The Family Business (American TV series)
Updated: 12/11/2025, 4:53:31 PM Wikipedia source
The Family Business is an American crime family drama created by Carl Weber and based on his bestselling crime drama book series. Originally developed as an independent film franchise, BET produced it as a series in 2018. The series follows the Duncans, an upstanding family that owns and operates an exotic car dealership in New York. It stars Ernie Hudson and Valarie Pettiford. A spin-off The Family Business: New Orleans starring Lela Rochon has been ordered by BET+ in 2024.
Infobox
Genre
mw- Crime drama Action Romance Thriller
Created by
Carl Weber
Based on
The Family Business seriesby Carl Weber
Starring
Ernie Hudson Valarie Pettiford Darrin Henson Javicia Leslie Sean Ringgold Tami Roman Miguel A. Núñez Jr. Arrington Foster Dylan Weber Emilio Rivera KJ Smith Yadi Valerio Brely Evans Ben Stephens Stan Shaw LisaRaye McCoy Patrick Duffy Deyshaun Tucker RonReaco Lee Trisha Mann-Grant Blac Chyna Christian Keyes Bern Nadette Stanis Michael Jai White
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
6
No. of episodes
53
Executive producers
Nikaya D. Brown Jones Carl Weber Maureen Guthman Ernie Hudson Trey Haley
Producers
Ben Stephens Christian Keyes Michelle Suite Lorisa Bates Sean Ringgold Abe Brown
Running time
40–47 minutes
Production companies
Tri Destined Studios Urban Books Media
Network
BET (season 1) BET (seasons 2–present)
Release
November 13, 2018 (2018-11-13) –present
Tables
First released
First released
Season
First released
Episodes
Last released
Episodes
Network
1
1
Season
1
Episodes
8
Episodes
November 13, 2018 (2018-11-13)
Originally released
January 29, 2019 (2019-01-29)
Originally released
BET
2
2
Season
2
Episodes
12
Episodes
6
Originally released
July 2, 2020 (2020-07-02)
Originally released
August 6, 2020 (2020-08-06)
Originally released
BET+
6
6
Season
6
Episodes
December 31, 2020 (2020-12-31)
3
3
Season
3
Episodes
12
Episodes
October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
4
4
Season
4
Episodes
10
Episodes
September 1, 2022 (2022-09-01)
Originally released
October 27, 2022 (2022-10-27)
5
5
Season
5
Episodes
10
Episodes
July 4, 2024 (2024-07-04)
Originally released
August 29, 2024 (2024-08-29)
6
6
Season
6
Episodes
10
Episodes
October 23, 2025 (2025-10-23)
Originally released
December 18, 2025 (2025-12-18)
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | |||
| First released | Last released | Network | |||
| 1 | 8 | November 13, 2018 (2018-11-13) | January 29, 2019 (2019-01-29) | BET | |
| 2 | 12 | 6 | July 2, 2020 (2020-07-02) | August 6, 2020 (2020-08-06) | BET+ |
| 6 | December 31, 2020 (2020-12-31) | ||||
| 3 | 12 | October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14) | |||
| 4 | 10 | September 1, 2022 (2022-09-01) | October 27, 2022 (2022-10-27) | ||
| 5 | 10 | July 4, 2024 (2024-07-04) | August 29, 2024 (2024-08-29) | ||
| 6 | 10 | October 23, 2025 (2025-10-23) | December 18, 2025 (2025-12-18) | ||
· Episodes › Season 1 (2018–19)
1
1
No.overall
1
No. inseason
1
Title
"We Are At War"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
November 13, 2018 (2018-11-13)
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.38
A upstanding New York African American upper class family's empire is threatened when a supplier's betrayal shakes up their business and has the power to shake up the family.
A upstanding New York African American upper class family's empire is threatened when a supplier's betrayal shakes up their business and has the power to shake up the family.
No.overall
A upstanding New York African American upper class family's empire is threatened when a supplier's betrayal shakes up their business and has the power to shake up the family.
2
2
No.overall
2
No. inseason
2
Title
"The Games Have Just Begun"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
November 20, 2018 (2018-11-20)
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.43
LC brings down the hammers as he tries to figure out what happened to his missing drug shipment. Meanwhile, Harris receives an offer from an ally of the family.
LC brings down the hammers as he tries to figure out what happened to his missing drug shipment. Meanwhile, Harris receives an offer from an ally of the family.
