Stuff" and "Dreamin'." Troop perform "Mamacita" and "My Heart." Comedy by Martin Lawrence and Charles Cozart.
Guests are Sinbad (host), Sweet Sensation ("Never Let You Go"), Siedah Garrett, and comedian Phil Nee. In footage from April 1988, Taylor Dayne sings "I'll Always Love You."
Guest hosts Kool and the Gang perform "Rags To Riches" and "Strong." Paula Abdul sings "Knocked Out" and "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me." Comedy by Kim Coles and Rick Aviles.
Guest host LeVert sing "Casanova" and "Addicted To You." The Boys perform "Dial My Heart" and "Be My Girl." Comedy by Phyllis Stickney and Rick Aviles.
Guest host Johnny Kemp performs "Just Got Paid" and "Dancin' with Myself." Additional guests are vocal group Sweet Obsession and comedians A J. Jamal and Chris Thomas.
Guest host Karyn White sings "The Way You Love Me" and "Superwoman." Tony, Toni, Toné perform "Born Not To Know" and "Baby Doll." Comedy by Terry Hodges and Mark Curry.
Apollonia is guest host. Brenda K. Starr sings "I Still Believe" and "Straight from the Heart." J.J. Ramirez provides the comedy.
Guest host Keith Sweat sings "Don't Stop Your Love" and "Right and a Wrong Way." Tracie Spencer sings "Symptoms of True Love" and "Imagine." A.J. Jamal and Reynaldo Rey are this week's comedians.
Shirley Hemphill hosts. Midnight Star performs "Don't Rock The Boat" and "Heartbeat." Kiara perform "The Best of Me" and "Every Little Time." Willie Asbury is the guest comedian. Amateur contestant Lauryn Hill sings "Who's Loving You."
Paula Abdul sings "Forever Your Girl" and "Straight Up." Doug E. Fresh performs "Keep Risin' to the Top" and "Cut That Zero." Willie Asbury and Rick Aviles are this week's comedians.
Sinbad becomes the series host. Guests are Stevie B ("I Wanna Be The One"), The Pasadenas ("Tribute (Right On)"), and comedians Frankie Pace and Lenny Varnedoe.
Guests are M.C. Hammer ("Turn This Mutha Out" and "Pump It Up"), Vesta Williams ("4 U" and "Congratulations"), and comedians Lewis Dix Jr. and Wali Collins.
Living Colour perform "Open Letter (to a Landlord)" and "Broken Hearts." BeBe and CeCe Winans sing "Celebrate New Life" and "Heaven." Comedy by James Stephens III.
Ashford and Simpson sing "I'll Be There For You" and "Cookies and Cake." Shinehead performs "Chain Gang Rap" and "Gimme No Crack." Comedy by Willie Asbury and Louis Ramey.
Guests are Animotion ("Room to Move"), Today ("Him or Me"), and comedians Tony Woods and Willie Asbury.
Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock perform "It Takes Two" and "Joy and Pain" (2nd song featuring Omar Chandler). Gerald Alston sings "I Can't Tell You Why" and "Take Me Where You Want To." Comedy by Phil Nee and Bradley Lowery.
Skyy perform "Start of a Romance" and "Real Love." Paul Mooney provides the comedy. From 1988, Paula Abdul sings "Forever Your Girl" and "Straight Up."
Atlantic Starr sings "My First Love." Bobby Slayton is this week's comedian. From 1988, New Kids on the Block perform "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" and "Please Don't Go Girl."
David Peaston sings "Two Wrongs (Don't Make It Right)" and "Can I?" Kevin Paige sings "Anything I Want" and "Don't Shut Me Out." This week's comedians are Doug E. Doug and Ted Carpenter.
The Temptations perform "All I Want From You" and "Treat Her Like A Lady." Flame with Tony Terry sing "On the Strength." 3rd Bass perform "Steppin' To The A.M." Ricky Harris is this week's comedian.
Kool Moe Dee performs "They Want Money" and "I Go To Work." After 7 sing "Heat Of The Moment." This week's comedians are Lisa Walter and William Wilson.
Chuckii Booker sings "Turned Away" and "(Don't U Know) I Love U." Regina Belle sings Baby Come To Me." Comedy by T.K. Kirkland and Stacy McClain.
The Jets perform "You've Got Another Boyfriend" and "Somebody To Love Me." Mica Paris sings "My One Temptation" and "Breathe Life into Me." Carl Strong and Lenny Varnedoe are this week's comedians.
Stephanie Mills sings "Something in the Way (You Make Me Feel)" and "Home." Big Daddy Kane performs "Smooth Operator" and "I Get The Job Done." Willie Asbury and Nancy Mura are this week's comedians.
Heavy D and The Boyz perform "We Got Our Own Thang" and "Somebody for Me." D'atra Hicks sings "Sweet Talk" and "You Make Me Want to Give It Up." T.J. McGee and Lance Crouther are this week's comedians.
Patti LaBelle sings "Yo Mister," "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," and "If You Don't Know Me By Now." Kashif performs "Ain't No Woman (Like The One I Got)." Roger Behr and Ralph Harris are this week's comedians.
Kid N' Play perform "Rollin' With Kid N' Play" and a medley of "2 Hype"/"Do This My Way"/"Gittin' Funky." The O'Jays sing "Have You Had Your Love Today" and "Serious Hold On Me." Charles Cozart and Ken Sagoes are this week's comedians.
Exposé sing "Tell Me Why" and "When I Looked at Him." Run-D.M.C. perform "Beats to the Rhyme" and "Pause." Paul Mooney and Greg Cooper are this week's comedians.
DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince perform "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" and "Jeff Waz on the Beat Box." Entouch perform "II Hype" and "All Nite." Chris Rock and Lewis Dix Jr. are this week's comedians.
Full Force perform "Ain't My Type of Hype" and "Friends B-4 Lovers." Third World perform "Love Will Always Be There." Kevin Jordan and Laura Hayes are this week's comedians.
MC Lyte performs "Cha Cha Cha" and "Stop, Look, Listen." Kashif sings "Personality," "Step Into My World" and "Ain't No Woman (Like the One I Got)." Terry Hodges and Willie Asbury are this week's comedians.
Christopher Williams performs "Talk To Myself" and "Promises, Promises." The Good Girls sing "Your Sweetness" and "Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart." Doug E. Doug and former NFL player David Reavis are this week's comedians.
Barry White sings "Super Lover" and "I Wanna Do It Good To Ya." Milira Jones sings "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)" and "Go Outside in the Rain." James Stephens III and Kevin Anthony are this week's comedians.
Seduction sing "Two to Make It Right" and "Heartbeat." Scottish music trio The Chimes perform "1-2-3" and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." Comedy by Steve Harvey.
Biz Markie performs "Just A Friend" and "Spring Again." Sybil sings "Don't Make Me Over" and "Crazy 4 U." Frankie Pace and Bill Bellamy are this week's comedians.
Club Nouveau perform "Under a Nouveau Groove" and "Momentary Lover." Technotronic perform "Pump Up The Jam" and "Get Up (Before the Night Is Over)." Barry White sings "I Wanna Do It Good To Ya." Comedy by Terry Hodges and Monteria Ivey.
Phyllis Hyman and Grover Washington Jr. perform "Sacred Kind Of Love." Grover Washington Jr. performs "Nice-N-Easy." Special Ed performs "I Got It Made" and "I'm The Magnificent." A.J. Jamal and Mark Curry are this week's comedians.
The Jamaica Boys perform "Shake It Up" and "Pick Up The Phone." Perfect Gentlemen perform "Ooh La La (I Can't Get over You)" and "One More Chance." Clinton Jackson and Garfield are this week's comedians.
The Winans featuring Teddy Riley perform "It's Time" and "Wherever I Go." Wreckx-n-Effect perform "New Jack Swing" and "Club Head." Rory Flynn and Lester Barry are this week's comedians.
Lisa Stansfield sings "All Around The World" and "You Can't Deny It." Inner City perform "Good Life" and "Watcha Gonna Do With My Lovin'." J. Anthony Brown and Willie Asbury are this week's comedians.
Jermaine Jackson sings "Don't Take It Personal" and "Two Ships (In the Night)." Leila K. performs "Got To Get" and "Rok the Nation." Lowell Sanders and Richard Trask are this week's comedians.
Ice-T performs "Lethal Weapon" and "You Played Yourself." Stacy Lattisaw sings "Where Do We Go from Here?" Mark Curry is this week's guest comedian.
Guests are Queen Latifah ("Latifah's Law" and "Come into My House"), Jeff Redd ("What Goes Around Comes Around" and "I Found Lovin'"), and comedian Warren Hutcherson.
Bell Biv DeVoe perform "B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)" and "Poison." Geoff McBride sings "Gotta Good Thing" and "No Sweeter Love." Terry Hodges and Vince Patterson do comedy monologues.
Snap perform "The Power" and "Oops Up." Sweet Sensation sing "Love Child" and "Bring It Back." AJ Jamal and Rich Ramirez perform comedy monologues. Comic Will-E Robo wins the amateur competition for the third consecutive week.
Tony, Toni, Toné perform "Feels Good" and "It Never Rains (In Southern California)." TKA sing "I Won't Give Up On You" and "Are You For Real." Comedian Danny Gans imitates famous singers. Will-E Robo wins the amateur competition.
En Vogue sings "Hold On" and "Lies." Basic Black perform "She's Mine" and "Nothing But A Party." Comedy monologues from A.J. Jamal and Joe Recca. Comedian Will-E Robo wins the amateur competition for the fifth consecutive week.
Living Colour perform "Love Rears Its Ugly Head" and "Pride." Artz and Kraftz perform "Surely" and "What A Feeling." Comedy from ventriloquist Pete Michaels.
Freddie Jackson sings "Love Me Down" and "Do Me Again." A Tribe Called Quest perform "Bonita Applebaum" and "Can I Kick It." Ed Alonzo does a comedy-magic act.
Lalah Hathaway sings "Heaven Knows" and "Baby Don't Cry." The Afros perform "Kickin' Afrolistics" and "Feel It." Comedy from Ted Carpenter.
Mariah Carey sings "Vision Of Love" and "Love Takes Time." Steel Pulse perform "Taxi Driver" and "Grab a Girlfriend." Comedy from Keith Robinson and Will-E Robo.
Salt-N-Pepa perform "Do You Want Me" and "Independent." The Black Flames sing "Watching You" and "Dance with Me." Lewis Dix and Andre Covington are this week's comedians.
Maxi Priest sings "Close To You" and "Just A Little Bit Longer." Eric B. and Rakim perform "In The Ghetto," "Eric B. For President" and "I Know You Got Soul." J'vonne Pearson does a comedy monologue.
Guests are Tracie Spencer ("Save Your Love"), The Whispers ("Innocent" and "My Heart Your Heart"), and comedians Steve Luray and The Professor.
