List of programs broadcast by BET
This is a list of current and upcoming programming on BET (Black Entertainment Television).
Current programming
Original programming
Drama
| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oval | Political soap opera | October 23, 2019 | 6 seasons, 124 episodes | 41–43 min | Pending | 
| Sistas | Comedy drama | October 23, 2019 | 9 seasons, 182 episodes | 31–42 min | Season 9 ongoing | 
Comedy
| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Perry's Assisted Living | Sitcom | September 2, 2020 | 6 seasons, 122 episodes | 18–21 min | Pending | 
Unscripted
Docuseries
| Title | Subject | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| America in Black | News magazine | February 19, 2023 | 2 seasons, 13 episodes | 40–41 min | Pending | 
Reality
| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Pat Settles It | Reality court show | October 18, 2023 | 2 seasons, 32 episodes | 21 min | Season 2 ongoing | 
Continuations
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, 122 episodes | 12–23 min | Pending | 
Music shows
- BET Music Playlist (since 1983)
 - BET International Playlist (since 1983)
 - Top 25 Countdown (2001–present)
 - Midnight Love 2 (2005–present)
 - Top 50 Countdown (2005–present)
 - Rap City 2 (2008–present)
 - Access Granted 2 (2009–present)
 - 106 & Park 2 (2014–present)
 - Bobby Jones Gospel (1980–present)
 - Lift Every Voice 2 (2017–present)
 
Award shows
- BET Awards (2001)
 - BET Hip Hop Awards (2006)
 - Soul Train Music Awards (2009)
 - BET Gospel Awards (2005)
 - NAACP Image Awards (2020)
 
Acquired programming
- Family Matters (2009–2014; 2023)
 - Martin (2015)
 - The Jamie Foxx Show (2005–2008; 2009–2016; 2023–2024; 2025–present)
 - Tyler Perry's House of Payne (seasons 1–6) (2015)
 - Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns (2016)
 - The Neighborhood (2020)
 - Ruthless (2020)
 - First Wives Club (2021)
 - American Gangster: Trap Queens (2021)
 - The Family Business (2021)
 - Celebrity Family Feud (2021–2022; 2023–present)
 - Bruh (2022)
 - The Game (2022)
 - The Ms. Pat Show (2022)
 - Kingdom Business (2022)
 - All the Queen's Men (2022)
 - College Hill: Celebrity Edition (2022)
 - Sacrifice (2022)
 - The Black Hamptons (2022)
 - Zatima (2022)
 - I Love Us (2023)
 - The Breakfast Club (2023)
 - Average Joe (2023)
 - Let's Make a Deal (2023)
 - Celebrity Squares (2023)
 - Diggstown (2024)
 - The Michael Blackson Show (2024)
 - Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse (2025)
 - Pound 4 Pound (2025)
 - 106 & Sports (2025–present)
 
Former programming
Original programming
Drama
- Being Mary Jane (2013–2019)
 - Rebel (2017)
 - The Quad (2017–2018)
 - Tales (2017–2022)
 - Hit the Floor (2018)
 - In Contempt (2018)
 - The Family Business (2018)[a]
 - American Soul (2019–2020)
 - Games People Play (2019–2021)
 - Long Slow Exhale (2022)[b]
 - Haus of Vicious (2022)[a]
 
Comedy
- The Way We Do It (2001–2002)
 - Hey Monie! (2003)
 - S.O.B.: Socially Offensive Behavior (2007)
 - Somebodies (2008)
 - The Game (2011–2015)
 - Let's Stay Together (2011–2014)
 - Reed Between the Lines (2011)
 - Second Generation Wayans (2013)
 - Zoe Ever After (2016)
 - 50 Central (2017)
 - The Comedy Get Down (2017)
 - Boomerang (2019–2020)
 - Twenties (2020–2021)
 
Miniseries
- Madiba (2017)
 - The New Edition Story (2017)
 - The Bobby Brown Story (2018)
 
Docuseries
- American Gangster (2006)
 - Death Row Chronicles (2018)
 - CopWatch America (2019)
 - Murder in the Thirst (2019)
 - No Limit Chronicles (2020)
 - Ruff Ryders Chronicles (2020)
 - Boiling Point (2021)
 - Disrupt & Dismantle (2021)
 - Klutch Academy (2021)
 - The Murder Inc Story (2022)
 - Welcome to Rap City (2023)
 
