Unsung
Series Overview
Unsung is an hour-long music documentary program that premiered on TV One on November 27, 2008. It celebrates the lives and careers of artists or groups sharing their triumphs, their tribulations, and their truth. It uncovers the stories behind well-known R&B, gospel, and hip-hop music artists, bands, or groups which were ranked on the Billboard music charts with a string of hits, only to have their career derailed by a major crisis. After four seasons, Unsung won an NAACP Image Award in the "Outstanding Information Series or Special" category. Others nominated in this category for 2011 were Anderson Cooper 360° and Washington Watch with Roland Martin. And as of 2018, the series has garnered six NAACP Image Awards.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
17 Seasons • 197 Episodes
60 min per episode
2008 – Present
Premiered: Sun, Nov 30, 2008
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 17, Episode 8: “Best in Black: Political Leaders”
Portraits of pioneering political figures who helped change the game and change the world, from Barbara Jordan and Shirley Chisholm to John Lewis and Barack Obama.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
4 Episodes →
Season 2
8 Episodes →
Season 3
14 Episodes →
Season 4
16 Episodes →
Season 5
19 Episodes →
Season 6
9 Episodes →
Season 7
12 Episodes →
Season 8
22 Episodes →
Season 9
9 Episodes →
Season 10
8 Episodes →
Season 11
16 Episodes →
Season 12
9 Episodes →
Season 13
8 Episodes →
Season 14
9 Episodes →
Season 15
9 Episodes →
Season 16
17 Episodes →
Season 17
8 Episodes →
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unsung
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What is Unsung about?
Unsung is an hour-long music documentary program that premiered on TV One on November 27, 2008. It celebrates the lives and careers of artists or groups sharing their triumphs, their tribulations, and their truth. It uncovers the stories behind well-known R&B, gospel, and hip-hop music artists, bands, or groups which were ranked on the Billboard music charts with a string of hits, only to have their career derailed by a major crisis. After four seasons, Unsung won an NAACP Image Award in the "Outstanding Information Series or Special" category. Others nominated in this category for 2011 were Anderson Cooper 360° and Washington Watch with Roland Martin. And as of 2018, the series has garnered six NAACP Image Awards.
How many seasons does Unsung have?
Unsung comprises 17 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Unsung?
Key cast members in Unsung include Not specified.
Who created or directed Unsung?
Unsung was developed and directed by Not specified.