No.overall
LC brings down the hammers as he tries to figure out what happened to his missing drug shipment. Meanwhile, Harris receives an offer from an ally of the family.
3
3
No.overall
3
No. inseason
3
Title
"Show Down"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
November 27, 2018 (2018-11-27)
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.54
A recent shooting throws the entire family into turmoil.
A recent shooting throws the entire family into turmoil.
No.overall
A recent shooting throws the entire family into turmoil.
4
4
No.overall
4
No. inseason
4
Title
"Answered Questions"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
December 4, 2018 (2018-12-04)
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.58
7 months have passed since the shooting, but the Duncans are still dealing with the ramifications. Nevada begins to ask some serious questions on his mom's death. Orlando seeks help from Harris to him find Rudy. Vinny Dash, Sal's only living son is on the loose and is dangerous.
7 months have passed since the shooting, but the Duncans are still dealing with the ramifications. Nevada begins to ask some serious questions on his mom's death. Orlando seeks help from Harris to him find Rudy. Vinny Dash, Sal's only living son is on the loose and is dangerous.
No.overall
7 months have passed since the shooting, but the Duncans are still dealing with the ramifications. Nevada begins to ask some serious questions on his mom's death. Orlando seeks help from Harris to him find Rudy. Vinny Dash, Sal's only living son is on the loose and is dangerous.
5
5
No.overall
5
No. inseason
5
Title
"The Heat Is On"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
January 8, 2019 (2019-01-08)
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.51
While the Duncans welcome a new addition into their family, Orlando reveals a new drug invention to LC. A tragic discovery is made during the hunt for a missing family member.
While the Duncans welcome a new addition into their family, Orlando reveals a new drug invention to LC. A tragic discovery is made during the hunt for a missing family member.
No.overall
While the Duncans welcome a new addition into their family, Orlando reveals a new drug invention to LC. A tragic discovery is made during the hunt for a missing family member.
6
6
No.overall
6
No. inseason
6
Title
"A Death in the Family"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
January 15, 2019 (2019-01-15)
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.44
As the Duncans gather to say goodbye to one of their own, Junior and Paris team up to catch a killer. Chippy shares her concerns about HEAT.
As the Duncans gather to say goodbye to one of their own, Junior and Paris team up to catch a killer. Chippy shares her concerns about HEAT.
No.overall
As the Duncans gather to say goodbye to one of their own, Junior and Paris team up to catch a killer. Chippy shares her concerns about HEAT.
7
7
No.overall
7
No. inseason
7
Title
"Home Coming"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
January 22, 2019 (2019-01-22)
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.44
Orlando's fate puts the entire family on edge. Consuela concocts a plan of revenge against the duncans. LC offers to help a reluctant someone.
Orlando's fate puts the entire family on edge. Consuela concocts a plan of revenge against the duncans. LC offers to help a reluctant someone.
No.overall
Orlando's fate puts the entire family on edge. Consuela concocts a plan of revenge against the duncans. LC offers to help a reluctant someone.
8
8
No.overall
8
No. inseason
8
Title
"Mexican Stand Off"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
January 29, 2019 (2019-01-29)
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.51
While Sasha's return is celebrated, Paris begin to grow jealous of her cousin's warm welcome. Consuela strikes back at the family.
While Sasha's return is celebrated, Paris begin to grow jealous of her cousin's warm welcome. Consuela strikes back at the family.
No.overall
While Sasha's return is celebrated, Paris begin to grow jealous of her cousin's warm welcome. Consuela strikes back at the family.
