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?
I am so sad better or worse is ending I didn’t like the ending it was not closure for me I really looked forward to seeing this show it will be greatly missed.
Please reconsider For Better or Worse!!!!!!!!!!!! If they can keep on shows like Cheers forever and ever why can’t you do that for this show and other Afro Centric shows.
I was just getting into for better or worse as the last episodes really got me into it. Actually, not to keen about Paynes but we’ll see. Maybe something can be done for the characters of Leslie (she’s adorable) and Jennifer (so funny together). Wish it can stay on it ended like it should continue.
Im so sad for better or for worse is ending. I absolutely loved this show. Please bring it back. We don’t have positive black married couple tv shows. This was one of them. ❤❤
It didn’t end right it need three last shows . You left a lot questions.
I am sad to hear that “For Better or Worse”, is ending. It is an awesome show and it deals with real life issues. The cast is awesome and full of laughs.
I truly will miss this show. I love all of Tyler’s shows. For better or worse is a good show! I love me some Richard and Jennifer !
I AM SOOOOOO UPSET THAT THIS SHOW IS ENDING. IT IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY SATURDAY NIGHT! !! WHEN I AM OUT I CANNOT WAIT TO GET HOME TO WATCH IT! !! I LOVE ALL OF THE CHARACTERS ESPECIALLY THE CHARACTER MS. V!! I REALLY HOPE THR SHOW RETURNS IN FUTURE/##SAD FAN…
I’m so sad “For better or Worse” is ending. I love watching the show. Please bring it back ❤️
I’m disappointed the show is ending. I don’t watch a lot of TV and I looked forward to seeing it. I have to admit that I don’t quite understand the affair story line. In many ways, the show portrayed a strong black couple with its ups and downs making it work. We need to see more of this. I hope the show doesn’t end with an affair and the end of a marriage.
I love Leslie she’s so funny. Just too cute.
Actually the whole cast my favorite but you can’t go wrong with having Leslie in a play or something else…I really like her role.
Thanks Tyler Perry.
I’m so extremely sad I love both acting crew and the lessons they used their characters to teach, thank you Perry may you have many more days to shine thru characters. This show seemed so short lived as well as Love Thy Neighbor!
Im glad its over so Tyler can concentrate on The Haves ..and If Loving you… Yay!
I’m definitely sad that For Better or Worse is ending. Really love the show. I’m hoping that they reconsider.
Why is this great show ending ,why is Angela and Marcus breaking up seriously ..you cannot end this like that we need more and more seasons ..
Yes, I will watch his shows and put on a DVD or play especially when I’m going thru some hard times. His shows always makes me laugh and smile.