The award-winning sketch comedy series, A Black Lady Sketch Show, is back for another hilarious season this month. Created by Robin Thede for HBO, the show features a core cast of Black women showcasing their larger-than-life comedic chops. Every episode of the show makes use of relatable experiences presented in a limitless magical reality setting. The goal is to make each narrative playful, creative, and hysterical – important elements that comprise the show’s unique charm. With the sketch comedy series returning for Season 4, find out how to watch new episodes as soon as they become available in Australia using this guide.
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A Black Lady Sketch Show preview
Written by a group of brilliant comedians, including Lauren Ashley Smith, Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Akilah Green, Brittani Nichols, Amber Ruffin, Rae Sanni and Holly Walker, A Black Lady Sketch Show has since been acclaimed by both audiences and critics alike. It’s also one of the first sketch comedy series written, created, and starring Black women as the principal cast.
The series premiered with a memorable pilot episode titled “Angela Bassett Is the Baddest Bitch”, which involved ominous fogs and a classic soul group performing the song “Ice Cream Shop”. A true gem in the comedy genre, you can expect the sketch comedy to deliver all kinds of funny – characters finding themselves in the first ever all-black lady courtroom – are just some of the show’s comedic highlights.
There’ll be more of this outrageous fun with Season 4 set to drop in Australia in April. Star Robin Thede is the show’s creator, showrunner, executive producer, and writer. Issa Rae also executive produces HOORAE, Dave Becky and Jonathan Berry for 3 Arts Entertainment, and Tony Hernandez and Brooke Posch for JAX Media.
A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 4 trailer
The trailer for the brand new season of the hit sketch comedy is finally out. Check it out here:
How many seasons of A Black Lady Sketch Show?
There are four seasons of the comedy series with the fourth season premiering in April. Ahead of the Season 4 premiere, fans can catch up on Seasons 1-3 available to stream now on Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE.
| Seasons | Released | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2019 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Season 2 | 2021 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Season 3 | 2022 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Season 4 | 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 4 release date
The new season premieres in Australia on 15th April 2023, via Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE. Just like the show’s earlier seasons, Season 4 also consists of six episodes dropping on streaming TV every Saturday.
| Season 4 | Available | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | 15th April 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 2 | 22nd April 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 3 | 29th April 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 4 | 6th May 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 5 | 13th May 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 6 | 20th May 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
How to watch A Black Lady Sketch Show on Foxtel Now
To watch A Black Lady Sketch Show, Australia has Foxtel to broadcast the new season. It’s slated to premiere on the FOX8 channel, which is already part of the standard Foxtel Plus bundle and also available on Foxtel from Telstra. When signing up, Foxtel’s latest offers can get new customers to save on up to 12 months!
You can also catch the premiere of Season 4 when you sign up for Foxtel’s streaming service, Foxtel Now. Even easier for new customers, Foxtel still offers a free 10-day trial to access everything on its platform. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack, called the Essentials pack, is only $25 per month.
Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.
How to watch A Black Lady Sketch Show with Telstra
Foxtel and Foxtel Now can be added through Telstra; hence, customers can access these platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. Foxtel from Telstra offers the exact same programming as a standard Foxtel service, but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. Meanwhile, the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer gives customers signing up to Foxtel Now via Telstra one month free of streaming!
On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra offer lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra or get 2 months free!
How to watch A Black Lady Sketch Show on BINGE
Another alternative to stream A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 4 is BINGE. Fortunately, the service still offers a 14-day free trial for exploring heaps of content free. To catch up on previous episodes from A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 3, BINGE also offers complete episodes on demand.
You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the best BINGE shows on demand. A Basic subscription costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy standard or high definition on two devices.
The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. BINGE plans are all ad-free with no lock-in contract.
A Black Lady Sketch Show cast
The cast consists of regulars Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, and Skye Townsend for Season 4. It was announced that Ashley Nicole Black won’t be returning after the show’s third season.
The series is also known for its surprise guest stars, such as Community actress Yvette Nicole Brown appearing in an episode called “Born at Night, But Not Last Night”. Meanwhile, new featured players for the fourth season include DaMya Gurley, Tamara Jade, Angel Laketa Moore, plus more celebrity guest stars!
Other shows on Foxtel Now and BINGE
The Foxtel Now and BINGE libraries offer a wide range of the best shows on TV and the latest blockbusters, which you can explore by checking out what’s on BINGE.
When it comes to streaming awesome content, you can find similar titles when exploring what’s on Foxtel as well, since both streaming services mostly have the same TV and movie catalogue.
Moreover, new TV shows are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include smash hits like House of the Dragon, Euphoria, Succession, and many more. We have made a few more suggestions if you’re wondering what to watch now. Check them out below.
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Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE
Here is a list of compatible devices for streaming on Foxtel (via Foxtel GO), Foxtel Now, and BINGE.
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 9.35 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
Devices supported on Foxtel Now
- Foxtel Now Box: Yes
- Sony Android TV: Yes – OS Android 8 – Android 12
- iOS Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via Foxtel Go app (iOS 9.35 or above)
- Android Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via
native app (Lollipop 5.0 or above) - PC/Mac: Yes – Windows devices running Windows 7 and above. Mac devices running OS X Yosemite 10.10 and above
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting
- Google Nest: Yes – on Foxtel Go via a compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay
- Gaming consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro (Foxtel Play on PlayStation 3)
- Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017 models and above, running on Tizen 3.0 or above. (Foxtel Play on 2015 and 2016 models)
- LG Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017-2022 models, running webOS 3.5 or above
- Hisense Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2019 – 2020 models
- Shield TV: Yes – on Shield TV and Shield TV Pro
Devices supported on BINGE
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge); supported on
MacOS : 10.12+ & Windows: 10+ - iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – iOS15+ including Apple iPhones/iPads
- Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Android Phone/Tablets OS 8+
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast 3rd Generation + & Chromecast w/ Google TV
- Google TV Streamer: Yes
- Apple TV: Yes – 4th Gen or higher; tvOS 15+
- Hubbl small device: Yes
- Hubbl Glass: Yes
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: Yes
- Android TV: Yes – OS version 8.0+ and above on selected devices
- Samsung TV: Yes – 2017 models or later
- LG TV: Yes – selected 2018 models or later
- Hisense TV: Yes – selected 2020-2024 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox (Series X, Series S, One S and One X)