Guests are LL Cool J ("Around the Way Girl" and "Mama Said Knock You Out"), Sybil ("Make It Easy on Me" and "Let It Rain"), and comedians Lenny Varnedoe and Kim Coles.
Guests are Jeffrey Osborne ("Only Human"), Monie Love ("Monie In The Middle"), and comedians Jack Simmons and Sherri Mosley.
Guests are C+C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams ("Gonna Make You Sweat"), Lisette Melendez ("Together Forever"), and comedian Ralph Harris.
Guests are George Lamond and Brenda K. Starr ("No Matter What"); Big Daddy Kane ("Cause I Can Do It Right"); and comedians Maceo and Bradley Lowery.
Chubb Rock performs "Treat 'Em Right" and "Ya Bad Chubbs." Surface perform "The First Time" and "All I Want Is You." Chuck Nice and Corwin Moore are this week's comedians.
Guests are EPMD ("Gold Digger"), The Boys ("Thanx 4 the Funk"), and comedian Keith Robinson.
Guests are Another Bad Creation ("Iesha" and "Playground"), Gerardo ("Rico Suave" and "We Want The Funk"), and comedian Ralph Harris.
Guests are Too $hort ("The Ghetto" and "Short but Funky"), Elisa Fiorillo ("Oooh This I Need"), and comedian Joe Torre.
Guests are En Vogue ("Don't Go" and "You Don't Have to Worry"), Take 6 ("I L-O-V-E U"), and comedian Lenny Varnedoe.
Guests are Father MC ("I'll Do 4 U" and "Lisa Baby"), Peabo Bryson ("Can You Stop the Rain"), Regina Belle, and comedians Kevin Lee and Bill Bellamy.
Guests are Run-D.M.C. ("What's It All About"), LeVert ("All Season"), Rude Boys featuring Gerald Levert ("Written All over Your Face"), and comedian James Stephens III.
Guests are Public Enemy ("Buck Whylin"); Omar Chandler ("Do You Really Want It"); Omar Chandler and Audrey Wheeler ("This Must Be Heaven"); and comedians Flex, Steve Harvey, and Simply Marvelous.
Mario Van Peebles is the guest host. Heavy D and the Boyz perform "Now That We Found Love" and "Is It Good to You?" Ex-Girlfriend sing "Why Can't You Come Home?" Ralph Harris is this week's comedian.
Tim Reid guest hosts. Vesta Williams sings "Special" and "Do Ya." Damian Dame performs "Exclusivity" and "Right Down To It." Larry "LaLa" Lanehart does a comedy monologue.
Cab Calloway (guest host), Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam ("Let The Beat Hit 'Em," "Where Were You When I Needed You"), Keith Washington ("Kissing You," "Are You Still In Love with Me"), ventriloquist Pete Michaels, and comic Andre Covington.
Paul Rodriguez is guest host. Guests are Jennifer Holliday ("I'm on Your Side" and "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"), Rythm Syndicate ("P.A.S.S.I.O.N."), Franz, and Mark Currie.
Paul Rodriguez is guest host. Vocalist B Angie B (Angela R. Boyd) sings "I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love" and "So Much Love." Hi-Five perform "Kissing Game" and "I Can't Wait Another Minute."
Malcolm-Jamal Warner is guest host. Atlantic Starr perform "Love Crazy." Cheryl 'Pepsii' Riley sings "How Can You Hurt The One You Love" and "Let Me Love You Boy." Stand-up comedy acts from Flex Alexander and Speedy.
Guest host Donna Summer sings "Heaven's Just A Whisper Away." BeBe and CeCe Winans sing "Addictive Love" and "I'll Take You There." Yvette Wilson does a comedy monologue.
Guest hosts Kid 'N Play perform "Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody" and "Friendz." Jodeci perform "Stay" and "Forever My Lady." A.J. Jamal is this week's guest comedian.
Blair Underwood is the guest host. Brand New Heavies perform "Never Stop" and "Stay This Way." Tevin Campbell sings "Just Ask Me To" and "Tell Me What You Want Me To Do Live." Phil Nee does a comedy monologue.
Young M.C. is the guest host. Gene Rice performs "Victim." Arceneaux and Mitchell, a tag-team comedy duo, take turns telling jokes.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner is the guest host. Boyz II Men perform "Motownphilly" and "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday." Another Bad Creation sing "Jealous Girl." J'vonne Pearson is the guest comedian. MC Brains also appears.
Robert Klein is the guest host. Queen Latifah performs "Fly Girl" and "Latifah's Had It Up to Here." Tony Terry sings "That Kind of Guy" and "With You." Paul Mooney does a comedy monologue.
Nipsey Russell is the guest host. Digital Underground perform "Kiss You Back" and "No Nose Job." Patti Austin sings "Givin' In To Love" and "Through The Test Of Time." David Edwards does a stand up comedy routine.
Guest host Bo Diddley performs "You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover" and "Bo Diddley." Adeva sings "It Should've Been Me" and "I Would Die for You." Darryl Kyle is the guest comedian.
Jackée Harry is the guest host. Shanice sings "I Love Your Smile" and "I'm Crying." Riff sing "Everytime My Heart Beats" and "If You're Serious." Master Lee does a comedy monologue.
Jackée Harry guest hosts. Rythm Syndicate perform "You Really Rock Me" and "Blinded By Love." David Peaston sings "Luxury of Love" and "I Believe In You and Me." Michael Colyar is the guest comedian.
Beverly Johnson is the guest host. Clivilles and Cole perform "A Deeper Love" and "Pride (In the Name of Love)." Eric Gable sings "Straight From My Heart" and "Come Go with Me." Dean Austin is this week's comedian.
