Plot Synopsis

In this series of four one-hour specials, Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson bring their podcast to the small screen, as the comedy duo focus on Blerds (Black Nerds), Hot Peen, New York and Hair. Jessica and Phoebe dive into Cocoa Khaleesies, dating white baes, hair stories, sex, New York living and which borough has the BEST pizza, and so much more. The specials are directed by Tig Notaro, with guests including Uzo Aduba, Tituss Burgess, Jon Stewart and Sarah Jessica Parker, along with some of the ladies' favorite comedians: Kevin Barnett, Michelle Buteau, Rhea Butcher, John Early, Naomi Ekperigan, Gary Gulman, Al Jackson, Jackie Kashian, Aparna Nancherla, Mark Normand, Baron Vaughn and Sheng Wang.
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2 DOPE QUEENS, featuring the hit comedy duo of Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, returns to HBO in February 2019 for a second series of four themed hour-long specials adapted from the hit podcast of the same name. Taped again in front of a live audience at Kings Theatre Brooklyn and directed by Sandra Restrepo, the first special debuts Friday, February 8 @ 11pm-midnight ET/PT on HBO, followed by three more shows subsequent Fridays at the same time. Guests include Lupita Nyong'o, Daniel Radcliffe, Janet Mock, Lizzo, and Keegan-Michael Key. The 2 Dope Queens return to HBO with some of their favorite stand-up comedians, including Rory Scovel, Solomon Georgio, Bowen Yang, Jamie Lee, Pat Brown and many more, along with celebrity guests, to talk music, nostalgia, fashion and how to be Regal AF. Throughout the four specials these Cocoa Khaleesis discuss their favorite childhood memories, how to curate the best sex playlist and their favorite fashion moments, all while serving LEWKS and delivering their signature hilarious banter.

The four themed episodes are:

Show #1: "Fashion" (Friday, February 8 @ 11pm-midnight ET/PT): Phoebe and Jessica chat about fashion moments with Lupita Nyong'o, and the Queens challenge her to a braiding competition.

Show #2: "Nostalgia" (Friday, February 15 @ 11pm-midnight): The Queens get nostalgic about their old-school favorites, and Phoebe tests Jessica's friendship compatibility with Daniel Radcliffe.

Show #3: "Music" (Friday, February 22 @ 11pm-midnight): Jessica and Phoebe are joined onstage by Janet Mock, who talks about Ball Culture and her favorite music artists, and Lizzo, who teaches the Queens to play the flute.

Show #4: "Regal AF" (Friday, March 1 @ 11pm-midnight): Donning regal gowns, Phoebe and Jessica share their latest luxury indulgences and are joined onstage by Keegan-Michael Key for a game of impressions.