Name: Black Jesus
Released: 2014-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Kali Hawk, Gerald "Slink" Johnson, Charlie Murphy

TV Show · Comedy

Adult Swim is never afraid to go beyond the boundaries of what most people consider good taste, so the not-necessarily-PC premise of this show shouldn't come as a shock to anyone. "Black Jesus" spotlights Jesus living in modern-day Compton, Calif., trying to spread love and kindness throughout his neighborhood on a daily basis. Mostly assisting in his mission is a small-but-loyal group of downtrodden followers. The live-action series was created by Aaron McGruder, who previously brought the animated favorite "The Boondocks" to Adult Swim.

2014 · 19m

Starring Kali Hawk, Gerald "Slink" Johnson, Charlie Murphy

Director Mike Clattenburg

EPISODE 1

Smokin', Drinkin', and Chillin'

When the gang talks Jesus into coming along on a drug buy financed by Boonie's mom, he gets detained by the police and questioned.

18m
EPISODE 2

Fish and the Con Man

Vic vows to remove Jesus from the neighborhood and hires Lloyd to be his "eyes and ears in the streets" and keep tabs on him. Meanwhile Jesus and the gang find the perfect lot for the garden, only to face instant extortion from local Mexican gangsters.

20m
EPISODE 3

The S*** Heist

After being extorted by Mexican gangsters, our heroes are left with no money for fertilizer for their garden, so they must execute a manure heist at the Compton Boarding Stables.

20m
EPISODE 4

I Gave at the Playground

The gang agrees to help Boonie with a yard sale to get more money for child support, even though he swears he paid. His ex, Shalinka, shows up to wreak havoc on the sale and our guys.

15m
EPISODE 5

Fried Green Tomatoes

The gang is ready to quit the garden when they find the weed in the garden has failed, but they discover an abundance of "miracle" green tomatoes.

19m
EPISODE 6

Love Thy Enemy, Part 1

As our heroes start bottling and selling their magical green tomato sauce, Ms. Tudi is presented with a unique opportunity to make peace with Vic and the Concerned Citizens of Southwest Central Compton (CCSWC).

20m

Kali Hawk

Maggie
Gerald "Slink" Johnson

Black Jesus
Charlie Murphy

Vic
Corey Holcomb

Boonie
Mike Clattenburg

Director
Norman Aladjem

Producer
Mike Clattenburg

Creator
Aaron McGruder

Creator

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Black Jesus

Comedy

Adult Swim is never afraid to go beyond the boundaries of what most people consider good taste, so the not-necessarily-PC premise of this show shouldn't come as a shock to anyone. "Black Jesus" spotlights Jesus living in modern-day Compton, Calif., trying to spread love and kindness throughout his neighborhood on a daily basis. Mostly assisting in his mission is a small-but-loyal group of downtrodden followers. The live-action series was created by Aaron McGruder, who previously brought the animated favorite "The Boondocks" to Adult Swim.

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Irreverent, edgy comedy puts the Savior in the inner city.

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