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[03/24/25 - 03:01 PM]
The Top Two Scripted Comedies Among Black Viewers - Tyler Perry's "House of Payne" and "Assisted Living" - Return with Midseason Premieres on Tuesday, March 25
As BET continues its year-long celebration of its 45th anniversary, these two beloved series - and Tyler Perry's longstanding partnership - stand as pillars of BET's legacy of delivering must-see, family-focused storytelling.

[via press release from BET]

BET FAMILY FUN NIGHT RETURNS TUESDAYS WITH TWICE THE LAUGHS!

THE TOP TWO SCRIPTED COMEDIES AMONG BLACK VIEWERS - TYLER PERRY'S "HOUSE OF PAYNE" AND "ASSISTED LIVING" - RETURN WITH MIDSEASON PREMIERES ON TUESDAY, MARCH 25

New York, NY - March 24, 2025 - Mark your calendars - BET Family Fun Night is back on Tuesdays with double the fun! Hit Tyler Perry series "House of Payne" and "Assisted Living" return with back-to-back midseason premieres on Tuesday, March 25, starting at 9 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her.

Tyler Perry's "House of Payne" and "Assisted Living" rank as the Top 2 Scripted Comedies on Cable for key Black demos (18-49, 25-54, 2+) in CY 2024. As BET continues its year-long celebration of its 45th anniversary, these two beloved series - and Tyler Perry's longstanding partnership - stand as pillars of BET's legacy of delivering must-see, family-focused storytelling.

About "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" Season 11 returning on Tuesdays at 9 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her

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In season eleven of Tyler Perry's staple Comedy, "House of Payne," the Payne family faces new challenges with humor and heart. Calvin struggles to navigate raising Calvin Jr. while dealing with relationship troubles with Laura - and seeking help from Miranda. Ella steps in to support Calvin and gets involved when she suspects a deacon's wife may be in trouble. Curtis faces a setback when his barbecue business is shut down, forcing him to rethink his famous sauce. C.J. and Janine realize they need to reconnect after forgetting their wedding anniversary, while Malik wrestles with taking a low-paying job that could help his community. Jazmine learns a tough lesson about trust after helping a classmate who takes advantage of her. Through life's ups and downs, the Paynes rely on love and laughter to keep them strong.

About "Tyler Perry's Assisted Living" Season 5 returning on Tuesdays at 9:30 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her

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Season five of "Tyler Perry's Assisted Living" returns with more laughs and heartfelt moments as the residents of Pleasant Days navigate life's ups and downs together. Jeremy questions his parenting style after Philip runs away following a disagreement. Leah grapples with empty nest syndrome and baby fever, but her plans clash with Jeremy's reluctance. Vinny contemplates the afterlife but gets distracted by a new romantic interest at church. Cora reconnects with an old flame who proposes under heartbreaking circumstances, forcing her to decide if she'll grant his dying wish. Meanwhile, Mr. Brown tries to win back Miss Kimberly after a texting mishap with some questionable advice from Anastasia. Through it all, the residents lean on each other, proving that love and laughter make Pleasant Days truly feel like home.

ABOUT BET

The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA), is the world's largest media company dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Black audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is a thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events and international. For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For more BET news announcements, visit betpressroom.com.

ABOUT TYLER PERRY STUDIOS

Tyler Perry Studios is a state-of-the art film and television production facility founded in 2006 by actor, producer, filmmaker, playwright, and philanthropist Tyler Perry. Located in Atlanta, Georgia on the historic grounds of the former Fort McPherson army base, the new 330-acre campus is one of the largest production studios in the country. It boasts a variety of shooting locations including 40 buildings on the national register of historic places, 11 purpose-built sound stages, 200 acres of green space and an expansive backlot.





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[03/28/25 - 02:26 PM]
Universal Pictures' Global Cinematic Event "Wicked" Debuts as Streaming's #1 Film
Per preliminary Nielsen data, "Wicked" is the #1 film across all of streaming with 882 million minutes viewed for the week of March 17-23.