Guest host Freddie Jackson sings his 1985 hit "You Are My Lady." Corina sings "Whispers" and "Temptation." Charlie Burnett and Steve Luray are the guest comedians.
Tempestt Bledsoe guest hosts. Guests are Naughty By Nature ("O.P.P.," "Uptown Anthem" and "Everything's Gonna Be Alright"), Mint Condition ("Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)" and "Forever in Your Eyes"), and comic Franz Casseus.
Eartha Kitt is guest host. CeCe Peniston sings "Finally" and "You Win, I Win, We Lose." Gerald and Eddie Levert perform "Baby Hold On To Me." Gerald Levert sings "Private Line." Flex is the guest comedian.
Melba Moore is the guest host. Aaron Hall sings "Don't Be Afraid." Cherrelle sings "Never in My Life." Terry Hodges is the guest comedian.
Jimmie Walker is the guest host. Kriss Kross perform "Jump." Milira sings "One Man Woman." Steve Harvey does a comedy monologue.
Lisa Stansfield is the guest host. Chris Walker sings "Take Time." Angel Salazar and Yvette Wilson are the guest comedians.
Guest host Lisa Fischer sings "How Can I Ease The Pain" and "Save Me." MC Lyte performs "All That." Lewis Dix and Mark Curry are this week's comedians.
Savion Glover guest hosts. Tag Team perform "Whoomp. (There It Is)" and "Funkey." U.N.V. (Universal Nubian Voices) sing "Something's Going On" and "Straight From The Heart." Tracy Morgan is the guest comedian.
Joe sings "I'm in Luv" and "The One For Me." MC Lyte performs "Ruffneck" and "I Go On." The guest comedians are Talent and Derrick Ellis.
Guest hosts SWV (Sisters with Voices) sing "Right Here" and "Weak." Intro sing "Let Me Be The One" and "Come Inside." Silk Willie Dunn is the guest comedian.
H-Town perform "Knockin' Da Boots" and "Lick U Up." Vesta Williams sings "Always" and "Outstanding." Jay Lamont and Rickey Smiley are the guest comedians.
Vertical Hold perform "A.S.A.P." and "Seems You're Much Too Busy." Father MC performs "Everything's Gonna Be Alright." Regina Belle sings "Dream In Color." Carl Strong and T. Miles are the guest comedians.
Tony, Toni, Tone perform "If I Had No Loot" and "Anniversary." Cheryl Pepsii Riley sings "Gimme" and "Guess I'm In Love." Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley and Maverick sing "I Kinda Knew All Along." The comedians are Arnez J and Cory 'Zooman' Miller.
LL Cool J performs "Back Seat (of My Jeep)" and "Stand by Your Man." T.C.F. Crew perform "I Ain't The One" and "Hardest Working Lover." The guest comedians are Macio and A.J. Johnson.
Robin S sings "Show Me Love" and "What I Do Best." The Winans perform "Payday" and "Tradewinds." Henry Welch and Chris Thomas are the guest comedians.
Silk sing "Freak Me" and "Lose Control." ONYX perform "Slam" and "Shiftee." A.J. Johnson and Cameron Jones are the guest comedians.
Toni Braxton sings "Another Sad Love Song" and "Breathe Again." LeVert perform "Good Ol' Days" and "ABC-123." David Raibon is the guest comedian.
Angie and Debbie Winans sing "Simply A Fanatic" and "Light of Love." Keith Washington sings "Stay In My Corner" and "Believe That." Royale is this week's guest comedian. Savion Glover presents a tap dance routine.
Mario Van Peebles guest hosts. Guests are Big Daddy Kane ("Gunmen"); Dr. Dre and Ed Lover ("Back Up Off Me"); Kid Frost ("Bite The Bullet"); Young Black Teenagers ("Time To Make The Dough Nutz"); and comedian Montana.
Guest host Tevin Campbell sings "Can We Talk" and "I'm Ready." Freedom Williams performs "Groove Your Mind." DC Benny and Mo'Nique are this week's comedians.
Aaron Hall sings "Get A Little Freaky with Me" and "Until The End of Time." Rachelle Ferrell sings "You Can't Get" and "With Open Arms." Mitch Mullany is the guest comedian.
Mint Condition perform "Nobody Does It Betta" and "U Send Me Swingin'." Menageri perform "Now I Realize" and "18 And Over." The guest comedians are AG White and Steve Mitchell.
Freddie Jackson sings "Make Love Easy" and "Was It Something." K7 and the Swing Kids perform "Come Baby Come." K7 performs "Zunga Zeng." Jimique Straker and Macio are the guest comedians.
Kid 'n Play perform "Make Noise" and "Bounce." Sounds of Blackness sing "I Believe" and "Optimistic." J. Anthony Brown is the guest comedian.
Zhané sing "Groove Thang" and "Hey Mr. D.J." Kiara perform "Tell Me." J. Anthony Brown is the guest comedian.
Lisette Melendez performs "Goody, Goody" and "Will You Ever Save Me." Dianne Reeves sings "Come To The River" and "Endangered Species." Dean Austin is the guest comedian.
CeCe Peniston sings "I'm in the Mood" and "I'm Not Over You." Riff sing "Don't Leave" and "Baby It's Yours." Walter Franks is the guest comedian.
Mavis Staples sings "I'll Take You There" and "Blood Is Thicker Than Time." Domino perform "Ghetto Jam" and "Sweet Potato Pie." Don 'D.C.' Curry is the guest comedian.
