Ep 5. Why Are Her Pies Wet, Lord?

In A Black Lady Sketch Show season 1 episode 5, titled "Why Are Her Pies Wet, Lord?", the women continue to bring their outrageous and hilarious sketches to the forefront. No topic is off-limits as they address everything from relationships to cultural differences.

The episode opens with "Get the Belt," a sketch that explores the disciplinary tactics of black parents. Robin Thede portrays a mother who uses everything but the kitchen sink to discipline her young daughter, played by Issa Rae.

In "Black Annie," a reboot of the classic musical, the women reimagine the story of Little Orphan Annie with a black cast. Ashley Nicole Black stars as Black Annie, a girl with a thirst for acquiring wealth. The sketch is filled with hilarious musical numbers and references to contemporary celebrities.

"Basic Ball" is a sketch that pokes fun at the ever-expanding number of dating apps. Laci Mosley stars as a woman who has signed up for a new app that only allows her to interact with men who have gone to college. The app even includes a feature that displays the man's alma mater. The sketch is a scathing commentary on the elitism that can come with online dating.

The show also tackles the topic of class differences in "Plain Jane." Thede stars as a wealthy, elitist woman who hires Rae's character, a working-class woman, to clean her house. The sketch explores themes of classism, racism, and the power dynamics that come with wealth.

In "Sister, May I Call You Oshun?" the women explore the intricacies of Afrocentric spirituality. The sketch features Thede as a woman who has been trying to connect with the goddess Oshun but has been unsuccessful. She enlists the help of Rae and Mosley, who play the goddesses Yemaya and Mami Wata, respectively.

Finally, in "Jumpin' Jackie," the women tackle the topic of fitness and body shaming. The sketch features Mosley as a fitness instructor who humiliates her overweight client, played by Black. The sketch is a commentary on the body shaming that can occur in the fitness world and the pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards.

Overall, "Why Are Her Pies Wet, Lord?" continues to showcase the women's talent for creating hilarious and thought-provoking sketches. From classism to online dating, no topic is off-limits as they explore the intricacies of being a black woman in America.