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’m very upset that the show for better or for worse had to end but the way it ended was thought less towards us fan’s how could Tyler Perry do that to US why didn’t he let the fan’s have closer
I have been watching “For Better or Worse” since the beginning. I hate to see this show go especially the way it ended. This world needs laughter and a little less drama like the “Haves and the Have Not’s and “If Loving you is Wrong.” I do not watch either of these shows. On another note, I can’t imagine “The Payne’s” without Floyd, Calvin, CJ, Janine and the rest of the cast.
Mr.TP could you please please bring back ” For better or Worse”.. It was so sad how it ended . I can watch it all day. All of your actors are extremely hilarious . You put out an amazing show ; please don’t take it off .I’m going to miss you’ll. Mr. TP ,Just think about it . Please..
Will I here waiting for For Better or worse to come on only to realize it left us with a clog hanger. Plz bring the show back again. I love the show. I believe it will be back next season. Hope so any way.
I’m so upset to see this show go..please bring it back!!!!!!!
I just played catch up on the show because I know it is the last season. I was so mad to find out that the series ended this way. I am really mad about this. I hope they change their minds and bring this back to finish things up. I was really intrigued by the final season. It seemed more real. A lot more serious! Please bring it back to tie up loose ends.
For better or worse, was very sad to see it end.like the house of paynes hated how both series ended. Left you hanging..would of live to know more.
Tyler Perry please, please, pretty-please bring back For Better or Worse. With an average of 3+Million viewers how could you possibly take away our favorite show: and leave us with a “non ending””, ending? Makes no sense.
I know the Saturday’s episode 07/22/2017 was not the finale episode. This makes no sense. It was all over the place. That’s not an ending. Please give the fans closure.
Love this show!! Have watched since day 1. Absolutely HATE the way this finale left off. I think it’s unfair to all of the shows fans to ends the series without knowing what happened w Marcus and Angela. What about Jennifer and Richard?? Not cool!! I can do without Keisha, that characters gotta go but this show needs to be renewed!!!
I really love this show.. we don’t get many funny entertaining black comedy shows. Its not about drama all the time. Intelligent funny black drama , WE NEED THAT PLEASE.
I think the show deserves to have all its loose end tied up. Even if ratings are low, some of us have followed the show from its b beginning only to be left with no real ending.
Please bring the show back! Why would you take off a show that millions love? Makes no sense….please bring it back!
Please don’t end For Better or Worse. This is a great show great actors and it gives me something to watch on Saturday night . Please find another night for the other Shows, this is the best Tyler Perry show that he has created on tv, this is real comedy. This has reminded me so much of the I Love Lucy program keeps you laughing .Please go back to the drawing board and think again before canceling it.
I absolutely hate FOR BETTER OR WORSE is cancelled. I really look forward to it coming on, on Saturday nights. Please OWN and Tyler Perry Enterprises please please reconsider. (I can do without Todd’s and Keisha’s characters) The rest of the cast is a win win. LOVE IT!