The Varnell Hill Show
Created by Bentley Kyle Evans, Martin Lawrence
Nearly three decades after audiences first met him, Varnell Hill is stepping back into the spotlight - and he's determined to prove he's still the star of the show. Set behind the scenes of a long-running late-night talk show, The Varnell Hill Show follows Varnell as he fights to stay relevant in a rapidly changing entertainment landscape. Between network executives eager to modernize the show, a chaotic writers' room, celebrity guests, family drama, and his own outsized ego, Varnell quickly discovers that keeping a television empire together may be harder than building one in the first place.
The Varnell Hill Show Season 1 originally premiered on Paramount+ on September 1, 2026. Current US availability is unconfirmed.
The Varnell Hill Show Season 1 originally premiered on Paramount+ on September 1, 2026. Current US availability is unconfirmed.
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Season 1 episodes
- 1
Did Ya Miss Me? source at TVmaze
The Varnell Hill Show is back again but with the former studio head's son calling the shots, the stage is set for a war between old-school star power and new-school corporate sabotage as Varnell tries to show the world why they missed him.
- 2
Pay The Piper source at TVmaze
With Varnell's show, wallet, and life in danger, he makes moves to reclaim it all on his own. He'll have to decide if his pride is worth tanking or if he should start thanking. No matter how dangerous.
- 3
#OHSHIT! source at TVmaze
When Rachael pushes to have Varnell join the modern era with AJ running his social media, going viral could be a boost or a plummet.
- 4
Spring Chicken source at TVmaze
Varnell starts to feel self-conscious about his new popularity as an elder who tells it like it is but he still wants to be seen as youthful. As he keeps trying to be young, it might be better to be old.
- 5
Varnell Hill Keeps It Real source at TVmaze
Varnell lands a documentary episode about him, but a mix-up makes things get a little too candid for the camera. Amidst the turmoil, everyone scrambles to save the show and its star.
- 6
Varnell Gets Cooked source at TVmaze
Things are about to heat up on the 30th anniversary of The Varnell Hill Show. With the dais for Varnell's roast needing one more guest, Jonah has a surprise to add to the fire.
- 7
Raeshawn The Icon source at TVmaze
With Marshay getting the spotlight online after the roast, Varnell invites a controversial huge name to the show but with pressure closing in on all sides, it's a matter of being seen as a clown or an icon.
- 8
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