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The Ms. Pat Show is not going anywhere anytime soon. BET+ has renewed the Pat Williams comedy series for a fifth season. Season four launched on the streaming service in May.

Bernard Calloway, Tami Roman, Vince Swann, Briyana Guadalupe, and Theodore John Barnes also star in The Ms. Pat Show, which follows the Carson family as they adjust to life in a conservative Indiana town after moving there from Atlanta. Williams’ life inspires the series.

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Ms. Pat isn’t going anywhere: BET+ has renewed The Ms. Pat Show for Season 5, the streamer announced on Thursday.

The sitcom stars stand-up comic Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams as Pat Carson, the matriarch of a Black family living in suburban Indiana. The supporting cast includes J. Bernard Calloway as Pat’s husband Terry, Tami Roman as Pat’s sister Denise and Vince Swann, Briyana Guadalupe, Theodore John Barnes and Brittany Inge as Pat’s children.

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“The Ms. Pat Show” has scored a Season 5 renewal from BET+ as co-creator and star Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams extends her overall deal with BET Media Group to include linear and streaming projects.

The sitcom is based on the life story of Ms. Pat, as told in her memoir “Rabbit: The Autobiography of Ms. Pat,” as she transforms from a convicted felon and drug dealer from Atlanta into a suburban mother. Series regulars Williams, J. Bernard Calloway, Tami Roman, Vince Swann, Briyana Guadalupe, Theodore John Barnes and Brittany Inge are set to return for Season 5.

Production on Season 5 of “The Ms. Pat Show” will commence in February 2025. A premiere date for the new season has yet to be determined, but Season 4 of the sitcom debuted in May 2024.

Williams previously signed a multi-year overall deal with BET in 2022. Her first project under the deal was the unscripted courtroom series “Ms. Pat Settles It,...

Exclusive: BET+ has officially confirmed its hit comedy series The Ms. Pat Show will return for a fifth season. Additionally, Patricia ‘Ms. Pat’ Williams has extended her overall deal with BET Media Group to include linear and streaming projects.

Deadline revealed Williams was expanding her relationship with BET in 2022 by signing a multi-year overall deal under which she would produce and perform in new series and other projects across BET. Her first project under the deal was the unscripted courtroom series Ms. Pat Settles It, which premiered its second season in July.

Production will begin on The Ms. Pat Show‘s fifth season in February 2025; a premiere date yet will be revealed at a later date. The show is available to stream via BET+ and linear on BET.

Based on Williams’ life experiences, which she covers in her memoir Rabbit: The Autobiography of Ms. Pat, the series tells the story...

Ms. Pat could never be June Cleaver. Nor does she have to be. That point is made in the very first episode of The Ms. Pat Show’s recently released eight-episode fourth season. During her signature stand-up routine kicking off each episode of the BET+ series (the comedy is based on its star’s stand-up material), Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams offers poignant and biting commentary on television’s yesteryear.

Styled from head to toe in the look of the time, punctuated by a circle skirt, the episode fades to black and white as the fictional Ms. Pat and her TV family — sons Brandon (Vince Swann) and Junebug (Theodore Barnes), daughters Janelle (Briyana Guadalupe) and Ashley (Brittany Inge), husband Terry (J. Bernard Calloway), and sister Denise (Tami Roman) — try to adapt to that era. But as both pregnancy and race, two topics Leave It to Beaver and its ilk never addressed,...

This Friday, November 17, 2023, at 10:07 Pm on BET, “The Ms. Pat Show” unveils its 10th episode of the third season titled “Father Christmas.” In this episode, viewers can expect a holiday-themed adventure that’s as wild as it is heartwarming.

Pat, the central character of the show, embarks on a mission to create the perfect Christmas for her partner, Terry. Her quest leads her down the path of trying to locate Terry’s biological father to make the holiday extra special. However, as she encounters challenges in tracking down this elusive figure from Terry’s past, Pat and her friend Denise set their sights on a Plan B. This alternative plan takes them to a mall Santa, setting the stage for unexpected and comedic developments.

“The Ms. Pat Show” continues to deliver its signature brand of humor and unfiltered charm in this special holiday-themed episode. Tune in to BET at...

Viewers can anticipate a dramatic and emotional episode of “The Ms. Pat Show” as Season 3 continues with Episode 9 titled “Pills and Chills.” Airing on BET at 9:30 Pm on Friday, November 17, 2023, this episode delves into Terry’s struggle with pill dependence, which reaches a breaking point.