[03/28/25 - 02:22 PM]
ESPN's Exclusive Coverage of Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Yankees Game on March 27 Generated Largest National Opening Day Audience in Seven Years
The Brewers vs. Yankees game averaged 1.93 million viewers, peaking with 2.23 million viewers.

[03/28/25 - 02:03 PM]
Video: "RoboForce: The Animated Series" - Official Trailer - Tubi Original
In 2089 Detroit, RoboForce is obsolete and has no hope of becoming heroes. That is until a mysterious code virus infects the UA101 bots, and no one besides RoboForce can stop them.

[03/28/25 - 10:06 AM]
Mary Steenburgen Joins Netflix's "A Man on the Inside" for Season 2
Steenburgen will play Mona Margadoff, a former musician who factors heavily in the case Charles is trying to solve.

[03/28/25 - 09:05 AM]
ESPN, Disney+ and Skydance Sports Announce New ESPN Original Series on the Kansas City Chiefs
The six-episode docuseries is expected to premiere later this year on ESPN and Disney+.

[03/28/25 - 07:07 AM]
Discovery Channel April Programming Highlights
This April, all-new series "Red Bull Soapbox Race," premieres alongside new seasons of "Expedition Files," "Ghost Adventures," "Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America," and "Street Outlaws: Locals Only."

[03/28/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" - Documentary Announcement - Netflix
Before it hits Broadway this spring, experience the making of the West End phenomenon.

[03/28/25 - 06:01 AM]
Adult Swim Renews Acclaimed Series "Common Side Effects" for Second Season
The finale episode of the debut season of "Common Side Effects" will air this Sunday at 11:30/10:30c. on Adult Swim.

[03/27/25 - 11:04 AM]
Part Two of FOX Nation's "Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" to Roll Out Through the Holy Season
FOX Nation will roll out part two of its hit docudrama series beginning on Friday, April 4 and through the Easter season.

[03/27/25 - 11:00 AM]
"Survivor" Hits Broadcast and Live Streaming Season Highs
The telecast averaged 4.50 million broadcast viewers up +7% from its season-to-date average, and up +13% from its season-to-date average live streaming on Paramount+.

[03/27/25 - 10:06 AM]
All-New Series "Red Bull Soapbox Race" Premieres Tuesday, April 29 at 9PM on Discovery Channel
Hosted by NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. and motorsports announcer Mike Bagley, the series features amateur teams as they design and build one-of-a-kind, gravity-powered soapbox racers that compete - and crash - on intricate, downhill courses.

[03/27/25 - 10:01 AM]
Viral Dating Series "Pop the Balloon" Is Coming Live to Netflix
Yvonne Orji will host the live edition of the series, streaming every Thursday at 8 p.m. ET beginning April 10, only on Netflix.

[03/27/25 - 10:00 AM]
"Jeopardy! Masters" Returns Wednesday, April 30, on ABC, Following New Episodes of Pat Sajak's "Final Spin" as Host on "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune"
Hosted by "Jeopardy!" G.O.A.T. Ken Jennings, the third annual "Jeopardy! Masters" 2025 tournament will feature an expanded lineup of the top-ranked current "Jeopardy!" contestants, each competing in two action-packed games per hourlong episode for the grand prize of $500,000.

[03/27/25 - 09:34 AM]
Lifetime Announces "The 13th Wife: Escaping Polygamy" A Two Part Movie Event Starring Felicity Huffman, Olga Petsa and Eric Johnson Premiering May 31 and June 1
The film is based on the extraordinary true story of Rena Chynoweth (played by Huffman as present day Rena and Petsa as young Rena), a brave survivor and former wife of a manipulative polygamist group leader, who escaped a life of oppression and dedicated herself to freeing others.

[03/27/25 - 09:31 AM]
TV's #1 Original Courtroom Drama "Hot Bench" Swears in Judge Daniel Mentzer
Accomplished trial attorney Judge Daniel Mentzer will join Judge Yodit Tewolde and Judge Rachel Juarez for Season 12 this fall, bringing a new voice and views to the popular three-judge format taking on real small claims cases from courthouses across the country.