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The Amber Ruffin Show

The Amber Ruffin Show

Description: A signature smart-and-silly take on the week.
Genre: Comedy
Year Released: 2020
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 34
First episode air date: September 25, 2020
Network: Peacock
Program Creator: Amber Ruffin
Production Locations: Studio 8G, NBC Studios; New York, New York
Cast: Amber Ruffin
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