Some bittersweet news for fans of For Better or Worse. Today, OWN announced the TV series has been renewed for a sixth and final season.
From Tyler Perry, the sitcom revolves around a lovesick married couple, their family, and friends. The cast includes Michael Jai White, Tasha Smith, Brad James, Cocoa Brown, Crystle Stewart, Jason Olive, Kent Faulcon, and Kiki Haynes.
The sixth and final season of For Better or Worse will air on Saturdays on OWN. It debuts on June 10th at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
From OWN:
LOS ANGELES – Continuing its successful partnership with prolific producer Tyler Perry, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a 38-episode order for a new comedy series from Perry, “The Paynes,” a spin-off of his popular series “House of Payne.” The network has also ordered 44 additional episodes of Perry’s hit OWN drama series “The Haves and the Have Nots” and 18 episodes of “If Loving You is Wrong.”
Written, directed and produced by Tyler Perry, “The Paynes” meets back up with Curtis and Ella Payne (stars LaVan Davis and Cassi Davis reprising their roles) who are trying to enjoy their retirement in Florida only to get roped into a real estate deal that will tumble their lives like clothes in a dryer. The comedy has begun production at the new Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta and will premiere on OWN in 2018.
Additionally, the network announced the final seasons of Perry’s popular comedy series “Love Thy Neighbor” and “For Better or Worse,” which will both move to Saturday nights. “Love Thy Neighbor” will premiere its fourth season on Saturday, March 4 with back-to-back episodes at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. “For Better or Worse” will premiere its sixth season on Saturday, June 10 with back-to-back episodes at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Both series will air through 2017 with 22 and 20 episodes respectively.
“Tyler has been an incredible collaborator, a great partner and has an unprecedented track record of success with his hit scripted series,” said Erik Logan, president, OWN. “Tyler’s shows are must see TV for his loyal audience and we are excited to offer up a brand-new comedy and more episodes of their favorite Tyler dramas on OWN. We also would like to thank the entire casts of both ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ and ‘For Better or Worse’ who have given us loads of laughs over the years. Both series have had great runs and we appreciate everyone’s hard work and dedication.”
The January 3 season premiere of “The Haves and the Have Nots” (Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT) delivered 3.6 million viewers (L+3) and ranked as the night’s #1 cable telecast for women. The series consistently ranks as Tuesday night’s #1 original cable series among women as well as primetime’s #1 original series for African-American women and total viewers. In its most recent season (9/13/16 – 11/29/16), “If Loving You is Wrong” averaged 2.65 million total viewers (L+3) and was Tuesday night’s #1 original cable series for W25-54.
Series descriptions and air dates below:
“THE PAYNES” (Premieres in 2018) – In this spin-off of Tyler Perry’s hit comedy “House of Payne,” Curtis and Ella Payne (stars LaVan Davis and Cassi Davis reprising their roles) are trying to enjoy their retirement in Florida only to get roped into a real estate deal that will tumble their lives like clothes in a dryer. The series also stars Jackée Harry, Stephanie Charles, Markice Moore, JD McCrary and Sanai Victoria.
“THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS” (Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT) – The one-hour drama follows the tangled lives of the wealthy Cryer and Harrington families and the poor Young family. In its fourth season, which premiered January 3 as the night’s #1 cable telecast for women, “The Haves and the Have Nots” continues to heat up as Hanna (Crystal R. Fox), the moral conscience, is tested like never before. Hanna and her son, Benny, (Tyler Lepley) are stripped of everything they have once Candace’s (Tika Sumpter) latest hustle fails miserably.
“IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG” (New Season Premieres Tuesday, March 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) – With a diverse cast and storylines ranging from heartfelt to scandalous, the sexy, sleek one-hour drama from Tyler Perry takes viewers into the lives of a group of husbands, wives and friends that live and love in the same middle class neighborhood. On the surface, they are true-to-life, relatable people – raising children, working jobs, finding and maintaining romance – but just below the veneer of happiness, their lives are entangled by heartbreak, deceit and lies that threaten to destroy everything. Throughout the season, “If Loving You Is Wrong” continues to follow Alex (Amanda Clayton), Kelly (Edwina Findley Dickerson), Marcie (Heather Hemmens), Esperanza (Zulay Henao) and Natalie (April Parker Jones) on their quest to find love in the midst of managing very complex lives. For these women, love is an ever-present necessity in spite of the high price that sometimes must be paid.
