A Black Lady Sketch Show | 227: The Reboot (Full Sketch) | HBO

227, A Black Lady Sketch Show-style.
A Black Lady Sketch Show is a narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests. The show presents sketches performed by a core cast of black women, including Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Quinta Brunson, and Gabrielle Dennis. Catch it Fridays at 11PM, only on HBO. #HBO #ABlackLadySketchShow #ABLSS
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A Black Lady Sketch Show | Reboot (Full Sketch) | HBO

[@charlye6380]

She looked so much like Jackee Harry

[@brithomp]

Charlye 6 I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS FUCKING COMMENT YES!!!

[@sxm76]

She killed this!

[@1love847]

Claimed and owned this role!

[@otizzlebabe8715]

Yup gotta go rub one out now

[@sxm76]

@@otizzlebabe8715 TMI bro! 😄😄😄

[@iamtvblake]

Robin is spot on with her imitation. Brilliant!!!

[@raymondhenderson4006]

Spot on

[@blackchang1981]

Exactly. It is uncanny.

[@nataliemoeketsi7263]

SPOT ON!!

[@haveagoodday629]

I thought it WAS her.... until I saw your comment!

[@bigstunna2049]

It almost made me want a reeboot fr

[@deborahgomez5617]

She got Jackee mannerisms, voice and everything down to a T

[@MOBROOKS]

Facts

[@rioboy13]

YES!!!!!! SHE ABSOLUTELY NAILED THE PART!!!! And the actress even looks like Jackee Harris actually!

[@tamikamayes8071]

Yes she do 😆

[@michaelaj9019]

They were so good on the voices I had flashbacks of actual show 🥺 childhood...

[@jmiller297]

They could've made her hair a little bigger...

[@Timsterfield]

For a second there...I thought it was the real Jackee Harry......

[@Pink_MobStudio]

Tim Rogers omg me too

[@yes_i_am_ms.jackson6144]

You too

[@kryssstarr5981]

Tim Rogers I swear, had to double look.

[@Aritul]

Me too.

[@idwtbam]

It was for a second

[@u-knobreezy4035]

I’m glad part of the 227 cast was alive to do this 😩😂

[@ppward1234]

Lol hell yeah

[@u-knobreezy4035]

Melvin Ward Lester ass gray af! But this a blessing

[@delorasledge2492]

Right. I think Marla is in her 70s

[@Toneyton]

Delora Sledge she 88

[@Toneyton]

Journi2Lyfe 😂😂😂😂

[@ren09rn]

*Does this story have a point? Because I'd love to stab my eye out with it.* 🤣🤣🤣 I can't wait for the perfect moment when I can finally use this line in real life!

[@NunyaBey]

It was this line was tewww much!

[@bquacky8251]

Me too!

[@SereneTing]

🤣 🤣 🤣

[@creativelife9871]

Same! 😂

[@jazzinikki01]

Same 😂

[@marfialennox2642]

I heard Pearl’s voice coming out of that lady’s mouth, I had to do a double take. They were all fantastic

[@t8styc8kz]

the way she said work was spot on!

[@AstrudWorld]

RIGHT!!!!!

[@moon230686]

Danielle Gaither. She was on Mad TV and she's hilarious!!

[@msoddballz5763]

She was spot on. She played that part 👌

[@MackTN74]

Should’ve showed Regina King waking up with her Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy resting beside her on her pillow...🏆🏆🏆

[@ANGELILYworks]

All she needs now is a Tony and she’ll be the 16th person in history to join the EGOTs. 😃

[@Elle-ml6ij]

That would have been lovely..

[@stepgirl305]

@@ANGELILYworks the *G is for Grammy...not Golden Globe....so she'll still need the G & T.

[@StarChyld4]

That would have been sweet!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@peacekeeperbabe]

…when Marla screamed awake; Regina should have ran into bedroom holding her Academy Award like a weapon!

[@insertnamehere9154]

She already had me rolling at "Mrng Pearle, mrng Rose... Meeeerrrry"😂😂😂

[@Ebthehousesitter]

Sabrina Parker 😂😂

[@porshaj.9897]

She has it down packed!

