HOUR-LONG CONVERSATION SPECIAL WILL BREAK DOWN THE JUICIEST AND MOST TALKED ABOUT MOMENTS OF “TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS”

THE #1 SCRIPTED SERIES on cable FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS

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New York, NY – August 13, 2021 – BET announces a new conversation special “THE TYLER PERRY SHOW” starring powerhouse creator Tyler Perry. The show will give viewers exclusive access to the behind-the-scenes of Tyler Perry’s hit series and feature the talented cast who bring their favorite characters to life every week. Taped at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta in front of a LIVE socially distant seated, fully vaccinated, and COVID-19-tested audience, the first special will spotlight the #1 series on cable for Black viewers P18-49, “Tyler Perry’s Sistas.” The two-hour television event will start Wednesday, August 18 at 9 PM ET/PT with the scandalous midseason finale, followed by “The Tyler Perry Show: The Sistas After-Show Edition” at 10 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her. Watch and share an exclusive sneak peek here: https://app.shift.io/review/6116824ad185df4be7cf0c7a

In the midseason finale titled “Unlock it,” airing at 9 PM ET/PT, Andi has a sudden change of heart after another one of Gary’s antics strikes home. Then in the after-show, all will be revealed when Tyler Perry sits down with the “Tyler Perry’s Sistas” cast: KJ Smith, Mignon, Ebony Obsidian, Novi Brown and Crystal Renee’ Hayslett. No topic will be off-limits, from the spicy mid-season finale, to how each Sista was cast. With never-before-seen footage, behind-the-scenes moments – and even addressing viral social media moments from the show (the good, the bad and the scandalous)--tea will be spilled, but just enough to get fans ready for the midseason premiere of “Tyler Perry’s Sistas” airing in October. Additional episodes of “The Tyler Perry Show” will be announced at a later date.

About “Tyler Perry’s Sistas”

The one-hour drama follows a group of single Black females as they navigate their “complicated love life,” careers and friendship through the ups-and-downs of living in a modern world of social media and unrealistic relationship goals. Tyler Perry takes viewers on an exhilarating ride of emotions and gut-busting predicaments that will test the ladies’ long-standing friendship. This band of women, intertwined with their newfound relationships, must navigate this new-age dating scene as they continue to search for love in their 30’s. The talented ensemble cast of “Tyler Perry’s Sistas” includes KJ Smith, Mignon, Ebony Obsidian, Novi Brown, Crystal Renee’ Hayslett, DeVale Ellis, Chido Nwokocha, Anthony Dalton II, Brian Jordan Jr., Kevin A. Walton, and Trinity Whiteside.

ABOUT BET

BET, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel is in 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, sub-Saharan Africa and France. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions including BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET HER, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the African-American Woman; BET Music Networks - BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, BET’s growing festival business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET around the globe.

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

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