List of Unsung episodes
Title Original airdate Short summary Notable guest appearances
Episode 27 - The Story of Deniece Williams June 6 , 2011 ( 2011-06-06 ) Documenting the rise and career of recording artist Deniece Williams Interviews with Deniece Williams , Stevie Wonder , Johnny Mathis , George Duke , Verdine White & Philip Bailey ( of Earth , Wind , & Fire ) , Ray Parker Jr. , and Tatyana Ali
Episode 28 - The Story of The Spinners June 13 , 2011 ( 2011-06-13 ) Documenting the rise and career of R & B group The Spinners Interviews with Henry Fambrough , Bobby Smith , G. C. Cameron , Charlton Washington , and Jessie Peck ( of The Spinners ) , Thom Bell , Dyana Williams , and Jerry L. Greenberg
Episode 29 - The Story of Alexander O'Neal and Cherrelle June 20 , 2011 ( 2011-06-20 ) Documenting the rise and careers of R & B vocalists Alexander O'Neal and Cherrelle Interviews with Alexander O'Neal , Cherrelle , Miki Howard , Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis , and Pebbles
Episode 30 - The Story of Big Daddy Kane June 27 , 2011 ( 2011-06-27 ) Documenting the rise and career of rapper and actor Big Daddy Kane Interviews with Big Daddy Kane , Nelson George , MC Lyte , Biz Markie , Scoob Lover , Tyrone Fly Ty Williams , Mister Cee , Matthew McDaniel , Freddie Foxxx , Kool Moe Dee , Eric B . ( of Eric B . & Rakim ) , Ralph McDaniels , and Roxanne Shanté
Episode 31 - The Story of The Ohio Players July 4 , 2011 ( 2011-07-04 ) Documenting the rise and career of R & B group The Ohio Players Interviews with Leroy Sugarfoot Bonner , Marshall Rock Jones , Greg Webster , James Diamond Williams , and Walter Morrison , Billy Beck and Trae Pierce ( of the Ohio Players ) , Bootsy Collins , Lester Troutman ( of Zapp ) , Scot Brown , Pat Runningbear Evans , and Robin McBride
Episode 32 - The Story of Evelyn Champagne King July 11 , 2011 ( 2011-07-11 ) Documenting the rise and career of Disco and R & B vocalist Evelyn Champagne King Interviews with Evelyn Champagne King , Leon Sylvers III ( of The Sylvers ) , Kenny Copeland ( of Rose Royce ) , Kashif , Flo Jenkins , Dyana Williams
Episode 33 - The Story of Billy Preston July 25 , 2011 ( 2011-07-25 ) Documenting the rise and career of recording artist Billy Preston Interviews with Merry Clayton , Bruce Fisher , and George Johnson ( of The Brothers Johnson )
Episode 34 - The Story of The Sylvers August 1 , 2011 ( 2011-08-01 ) Documenting the rise and turbulent careers of the family R & B group The Sylvers Interviews with Nelson George , Leon Sylvers III , other members of the Sylvers family , and Dyana Williams
Episode 35 - The Story of Mary Wells August 15 , 2011 ( 2011-08-15 ) Documenting the rise and turbulent career of Motown R & B vocalist Mary Wells Interviews with Brenda Holloway , Brian Holland and Eddie Holland , Mary Wilson ( of The Supremes ) , Claudette Rogers Robinson , Meech Wells , Mizell Brothers , Peter Benjaminson , Mickey Gentile , Nelson George , and Janie Bradford
Episode 36 - The Story of Vesta Williams January 2 , 2012 ( 2012-01-02 ) Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R & B recording artist and actress Vesta Williams Interviews with Vesta Williams , Howard Hewett ( of Shalamar ) , Bow-Legged Lou ( of Full Force ) , TC Campbell ( of Cameo ) , Will Downing , and Vivica A . Fox
Episode 37 - The Story of Bobby Womack January 9 , 2012 ( 2012-01-09 ) Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R & B , Soul singer & songwriter Bobby Womack Interviews with Bobby Womack , Bill Withers , David T. Walker , Harold Payne , Steven Ivory , and Michael Thompson
Episode 38 - The Story of Atlantic Starr January 16 , 2012 ( 2012-01-16 ) Documenting the rise and careers of the R & B music group Atlantic Starr Interviews with David Lewis , Sharon Bryant , Barbara Weathers , Steven Ivory , Cliff Winston , and Adrienne-Joi Johnson
Episode 39 - The Story of Freddie Jackson January 23 , 2012 ( 2012-01-23 ) Documenting the rise and career of R & B vocalist Freddie Jackson Interviews with Freddie Jackson , Melba Moore , Meli'sa Morgan , Howard Hewett ( of Shalamar ) , Steven Ivory , and Chuck Jackson
Episode 40 - The Story of Full Force January 30 , 2012 ( 2012-01-30 ) Documenting the rise and careers of R & B group Full Force Interviews with Lisa Lisa ( of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam ) , Cheryl Pepsii Riley , Howie Dorough ( of The Backstreet Boys ) , Christopher Reid ( of Kid ' n Play ) , Don Cornelius , Grouchy Greg Watkins ( of AllHipHop .com ) , and Blair Underwood
Episode 41 - The Story of Millie Jackson February 6 , 2012 ( 2012-02-06 ) Documenting the rise and career of R & B vocalist and comedian Millie Jackson Interviews with Millie Jackson , Keisha Jackson , Roxanne Shante , Da Brat , Latimore , A. Scott Galloway , and Nelson George
Episode 42 - The Story of Ray Parker , Jr February 13 , 2012 ( 2012-02-13 ) Documenting the rise and career of R & B singer/ songwriter Ray Parker , Jr Interviews with Ray Parker Jr. , David Foster , Chaka Khan , Clive Davis , Arnell Carmichael ( of Raydio ) , Vincent Bonham ( of Raydio ) , Deniece Williams , Cheryl Lynn , Eddie Holland , Steve Jordan , Chazzy Green , and David Paich
List of episodes -- Season 4
The following is an episode list for Unsung, a TV One biography and documentary television series about R&B, soul, jazz, gospel, rap and reggae recording artists from the 1960s through the 1990s. As of July 15, 2018, 145 episodes have aired across 12 seasons. http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/new-season-of-tv-ones-unsung-returns-w-line-up-including-chante-moore-kashif-jennifer-holliday-more-20150924