The following is an episode list for Unsung, a TV One biography and documentary television series about R&B, soul, jazz, gospel, blues, rap and reggae recording artists from the 1960s to the early 2000s. As of January 2022, 170 episodes have aired across 15 seasons.

List of episodes

Season 1 Title Original airdate Short summary Notable guest appearances Notes Episode 1 – "The Story of Phyllis Hyman" Documenting the rise and tribulation of R&B/Jazz recording artist Phyllis Hyman. Interviews with Onaje Allan Gumbs, Hiram Bullock, The Whispers, Regina Belle, Dyana Williams, Clifford Carter (as Cliff Carter), Richard Clay, Norman Connors, David Nathan, Patty Jackson, Mercedes Ellington, Kenny Gamble, Cassandra McShepard, Glenda Gracia, and Cynthia Biggs. One of four episodes narrated by recording artist Al B. Sure!. Episode 2 – "The Gospel Truth with The Clark Sisters" Documenting the trials and careers of the Gospel group The Clark Sisters. Interviews with Karen Clark Sheard, Twinkie Clark, Jacky Clark Chisholm, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Regina Belle, Marvin Winans, Andrae Russell, and Charles Blake. One of four episodes narrated by recording artist Al B. Sure!. Episode 3 – "The Story of Donny Hathaway" Documenting the rise and tribulation of influential Soul songwriter, composer, and recording artist Donny Hathaway. Interviews with Eric Mercury, Barabara Harris, The Whispers, Quincy Jones, Lalah Hathaway, Musiq, Harold Wheeler, Ric Powell, Glenn Watts, Mario Medious, Dyana Williams, David Nathan, Nadine McKinnor, and Jesse Jackson. One of four episodes narrated by recording artist Al B. Sure!. Episode 4 – "The DeBarge Family" Documenting the careers tribulations of the family R&B group The DeBarge Family. Interviews with Bunny DeBarge, Randy DeBarge, James DeBarge (of DeBarge), Kristinia DeBarge, Etterlene DeBarge, Iris Gordy, Jermaine Jackson, Babyface, Greg Williams (of Switch), Steve Barri, Eddie Lambert, David Nathan, and Dyana Williams. One of four episodes narrated by recording artist Al B. Sure!.

Season 2 Title Original airdate Short summary Notable guest appearances Notes Episode 5 – "The Story of Minnie Riperton" Documenting the rise and finite career of R&B recording artist Minnie Riperton. Interviews with Dick Rudolph, Sidney Barnes (of Rotary Connection), Joe Sample, Maya Rudolph, Ramsey Lewis, Q-Tip (of A Tribe Called Quest), Dyana Williams, and A. Scott Galloway. The first episode of series regular narrator Gary Anthony Williams. Episode 6 – "The Story of Melba Moore" Documenting the rise and career of recording artist and actress Melba Moore. Interviews with Melba Moore, Nick Ashford, Valerie Simpson, Ben Vereen, Clifton Davis, Paul Laurence, Meli'sa Morgan, Alan Palanker, Dyana Williams, and Bill Cosby. Episode 7 – "The Story of Shalamar" Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B group Shalamar. Interviews with Micki Free, Jody Watley, Howard Hewett, Jeffrey Daniel, D'lisa Davis, Sydney Justin (of Shalamar), Dick Griffey, Karolyn Ali, and Leon Sylvers III. Group member Jody Watley has been negatively critical of the portrayal of the group's tensions in this episode. Episode 8 – "The Story of Florence Ballard" Documenting the rise and tribulation of R&B recording artist Florence Ballard. Interviews with Nelson George, Otis Williams (of The Temptations), Mary Wilson (of The Supremes), Dyana Williams, Peter Benjaminson, and Janie Bradford. Florence Ballard was an original member of the Motown group The Supremes. The character Effie White from the musical Dreamgirls is loosely based on Ballard. Florence Ballard was previously featured on an episode of Mysteries and Scandals in 1999. Episode 9 – "The Story of Teena Marie" Documenting the rise and career of recording artist Teena Marie. Interviews with Teena Marie, Smokey Robinson, Nelson George, Berry Gordy, George Duke, Faith Evans, Yvette Barlowe (of The Mary Jane Girls), Iris Gordy, Benny Medina and Kerry Gordy (of Apollo), Dick Rudolph, Allen McGrier, Daniel Lemelle, Larkin Arnold, Dyana Williams, and Maxine Waters. One of the last interviews Teena Marie made. She died December 26, 2010. Episode 10 – "The Story of Bootsy Collins" Documenting the rise and career of Funk superstar Bootsy Collins. Interviews with Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Bernie Worrell, Mallia Franklin (of Parliament-Funkadelic), Frank "Kash" Waddy (of The Pacemakers), Lady Miss Kier (of Deee-Lite), Snoop Dogg, Larry Nager, and Mark Mallory. Episode 11 – "The Story of Klymaxx" Documenting the rise and careers of all-female R&B/Pop band Klymaxx. Interviews with Bernadette Cooper, Cheryle Cooley, Robin Gridder, Lynn Malsby, Joyce Irby, Lorena Stewart, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Dyana Williams. Episode 12 – "The Story of Zapp & Roger" Documenting the rise and tribulation of influential Funk band Zapp and leading recording artist Roger Troutman. Interviews with Terry Troutman, Lester Troutman, Gregory Jackson, Ricardo Brey, Dale DeGroat (of Zapp & Roger), Big Robb, Mark "Drac" Hicks (of Slave), Nelson George, Barry Benson, Shirley Murdock, Tech N9ne, DJ Quik, and Snoop Dogg.