In this gripping installment, the kids make a heartfelt decision to stage an intervention for Terry. However, what was intended to be a compassionate gesture takes an unexpected turn as the intervention unravels into a marital meltdown between Terry and Pat.

“The Ms. Pat Show” is known for its honest and often humorous portrayal of family dynamics, personal struggles, and everyday life. In this episode, the series tackles a sensitive issue, shedding light on the challenges of addiction within a family context.

Tune in at 9:30 Pm on BET to witness the powerful performances and storytelling that make “The Ms. Pat Show” a standout series,...

On Monday, October 2, 2023, at 11:00 Pm on BET, “The Ms. Pat Show” returns with an episode titled “Twenty Seven Side Pieces.” In this episode, Denise finds herself working at a Black hair salon, but she quickly encounters some less-than-friendly colleagues, prompting her to seek the help of Pat to handle the situation.

Meanwhile, Terry continues to grapple with the lingering pain from his injury. However, as he explores various methods of pain management, he discovers that not all of them are beneficial.

As the episode unfolds, viewers can expect humor and relatable situations as the characters navigate the ups and downs of their lives. “The Ms. Pat Show” is known for its comedic take on everyday experiences, and “Twenty Seven Side Pieces” promises to deliver more laughs and memorable moments.

Tune in to BET at 11:00 Pm to join in on the comedic adventures of the characters in “The Ms. Pat Show...

This Wednesday, on September 27, 2023, at 10:30 Pm on BET, “The Ms. Pat Show” continues with Season 3, Episode 7, titled “Body Aches and Body Shakes.” In this episode, viewers will follow the comedic misadventures of the characters.

The episode focuses on Brandon, one of the main characters, who decides to make a significant career change. However, as he embarks on this new path, his past unexpectedly resurfaces, leading to comical and challenging situations.

Meanwhile, Terry, another character, finds himself in an amusing predicament at his workplace. He becomes a bit too friendly with a colleague, resulting in hilarious consequences.

“The Ms. Pat Show” is known for its humor and relatable situations, and this episode promises to deliver more laughs and comedic moments.

Tune in at 10:30 Pm this Wednesday on BET to watch “Body Aches and Body Shakes” and join in the fun with the characters as they navigate the ups and...

On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 10:30 Pm, BET presents Season 3, Episode 6 of “The Ms. Pat Show” titled “Nudes and Dudes.” In this episode, the characters face some comical and challenging situations.

The episode revolves around Janelle, who accidentally sends a photo meant for her boyfriend to her mom, leading to an awkward and humorous predicament. Meanwhile, Denise finds herself under pressure as she goes on a date with Terry’s boss, with Terry’s promotion hanging in the balance.

“The Ms. Pat Show” is known for its humor and witty storytelling, and “Nudes and Dudes” promises to deliver laughs and entertaining moments as the characters navigate these hilarious and relatable scenarios.

If you enjoy comedy and light-hearted situations, don’t miss “Nudes and Dudes” on September 20th at 10:30 Pm on BET. It’s a chance to join in the fun and laughter with the characters of “The Ms. Pat Show...

Pat Williams, aka Ms. Pat, is not going anywhere just yet. BET+ has renewed her comedy, The Ms. Pat Show, for a fourth season. Williams also has two more shows currently in development with the streaming service. Per Deadline, the new shows are the animated series Krack Babies and the workplace comedy Hud.

Also starring J. Bernard Calloway, Tami Roman, Vince Swann, Briyana Guadalupe, and Theodore John Barnes, The Ms. Pat Show follows the Carson family as they adjust to life in a conservative Indiana town after moving there from Atlanta. Williams’ life and work inspired the comedy.

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Ms. Pat is back for a third season of shenanigans as the Emmy-nominated comedy series “The Ms. Pat Show” continues. In celebration of Feb. 23 season premiere, series star Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams and showrunner Jordan E. Cooper sat down for a Variety TV Screening Series conversation, presented by BET+, to discuss classic sitcoms, getting “The Jeffersons” star Marla Gibbs to curse and tackling society’s ongoing obsession with Botox.

“The Ms. Pat Show” is based on Williams’ personal life, drawing from the comedienne’s past as a teenage mom and ex-felon. Williams concurrently serves as a writer and producer on the series, which she developed alongside Cooper. The Season 3 premiere also marks Cooper’s directing debut and he helmed three of the nine new episodes.