[@belizegal29]

Sabrina Parker she sounds so much like her.

[@Browneyezish]

Sabrina Parker YES 🤣😂😂

[@notareallin620]

I thought she said "Debby"

[@shannonw6703]

With the level of guest appearances in these skits I'm convinced Robin Thede knows somebody who knows somebody who know everybody🤣

[@notaytguru8214]

Shannon W yes, Angela Bassett, kelly, jackee’...

[@shannonw6703]

@@notaytguru8214 everytime I see one I'm like bruh how did she? Is that? Nahhh stop playing 🤣

[@notaytguru8214]

Shannon W I was like that since skit #1 💯

[@rreettyyuull]

She is the producer or a director?

[@KeleWele23]

She & Issa Rae are doing it!

[@D.JustinCalderon.1]

“Dwayne The rOck Johnson wake up” 😂❤️

[@AcClay44]

💀💀💀

[@omegalavender]

😂🤣💀☠️⚰️☠️💀🤣😂

[@sxm76]

That part!

[@thedivinebrycelamore]

😂😂💀

[@idwtbam]

Can't fault her for dreaming😁

[@zariajunae]

This reenactment of 227 was spot on and to see some of the original cast members reunite at the end was pure GOLD🤣🤣🤣.

[@ammcd2012]

Loved the ending, way to pay homage!

[@nubiacairo8835]

Yes. Respect given.

[@TonyaTko]

Ikr! That was amazing!

[@wallysmithii117]

Riiiiiiiiiiight!!!#

homage to watch. i didn't get it.

[@jess_a_yo]

shantédidathing the original actors from the show 227 are cameoed: Hal Williams/"Lester Jenkins", Jackée Harry/"Sandra Clark", and Marla Gibbs/"Mary Jenkins".

[@marcusscottbalahari7198]

Pearl always in the window talking shit. I love it!

[@lela658]

Forever!!!! All day and all nite 😂😂😂

[@rachelr3230]

😂yes Lord!

[@trinettefayne5758]

Marcus Scott Balahari Always!!!!!!!!

[@msoddballz5763]

Love her.

[@carbonintellectuals8346]

Yess😂

[@ariolejones]

can we see more sketches of her acting like Jackee!! lololol

[@lanaworld77]

Lol then she also do "sister sister" shouting "Rayyyy!"

[@MOBROOKS]

Hell yeah. More Sandra would be awesome.

[@Nolooo]

That Jackee impression is sooo spot on. Oh ma Gaad 😂😂 loved this show

[@poeticjustice8420]

I hope this blows up and continues and becomes what living colour was for us 💅🏽💅🏽🔥🔥

[@LA-li4yw]

Homey dont playyyyy!!!!

[@leathalinterjection7274]

Imma strike up a convo with my girl right now to use it😂😂

[@marzblaq7267]

Please all they need now are some Fly Girls and Fly Guys But call them “For The Culture Crew” 😄

[@thatsoundsaboutright7483]

@@LA-li4yw ....dat

[@parlayphresh3062]

For real I'm gonna support this and share as well

[@NDGOCHYLD]

Please do Good Times and a black version of Golden Girls.

[@sandrarichardson761]

Yes!! That would be so epic 😁👌

[@geraldhaynesjr1815]

Yes yes. Please!!!! Know the sisters would be on point. These ladies are the best. Many years of succes for them.

[@praise777always9]

Girl Yes!!!!! That's a GREAT lDEA!!!!!!

[@NaturallyLuvely]

Ooooooo and what about Designing Women!!!!

[@marymiller6188]

A black version of Golden Girls would be hilarious

[@aylaprazen8014]

Quinta going from buzzfeed to hbo makes me heart so happy

[@jrmetmoi]

Ayla Prazen mine too

[@hopelehop7039]

Look at her now

[@michelle391989]

And now she has two Emmys!

[@samarasmith4293]

That wig n her voice And the look Well darn whole package So much like - Jackie

[@WriterVicYates]

The actress playing Sandra must be Sandra's tethered version. She sounds and looks just like her.