Doug E. Fresh performs "I-Ight (Alright)." Doug E. Fresh featuring Lil' Vicious perform "Freaks." Chris Walker sings "Love Tonight" and "How Do You Heal A Broken Heart." This week's comedians are Rich Vos and Wan Dexter.
Black Moon perform "I Got Cha Opin." Will Downing sings "There's No Living Without You" and "Break Up To Make Up." Joseph Gray, the Apollo Theater's warm-up man, sings "L.O.V.E." Alturo Shelton does a stand-up comedy act.
Ralph Tresvant sings "Who's the Mack" and "When I Need Somebody." II D Extreme perform "Cry No More" and "Let Me Love You." Ian Edwards does a stand-up comedy routine.
Aaron Hall sings "When You Need Me" and "I Miss You." Steve Harvey talks with actress Lynn Whitfield. In a repeat performance from 1990, Mariah Carey sings "Vision of Love."
Take 6 sing "Biggest Part of Me" and "All I Need (Is A Chance)." Richard Vos and Lewis Dix are the guest comedians. In a performance from 1988, Vanessa Williams sings "Dreamin'."
Arrested Development perform "Ease My Mind" and "United Front." In a segment from 1988, Sinbad does a comedy monologue.
C+C Music Factory perform "Do You Want to Get Funky" and "I Found Love." Gerald Kelly is the guest comedian. In a segment from 1987, Michael Bolton performs "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay."
BeBe and CeCe Winans sing "Right Away" and "If Anything Ever Happened to You." Sound effects comic Michael Winslow presents a stand-up routine. Steve Harvey talks with actor Keith David. From 1988, Martin Lawrence does a comedy monologue.
El Debarge performs "Where You Are" and "Slide." Sheryl Underwood is this week's guest comedian. From 1988, Paula Abdul sings "Straight Up."
Phoebe Snow sings "At Last." Mike B is this week's comedian. Steve Harvey interviews actor Yaphet Kotto. In a performance from 1987, Stephanie Mills sings "I Feel Good All Over."
Jamie Foxx sings "Experiment" and "Don't Let the Sun Go Down." Steve Harvey talks with radio personality Tom Joyner and "Family Matters" actor Reginald Vel Johnson. In a segment from 1988, Kim Coles does a stand-up comedy act.
Jade sing "5-4-3-2 (Yo' Time Is Up)" and "If the Mood is Right." Steve Harvey talks with actor Geoffrey Holder. From 1987, Natalie Cole, assisted by a film of her late father, sings a "Too Young" duet with Nat King Cole.
Brian McKnight and Ill Al Skratch perform "I'll Take Her." Brian McKnight, playing piano, sings "One Last Cry." Mo'Nique does a comedy monologue. In a performance from 1991, Boyz II Men sing "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye."
Blackstreet featuring Teddy Riley sing "Booti Call" and "Before I Let You Go." Flex is the guest comedian. In a segment from 1990, Queen Latifah performs "Come Into My House."
Men at Large perform "Let's Talk About It" and "I'm in a Freaky Mood." Steve Harvey interviews talk-show host Rolonda Watts. In a performance from 1990, En Vogue sing "Hold On."
Changing Faces sing "Foolin' Around" and "Keep It Right There." In a performance from 1988, Keith Sweat sings "I Want Her."
Brand Nubian performs "Word is Bond" and "Hold On." Robin Montague is the guest comedian. In a segment from 1991, Robert Klein does a stand-up comedy act.
Fu-Schnickens perform "Breakdown" and "Got It Covered." J'vonne Pearson does a stand-up comedy act. From 1987, LL Cool J performs "I Need Love."
Doctor Dré and Ed Lover perform "Back Up Off Me!" and "It's Going Down." Jamique is this week's guest comedian. In footage from 1987, Dennis Miller does a comedy monologue.
Tony Terry sings "Heart of a Man." Melvin George II does a comedy monologue. Steve Harvey talks with filmmaker Spike Lee. In a performance from 1990, Barry White sings "Super Lover."
Da Brat with Jermaine Dupri perform "Give It 2 You" and "Funkdafied." Steve Harvey talks with actors Mario and Melvin Van Peebles and Kadeem Hardison. In a performance from 1988, Salt-N-Pepa perform "Push It."
The Whispers sing "Make Sweet Love to Me" and "Pissed Off (Baby Come Back)." Red Grant does a stand-up comedy routine. Steve Harvey interviews MTV host Bill Bellamy. From 1990, Lisa Stansfield sings "Been Around The World."
Mary J. Blige sings "I'm Goin' Down" and "Be Happy." This week's comedian is Brooklyn Mike. In a performance from 1992, Freddie Jackson sings "You Are My Lady."
Immature perform "Constantly." Monteco featuring Immature perform "Is It Me?" Magician Christopher Broughton is also featured. In a segment from 1992, R Kelly and Public Announcement perform "Honey Love."
Gerald Levert sings "Can't Help Myself" and "Answering Service." Hami performs "Good Thangz." Steve Harvey talks with Coko, Taj, and Lelee of SWV (Sisters with Voices). In a performance from 1988, Guy perform "Groove Me."
Soul for Real sing "If You Want It" and "Candy Rain." Dugar does a stand-up comedy routine. In a segment from 1989, Big Daddy Kane performs "Smooth Operator."
Howard Hewett sings "This Love Is Forever" and "Call His Name." Dana Point is this week's guest comedian. From 1990, Bell Biv DeVoe perform "Poison."
