Today, OWN confirmed what we first reported back in November. Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots TV series is ending with the current eighth season.
Tonight, OWN will air the eighth episode of the final season and the series will then go on hiatus until some time in May. The Haves and the Have Nots will conclude with 196 episodes so, that means that there will be eight remaining installments when the show returns.
Revolving around the wealthy and working-class residents of Savanah, the OWN series stars John Schneider, Tika Sumpter, Angela Robinson, Renee Lawless, Crystal Fox, Peter Parros, Tyler Lepley, Gavin Houston, Aaron O’Connell, Brett Davis, and Brock Yurich.
Here’s the announcement from OWN:
OWN’S LONG RUNNING TYLER PERRY DRAMA ‘THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS’ WILL CONCLUDE WITH ITS EIGHTH SEASON
New Episodes to Premiere in May
Los Angeles – After eight explosive years and 196 jaw-dropping episodes, OWN’s long running Tyler Perry drama “The Haves and the Have Nots” will be concluding at the end of its current eighth season returning with new episodes this May.
The network’s first scripted drama, which had its original series debut in May 2013, follows the complicated dynamic between the rich and powerful Cryer and Harrington families and the hired help who work for them in their opulent mansions. The series stars John Schneider, Tika Sumpter, Angela Robinson, Renee Lawless, Crystal Fox, Peter Parros, Tyler Lepley, Gavin Houston, Aaron O’Connell, Brett Davis and Brock Yurich.
Over the course of the series run, “The Haves and the Have Nots” averaged nearly 3 million viewers and always ranked among the Top 2 scripted cable series among African American women and total viewers during all seven seasons.
In the dramatic final eight episodes with a finale no one will see coming, the wealthy residents of Savannah, Georgia are involved in a true-to-life Greek tragedy as Judge Jim Cryer (John Schneider) and his rich friends find out what happens when personal flaws go unchecked. Karma has not been kind to the elite one percenters.
“’The Haves and the Have Nots’ was the first scripted drama we aired on OWN, and to say it took off from the first day it hit the air is an understatement,” said Oprah Winfrey. “It’s all due to one man’s creativity and very vivid imagination, a man I refer to as my ‘big little brother,’ Tyler Perry. I thank Tyler, the incredible cast, the tireless crew and every single viewer who watched with bated breath each week and tweeted along with us these past eight years. I will be watching alongside you all during this final season.”
“We are so grateful to Tyler Perry, the amazing cast and everyone at Tyler Perry Studios for eight incredible years of making ‘The Haves and the Have Nots’ one of the biggest hits on cable television of the last decade,” said Tina Perry, president, OWN. “The series will forever hold its place in history as the network’s first ever scripted drama for which we are so proud. We can’t wait for fans to see the juicy storylines Tyler has planned for the final episodes.”
“The Haves and the Have Nots” is produced for OWN by Tyler Perry Studios and created, written and executive produced by Tyler Perry.
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, 12 purpose-built sound stages, 200 acres of green space, and an expansive backlot.About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey’s heart and creative instincts inform the brand and the magnetism of the channel. OWN is a leading destination for a premium scripted and unscripted programming from today’s most innovative storytellers. OWN connects with its audience wherever they are, inspiring conversation among a global community of like-minded viewers on social media and beyond. Launched on January 1, 2011, OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery, Inc. The venture also includes award-winning digital platform Oprah.com. Access OWN anytime on http://WatchOWN.tv or across mobile devices and connected TVs.
What do you think? Do you enjoy The Haves and the Have Nots TV show? Are you sorry that there won’t be a ninth season of this OWN series or, is it time for the show to end?
This has been one great romp. Great show and script. Thank you Mr. Perry. You are a gift.
Would love to see a #9 season, that is—if you do not kill everyone. I do get so tired of saying goodbye to things.
I am so very very sad about the Have and the Have Nots is being cancelled!!! I have watched every single episode since the very 1st episode!!! I Hate to see Really Great Shows to End!!!
Please don’t end HAHN
This is my favorite show on TV. Please don’t cancel it. Love all the drama & love the characters too. Please please please Keep it Going !!!
I’m in tears about this situation this happens with all of Mr. Perry’s good shows like if loving you is wrong, please reconsider both of your shows..
I’m going 2 b unhappy when the series end cant understand why some of his good shows are being cancelled with not to much good and in some cases true to life shows being on the Haves and the Haves Not was one of the best sorry it can’t b saved best wishes to the cast I will surly missed them on tuesdays night.
I’ll miss this show, it should’ve continue
like other long running shows, l guest
I’ll be watching the underground
I am sad Tyler is taking this show off the air. I guess Queen of soul Aretha Franklin is turning over in her grave knowing that her favorite show is coming to an end. I haven’t missed one show from the beginning. Please, Tyler, don’t take this #1 show off air. Out of all your shows, “The Have and Have Not!” is the best show.
I Have One Question … WHY ??? I Have Watched This Show From The Very First Day In 2013.. PLEASE DON’T END THE SHOW!!!!
I never missed a season, sorry it ending
It was and interesting story
This cannot be happening. This is the best drama series on TV. I looked forward to watching it on Tuesday nights. I will miss this show just like I miss “If Loving You Is Wrong”. Hopefully one day, these shows can return. Great actors and actresses. Great story lines.
I am so sad that this show is ending. There are not many shows out there that I have consistently watched. I have a group that watches this together on facetime. What now? so sad….
I will miss this show as I have been watching it forever and looked forward to it every week. Why is it ending, they already ended If Loving You is Wrong and I enjoyed that also. Getting discouraged and losing faith in Mr. Perry.
Really going 2 miss this show so so much. Look forward 2 watching it each week. I love everything Tyler Perry does and this was awesome work. Thank you Tyler for a wonderful show and looking forward 2 an amazing ending only u can do.
So sorry to hear this news….I could watch this show forever. Mr. Perry I’m crying
I wish Tyler Perry would reconsider. The show is at it’s best. To many unresolved plots. I have enjoyed watching this show for years. Sad Viewer