[@thinblacknoodles]

FACTS!

[@morganmckenny6875]

Maybe you just came up with a very good idea for a sketch 😂

[@preddimagio]

Yoyo

[@1goldenshell]

She favors her; and has her mannerisms.

[@MsDee409]

The creator 'Black Lady Sketch Show', Robin Thede (Sandra) said she was OBSESSED with 227. That's why everything was so on point!!!👌

[@tastePINK]

The ENDING is pure GOLD!!! 🤣🤣 This entire sketch is everything!! This is an amazing show!!!! So well executed!!!

[@jazminehardison3643]

Yes and omg doesnt it make you feel proud to be a black woman? These ladies are killing the game. Moving that negative stereotype of black woman and pushing us towards the sun.

[@slleflore]

tastePINK btw I love your channel

[@waynemckay100]

Yes it brought back so many memories , i love Jackie

[@rmlee9489]

Fantastic!!!!

[@tonyahopson6752]

yeaaasss!

[@j.d.r.617]

"That's it, reel him in real slow-like."😂

[@Yaya_Just_Visiting]

😂🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣💕💕💕

[@lamontking87]

The ending is priceless 🔥🔥💯 to see the triple og’s from 227

[@bwcarter921]

Loved it!

[@QueenOfKings0402]

That was epic

[@highlightedreply8838]

naw man they shud have had Billie Dee wake up next to Mary ..THAT wudda ben bombs !!

[@mundaneamazing]

She nailed the Pearl impression.

[@travishave1132]

Who played pearl?

[@LosOjosCar]

Was kinda harsh tho'...

[@SALIMASOUND]

Yep. All of em nailed it

[@1talldaddy]

@@travishave1132 Danielle Gaither played her

[@niqulusviii987]

Yes! I loved her on MADtv back in the day too.

[@mymelaninempress3495]

Dwayne The Rock Johnson, wake up... who else was waiting for that lol 😂 😆

[@BClemons06]

I was praying he was gonna pop up all shirtless lol

[@LoveHappinessShineOn]

@@BClemons06 - Same here! Why did they do that to us? 😔 Lol🙂😉

[@MissCharlotteBurley]

My Melanin Empress 🙋🏽‍♀️👀 got way too excited too lol 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@MissCharlotteBurley]

BClemons06 was praying 🙏🏽 with ya 🤣

[@MissCharlotteBurley]

Deborah Hearns because they know we would react lol 😂

[@angelagm566]

Rest In Paradise Alaina Reed Hall(Rose) and Helen Martin(Pearl)

[@ShanteRoxxane]

I swear when she came out I said, “Omg Jackée Harry! She looks a lot thinner” Haha it took me a minute.

[@erichill7664]

You Too

[@Monolithic1m]

i was thinking the exact same thing when i saw her

[@rosalindameza7375]

It took me watching 227 episodes for the first time and then reading these comments...

[@ShanteRoxxane]

Rosalinda Meza Lol

[@anjiharrell6175]

Excellent! Robin looked so much like Jackee I thought she was her for second. 😲

[@TheQueenReborn]

Best Skit so far! Good to see Marla Gibbs, Jackee Harry and Hal Williams again!

[@mitzithompson6585]

Yes it is. They look well. It's a blessing 😄

[@ehottie8979]

Wasn’t the real jackee

[@TheQueenReborn]

@@ehottie8979 I am referring to the lady at the end of the sketch ...that wasnt her??🤔

[@loriannwhite8384]

I smell a Real reboot.

[@alltheragegeorgepageakatheperv]

All is missing is Regina King

[@khontanilukhele4897]

"I guess I best stop drinking before bed."😂

[@mattlohr]

I like how much Marla Gibbs has been showing up in stuff lately.

[@dlsmith300201]

That lady is phenomenal!

[@Lexiy76]

I loved this. Robin's Sandra was on point. And seeing the original cast was such a joy.