Reality
- ComicView (1992–2008, 2014)
 - Testimony (2000–2004)
 - How I'm Living (2001–2003)
 - The Center (2002–2007)
 - Coming to the Stage (2003)
 - College Hill (2004–2009)
 - Ultimate Hustler (2005)
 - Lil' Kim: Countdown to Lockdown (2006)
 - DMX: Soul of a Man (2006)
 - Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is (2006–2008)
 - Baldwin Hills (2007–2009)
 - Hell Date (2007–2008)
 - Sunday Best (2007–2015, 2019–2020)
 - Black Poker Stars Invitational (2008)
 - Brothers to Brutha (2008)
 - Iron Ring (2008)
 - Harlem Heights (2009)
 - Frankie & Neffe (2009)
 - Played by Fame (2009)
 - Welcome to Dreamland (2009)
 - Tiny and Toya (2009–2010)
 - Monica: Still Standing (2009–2010)
 - The Family Crews (2010–2011)
 - The Michael Vick Project (2010)
 - Trey Songz: My Moment (2010)
 - Changing Lanes (2010)
 - Being Terry Kennedy (2010)
 - Toya: A Family Affair (2011)
 - Born to Dance: Laurieann Gibson (2011)
 - Keyshia & Daniel: Family First (2012)
 - Real Husbands of Hollywood (2013–2016)
 - Just Keke (2014)
 - Nellyville (2014–2015)
 - The BET Life of... (2015)
 - DeSean Jackson: Home Team (2015)
 - It's a Mann's World (2015)
 - Keyshia Cole: All In (2015)
 - Punk'd (2015)
 - The Westbrooks (2015)
 - The Xperiment (2015)
 - About the Business (2016)
 - Chasing Destiny (2016)
 - Criminals at Work (2016)
 - From the Bottom Up (2016–2018)
 - The Gary Owen Show (2016)
 - Ink, Paper, Scissors (2016)
 - Music Moguls (2016)
 - Gucci Mane & Keyshia Ka'oir The Main Event (2017)
 - The Grand Hustle (2018)
 - Hustle in Brooklyn (2018)
 - RAQ Rants (2018)
 - Ladies' Night (2019)
 - The Next Big Thing (2019)
 - Keyshia Cole: My New Life (2019)
 - BET Presents: The Encore (2021)
 - After Happily Ever After (2022)
 
Music & award shows
- Bobby Jones Gospel (1980–2016)
 - Video Soul (1981–1996)
 - Video Vibrations (1984–1999)
 - Midnight Love (1985–2005)
 - Softnotes (1987–1991)
 - Video LP (1986–1995)
 - Rap City (1989–2008)
 - Video Gospel (1989–2011)
 - Heart & Soul of R&B (1991–1996)
 - Caribbean Rhythms (1993–1998)
 - In Your Ear (1995-1996)
 - Unreal (1996)
 - Hit List (1996–1999)
 - Planet Groove (1997–1999)
 - Jam Zone/Cita's World (1997–2003)
 - Videolink (1999–2000, 2001–2002)
 - Hits: From the Streets (1999–2003)
 - Lift Every Voice (1999–2017)
 - All (1999–2000)
 - Out The Box (1999-2000)
 - Morning Moves (1999–2000)
 - AM @ BET (2000–2001)
 - 106 & Park (2000–2014)
 - BET Next (2000–2006)
 - BET:iNY (2000–2002)
 - Access Granted (2001–2010)
 - BET: Uncut (2001–2006)
 - BET.COM Countdown (2001–2006)
 - BET's Top 25 (2001–2008)
 - Celebration of Gospel (2001)
 - BET Start (2002–2005; 2006)
 - 106 & Park Prime (2003–2004)
 - BET Music (2003–2008)
 - BET Now (2003–2008)
 - The Center (2003–2007)
 - BET After Dark (2004–2007)
 - Top 20 Countdown (2005–2013)
 - Top 50 (2005–2006)
 - Remixed! (2005–2006)
 - Hotwyred (2006)
 - The 5ive (2007)
 - BET Honors (2008)
 - The Deal (2008–2010)
 - 106 & Gospel (2009)
 - Joyful Noise (2016–2017)
 - One Shot (2016–2017)
 - Black Girls Rock! (2010)
 
Specials
- Spring Bling (1997–2010)
 - Notarized (1999–2014)
 - Rip the Runway (2005–2013)
 - A Very BET Christmas (2010–2011)
 - BET News Justice for Us: A BET Town Hall Live (2014)
 - Saving Our Selves (2020)
 - Black + Iconic (2023)
 
Other
- Karen's Kitchen (1982)[1]
 - BET Style (2004–2006)
 - The Black Carpet (2006–2008)
 
News
- Screen Scene (1990–1997)
 - BET Nightly News (2002–2005)
 - Don't Sleep! (2012)
 
Game shows
- Nipsey Russell's Juvenile Jury (1983–1984)
 - Tell Me Something Good (1988–1989)
 - Family Figures (1990)
 - Campus All-Star Challenge
 - Triple Threat (1992–1993)
 - Take the Cake (2007)
 - Face Value (2017)
 - Black Card Revoked (2018)
 
