Who Is America? (2018)
Sacha Baron Cohen turns American politics inside out in this fearless, one-of-a-kind satirical series that left politicians and audiences equally stunned.
Who Is America? - Series Information
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Created by: Sacha Baron Cohen
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 7
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: July 15, 2018 (United States - TV-MA), July 15, 2018 (Canada - 14+), July 15, 2018 (France - 18), July 15, 2018 (Australia - MA15+), July 15, 2018 (Brazil - 16), July 15, 2018 (Mexico - C)
- Networks: Showtime
- Production Companies: Showtime Networks, Four by Two Films, Spelthorne Community Television
- Production Countries: United States of America
Who Is America? - Plot
A satirical half-hour series from comedian Sacha Baron Cohen exploring the diverse individuals, from the infamous to the unknown across the political and cultural spectrum, who populate our unique nation.
Who Is America? - Trailer
See the chaos unfold as Sacha Baron Cohen's most audacious characters take on American politics head-on:
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Who Is America? - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Sacha Baron Cohen
Main Cast
- Sacha Baron Cohen
- Jill Stein
- Trent Lott
- Dick Cheney
- Matt Gaetz
- Barney Frank
- Howard Dean
- Bernie Sanders
- Neil Armstrong
- John F. Kennedy
Writers
- Scotty Landes
- Aaron Geary
Executive Producers
- Adam Lowitt
- Sacha Baron Cohen
- Dan Mazer
- Anthony Hines
- Todd Schulman
Who Is America? - FAQs
Did any politicians realize they were being pranked?
Several did — but only after filming. A number of politicians and public figures later expressed outrage upon realizing they had been duped by Cohen's characters. Some issued public statements, and a few threatened legal action, though the show aired largely as planned.
Is Who Is America? worth watching?
If sharp, uncomfortable political satire is your thing, absolutely. The series earned strong critical praise for its audacious undercover stunts and Cohen's chameleonic performances. It holds a solid Rotten Tomatoes score and remains one of the most daring pieces of political comedy television has produced in years.
Where can you stream Who Is America?
You can stream Who Is America? on Paramount Plus Premium, fuboTV, and Paramount+ via Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku channels. If you prefer to own it, episodes are available to buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Who are the real politicians appearing in Who Is America?
The series features a remarkable roster of real political figures, including Dick Cheney, Bernie Sanders, Matt Gaetz, Barney Frank, Howard Dean, Trent Lott, Joe Walsh, Joe Wilson, and Dana Rohrabacher — most of whom were unaware they were being filmed for a satirical comedy.
How many episodes does Who Is America? have?
Who Is America? ran for a single season of 7 episodes, which aired on Showtime in 2018. There is also a Specials collection (Season 0) containing 4 additional episodes, bringing the total available content to 11 episodes across both groupings.
What characters does Sacha Baron Cohen play in the show?
Cohen portrays several wildly different alter egos, including a far-right conspiracy theorist, an Israeli anti-terrorism expert, a liberal NPR-style journalist, an ex-convict turned artist, and a flamboyant Italian fashion photographer. Each character is designed to expose different corners of American political and cultural life.
How was Who Is America? received by critics?
Critics largely celebrated the show as a bold and provocative achievement. Reviewers praised Cohen's commitment to his characters and the series' willingness to hold a mirror up to American political dysfunction. Some noted it was uneven in places, but the standout segments were widely described as genuinely shocking and hilarious.
What are similar shows to Who Is America?
Fans of Who Is America? tend to enjoy other boundary-pushing comedy series like Chappelle's Show, In Living Color, and The Larry Sanders Show. For sketch comedy with sharp cultural commentary, A Black Lady Sketch Show and A Bit of Fry & Laurie also make excellent companion viewing.
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