[@TheThinkingMansTemplar]

Damn I thought that was Jackee for real.. it took me 3 secs to realize it wasnt her. Lol

[@ellewoods8178]

Me too 🤔 .... 😁

[@freddyvidz]

For real

[@Tinymoezzy]

Me too!!!

[@christopherdieudonne]

I know, right?! She looks *JUST LIKE* her

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

Same here! 😂😂😂

[@musicandme1982]

Loved that they had the 227 cast in there sketch I mean No place Child 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@mialaoyinyoutube1455]

This needs to be a recurring skit if only so we can see a young actress portraying teenaged Regina King.👑💞

[@idwtbam]

Present day Regina King could low-key play teenage Regina King. Black don't crack.

[@b.carter564]

This skit was on point!🤣 I really wished the kids would have made an appearance too.

[@LL-pe2bd]

B. Carter Calvin actually makes an appearance during the end credits of the show.

[@kbs8586]

According to the creators, some sketches will be recurring

[@magus9130]

I'd have died and got my life if Regina King showed up with a backpack and a windbreaker💀😇

[@mytoesarecold5555]

Regina King is too busy winning Academy’s & Emmy’s 😂🤣

[@jesushateswood]

@@mytoesarecold5555 Yep. And directing.

[@charitapatrick6671]

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Wake Up💀😭😂 I Feel Ya Jackee" Sandra" Harry That Brotha Is Fine💖😂

[@altonjohn5975]

She should have said Idris Elba

[@wallysmithii117]

She should've said Aldis Hodge..

[@telikaandfam]

yessss

[@br0l0g]

@@altonjohn5975 She shouldve said mind your fucking business dumb head

[@Shawndrea]

Ain't he though!!

[@DiBaozi]

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson wake up 😂😂😂 definitely dreamin'

[@ANGELSLVME]

I was hoping Brenda (Regina King), would show up, with her Emmy?????

[@quintenisliving7204]

I woudve screamed!!!!!!

[@theninjacat7200]

you read my mind! It would have been hilarious for her to show up!

[@ericapalmoremoon]

And her oscar☺️

[@prettyfaceanb]

Maarrrrryyyy! 🤣

[@mitzithompson6585]

😄😄😄

[@TheMorganVEVO]

😂😂😂

[@ethlomar]

AyannahB 😂😂😂

[@TrangPakbaby]

The 80's were such a magical time. I envy those of you who were teens and adults back then 😢

[@MissCharlotteBurley]

TrangPak2 I’m grateful for those times they were golden.

[@704gyrl]

It was awesome!

[@rachelr3230]

Same I was born in 82...I'd have like to be a teenager then!

[@Phaybaby1]

82 baby bt i enjoyed what we had and the 90's were EVERYTHINGGG!!

[@tinamarie8061]

It was the land of sitcom magic.

[@djpolo99]

Absolutely fantastic! Comedy gold! I thought Marla Gibbs was going to wake up and say "Well at least it wasn't The Jeffersons again!"

[@safib9626]

This was so beautiful to watch ,I grew up watching 227 .

[@Qnani30]

That’s DOPE! you got Lester, Sandra and Mary in it. The real ones. Oh that’s so dope.

[@bigmona2741]

Qnani30 that really was awesome!

[@honeyluv15]

Qnani30 Calvin too!

[@erichill7664]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👌

[@nubiacairo8835]

Lol. A dream within a dream, within a dream..... love it.🤣🤣🤣

[@dari4303]

Black Version Of The Golden Girls Please!🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@BJosephto]

They did that, it was called Living Single

[@brierichardson8462]

@@BJosephto Khadijah: Dorothy Synclaire: Rose Regine: Blanche Max: Sophia

[@passiveagressive4983]

Her Jackee impression is spot on!

[@BishopMortimer]

OMG! This was ICONIC. I remember growing up my grandma and mom use to make me watch this show with them and I couldn't stand it, now I'm an adult and I find myself watching the reruns on my own.

[@nefrettitim]

That's how it works it's called growing up! 🖖🏾 Our taste buds change too! 🥑

[@BishopMortimer]

@@nefrettitim Very true.

