NEW SEASON OF TYLER PERRY'S "FOR BETTER OR WORSE" RETURNS TO OWN ON FRIDAY, APRIL 1

Los Angeles - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network's popular comedy series, Tyler Perry's "For Better or Worse," returns with an all-new season on Friday, April 1 with back-to-back episodes at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.

The previous season of "For Better or Worse" was Friday night's #1 original series on all of TV among African-American women and was Friday night's #2 original cable series among African-American total viewers. Additionally, the series was Friday night's #2 original cable series among women 25-54.

In this new season, Marcus (Michael Jai White) and Angela (Tasha Smith), after dealing with a trying period of finding out that Marcus has a daughter, decide to explore expanding their family. Meanwhile, Joseph (Jason Olive) and Leslie (Crystle Stewart) are navigating the trials and tribulations of married life. Additionally, Jennifer (Cocoa Brown) and Richard (Kent Faulcon) form an unlikely alliance while they learn that all things happen for a reason. Throughout the season, this close-knit group of friends bring humor to the ups and downs of everyday life.

For a sneak peek of the new season of "For Better or Worse," please click the link below (with embed code): http://www.oprah.com/own-for-better-or-worse/Tyler-Perrys-Hit-Dramedy-Returns-Friday-April-1-at-98c

"For Better or Worse" is created, written, directed and executive produced by Tyler Perry and is produced for OWN by Tyler Perry Studios.

About Tyler Perry Studios

Tyler Perry Studios (TPS) was formed by actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry in the fall of 2008. The studio develops and produces motion picture films, in addition to drama and comedy television programming for the multi-platform U.S. television market. The 200,000 square foot studio lot is situated on the former Delta Airlines campus of more than 30 acres in the Greenbriar area of southwest Atlanta. The studio consists of five sound stages, a post production facility, a pond, a back lot, a 400-seat theater, a private screening room, and designated areas for entertaining and hosting events. Since its opening, Perry and the studio's 400 Atlanta-based employees have been hard at work in production of over fifteen films and five television series, with over 90 total episodes per year. In 2015 TPS announced plans to expand operations with the acquisition of Fort McPherson, adding another 330 acres to create another major movie production studio lot.

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