Sports programming
- Black College Football (1981–2005)
 - ABL on BET (1996–1998)
 - BET's MAAD Sports (1998–2000)
 - Roc Nation Sports Live Boxing (2015)
 
Talk shows
- Teen Summit (1989–2002)
 - Oh, Drama! (2000–2001)
 - Personal Diary (2005)
 - The Mo'Nique Show (2009–2011)
 - T.D. Jakes Presents: Mind, Body & Soul (2013)
 - Wendy's Style Squad (2016)
 - The Rundown with Robin Thede (2017–2018)
 - Mancave (2018)
 - Twenties After-Show With B. Scott (2021)
 - The Wine Down with Mary J. Blige (2023)
 
Kids & family
- Kimboo and Kids (1991–1992)
 - Story Porch (1992–1996)
 - The Fabulous Reggae Dogs (1995)
 
Syndicated programming
Drama
- I Spy (1984–1986)
 - Soul Food (2004–2008)
 - The Wire (2006–2008)
 - Scandal (2013–2017)
 - The Book of Negroes (2015)
 - Black&Sexy TV (2015)
 - The Breaks (2017)
 - The Good Fight (2020)
 - All Rise (2020)
 - Survivor's Remorse (2021)
 - The Chi (2021)
 - The Porter (2022)
 - Ambitions (2022)
 - New York Undercover (2022–2023)
 
Comedy
- The Bill Cosby Show (1983–1985)
 - Roll Out (1988)
 - Soap (1989)
 - Baby... I'm Back! (1989–1991)
 - Sanford and Son (1989–1991; 1996)
 - Desmond's (1989–1993)
 - Frank's Place (1990–1991)
 - Sanford (1991–1997; 2008)
 - Uptown Comedy Club (1992–1994)
 - What's Happening!! (1993–1995)
 - What's Happening Now!! (1993–1995)
 - Roc (1994–1996; 2004)
 - Benson (1995–1997)
 - Thea (1995–1999; 2008)
 - Out All Night (1996)
 - 227 (1997–1999)
 - Sparks (1998–2000)
 - Good News (1999–2000)
 - Amen (1999–2001)
 - Linc's (2000–2001)
 - Fatherhood (2004)
 - The Cosby Show (2004–2007)
 - In Living Color (2005–2008; 2010)
 - The Hughleys (2005–2006; 2009–2024)
 - The Wayans Bros. (2005–2008; 2014–2016; 2023)
 - A Different World (2008; 2018–2020)
 - Diff'rent Strokes (2008)
 - Comedy Central Presents (2008)
 - The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (2008; 2014–2025)
 - Malcolm & Eddie (2008)
 - Smart Guy (2008–2009)
 - The Steve Harvey Show (2008–2011; 2014; 2019)
 - Wild 'n Out (2008; 2014; 2025)
 - The Bernie Mac Show (2009–2012; 2017)
 - Sister, Sister (2009–2010; 2023)
 - City Guys (2010)
 - My Wife and Kids (2011–2014; 2023–2024)
 - Moesha (2012–2014; 2017)
 - Chappelle's Show (2013; 2017)
 - The Soul Man (2013)
 - Instant Mom (2014)
 - The Carmichael Show (2016)
 - Eve (2016)
 - In the House (2016)
 - George Lopez (2017)
 - Black-ish (2018–2023)
 - Bob Hearts Abishola (2020)
 - The Cleveland Show (2020–2021)
 - Bigger (2021–2022)
 - Living Single (2021–2023)
 - Noah's Arc (2022)
 
Soap operas
- Generations (1991–1993)
 
Reality
- Run's House (2007)
 - Making the Band (2008)
 - 50 Cent: The Money and the Power (2008)
 - Lip Sync Battle (2016–2017)
 - Basketball Wives (2023)
 - Basketball Wives: Orlando (2023)
 
News
- BET Nightly News
 - Dish Nation (2016)
 - 48 Hours (2024)
 
Game shows
- Family Feud (2014)
 
Talk shows
- The Montel Williams Show (2008–2009)
 - The Wendy Williams Show (2009–2017) (moved to Bounce TV)
 - The Queen Latifah Show (2014–2015)
 - The Real (2014–2017) (moved to Bounce TV)
 
Court shows
- Judge Karen (2008)
 - Judge Hatchett (2008–2009)
 
Kids & family
- Just Jordan (2007–2010)
 - Romeo! (2007–2008)
 - The Proud Family (2008–2009)
 - True Jackson, VP (2009)
 - Black Panther (2011)
 
Notes
- ^ a b Moved to BET+
 - ^ Co-production with Spectrum Originals
 
References
- ^ "Digital Archive Login". LibLynx. Retrieved May 3, 2021.