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[04/16/24 - 07:00 AM]
BET Media Group Extends Multi-Year Content Partnership with Tyler Perry Through 2028
The pact includes new seasons of "Sistas," "The Oval," "Assisted Living," "House of Payne," "Zatima," "Bruh," "All the Queen's Men" as well as the new scripted series "Route 187."

[10/02/23 - 02:19 PM]
BET Media Group Announces Fall Programming Lineup Including New Content from BET, BET+, BET Digital, VH1 and Our Content for Change Initiative
BET keeps the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop celebration going with a special three-part "Rap City" documentary titled "Welcome to Rap City" kicking off Tuesday, October 10.

[09/12/23 - 10:09 AM]
BET Announces Premiere Dates for Hit Tyler Perry Franchises "Tyler Perry's Sistas" and "Tyler Perry's The Oval"
The series return on Wednesday, October 18 and Tuesday, October 17, respectively.

[09/15/22 - 12:42 PM]
BET Fall Programming Slate Preview
BET will debut a new dating show "After Happily Ever After" hosted by Mr. 106 & Park, Bow Wow, and will celebrate the 100th episode of the #1 hit scripted series "Tyler Perry's Sistas."

[03/22/22 - 07:00 AM]
BET Renews Two of Its Most Popular Franchises "Tyler Perry's The Oval" for a Fourth Season and "Tyler Perry's Sistas" for a Fifth Season
Production for both series is set to start at Tyler Perry Studios this spring.

[10/26/21 - 12:36 PM]
BET Scores with 3.3 Million Viewers Tuned in to the Premiere of "Games People Play" Season Two and the New Episodes of Tyler Perry's Original Scripted Series on October 19
Additionally, all four originals grew their audience by double-digits L+3 vs. their Live + Same Day numbers.

[10/20/21 - 04:47 PM]
5.6 Million Viewers Tuned in to BET for the Premieres of Its Expansive Roster of Hit Drama and Comedy Series Last Week!
Last Tuesday night BET held the top three shows on cable for Black viewers 18-49, "The Oval" #1 including all of TV, "Assisted Living" #2, and "House of Payne" #3.

[09/21/21 - 11:26 AM]
This Fall BET and BET+'s Programming Slates Are Jam-Packed with Over 25 New Originals, Returning Favorites, Movies, and Specials, Solidifying Their Position as the Home Where Black Culture Lives
BET's diverse slate will reflect and celebrate Black culture like no other brand can.

[07/13/21 - 08:16 AM]
Nick Barrotta, Kaye Singleton, and Russell Thomas Join Season Three of BET's Hit Series "Tyler Perry's The Oval" as Series Regulars
"Tyler Perry's The Oval" returns with new episodes Tuesday, July 20 at 9:00/8:00c on BET and BET Her.

[02/23/21 - 01:19 PM]
BET Continues Its Ratings Takeover with Close to 3 Million Total Viewers Tuning in to Tyler Perry's Slate of Engaging Originals During Last Tuesday Night's Television Event
On the heels of the ratings win, BET greenlights season three of "Tyler Perry's The Oval," slated to start production at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta later this year.

[01/15/21 - 06:00 AM]
BET to Air Mega Night of Tyler Perry Must-Watch Originals with the Return of "Tyler Perry's The Oval" and the World Television Debut of "Madea's Farewell Play" Airing Tuesday, February 16
"Tyler Perry's The Oval" season two returns Tuesday, February 16, at a special time 10:30/9:30c.

[08/14/20 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 14
Updates include: Peacock lands "Clueless" reboot TV series; Thomas Roberts named new host of "DailyMailTV"; and various Vancouver-based series on track to begin production.

[08/05/20 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 5
Updates include: Hulu's "High Fidelity," Freeform's "Siren" among wave of cancellations; NBC's "Connecting" casts quintet; and Disney Channel orders third season of "T.O.T.S."

[07/13/20 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 13
Updates include: Paramount Network nixes "Sexy Beast" TV series; Tom Bergeron, Erin Andrews out of "Dancing with the Stars"; Tamera Mowry-Housley announces departure from "The Real."

[05/13/20 - 06:01 AM]
BET Greenlights Second Seasons for Hit Scripted Series "Tyler Perry's The Oval" and "Tyler Perry's Sistas"
Production of the original drama is slated to start at Tyler Perry Studios on July 8, with premiere dates for both series forthcoming.

[01/28/20 - 12:53 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Midseason Finale of "Tyler Perry's The Oval" and New Episode of "Tyler Perry's Sistas" Delivered 3.5 Million Total Viewers P2+
BET further spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 22.

[11/07/19 - 11:50 AM]
BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios Announce Perry's New Original Series for BET+, "Tyler Perry's Bruh" and "Tyler Perry's Ruthless," Expanding the Acclaimed Content Creator's Arsenal of Exclusive Programming for BET
The first series to complete production, "Tyler Perry's Bruh," produced by Perry exclusively for BET+, examines the world of dating, career, and friendship in a present-day society for a group of 30-something-year-old college friends.

[09/23/19 - 11:00 AM]
BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios Announce New Premiere Date for Original Dramas "The Oval" and "Sistas"
Tyler Perry's new original dramas will now premiere Wednesday, October 23 at 9:00/8:00c and 10:00/9:00c respectively (previously October 9).

[08/05/19 - 08:00 AM]
BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios Announce Second Wave of Talent Cast in Perry's New Original Drama "The Oval"
The 25-episode original series will premiere this fall on BET.

[06/24/19 - 05:01 AM]
BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios to Launch BET+
The first BET+ original - "First Wives Club," a new 10 episode scripted drama from acclaimed "Girls Trip" screenwriter Tracy Oliver - will debut on the service in the fall.

[06/20/19 - 11:15 AM]
BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios Announce Perry's First Original Series, "The Oval," to Launch the Content Creator's Exclusive Programming for the Network
Starring Ed Quinn, Kron Moore, Paige Hurd and Daniel Croix Henderson, "The Oval," will introduce viewers to the new first family moving into the White House.







OVAL, THE (BET)
Returns in TBA 2024 or 2025 (Exact Date TBA)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
10/23/19 - ???
STATUS:
returning in 2024/2025 (date TBA)
TIME SLOT:
not on the schedule
CURRENT SEASON:
6 (??? episodes)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Season 6 ordered on 4/16/24
DESCRIPTION:
(from BET's web site, October 2023) Tyler Perry's The Oval: A new first family attends their inauguration and moves into the White House when a series of events threatens the security and livelihood of the President’s family and the staff.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Brad Benedict as Kyle Flint
· Ciera Payton as Lilly Winthrop
· Daniel Croix Henderson as Jason Franklin
· Ed Quinn as Hunter Franklin
· Javon Johnson as Richard Hallsen
· Kron Moore as Victoria Franklin
· Lodric Collins as Donald Winthrop
· Matthew Law as Kareem Richardson
· Paige Hurd as Gayle Franklin
· Ptosha Storey as Nancy Hallsen
· Taja V. Simpson as Priscilla Owens
· Teesha Renee as Sharon
· Travis Cure as Bobby
· Vaughn Hebron as Barry Hallsen
· Walter Fauntleroy as Sam Owens
CREW INFORMATION:
· Michelle Sneed as EP
· Tyler Perry as CRTR/EP/DIR (Pilot)
GENRE(S):
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Tyler Perry Studios