Brownstone sing "Grapevyne" and "I Can't Tell You Why." Derrick Fox is this week's comedian.
60th Anniversary Special includes interviews with Leslie Uggams, Patti LaBelle and Stephanie Mills. Footage is shown of amateur contestants Lauryn Hill, David Peaston, Reginald Jackson, and Anthony Bailey.
Shaggy performs "Boombastic" and "In The Summertime." Steve Harvey talks with Malik Yoba of FOX TV's "New York Undercover."
After 7 sing "Ready Or Not" and "'Till You Do Me Right." Christopher Broughton performs a magic act.
Patra performs "Pull Up To The Bumper" and "Goin' 2 The Chapel." This week's guest comedian is Mo'Nique.
Solo perform "Heaven" and "Where Do U Want Me To Put It?" J. Anthony Brown does a comedy monologue.
All 4 One sing "I Can Love You Like That" and "I'm Your Man."
Faith Evans sings "I Remember" and "Soon As I Get Home." Alonzo "Hamburger" Jones does a comedy monologue.
Brandy sings "Best Friend" and "Always On My Mind." James Stephens III is the guest comedian.
Michael Bolton sings "Can I Touch You - There?" and "Soul Provider." Gerald Kelly presents a comedy monologue.
The Notorious B.I.G. and Junior M.A.F.I.A. perform "One More Chance" and "Player's Anthem." Drew Fraser is the guest comedian.
Luniz perform "I Got 5 On It" and "Playa Hata." Maija DiGiorgio is this week's guest comedian.
D'Angelo sings "Brown Sugar" and "Crusin'." The team of Arceneaux and Mitchell perform their comedy act.
Das EFX perform "Real Hip Hop" and "Microphone Master."
The Whispers sing "Come On Home" and "Heaven."
Monica sings "Before You Walk Out of My Life" and "Why I Love You So Much." Jesse Campbell sings "When U Cry I Cry." Poet Jessica Care Moore recites "X Chromosome."
Gerald and Eddie Levert sing "Already Missing You" and "Wind Beneath My Wings." Gerald Kelly does a comedy monologue.
Performers include Monica ("Like This and Like That"), LL Cool J ("Hey Lover" and "I Shot Ya"), Jodeci ("Love U 4 Life"), Kool and The Gang ("Celebration" and "Jungle Boogie"), and Mary J. Blige ("I'm Going Down").
Total featuring Da Brat perform "No One Else." Total sing "Can't You See" (with intro by Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs). Talent is the guest comedian.
Silk sing "Hooked on You" and "Don't Rush." Sommore does a comedy monologue.
The Fugees perform "Fu-Gee-La" and "How Many Mics." Poet Jessica Care Moore recites "Box This."
Monifah sings "I Miss You." Jodeci perform a medley. Capital J is this week's comedian.
Kool and the Gang featuring J T Taylor perform "Salute to the Ladies." Kool and the Gang perform their 1973 hit "Jungle Boogie." Small Frie does a comedy monologue.
Brian McKnight sings "Crazy Love" and "Still In Love." A.G. White is this week's guest comedian.
The Pharcyde perform "Runnin'" and "Drop." Rob Stapleton does a stand-up comedy routine.
Groove Theory perform "Tell Me" and "Keep Tryin'." Paul Mooney is the guest comedian.
Hootie and the Blowfish, backed by Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir, perform "So Strange." Later in the show, Hootie and the Blowfish perform "Let It Breathe."
Crucial Conflict perform "Ride the Rodeo" and "Hay."
Nas performs "If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)." Nas, Foxy Brown, AZ, and Cormega perform "Affirmative Action." Andre Helm is the guest comedian.
Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs performs "Been Around The World." Puff Daddy, Mase, and The Lox present a medley of "It's All About The Benjamins"/"Mo Money Mo Problems."
Usher sings "You Make Me Wanna..." and "My Way." Michael Shawn is this week's guest comedian.
Immature sing "I'm Not a Fool" and "Give Up the Ghost."
Shaggy feat. Marsha Morrison perform "Piece of My Heart." In a comedy bit, Bowlegged Lou and Big Lez (Leslie Segar) play an estranged couple who blame each other for their breakup.
Beenie Man feat. Chevelle Franklyn perform "Dance Hall Queen." Beenie Man performs "Foundation."
Allure sing "Head Over Heels" and "All Cried Out." Gerald Kelly performs a comedy monologue.
Kirk Franklin and God's Property perform "Stomp" and "You Are the Only One." Earthquake is this week's guest comedian.
Jagged Edge featuring Da Brat perform "The Way That You Talk." Jagged Edge sing "Wednesday Lover." James Stephens III does a comedy monologue.
Wu-Tang Clan perform "Triumph," "Visionz," and "Older Gods."
Changing Faces sing "All Day, All Night."
Queen Pen performs "All My Love" and "Party Ain't A Party." Rudy Rush does a comedy monologue.
Wyclef Jean and the Refugee All-Stars feat. Khadejiah perform "Guantanamera." Wyclef Jean and the Refugee All-Stars feat. Canibus perform a medley of "Gone Till November," "4, 3, 2, 1" and "Tryin' To Stay Alive."
SWV (Sisters With Voices) sing "Can We" and "Rain." Eric Nieves is the guest comedian.
LL Cool J, DMX, Redman, and Method Man perform "4,3,2,1." L.L. Cool J, accompanied by a choir, performs "Father." Dean Edwards is the guest comedian.
Mase and Lil' Cease perform "Tell Me What You Want."