| No.overall | No. inseason | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | viewers(millions) | |
| 1 | 1 | "We Are At War" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | November 13, 2018 (2018-11-13) | 0.38 | |
| A upstanding New York African American upper class family's empire is threatened when a supplier's betrayal shakes up their business and has the power to shake up the family. | |||||||
| 2 | 2 | "The Games Have Just Begun" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | November 20, 2018 (2018-11-20) | 0.43 | |
| LC brings down the hammers as he tries to figure out what happened to his missing drug shipment. Meanwhile, Harris receives an offer from an ally of the family. | |||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Show Down" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | November 27, 2018 (2018-11-27) | 0.54 | |
| A recent shooting throws the entire family into turmoil. | |||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Answered Questions" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | December 4, 2018 (2018-12-04) | 0.58 | |
| 7 months have passed since the shooting, but the Duncans are still dealing with the ramifications. Nevada begins to ask some serious questions on his mom's death. Orlando seeks help from Harris to him find Rudy. Vinny Dash, Sal's only living son is on the loose and is dangerous. | |||||||
| 5 | 5 | "The Heat Is On" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | January 8, 2019 (2019-01-08) | 0.51 | |
| While the Duncans welcome a new addition into their family, Orlando reveals a new drug invention to LC. A tragic discovery is made during the hunt for a missing family member. | |||||||
| 6 | 6 | "A Death in the Family" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | January 15, 2019 (2019-01-15) | 0.44 | |
| As the Duncans gather to say goodbye to one of their own, Junior and Paris team up to catch a killer. Chippy shares her concerns about HEAT. | |||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Home Coming" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | January 22, 2019 (2019-01-22) | 0.44 | |
| Orlando's fate puts the entire family on edge. Consuela concocts a plan of revenge against the duncans. LC offers to help a reluctant someone. | |||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Mexican Stand Off" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | January 29, 2019 (2019-01-29) | 0.51 | |
| While Sasha's return is celebrated, Paris begin to grow jealous of her cousin's warm welcome. Consuela strikes back at the family. | |||||||
· Episodes › Season 2 (2020)
Part 1
Part 1
No.overall
Part 1
9
9
No.overall
9
No. inseason
1
Title
"Back To Life"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
July 2, 2020 (2020-07-02)
BET air date
May 18, 2021
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.31
10
10
No.overall
10
No. inseason
2
Title
"Put a Ring on It"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
July 9, 2020 (2020-07-09)
BET air date
May 18, 2021
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.32
11
11
No.overall
11
No. inseason
3
Title
"Introducing Brother X"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
July 16, 2020 (2020-07-16)
BET air date
May 25, 2021
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.56
12
12
No.overall
12
No. inseason
4
Title
"Heat It Up!"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
July 23, 2020 (2020-07-23)
BET air date
June 1, 2021
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.41
13
13
No.overall
13
No. inseason
5
Title
"You Can Run But You Can't Hide"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
July 30, 2020 (2020-07-30)
BET air date
June 8, 2021
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
N/A
14
14
No.overall
14
No. inseason
6
Title
"Casualties of War"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
August 6, 2020 (2020-08-06)
BET air date
June 15, 2021
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.43
Part 2
Part 2
No.overall
Part 2
15
15
No.overall
15
No. inseason
7
Title
"Take No Prisoners"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
December 31, 2020 (2020-12-31)
BET air date
April 5, 2022
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.37
16
16
No.overall
16
No. inseason
8
Title
"The Nuclear Option"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
December 31, 2020 (2020-12-31)
BET air date
April 12, 2022
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.35
17
17
No.overall
17
No. inseason
9
Title
"Mothers and Their Sons"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
December 31, 2020 (2020-12-31)
BET air date
April 19, 2022
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.38
18
18
No.overall
18
No. inseason
10
Title
"I Don't Want to Lose My Queen"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
December 31, 2020 (2020-12-31)
BET air date
April 26, 2022
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.35
19
19
No.overall
19
No. inseason
11
Title
"Deploy the Drones"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
December 31, 2020 (2020-12-31)
BET air date
May 3, 2022
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.39
20
20
No.overall
20
No. inseason
12
Title
"The Hunt for Brother X"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
December 31, 2020 (2020-12-31)
BET air date
May 10, 2022
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.35
| No.overall | No. inseason | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | BET air date | linear viewers(millions) | |||||
| Part 1 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | 1 | "Back To Life" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | July 2, 2020 (2020-07-02) | May 18, 2021 | 0.31 | |||||
