Sistas (TV series)
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Also known as | Tyler Perry's Sistas |
Genre | Comedy-drama |
Created by | Tyler Perry |
Written by | Tyler Perry |
Directed by | Tyler Perry |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 25 (list of episodes) |
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Camera setup | Multiple |
Running time | 42 minutes |
Production company | Tyler Perry Studios |
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Network | BET |
Release | October 23, 2019 present | –
Sistas is an American television comedy-drama series created, written and executive produced by Tyler Perry that first aired on October 23, 2019 on BET.[1][2] On May 12, 2020, BET renewed the series for a second season, with Perry announcing that production will start on July 8, 2020.
Premise
Sistas, follows a group of single black women from different walks of life who bond over their one common thread: why am I single? In this bold new series, viewers watch these women navigate their "complicated love life" status, careers and friendship through the ups-and-downs of living in a modern world of social media and unrealistic relationship goals.[3]
Cast and characters
Regular cast
- KJ Smith as Andrea "Andi" Barnes,[4] a hardworking and virtuous attorney who knowingly goes into a relationship with a married man
- Ebony Obsidian as Karen Mott,[4] a hair salon owner in a complicated relationship as well as the love interest of a newly separated, married man
- Mignon Von as Daniella "Danni" King,[4] an abrasive and young at heart airline supervisor
- Novi Brown as Sabrina Hollins,[4] A bank worker who falls in love with a man whom she continually doubts his sexuality
- Chido Nwokocha as Gary Marshall Borders,[5] a married man who starts a relationship with Andi
- DeVale Ellis as Zac,[5] Karen's ex whom he wants to get back with after she suspects his infidelity
- Brian Jordan Jr. as Maurice,[5] Sabrina's coworker and gay friend with whom she divulges details of her relationship with
- Kevin Walton as Aaron Carter,[5] Karen's married love interest
- Anthony Dalton as Calvin Rodney,[5] Sabrina's love interest who finds his sexuality questioned by her because of his desires and interests.
- Crystal Renee' as Fatima, Andi's assistant at the firm
Recurring cast
- Crystal-Lee Naomi as Jasmine Borders, Gary's wife who Andi represents before Jasmine learns about the affair with her husband
- Michael King as Don Bellamy
- Madison McKinley as Fawn Carter, Aaron's wife who kills herself inside Karen's salon
- Keena Ferguson as Leslie Davenport, a no-nonsense, tough private investigator who is hired to investigate a love triangle involving Andi
- Tobias Truvillion as Morris Hollis
- Trinity Whiteside as Preston Horace
- Shari Belafonte as Lisa Mott, Karen' mother
Crossover
Bruh: KJ Smith reprised her role of Andrea "Andi" Barnes on the BET+ subscription series, Bruh (another series created by Tyler Perry).
Episodes
No. | Title [2] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [2] | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
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1 | "Pilot" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | October 23, 2019 | 0.89[6] | |
In the series premiere, Andi faces the highs and lows of her day; Karen makes a hard decision; Sabrina finds a possible new love interest. | ||||||
2 | "Mixed Signal" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | October 30, 2019 | 0.82[7] | |
Andi is forced to reconsider who is and isn't in her corner; Karen meets someone new and reconsiders the dating game; Sabrina's new love interest sparks some suspicion; Danni witnesses something that could break Andi's heart. | ||||||
3 | "A Woman With No Soul" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | November 6, 2019 | 0.70[8] | |
Changes in Andi's situation-ship leave her reeling; Sabrina's confusion causes her to avoid Calvin altogether, and Karen struggles to put the past behind her; Danni learns of Zac's struggles without Karen. | ||||||
4 | "New Stories" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | November 13, 2019 | 0.85[9] | |
Andi's relationship with Gary takes a definitive turn; New information helps shed light on Sabrina's predicament and her fears; Danni extends an olive branch to Zac; Karen finds there's more to Aaron's story than meets the eye. | ||||||
5 | "One Day at a Time" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | November 20, 2019 | 0.82[10] | |
Andi realizes getting what she wants isn't all it's cracked up to be; Karen resolves not to make the same mistakes as Andi, and Sabrina's next venture with Calvin deepens her fears. | ||||||
6 | "No Judgement" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | November 27, 2019 | 0.87[11] | |
Andi struggles to keep her personal life and job separate; Developments in Karen's love life pose new possibilities; Sabrina provides the voice of wisdom to her friends; and Danni mulls over her exchange with Zac. | ||||||
7 | "Boy Bye" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | December 4, 2019 | 0.91[12] | |
Andi acts fast to help a fallen friend; A misunderstanding leaves Karen in a precarious situation; Danni starts to address rumors she's caught wind of. | ||||||
8 | "Old Faithful" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | December 11, 2019 | 0.85[13] | |
Andi is stuck between a rock and a hard place; Danni sets out to find the truth among her friends; Sabrina starts to open up to Calvin; Karen finds herself repeatedly unlucky in love. | ||||||