“We started this journey together,” Williams said, fondly reflecting on her collaboration with Cooper. “So to see him direct, it just brought tears to my eyes.

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The real-life struggles that The Ms. Pat Show draws its material from seem more ripe for a gritty, sobering drama than broad, punchline-driven comedy.

Poverty. Drug addiction. Childhood abuse. A criminal past. It doesn’t exactly scream out laugh-a-minute.

But its star, Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams, long ago found that using comedy to plow through life’s pain was the key to her success. Not only has her approach resulted in a sitcom that’s a fledgling hit on BET+, it has transformed her as well: “Comedy has healed me so much.”

Unlike most sitcoms, this one is firmly anchored around the stand-up comic’s unlikely rise from society’s margins to attain the American dream. In real life and on TV, Ms. Pat is no stereotypical TV mom. Think Roseanne of the 1980s and 1990s, but even rawer. The show, which kicked off its second season Aug.

HBO announced that the final season of “Insecure” will premiere on Oct. 24 and released a first look at the season.

“I keep frontin’ everybody like I’m not scared about what’s next for me, but I am terrified,” Issa Rae’s character Issa says in a teaser, which you can watch below.

The comedy follows the trials, heartaches and twists of L.A.-based Issa and those closest to her as they navigate love, life, friendship and adapting to newfound responsibilities in their 30s.

Viewers last saw Issa and Lawrence (Jay Ellis) attempting to reconcile, but things got messy when his other ex, Condola (Christina Elmore), told him she was pregnant and planning on keeping the baby. Issa and Molly’s (Yvonne Orji) friendship was strained, while Molly’s relationship with Andrew (Alexander Hodge) came to an end. And Tiffany (Amanda Seales) ran away from home — causing the whole gang to search for her.

Family sitcom The Ms. Pat Show, based on the titular comedian’s stand-up comedy and memoir, didn’t have the easiest road to BET+, executive producer Lee Daniels revealed during a the show’s TCA panel on Tuesday.

According to the Oscar-nominated director, the comedy’s creative team “went through the wringer trying to bring this to light.” For Daniels, bringing Ms. Pat’s humor and memoir to screen was a “no-brainer.” However, momentum slowed when trying to find a home for the series. The series was initially set up at Fox with a different writer during the 2016-17 season, then moved to Hulu in fall 2019 and eventually landed at BET+ in 2020.

“Years before, we tried to find the right writer, right visionary for it, trying fight studios and networks that wanted to do it but were afraid to do it because it was too black and was too real,...

Netflix will release the third season of “Sex Education” on Sep. 17.

Ringing in a new year, the eight-episode season will see Otis (Asa Butterfield) having casual sex, Eric (Ncuti Gatwa) and Adam (Connor Swindells) calling it official and Jean (Gillian Anderson) getting ready to have a baby. Meanwhile, new headteacher Hope (“Girls” star Jemima Kirke) tries to improve Moordale’s academic standing, Aimee (Aimee-Lou Wood) discovers feminism and Jackson (Kedar Williams-Stirling) gets a crush.

Also joining the cast this season: Jason Isaacs as Peter Groff, Mr. Groff’s more successful older brother; Dua Saleh as Cal, a nonbinary student at Moordale; and Indra Ové, Elsie’s foster mum Anna. Laurie Nunn created the series, produced by Eleven, and serves as writer-exec producer.

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BET Plus announced that the new sitcom “The Ms. Pat Show” will...

Ms. Pat has been ordered by BET+. The comedic series, which is based on the stand-up comedy and memoir of Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams, was first being developed by Hulu as The Ms. Pat Show. Now, the series has received a series order on the BET+ streaming service.

The series comes from Lee Daniels, the co-creator of Empire and Star, and will star Williams. The cast also includes J. Bernard Calloway, Tami Roman, Vince Swann, Theodore Barnes, and newcomer Briyana Guadalupe.

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Sandy’s ex-wife will be making her presence known on The Kominsky Method: The Netflix comedy has added Kathleen Turner as a series regular for the third and final season, our sister site Deadline reports.

Turner previously guest-starred in a Season 2 episode as Roz Volander, a doctor who has a very volatile relationship with her former husband Sandy (Michael Douglas). The gig extends Turner and Douglas’ on-screen history: The pair starred together in the films Romancing the Stone, Jewel of the Nile and War of the Roses.

