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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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