Salt-N-Pepa perform "Gitty Up."
Destiny's Child sing "No, No, No" (excerpt) and "With Me, Part 1." Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz perform "Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)." During the closing credits, Kimberly Scott sings "Never Can Say Goodbye."
Mystical performs "Make 'Em Say Ugh"/"The Man Right Chea" and "Unpredictable."
Montell Jordan sings "Let's Ride" and "I Can Do That."
Xscape sing "The Arms of the One Who Loves You" and "My Little Secret.
Imajin perform "Shorty (You Keep Playin' with My Mind)." Mike Epps does a comedy monologue.
Jon B sings "Are U Still Down" and "They Don't Know."
Karen Clark-Sheard and her daughter Kierra Sheard sing "Praise Festival." Karen Clark-Sheard sings "Just for Me." Capone does a comedy monologue. Plus, the Apollo Kids Grand Final.
Tyrese sings "Nobody Else" and "Sweet Lady."
Kirk Franklin and Nu Nation perform "Revolution" and "Lean On Me."
Big Pun performs "Still Not a Player" and "You Came Up." Tap dancers The Young Hoofers win the Apollo Amateur Night competition.
OutKast performs "Rosa Parks" and "Da Art of Storytellin'." Also, a comedy monologue by Ms. Dominique.
Next perform "Too Close" and "I Still Love You." Angelo Lozada does a comedy monologue.
Black Rob and Brand Nubian perform "I Dare You." Brand Nubian with Black Rob perform "Time Is Running Out."
Andrea Martin sings "Let Me Return the Favor" and "Baby Can I Hold You?
Kelly Price sings "Friend of Mine" and "Secret Love."
Method Man performs "Judgment Day" and "Dangerous Grounds."
Deborah Cox sings "Nobody Supposed to Be Here" and "It's Over Now." The Nuyorican Rule troupe does a comedy sketch.
Faith Evans sings "All Night Long" and "If I Had One Wish." Freddie Riggs is the guest comedian.
112 perform "Love Me" and "Anywhere." The Nuyorican Rule troupe does a comedy sketch.
Jesse Powell sings "You" and "She Wasn't Last Night." The Nuyorican Rule comedy troupe do a sketch about a lonely man.
Naughty performs "Dirt All By My Lonely".
Yolanda Adams sings "God Will Take Care of You" and "The Battle Is The Lord's."
Divine sing "Lately" and "One More Try."
Shanice sings "When I Close My Eyes" and "You Can Bounce." The Nuyorican Rule troupe do a sketch set on the subway.
Kenny Lattimore sings "If I Lose My Woman" and "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know."
Vocal group 702 performs "Where My Girls At?" and "You Don't Know."
K-Ci and JoJo perform "Tell Me It's Real" and "Fee Fie Foe Fum." J. B. Smoove is the guest comedian. Julio Diaz wins the Amateur Night competition.
Chanté Moore sings "Chante's Got a Man." Chanté Moore feat. JoJo Hailey sing "I See You in a Different Light." Jasmine Lowery wins the Amateur Night competition.
Silk sing "If You (Lovin' Me)" and "Meeting In My Bedroom." Debra Terry is this week's guest comedian.
Case performs "Happily Ever After" and "Think Of You." The Naughty Boys win the Apollo Amateur Night competition.
Eve performs "What Ya Want" and "Gotta Man." Dennis Gaxiola does a comedy monologue. Dance troupe The Naughty Boys win this week's amateur contest.
Eric Benét featuring Terry Dexter sing "Spend My Life With You." Eric Benet sings "When You Think Of Me." Ron Guterez wins the Apollo Amateur Night competition.
Ginuwine performs.
Christina Aguilera sings "Genie In A Bottle" and "I Turn To You."
uvenile performs "Back That Thang Up" and "Bling Bling."
Tracie Spencer performs.
Coko performs Sunshine. Kevon Edmonds performs 24/7.
Sisqo performs "Got To Get It" and "Thong Song." In his stand-up act, comedian Rudy Rush discusses such topics as current music, horror movies, and NYC's diverse population.
Gospel trio Trin-i-tee 5:7 sings "Put Your Hands" and "My Body." This week's guest comedian is Dave Tullis.
Blaque perform "Bring It All to Me" and "808." Gabriel Iglesias is this week's comedian.
Jagged Edge sing "He Can't Love U" and "Let's Get Married." The guest comedian is Drew Frazier.
The R&B band Mint Condition perform "If You Love Me" and "Is This Pain Our Pleasure?" Doug Williams does a stand-up comedy act.
Ideal sing "Get Gone" and "Creep Inn." DeRay Davis is the guest comedian.
Brian McKnight sings "Back At One" and "Stay Or Let It Go." Leslie Jones does a comedy monologue.
Rah Digga featuring Busta Rhymes perform "Imperial." Rah Digga performs "Tight." Method Man and Redman perform "Da Rockwilder." Wynetta Finley wins the Apollo Amateur Night competition.
Goodie Mob perform "The Dip" and "Get Rich To This." Rickey Smiley is the guest comedian.
Donell Jones sings "U Know What's Up" and "Where I Wanna Be." Alonzo Bodden is the guest comedian.
Q-Tip performs "Vivrant Thing" and "Breathe and Stop." Talent Harris does a comedy monologue.
Chico DeBarge sings "Give You What You Want (Fa Sure)" and "Listen To Your Man."
Changing Faces sing "That Other Woman" and "Ladies Man." Eric Nieves is the guest comedian.
Carl Thomas sings "I Wish" and "Summer Rain." Rob Stapleton does a comedy monologue.