“LOVE THY NEIGHBOR” (Final Season Premieres Saturday, March 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) – The half-hour comedy is set at The Love Train Diner, a family run restaurant where every day the menu serves up good food, great laughs, valuable life lessons and a whole lot of love. The series stars Palmer Williams Jr., Patrice Lovely, Kendra C. Johnson, Andre Hall, Jonathan Chase, Darmirra Brunson, Tony Grant and Leigh-Ann Rose.
“FOR BETTER OR WORSE” (Final Season Premieres Saturday, June 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) – The popular comedy series follows the ups and downs of dating and marriage and centers on Angela Williams (Tasha Smith), the owner of a successful beauty salon, and her husband of 13 years, Marcus (Michael Jai White). The series also stars Crystle Stewart, Jason Olive, Kent Faulcon, Kiki Haynes Cocoa Brown and Brad James.
“The Paynes,” “The Haves and the Have Nots,” “If Loving You is Wrong,” “Love Thy Neighbor” and “For Better or Worse” are created, written, directed and executive produced by Tyler Perry and produced for OWN by Tyler Perry Studios.”
What do you think? Do you watch For Better or Worse? Are you sad it’s ending?
Yes I am disappointed that the show is ending. I absolutely love everything that TP produces!!
I am a dude and watched for better or worse. Why are u cancelling this? We are black sitcoms so short or last long. This is ridiculous and to end it this way Ain’t right.
Yessss…I loved both shows!
Yes, I really enjoyed this show. It was very good and real!
Yes, I’m sad it’s ending. But I’m very disappointed that it looks like Angela and Macus will break up. If the show is ending why it can’t end on a happy note. Why it couldn’t end with Jennifer big wedding.
I really enjoy watching “For Better of Worse” this show is relatable. Pretty clean and not ratchet. Shows good times and bad and yet displays confession, forgiveness and reconciliation which is what God expects in marriage. I have watched all of Mr. Perry’s plays and movies. However, I stopped watching the Haves and Have not’s. Many of the scenes to me bordered on ridiculousness. I know that I am just one person and for you it is about ratings. Having a choice as to what my children would watch; I would allow them to watch “For Better or Worse” rather… Read more »
Please renew “For Better Or Worst”
That was the best show on TV!! You can forget me EVER watching OWN again!! This is ridiculous,every time they put something worth watching on TV that half way decent they take it of for that trashy show if loving you is wrong!
Please dont go! Everything is getting took off this year! You are apart of our lives and family! When your having a bad day its nice to know you can sit down and watch FOR BETTER OR WORSE! You get to laugh and get away from your thoughts for awhile! Your apart of our life! Please dont go! You will be missed a great deal! We love you! Please change your mind! We always look forward to watching you guys!
I love the show Tasha Smith and Michel jai white are my favorite people on the show as well as the rest of the cast it hits home everybody has an Angela in there family and a Jennifer lol and a Leslie I will miss laughing wish all the actors well
Wow really it seems like everytime i get comfortable with watching a tv show they cancel it man i love this show for better or worse i dnt see y not run all of them i hope they would air them again in the middle of 2018 my feelings are hurt love thy neighbor and for better or worse are my shows i hope they will make a come back it was fun y it lasted i guess farewell my friends it was nice watching u guys imma miss anglia and hattie good luck everybody hope to see yall in… Read more »
I’m very sad it’s ending. Wish the show were continuing.
Girl who u telling im mad as heck rite now y my show i dnt see y they cnt run all of them juz do it different days
PLEASE,,, do not cancel Love Thy Neighbor or For Better or For Worst, they are the “BEST SHOWS”… I love your other shows too, I be looking forward to Saturday to come so I can watch my FAVORITE two shows. SO SAD, HURT AND DISAPPOINTED.( why are they being cancelled the TV rating are low)
I am sad to see for better or worse go KFC the air why are you taking the good shows off the air so sad!!!
I am just mad and upset about this. I love this show and I love all the characters. I have been a follower of Tyler Perry and OWN, and you have just hurt a faithful fan.
Very,Very, “SAD”!
Mr. Henry P.