[@alwaysblessed5243]

Lol Me and my older sister watched it every and I was really young! Now Whenever I see a channel play any marathons I watch it with my niece😝

[@jjupiter1218]

Lol I love this series...but I was low key hoping the rock was gonna pop up 😅😂

[@thearya88]

Wow! I mean Sandra's character is so dang spot on 🤣🤣

[@earthgoddesslala]

I'm praying they keep doing these sketches ...its a mix of nostalgia, paying homage to the legends and so hilarious...I am at work dying you hear me! In tears 🤣🤣🤣

[@lakishatoussaint]

So grateful to see them all together again. 🙏🏽❤👑Dear Lord, Please continue to preserve our Elders, in wisdom, good health, humor and LOVE.👑❤🙏🏽

[@MsDilwitit]

Does this story have a point??? Cos I'd like to put my eye out with it😂😂😂

[@cruisecontrol7911]

I DIED💀💯

[@Rona_actually]

Gets me all the time🤣🤣🤣

[@nuckinfuts7610]

The level of talent, vision, and innovation that bands together behind the scenes of this show is nothing short of remarkable. "Meeeh'ree!"

[@missladygray]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. They had all the characters down, then the cameos at the ending made my day and night! Great job.

[@naturalVA1]

I loved everything about this! 227 was my show back in the day. I use to watch it with my grandma 🤭

[@kbs8586]

Jane Jetson me too

[@ms.ladysanders3939]

Jane Jetson I used to watch it and now I'M a Grandma 😂😂

[@SdotVA_]

Same.

[@bwalto21]

Me too

[@ebonywhite1388]

Robin Theade is hilarious to me

[@juicykae8738]

I was gonna like this but you have 227 likes and I didn't wanna change it 😂😂😂

[@ebonywhite1388]

@@juicykae8738 😂😂

[@gale_poot]

@@juicykae8738 haha now I don't know whether to like it or just leave it at 277

[@claraturner9842]

Robin Thede played the Sandra character perfectly!! I loved this whole skit!!

[@beemocha]

Robin’s Sandra Clark was A +👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 Everyone was great. This was so spot-on!! I used to watch reruns of this show why did I stop? Lol

[@kiajohnson]

And Quinta did a great job playing Rose although her part was short

[@Missuperswagg]

Robin and the cast did an excellent job I almost forgot it wasn't the original cast lol that's great acting!

[@Cosmickid77]

"I mean no place child." 🤣🤣🤣☠

[@Dtaysh]

That Jackee impression had me doing a spit take, lmao.

[@JenniferBrigitteOpticalVortex]

I got chills. It's not just the impression, but the looks.

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

@@JenniferBrigitteOpticalVortex They look nothing alike.

[@CREEPYKOULWAH]

That was touching. So happy to see Marla and the crew ☺️

[@KevinP32270]

hell yea...

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

Spot on! And props to Robin and the crew for giving the legends their flowers.

[@miquelgeanette8923]

Honestly, this was the best skit you guys have had so far in my eyes! I loved the reminiscing and having the old characters!!

[@ritahandy]

The Sandra impersonation...on point👌

[@ms.goodiebones1969]

Who didn't play Jack-a's character growing up!

[@lifed8994]

Ms. Goodie Bones LOL!!!

[@MiniM69]

Me...I didn’t become extra until I was in my teens!

[@ttslb1995]

Did! 🤣

[@mewho6199]

I didn't.

[@decemberdarling6058]

HBO, you are the real MVP for posting clips of this awesome show 🏆. Thanks a mil!!! 😊 🌟

[@tysilents9143]

Robin friend issa got HBO to agree to this without HBO even seeing a script when Robin other show on bet got cancelled issa brought their idea to HBO

[@naysha2271]

"Ooh, Calvin, COME SEE DIS!" the way I scREAMT

[@StanDaMan29CPT]

This was one of my favorite shows of all time. 227 definitely needs a reboot! Either this cast or the original cast will work just fine for me!

[@u-knobreezy4035]

The lady playing pearl, is that the lady from mad tv who played Yvonne Criddle 😂😂

[@BlackGaySlay]

she finally got over them leaves lol

[@u-knobreezy4035]

Mack Entertainment 😂😂😂😂😂 right!!?