| 10 | 2 | "Put a Ring on It" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | July 9, 2020 (2020-07-09) | May 18, 2021 | 0.32 | |||||
| 11 | 3 | "Introducing Brother X" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | July 16, 2020 (2020-07-16) | May 25, 2021 | 0.56 | |||||
| 12 | 4 | "Heat It Up!" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | July 23, 2020 (2020-07-23) | June 1, 2021 | 0.41 | |||||
| 13 | 5 | "You Can Run But You Can't Hide" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | July 30, 2020 (2020-07-30) | June 8, 2021 | N/A | |||||
| 14 | 6 | "Casualties of War" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | August 6, 2020 (2020-08-06) | June 15, 2021 | 0.43 | |||||
| Part 2 | ||||||||||||
| 15 | 7 | "Take No Prisoners" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | December 31, 2020 (2020-12-31) | April 5, 2022 | 0.37 | |||||
| 16 | 8 | "The Nuclear Option" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | December 31, 2020 (2020-12-31) | April 12, 2022 | 0.35 | |||||
| 17 | 9 | "Mothers and Their Sons" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | December 31, 2020 (2020-12-31) | April 19, 2022 | 0.38 | |||||
| 18 | 10 | "I Don't Want to Lose My Queen" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | December 31, 2020 (2020-12-31) | April 26, 2022 | 0.35 | |||||
| 19 | 11 | "Deploy the Drones" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | December 31, 2020 (2020-12-31) | May 3, 2022 | 0.39 | |||||
| 20 | 12 | "The Hunt for Brother X" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | December 31, 2020 (2020-12-31) | May 10, 2022 | 0.35 | |||||
· Episodes › Season 3 (2021)
21
21
No.overall
21
No. inseason
1
Title
"The Heat Is On"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
BET air date
May 17, 2022
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.48
22
22
No.overall
22
No. inseason
2
Title
"Who Is Curtis Duncan"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
BET air date
May 24, 2022
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.36
23
23
No.overall
23
No. inseason
3
Title
"The Hunt For Consuela"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
BET air date
May 31, 2022
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.39
24
24
No.overall
24
No. inseason
4
Title
"What's Better Than Heat? Fire!"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
BET air date
June 7, 2022
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.44
25
25
No.overall
25
No. inseason
5
Title
"Time To Start Washing The Money"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
BET air date
June 14, 2022
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.45
26
26
No.overall
26
No. inseason
6
Title
"Blood On Your Hands"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
BET air date
June 21, 2022
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.45
27
27
No.overall
27
No. inseason
7
Title
"Brotherly Love"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
BET air date
June 28, 2022
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.47
28
28
No.overall
28
No. inseason
8
Title
"Money Has No Friends"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
BET air date
July 5, 2022
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.48
29
29
No.overall
29
No. inseason
9
Title
"Brother X Strikes Again"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
BET air date
July 12, 2022
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.41
30
30
No.overall
30
No. inseason
10
Title
"Bye, Bye, Harris"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
BET air date
July 19, 2022
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.48
31
31
No.overall
31
No. inseason
11
Title
"Destroying The Family Business"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
BET air date
July 26, 2022
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.46
32
32
No.overall
32
No. inseason
12
Title
"Flipping The Script"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
BET air date
August 2, 2022
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.43
| No.overall | No. inseason | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | BET air date | linear viewers(millions) |
| 21 | 1 | "The Heat Is On" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14) | May 17, 2022 | 0.48 |
| 22 | 2 | "Who Is Curtis Duncan" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14) | May 24, 2022 | 0.36 |
| 23 | 3 | "The Hunt For Consuela" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14) | May 31, 2022 | 0.39 |
| 24 | 4 | "What's Better Than Heat? Fire!" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14) | June 7, 2022 | 0.44 |
| 25 | 5 | "Time To Start Washing The Money" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14) | June 14, 2022 | 0.45 |
| 26 | 6 | "Blood On Your Hands" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14) | June 21, 2022 | 0.45 |
| 27 | 7 | "Brotherly Love" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14) | June 28, 2022 | 0.47 |
| 28 | 8 | "Money Has No Friends" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14) | July 5, 2022 | 0.48 |
| 29 | 9 | "Brother X Strikes Again" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14) | July 12, 2022 | 0.41 |
| 30 | 10 | "Bye, Bye, Harris" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14) | July 19, 2022 | 0.48 |
| 31 | 11 | "Destroying The Family Business" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14) | July 26, 2022 | 0.46 |
| 32 | 12 | "Flipping The Script" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14) | August 2, 2022 | 0.43 |
· Episodes › Season 4 (2022)
33
33
No.overall
33
No. inseason
1