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BET+ has picked up scripted comedy Ms. Pat from the Empire duo of co-creator/executive Lee Daniels and executive producer Brian Grazer with a 10-episode series order. The project had previously received a pilot order at Hulu.

Based on Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams’ stand-up comedy and memoir, the multi-camera sitcom will tell the story of a former convicted felon turned suburban mom (Ms. Pat), whose hustle and resilient spirit was forged on the streets of Atlanta. To much reserve, she now finds herself in conservative middle America alongside her well-intentioned husband, played by J. Bernard Calloway (City On A Hill), a struggle of a sister played by Tami Roman (The Family Business), and two distinct sets of kids played by Theodore Barnes (The Prince of Peoria), newcomer Briyana Guadalupe, and Vince Swann (50 Central), raised under very different circumstances.

2020 BET & BET+ Pilots & Series Orders

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The multi-cam sitcom based on the stand up comedy and memoir of Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams has landed a series order at BET Plus, Variety has learned exclusively.

The series was originally set up at Hulu last year with a pilot order. Now, BET Plus has given it a 10-episode order.

Williams stars as a fictionalized version of herself, a former convicted felon turned suburban mom whose hustle and resilient spirit were forged on the streets of Atlanta. To much reserve, she now finds herself in conservative middle America alongside her well-intentioned husband (J. Bernard Calloway), a struggle of a sister (Tami Roman), and two distinct sets of kids raised under very different circumstances.

Williams executive produces in addition to starring. Imagine Television’s Brian Grazer and Samie Kim Falvey also executive produce along with Lee Daniels, Marc Velez, and Pam Williams via Lee Daniels Entertainment. Anthony Hill executive produces and will serve as showrunner,...

Exclusive: Theodore Barnes (The Prince of Peoria), newcomer Briyana Guadalupe and Vince Swann (50 Central) are set as series regulars opposite comedian Ms. Pat and J. Bernard Calloway in Hulu’s The Ms. Pat Show, a pilot from the Empire duo of co-creator/executive Lee Daniels and executive producer Brian Grazer, Imagine Television and Fox 21 Studios, a division of Disney TV Studios.

The Ms. Pat Show is based on Ms. Pat’s stand-up comedy and memoir. It tells the story of a former convicted felon turned suburban mom (Ms. Pat), whose hustle and resilient spirit were forged on the streets of Atlanta. To much reserve, she now finds herself in conservative middle America alongside her penny-pinching husband (Calloway), a struggle of a sister, and two distinct sets of kids raised under very different circumstances.

Barnes will play Junebug, Ms. Pat’s youngest kid. Guadalupe will portray Janelle, Ms. Pat’s daughter and Swann plays Brandon,...

Do fans get the royal treatment during the first season of the Prince of Peoria TV show on Netflix? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Prince of Peoria is cancelled or renewed for season two. Netflix and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the Prince of Peoria season one episodes. We invite you to rate them for us here.

A Netflix live-action sitcom for tweens, Prince of Peoria stars Gavin Lewis, Theodore Barnes, Shelby Simmons, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, Haley Tju, and Gabriel Hogan. The series centers on Teddy Jackson (Barnes) a 13-year-old student, mom Regina (McWilliams), and their 13-year-old exchange student, Prince Maxemil Vanderklaut III of Buronia, living incognito as Emil (Lewis), the...

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A Netflix live-action sitcom for tweens, Prince of Peoria stars Gavin Lewis, Theodore Barnes, Shelby Simmons, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, Haley Tju, and Gabriel Hogan. The series centers on Teddy Jackson (Barnes) a 13-year-old student, mom Regina (McWilliams), and their 13-year-old exchange student, Prince Maxemil Vanderklaut III of Buronia, living incognito as Emil (Lewis), the son of a moose farmer. Read More…...

Network: Netflix.

Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour).

Seasons: Ongoing.

TV show dates: November 16, 2018 — present.

Series status: Has not been cancelled.

Performers include: Gavin Lewis, Theodore Barnes, Shelby Simmons, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, Haley Tju, Gabriel Hogan, Conor Husting, Kyle More, Johnathan McClain, Nate Torrence, Brooke Star, Chelsea Summer, Zach Zagoria, and Jared Wernick.

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From creators Nick Stanton and Devin Bunje, the Prince of Peoria TV show is a live-action sitcom for tweens. The series centers on Teddy Jackson (Barnes) a 13-year-old student, mom Regina (McWilliams), and their 13-year-old exchange student, Prince Maxemil Vanderklaut III of Buronia, aka Emil (Lewis).