Teddy Carpenter is the guest host. Next perform "Wifey" and "Beauty Queen." Will does a comedy monologue.
Rudy Rush is the guest host. Boyz II Men sing "Pass You By" and "Thank You in Advance."
Rudy Rush guest hosts. Lil' Kim performs "No Matter What They Say" and "Custom Made (Give It To You)." Honest John does a comedy monologue.
Rudy Rush guest hosts. Mary Mary perform "I Sings" and "Shackles (Praise You)." Reggie Carroll is the guest comedian.
Damon Williams guest hosts. Ruff Endz sing "No More" and "Where Does Love Go from Here."
Damon Williams guest hosts. Yolanda Adams sings "Open My Heart" and "Fragile Heart." Billy Burr does a comedy monologue.
Nelly performs "Country Grammar" and "E.I." Rodney Perry is the guest comedian.
Wyclef Jean performs "It Doesn't Matter" and "Thug Angels." Mugga does a comedy monologue. Rudy Rush takes over as the series host.
Joe sings "I Wanna Know" and "Treat Her Like A Lady." Gabriel Iglesias is this week's guest comedian.
Three 6 Mafia perform "Sippin' on Some Syrup" and "Tongue Ring." T.J. Cross does a comedy monologue.
Host Rudy Rush, Lil' Bow Bow sings, and comedy by Freddie Ricks.
Host Rudy Rush, 112 sings, and comedy by Sinck.
Shaggy and Rayvon perform "It Wasn't Me" and "Angel." Kenny Williams is the guest comedian.
Ja Rule performs "Between Me and You" and "Put It On Me." Tony Roberts does a comedy monologue.
Sunday sing "I Know." City High perform "What Would You Do?" B-Phlat presents a comedy monologue. Wyclef Jean makes a cameo appearance.
3LW sing "No More" and "Players Gonna Play." Guy Torry is this week's comedian.
Tonéx sings "Personal Jesus." The New Life Community Choir featuring John P. Kee perform "Right Here."
Jaheim sings "Could It Be?" and "Ghetto Love." Violinist Miri Ben-Ari performs a hip-hop song.
Dave Hollister sings "One Woman Man" and "I'm Not Complete." DeRay is this week's guest comedian.
Mystikal and Nivea perform "Danger (Been So Long)." Mystikal performs "Shake It Fast." Vince Morris does a comedy monologue.
Tamia sings "Stranger in My House" and "Love Me in a Special Way." Kyle Grooms is this week's guest comedian.
Avant sings "Separated" and "My First Love."
Tyrese performs "I Like them Girls"/"Just A Baby Boy" and "What Am I Gonna Do." The Comedy TKO contestants are Leon Rogers (winner) and Karith Foster.
Donnie McClurkin sings "We Fall Down" and "Victory Chant (Hail Jesus)." The Comedy TKO contestants are Leon Rogers (winner) and Rick Younger. Fess-Co-La wins the Amateur Night competition.
Jadakiss performs "Put Ya Hands Up" and "Knock Yourself Out." The Comedy TKO contestants are Big Kenny (winner) and Leon Rogers. Poetry in Motion wins the Amateur Night competition.
Sunshine Anderson sings "Heard It all Before" and "Lunch or Dinner." The Comedy TKO contestants are Big Kenny (winner) and Al Freeman Jr. Poetry in Motion wins the Amateur Night competition for the second time.
Don’t miss an unforgettable night when comedy icons Tracy Morgan, Mike Epps and Gabriel Iglesias; rappers Doug E. Fresh and Rakim; and classic musical acts Bell Biv DeVoe and En Vogue return home to the Apollo stage on SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO. The two-hour event, hosted by Emmy Award-winning personality Steve Harvey, airs Monday, Dec. 5 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Additional guests and performers to be announced. Along with the well-known acts, the special will showcase Apollo’s legendary Amateur Night – the long-running, live talent competition, now in its 82nd year – which provides a platform for up-and-coming artists to perform in front of the toughest audience in the world. The Apollo audience is famed as one of entertainment’s most boisterous and brutally honest and those amateurs who don’t win over the crowd risk being booed off the stage. Don’t miss an unforgettable night when comedy icons Tracy Morgan, Mike Epps and Gabriel Iglesias; rappers Doug E. Fresh and Rakim; and classic musical acts Bell Biv DeVoe and En Vogue return home to the Apollo stage on SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO. The two-hour event, hosted by Emmy Award-winning personality Steve Harvey, airs Monday, Dec. 5 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Additional guests and performers to be announced. Along with the well-known acts, the special will showcase Apollo’s legendary Amateur Night – the long-running, live talent competition, now in its 82nd year – which provides a platform for up-and-coming artists to perform in front of the toughest audience in the world. The Apollo audience is famed as one of entertainment’s most boisterous and brutally honest and those amateurs who don’t win over the crowd risk being booed off the stage.
The nation's top musical acts perform Christmas songs, including Snoop Dogg and Boyz II Men; Fifth Harmony; and DMX. Along with the well-known acts, the show will showcase the Apollo's legendary talent competition. Steve Harvey and Adrienne Houghton host.
The premiere of the series, which showcases the Apollo's long-running talent competition. Performers with various talents, from singing to juggling knives, will compete in hopes of winning over the Apollo crowd and having the opportunity to come back in the season finale for a chance at headlining their very own show at the legendary Apollo Theater.
The best of the best, who previously won over the toughest audience in the world this season, return to perform one more time for a chance at headlining their very own show at the Apollo.