[@lacebabydoll]

Mack Entertainment 😂

[@lilhypnotique]

Mack Entertainment And got over that parking spot too.

[@Introvertsan]

There should have been more Yvonne Criddle skits

[@babybree175]

Ohhh sandra's part was off the chain....omg! The real lester and maryyyyyy...I love that omg...I cant breathe I cant breathe. That was the best sketch everrrrrr

[@rachelrocks150]

Her Jackee Harry is on point!! Sounds just like her!!

[@erichill7664]

That last part when they all was waking up from the dream that was beautifully written to have the original cast members at the end 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👌

[@monayj26]

OMG she looks EXACTLY LIKE JACKEE

[@ugliestart8265]

does this story have a point, cause id loveee to stick my eye out with it. lol. i love this show

[@sokkaoaf2699]

This is soo good! My jaw dropped when Jackee came on the screen. 227 was my show!

[@davidkloster8961]

All of you really did such an amazing job. Seriously all of ypu truly nailed their mannerisms. The Sandra character really truly looked exactly like Sandra. All of you did great amazing acting Spot on!!! Truly great actresses and actor

[@petertownsend2255]

Flipping epic..Ms. Thede I salute you and your writers.....

[@KayJay79]

Hole up! Wayment! The ending took my satin bonnet all the way off! That was brilliant!

[@MissCharlotteBurley]

Mlle Jacques not the bonnet girl 🤣 the ending was too cute!

[@DawnDuchess]

💯💯💯🙌

[@AliciaOlatujaVoice]

Yup! I gave up and started sleeping on satin pillow cases ever since this show started.

[@Exhaustedmom313]

She killed that Saundra impression.

[@matthewmcbride5920]

"I seen uglier times," "But what's your face got to do with your finance," 😄😄😄😄

[@waynetagoe4360]

Wowwww I literally thought that was Jackee at first 🤦🏾‍♂️ lol she did an amazing job.

[@NeDibles]

Wayne Tagoe right lol me too 😂

[@Maki-00]

She sounds just like Marla Gibbs!

[@pheb29]

Because that was Marla Gibbs! Good for her she's a legend @88 🤗

[@Maki-00]

Phebz Peters I know that was Marla Gibbs at the end, but I was talking about the lady in the skit! Actually, they all did a good job at sounding just like the 227 characters! 😀

[@pheb29]

@@Maki-00 they did it's uncanny! And The beat goes on... the next generation is just as talented, huh 😍

[@melissah170]

That 'inception style' ending was amazing! Well done with the original actors at the end!!!!

[@shaymuse8327]

Wow the end w/ the original characters this was dope

[@zikhonamahlulo8069]

oh my gosh love this one. Robin's imitation was spot on!!

[@Belladolce1000]

Ladies, you have a instant classic on your hands! Thank you!

[@deontepro1]

Yes. I need to see more.

[@blvck1651]

I grew up on this show me and my great grandmother would eat breakfast and watch this

[@mashyawilliams9868]

227 Is my FAVORITE show of all time, this was too cute

[@dippster357]

Black lady sketch, You sure did a good job of taking us back in time to a show we all loved and that ending was priceless this will be one of my favorite skits

[@shadaviongrant7605]

Robin looks just like Jackee and she nailed that Mary part

[@sivum6919]

This deserves more views. All of black lady sketch show.

[@cocoaallure5879]

🤣🤣🤣 she looked so good as Jack-a!

[@bigbeauty3914]

This was perfect ❤️😍 And the dream within a dream , within a dream sequence...MORE PERFECTION!

[@iluvuholyspirit]

Pearl and Saaaaandra were on point!!!!!😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@deedeehobson9501]

this was short but so awesome...gives me happy chills to see the ending...nostalgia chills.

[@WriterVicYates]

The ending has me screaming. That was hilarious.

[@confessionsofagoodgirl]

Me too lol

[@WriterVicYates]

@@confessionsofagoodgirl 😆😆😆