A serious student, Teddy tends to spend his time tinkering on robots, and his other creations, and...

Fox’s Gotham has released a “white band” trailer previewing Jerome Valeska’s plan to form — with Penguin, Scarecrow and other supervillains — the Legion of… well, you’ll have to press play to find out.

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* NBC’s Celebrity Ninja Warrior for Red Nose Day, airing Thursday, May 24 at 8 pm, will find Derek Hough (World of Dance), R&B singer Ne-Yo, WWE star Nikki Bella, Colton Dunn (Superstore), Scott Evans (Access Hollywood), Olympic athlete Nastia Liukin and Gregg Sulkin (Runaways) competing on the obstacle course.

Gavin Lewis (NCIS, Ominous), Theodore Barnes (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn), Shelby Simmons (Andi Mack) and Cynthia McWilliams (Real Husbands of Hollywood) are set as leads in live-action multi-camera comedy The Prince of Peoria, from the Internet network’s Kids & Family division.

Written by Nick Stanton and Devin Bunje, creators of Disney Xd’s Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything, The Prince of Peoria has a Coming to America vibe for the younger set. When Emil (Lewis), a 13-year-old prince from a wealthy island kingdom, travels to the U.S. to live incognito as an exchange student, he strikes up an unlikely friendship with Teddy (Barnes), a fastidious, overachieving boy who is Emil’s total opposite.

Lewis’ Prince Emil is the gregarious, wide-eyed 13-year-old Prince of Buronia, who’s lived a sheltered life and dreams of one day having a best friend.

Barnes’ Teddy is a fastidious...

It's gonna be legen -- wait for it -- dary. The live-action Legendary Dudas TV show premieres on Nickelodeon, Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 9:00pm Et/Pt. Watch a trailer, below. The new, "mockumentary" comedy series follows brothers Sam Duda (Theodore Barnes) and Tyler Duda (DeVion Harris). The cast also includes Meyrick Murphy, Megan Richie, Daniella Perkins, Pearce Joza, Mylo Gosch, Jackson A. Dunn, Dallas Liu, Laura Harman, and Kelly Perine.Nick says the Dudas are as different as "tacos and telescopes." When Sam is double-promoted, he ends up in Tyler's seventh grade homeroom. Nickelodeon teases that life at Fenski Middle School will never be the same. The Legendary Dudas TV series is created by Kevin Jakubowski, who executive produces with Sharla Sumpter-Bridgett.Read More…...

The pilot to Bad Judge feels off. That's not unexpected for a show that's already had two showrunners, a heavily revised first episode, and major cast alterations before the pilot has even premiered. Out of all of the behind-the-scenes calamity, though, comes a pilot that looks more like Frankenstein's Monster than a half-hour comedy. It's an episode that stitches together parts of completely different concepts in the hopes of making something cohesive, but instead delivers an episode nothing short of erratic. In the patchwork of a pilot, Bad Judge is missing just about every key ingredient—coherent plotting, concrete characterization,...

It’s hard to tell whether we should be impressed by Rebecca Wright, or just feel a little sorry for her.

Based on the series premiere of Bad Judge, I’m guessing it’s a little of both.

In the freshman comedy, which debuted Thursday on NBC, Private Practice‘s Kate Walsh stars as the titular judge, who’s excellent in the courtroom — but outside it? Well, she’s a mess. (Exhibit A: In the first five minutes of the show, she oversleeps, grabs a pregnancy test on her way to work, then celebrates its negative results as she walks into a sentencing.

Just keeping busy before its big schedule announcement on Sunday, NBC picked up a trio of comedies on Friday afternoon, including two from executive producer Will Ferrell. The "Anchorman" star and "Anchorman" director Adam McKay's Gary Sanchez Productions is behind "Bad Judge" and "Mission Control," which will be joined by "One Big Happy" on NBC's slate for next season. Sadly, Ferrell has nothing to do with "One Big Happy," but with Ellen DeGeneres executive producing, it doesn't lack for behind-the-scenes starpower. Let's look at the three new NBC comedies and let's try not to resent that they were ordered while "Community" was cancelled... In addition to DeGeneres, "One Big Happy" is executive produced by creator Liz Feldman and pilot director Scott Ellis. The comedy focuses on best friends Lizzy (Elisha Cuthbert) and Luke (Nick Zano). She's a Type-a lesbian! He's a laid-back straight guy! They've decided that they want to have a family together,...