9 | "Acceptance" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | December 18, 2019 | 0.77[14] | |
Danni's relationship with an unlikely person develops in an unexpected twist of events; Aaron recruits Andi's help with reaching out to Karen; Sabrina tries to figure out the shift in Karen's attitude. | ||||||
10 | "Revelations" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | January 8, 2020 | 0.83[15] | |
Andi's suspicions are raised concerning her lover; Sabrina and Calvin start to make progress; Danni still has a chip on her shoulder, but sets it aside in favor of helping Andi. | ||||||
11 | "The Sister Circle" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | January 15, 2020 | 0.99[16] | |
Sabrina tries to navigate the waters of friendship despite some clashing personalities; Andi's biggest secret is revealed. | ||||||
12 | "All I Got" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | January 22, 2020 | 1.02[17] | |
Gary's secrets are revealed, putting him and Andi at odds once more; the shadow of Aaron's past overwhelms Karen; Danni tries to be there for Zac, uncertain if this new revelation is one he won't recover from. | ||||||
13 | "In Front of Me" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | January 29, 2020 | 1.02[18] | |
Karen's world is rocked when blood is on her hands; Sabrina is in for a big surprise with one of Maurice's scheme's; Danni plays middle-man to some troubling news; trouble in paradise causes Andi to make a hard decision. | ||||||
14 | "To Be Free" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | February 5, 2020 | 0.96[19] | |
Sabrina learns not to judge a book by its cover; Andi discovers an unlikely ally; Danni is excited about her new boy-toy; Karen feels slighted when she's accused of not being truthful. | ||||||
15 | "Too Much Glass" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | February 12, 2020 | 1.02[20] | |
An unexpected visitor makes a compelling argument on Calvin's behalf; Andi tries moving on; Karen finds herself between two men; Danni and Preston take things to the next level. | ||||||
16 | "The Firm" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | February 19, 2020 | 0.96[21] | |
Personal choices threaten to railroad Andi's career forever; Danni helps Zac see a light at the end of the tunnel; Karen learns of Aaron's troubled past. | ||||||
17 | "The Trojan Horse" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | February 26, 2020 | 0.85[22] | |
Andi discovers that she has many enemies in her personal and professional life; Karen is left to clean up Zac's mess; Sabrina tries to reach out to Calvin; Danni continues to advocate for Zac. | ||||||
18 | "Bugaboo" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | March 4, 2020 | 0.89[23] | |
Gary swoops in to help Andi in the nick of time; Karen holds firm to her convictions; Sabrina helps Maurice prepare for an exciting event; Danni has to decide her feelings about her new situation. | ||||||
19 | "Give Me the Night" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | March 11, 2020 | 0.92[24] | |
Sabrina becomes an unlikely hero after stumbling upon a terrible incident; Andi fights back; Danni ventures out in an effort to put herself out there again. | ||||||
20 | "A Chance to Love" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | March 18, 2020 | 0.99[25] | |
Gary's insecurities come to light. Karen and Zac find themselves in a familiar place. Danni finds herself the mediator between friends. | ||||||
21 | "From The Balcony" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | March 25, 2020 | 1.05[26] | |
The dating game has Danni at a disadvantage when her feelings get the best of her; Andi tries to be strong for Gary; Karen stands strong on her principles; Sabrina opens up in the midst of a tragedy. | ||||||
22 | "The Yellow Dress" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | April 1, 2020 | 0.98[27] | |
Gary and Jasmine confront each other and the gloves come off; Andi struggles to maintain her career; Karen is confronted by a new enemy; Sabrina grows frustrated; Danni helps Zac work through some personal issues. | ||||||
23 | "Home For a Queen" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | April 8, 2020 | 0.94[28] | |
The ladies are concerned about Andi and her relationship choice as Andi's patience wears thin; Sabrina stands strong for all of her friends who seem to be under attack. | ||||||
24 | "A Bad Feeling" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | April 15, 2020 | 0.94[29] | |
The ladies grow worried about Andi and her relationship; Karen tries to figure out what she wants; Sabrina tends to Calvin in his time of need; Danni tries to move on from her hurt feelings. | ||||||
25 | "The Long Road" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | April 29, 2020 | 0.99[30] | |
Andi's world is turned upside down when new hidden revelations rise to the surface; Karen is in a fight for her life; Danni's love sick feelings come to the surface; Sabrina aims to protect the ones she loves. |
References
- ^ "Tyler Perry Comedy 'Sistas' Ordered at BET". Variety. August 1, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Sistas on BET Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
- ^ "BET NETWORKS AND TYLER PERRY STUDIOS ANNOUNCE PERRY'S SECOND ORIGINAL SERIES, "SISTAS," PREMIERING EXCLUSIVELY ON THE NETWORK THIS FALL". BET Press. August 1, 2019.
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