Season 3 Title Original airdate Short summary Notable guest appearances Notes Episode 13 – "The Story of Rose Royce" Documenting the rise and career of the R&B group Rose Royce. Interviews with Kenny Copeland, Gwen Dickey, Lequeint "Duke" Jobe, and Joe Harris (of The Undisputed Truth). Episode 14 – "The Story of Sylvester" Documenting the rise and short-lived career of Disco recording artist Sylvester. Interviews with Joshua Gamson, Anita Pointer (of The Pointer Sisters), Walter Hawkins, Martha Wash, Jeanie Tracy, Dyana Williams, and Narada Michael Walden. Episode 15 – "Unsung Uncut" Features full-length performances from the artists featured on the series. Performances of Teena Marie w/ Rick James ("Sucka For Your Love"), Bootsy Collins ("Ain't It Funky Now"), Klymaxx ("Meeting In the Ladies Room"), Rose Royce ("Car Wash"), Debarge ("I Like It"), Minnie Riperton ("Lovin' You"), and Sylvester ("Dance"). Episode 16 – "The Story of Stacy Lattisaw" Documenting the rise and career of R&B vocalist Stacy Lattisaw. Interviews with Stacy Lattisaw, Johnny Gill (of New Edition), and Narada Michael Walden. Episode 17 – "The Story of The Bar-Kays" Documenting the rise and tribulation of Funk band The Bar-Kays. Interviews with Ben Cauley, David Porter, James Alexander, Al Bell, Jazze Pha, and Steven Ivory. This episode shows news footage from the plane crash that took the lives of singer Otis Redding and many of the original members, as well as footage of the Bar-Kays performing at Wattstax. Episode 18 – "The Story of Teddy Pendergrass" Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B vocalist Teddy Pendergrass. Interviews with Tyrese Gibson, Dyana Williams, Kenny Gamble, and Leon Huff. Teddy Pendergrass was previously featured on an episode of VH1's Behind the Music in 1997. Episode 19 – "The Story of Tammi Terrell" Documenting the rise and short-lived career of Motown vocalist Tammi Terrell. Interviews with Nick Ashford, Valerie Simpson, Otis Williams (of The Temptations), Mary Wilson, Gene Chandler, Vance Wilson, Weldon Arthur McDougal III, Jerry Blavat, Elaine Jesmer, Harry Weinger, and Dyana Williams. Episode 20 – "The Story of Heatwave" Documenting the rise and turbulent careers of R&B group Heatwave. Interviews with Keith Wilder, Ernest "Bilbo" Berger, Mario Mantese, Billy Jones, Keith Harrison, Byron Byrd, Roy Carter, Derek Bramble (of Heatwave), Dyana Williams, and Dr. Scot Brown. Episode 21 – "The Story of Musical Youth" Documenting the rise and turbulent careers of Reggae band Musical Youth. Interviews with Dennis Seaton, Michael Grant, Kelvin Grant (of Musical Youth), Dave Morgan, Pete Price, and Don Letts. Episode 22 – "The Story of George Clinton" Documenting the rise and career of Funk superstar George Clinton. Interviews with George Clinton, Grady Thomas, Rickey Vincent, Bootsy Collins, Michael Hampton, Maceo Parker, Hank Shocklee, Robert 'Peanut' Johnson, Amuka/ Sheila Brody, and DeWayne McKnight (as Blackbyrd McNight). George Clinton was previously featured on an episode of VH1's Legends in 1999. Episode 23 – "The Story of The Fat Boys" Documenting the rise and careers of pioneering rap group The Fat Boys. Interviews with Prince Markie Dee, Damon Wimbley (of The Fat Boys), Papa Keith, Chuck Creekmur, Rayzor, Kurtis Blow, Charles Stettler, Biz Markie, Hank Shocklee, J. Cole, and Cory Rooney. This was the first Unsung about a Hip Hop artist or group. Episode 24 – "The Story of Angela Winbush" Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B vocalist Angela Winbush. Interviews with Angela Winbush, Lalah Hathaway, Avant, Tom Joyner, and A. Scott Galloway. Episode 25 – "The Story of Miki Howard" Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B/ Jazz vocalist Miki Howard. Interviews with Miki Howard, Augie Johnson (of Side Effect), John Nettlesbey, LeMel Humes, Robi Reed, and Val Young. Episode 26 – "The Story of The O'Jays" Documenting the rise and turbulent careers of legendary R&B group The O'Jays. Interviews with Eddie Levert, Bobby Massey, Sammy Strain (also of Little Anthony and the Imperials) (of The O'Jays), Marc Gordon (of LeVert), and Tom Joyner.

Season 4