Title
"Crazy As Duncans"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
September 1, 2022 (2022-09-01)
BET air date
March 28, 2023
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.36
34
34
No.overall
34
No. inseason
2
Title
"Everybody Wants Harris"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
September 1, 2022 (2022-09-01)
BET air date
April 4, 2023
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.36
35
35
No.overall
35
No. inseason
3
Title
"Family Visit"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
September 8, 2022 (2022-09-08)
BET air date
April 11, 2023
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.35
36
36
No.overall
36
No. inseason
4
Title
"Trigger Happy!"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
September 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
BET air date
April 18, 2023
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.33
37
37
No.overall
37
No. inseason
5
Title
"Dead Silence"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
September 22, 2022 (2022-09-22)
BET air date
April 25, 2023
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.36
38
38
No.overall
38
No. inseason
6
Title
"Home Coming"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
September 29, 2022 (2022-09-29)
BET air date
May 2, 2023
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.38
39
39
No.overall
39
No. inseason
7
Title
"Vengeance Is Mine"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 6, 2022 (2022-10-06)
BET air date
May 9, 2023
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.29
40
40
No.overall
40
No. inseason
8
Title
"The Return"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 13, 2022 (2022-10-13)
BET air date
May 16, 2023
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.30
41
41
No.overall
41
No. inseason
9
Title
"Seeing Things"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 20, 2022 (2022-10-20)
BET air date
May 23, 2023
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.32
42
42
No.overall
42
No. inseason
10
Title
"Rise or Fall"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 27, 2022 (2022-10-27)
BET air date
May 30, 2023
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
0.37
| No.overall | No. inseason | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | BET air date | linear viewers(millions) |
| 33 | 1 | "Crazy As Duncans" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | September 1, 2022 (2022-09-01) | March 28, 2023 | 0.36 |
| 34 | 2 | "Everybody Wants Harris" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | September 1, 2022 (2022-09-01) | April 4, 2023 | 0.36 |
| 35 | 3 | "Family Visit" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | September 8, 2022 (2022-09-08) | April 11, 2023 | 0.35 |
| 36 | 4 | "Trigger Happy!" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | September 15, 2022 (2022-09-15) | April 18, 2023 | 0.33 |
| 37 | 5 | "Dead Silence" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | September 22, 2022 (2022-09-22) | April 25, 2023 | 0.36 |
| 38 | 6 | "Home Coming" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | September 29, 2022 (2022-09-29) | May 2, 2023 | 0.38 |
| 39 | 7 | "Vengeance Is Mine" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 6, 2022 (2022-10-06) | May 9, 2023 | 0.29 |
| 40 | 8 | "The Return" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 13, 2022 (2022-10-13) | May 16, 2023 | 0.30 |
| 41 | 9 | "Seeing Things" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 20, 2022 (2022-10-20) | May 23, 2023 | 0.32 |
| 42 | 10 | "Rise or Fall" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 27, 2022 (2022-10-27) | May 30, 2023 | 0.37 |
· Episodes › Season 5 (2024)
43
43
No.overall
43
No. inseason
1
Title
"The Aftermath"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
July 4, 2024 (2024-07-04)
BET air date
January 7, 2025
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
N/A
44
44
No.overall
44
No. inseason
2
Title
"Desperate Times, Desperate Measures"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
July 4, 2024 (2024-07-04)
BET air date
January 14, 2025
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
N/A
45
45
No.overall
45
No. inseason
3
Title
"Special Delivery"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
July 11, 2024 (2024-07-11)
BET air date
January 21, 2025
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
N/A
46
46
No.overall
46
No. inseason
4
Title
"Reminisce"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
July 18, 2024 (2024-07-18)
BET air date
January 28, 2025
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
N/A
47
47
No.overall
47
No. inseason
5
Title
"Choices and Consequences"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
July 25, 2024 (2024-07-25)
BET air date
February 4, 2025
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
N/A
48
48
No.overall
48
No. inseason
6
Title
"Crossing Boundaries"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
August 1, 2024 (2024-08-01)
BET air date
February 11, 2025
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
N/A
49
49
No.overall
49
No. inseason
7
Title
"In Plain Sight"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
August 8, 2024 (2024-08-08)
BET air date
February 18, 2025
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
N/A
50
50
No.overall
50
No. inseason
8
Title
"Chickens Come Home To Roost"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
August 15, 2024 (2024-08-15)
BET air date
February 25, 2025
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
N/A
51
51
No.overall
51
No. inseason
9
Title
"One Step Closer"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
August 22, 2024 (2024-08-22)
BET air date
March 4, 2025
