List of programs broadcast by BET

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This is a list of current and upcoming programming on BET (Black Entertainment Television).

Current programming

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Original programming

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Drama

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Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
The Oval Political soap opera October 23, 2019 7 seasons, 136 episodes 41–43 min Final season ongoing
Sistas Comedy drama October 23, 2019 10 seasons, 211 episodes 31–42 min Pending

Comedy

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Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Tyler Perry's Assisted Living Sitcom September 2, 2020 6 seasons, 134 episodes 18–21 min Pending
Awaiting release
Lot Patrol[1] Mockumentary sitcom June 30, 2026[2] TBA TBA Pending

Unscripted

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Docuseries
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Title Subject Premiere Seasons Length Status
The Coach Vick Experience Sports February 4, 2026 1 season, 8 episodes 41 min Pending
OG Stories Documentary June 17, 2026 1 season, 1 episode 32 min Season 1 ongoing
Reality
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Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Ms. Pat Settles It Reality court show October 18, 2023 3 seasons, 50 episodes 21 min New episodes due to premiere on June 30, 2026[3]
Variety
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Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Awaiting release
ComicView: Rooftop Series[4] Stand-up comedy June 30, 2026 1 season, 10 episodes TBA Pending

Continuations

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These shows have been picked up by BET for additional seasons after having aired previous seasons on another network.

Title Genre Prev. network(s) Premiere Seasons Length Status
Tyler Perry's House of Payne (seasons 7–12) Sitcom TBS September 2, 2020 6 seasons, 136 episodes 12–23 min Pending
Love & Hip Hop: Miami (season 7) Reality VH1 November 4, 2025 1 season, 23 episodes 42 min Season 7 ongoing

Music shows

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  • BET Music Playlist (since 1983)
  • BET International Playlist (since 1983)
  • Top 25 Countdown (2001–2008)
  • Midnight Love (1985–2005)
  • Top 50 Countdown (2005–present)
  • Rap City 2 (1989–2008)
  • Access Granted (2001–2009)
  • 106 & Park (2000–2014)
  • Bobby Jones Gospel (1980–2016)
  • Lift Every Voice (1999–2024)

Award shows

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Acquired programming

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Former programming

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Original programming

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Drama

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Comedy

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Miniseries

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Docuseries

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Reality

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Music & award shows

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Specials

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Other

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News

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  • This Week in Black Entertainment (1984-1990)
  • Screen Scene (1990–1997)
  • BET Nightly News (2002–2005)
  • Don't Sleep! (2012)

Game shows

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Sports programming

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Talk shows

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Kids & family

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  • Kimboo and Kids (1991–1992)
  • Story Porch (1992–1996)
  • The Fabulous Reggae Dogs (1995)

Syndicated programming

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Drama

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Comedy

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Soap operas

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Reality

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News

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Game shows

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Talk shows

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Court shows

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Kids & family

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Notes

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  1. 1 2 Moved to BET+
  2. Co-production with Spectrum Originals

References

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  1. Cordero, Rosy (May 12, 2026). "BET Greenlights Mockumentary Comedy Series Following Security Guards Working On Hollywood Backlot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
  2. "Video: BET Debuts Trailer and Announces Premiere Date for New Original Comedy Series, Lot Patrol from Manny Halley Productions" (Press release). BET. June 2, 2026. Retrieved June 2, 2026 via The Futon Critic.
  3. Shanfeld, Ethan (June 22, 2026). "Ms. Pat Signs Expanded Overall Deal With BET Studios (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
  4. Shanfeld, Ethan (June 17, 2026). "BET Revives ComicView With New Rooftop Series Hosted by Chris "CP" Powell (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  5. Kornblee, Johnathon (March 4, 2026). "BET Launches Beyond the Gates Throwback Block". Parade. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  6. "Digital Archive Login". LibLynx. Retrieved May 3, 2021.