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
N/A
52
52
No.overall
52
No. inseason
10
Title
"All Is Fair In Love and War"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
August 29, 2024 (2024-08-29)
BET air date
March 11, 2025
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
N/A
| No.overall | No. inseason | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | BET air date | linear viewers(millions) |
| 43 | 1 | "The Aftermath" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | July 4, 2024 (2024-07-04) | January 7, 2025 | N/A |
| 44 | 2 | "Desperate Times, Desperate Measures" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | July 4, 2024 (2024-07-04) | January 14, 2025 | N/A |
| 45 | 3 | "Special Delivery" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | July 11, 2024 (2024-07-11) | January 21, 2025 | N/A |
| 46 | 4 | "Reminisce" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | July 18, 2024 (2024-07-18) | January 28, 2025 | N/A |
| 47 | 5 | "Choices and Consequences" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | July 25, 2024 (2024-07-25) | February 4, 2025 | N/A |
| 48 | 6 | "Crossing Boundaries" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | August 1, 2024 (2024-08-01) | February 11, 2025 | N/A |
| 49 | 7 | "In Plain Sight" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | August 8, 2024 (2024-08-08) | February 18, 2025 | N/A |
| 50 | 8 | "Chickens Come Home To Roost" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | August 15, 2024 (2024-08-15) | February 25, 2025 | N/A |
| 51 | 9 | "One Step Closer" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | August 22, 2024 (2024-08-22) | March 4, 2025 | N/A |
| 52 | 10 | "All Is Fair In Love and War" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | August 29, 2024 (2024-08-29) | March 11, 2025 | N/A |
· Episodes › Season 6 (2025)
53
53
No.overall
53
No. inseason
1
Title
"Welcome to the Family...Not!"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 23, 2025 (2025-10-23)
BET air date
2026
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
N/A
54
54
No.overall
54
No. inseason
2
Title
"My Son, the Thief"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 23, 2025 (2025-10-23)
BET air date
2026
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
N/A
55
55
No.overall
55
No. inseason
3
Title
"Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Cold"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
October 30, 2025 (2025-10-30)
BET air date
2026
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
N/A
56
56
No.overall
56
No. inseason
4
Title
"More Than Meets the Eye"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
November 6, 2025 (2025-11-06)
BET air date
TBA
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
N/A
57
57
No.overall
57
No. inseason
5
Title
"A Ring on Your Finger and Blood on Your Hands"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
November 13, 2025 (2025-11-13)
BET air date
TBA
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
N/A
58
58
No.overall
58
No. inseason
6
Title
"Only a Duncan Can Kill a Duncan"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
November 20, 2025 (2025-11-20)
BET air date
TBA
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
TBD
59
59
No.overall
59
No. inseason
7
Title
"This is going to hurt me more than you."
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
November 27, 2025 (2025-11-27)
BET air date
TBA
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
TBD
60
60
No.overall
60
No. inseason
8
Title
"One life to live"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
December 4, 2025 (2025-12-04)
BET air date
TBA
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
TBD
61
61
No.overall
61
No. inseason
9
Title
"Duncan Down"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
December 11, 2025 (2025-12-11)
BET air date
TBA
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
TBD
62
62
No.overall
62
No. inseason
10
Title
"It all comes down to this"
Directed by
Trey Haley
Written by
Carl Weber
Original release date
December 18, 2025 (2025-12-18)
BET air date
TBA
U.S. linear viewers(millions)
TBD
| No.overall | No. inseason | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | BET air date | linear viewers(millions) |
| 53 | 1 | "Welcome to the Family...Not!" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 23, 2025 (2025-10-23) | 2026 | N/A |
| 54 | 2 | "My Son, the Thief" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 23, 2025 (2025-10-23) | 2026 | N/A |
| 55 | 3 | "Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Cold" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | October 30, 2025 (2025-10-30) | 2026 | N/A |
| 56 | 4 | "More Than Meets the Eye" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | November 6, 2025 (2025-11-06) | TBA | N/A |
| 57 | 5 | "A Ring on Your Finger and Blood on Your Hands" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | November 13, 2025 (2025-11-13) | TBA | N/A |
| 58 | 6 | "Only a Duncan Can Kill a Duncan" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | November 20, 2025 (2025-11-20) | TBA | TBD |
| 59 | 7 | "This is going to hurt me more than you." | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | November 27, 2025 (2025-11-27) | TBA | TBD |
| 60 | 8 | "One life to live" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | December 4, 2025 (2025-12-04) | TBA | TBD |
| 61 | 9 | "Duncan Down" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | December 11, 2025 (2025-12-11) | TBA | TBD |
| 62 | 10 | "It all comes down to this" | Trey Haley | Carl Weber | December 18, 2025 (2025-12-18) | TBA | TBD |
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