The Oval (TV series)

The Oval is an American prime time television soap opera created, executive produced, written, and directed by Tyler Perry, that premiered on October 23, 2019 on BET.[1][2] On April 27, 2020, BET renewed the series for a second season and production began on August 4, 2020. On January 9, 2021, BET announced that the second season will premiere on February 16, 2021.

The Oval
Also known asTyler Perry's The Oval
Genre
Created byTyler Perry
Written byTyler Perry
Directed byTyler Perry
Starring
ComposerJay Weigel
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes25 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Tyler Perry
  • Michelle Sneed
  • Mark E. Swinton
Camera setupMultiple camera
Running time42 minutes
Production companyTyler Perry Studios
Release
Original networkBET
Picture format
Original releaseOctober 23, 2019 (2019-10-23) –
present (present)
Chronology
Related showsRuthless
External links
Website

Plot

The Oval tells the story of a family placed in the White House by people of power while also highlighting the personal side and everyday lives of the staff who run the inner workings of the nation's most iconic residence.

Cast and characters

Regular cast
  • Ed Quinn as Hunter Franklin, the President of the United States.[3]
  • Kron Moore as Victoria Franklin, the First Lady.[3]
  • Paige Hurd as Gayle Franklin, Hunter and Victoria's daughter.[3]
  • Daniel Croix Henderson as Jason Franklin, Hunter and Victoria's son.[3]
  • Javon Johnson as Richard Hallsen, The Butler[4]
  • Ptosha Storey as Nancy Hallsen, The Butler's wife [4]
  • Vaughn W. Hebron as Barry Hallsen, The Butler's son [4]
  • Teesha Renee as Sharon[4]
  • Lodric Collins as Donald Winthrop[4]
  • Ciera Payton as Lilly Winthrop[4]
  • Taja V. Simpson as Priscilla Owen[4]
  • Walter Fauntleroy as Sam Owen[4]
  • Brad Benedict as Kyle Flint[4]
  • Travis Cure as Bobby[4]
  • Matthew Law as Kareem Richardson[4]

Recurring cast
  • Melissa L. Williams as Ruth Hartman/Denise Truesdale
  • Bill Barrett as Max Carter
  • Rusell Charles Pitts as Picky
  • Maurii Davenport as Lindsay Yuma
  • Ashley Monique Harper as Jean Peterson
  • Yvonne Senat Jones as Tally
  • Nick Barrotta as Allan
  • Natasha Ward as Ellie Lyles
  • Gillian White as Diane Wilmont
  • Janee Michelle as Maude

Episodes

Series overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
125October 23, 2019 (2019-10-23)July 22, 2020 (2020-07-22)
222[2]February 16, 2021 (2021-02-16)TBA

Season 1 (2019-2020)
No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [2]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [2]U.S viewers
(millions)
11"Pilot"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 23, 2019 (2019-10-23)1.01[5]
In the series premiere, the First family prepares for the inauguration ball, but tragic events threaten everything.
22"Unforgettable"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 30, 2019 (2019-10-30)0.94[6]
The family of The First Butler experiences a tragedy.
33"Heat"Tyler PerryTyler PerryNovember 6, 2019 (2019-11-06)0.84[7]
Barry takes the law into his own hands as he seeks to be a hero for his family.
44"A Rat Can Smell Poison"Tyler PerryTyler PerryNovember 13, 2019 (2019-11-13)0.96[8]
Richard's fatherly instincts kick in as he fights for his son's safety.
55"Allies"Tyler PerryTyler PerryNovember 20, 2019 (2019-11-20)0.88[9]
Victoria seeks to put an end to Hunter's continued indiscretions.
66"Lab Rats"Tyler PerryTyler PerryNovember 27, 2019 (2019-11-27)0.95[10]
Sharon makes a decision that could sabotage the two relationships most important to her.
77"The Dark Sheep"Tyler PerryTyler PerryDecember 4, 2019 (2019-12-04)0.95[11]
Hunter's reckless behavior becomes uncontrollable.
88"Eye on the Sparrow"Tyler PerryTyler PerryDecember 11, 2019 (2019-12-11)1.03[12]
Gayle discovers quickly that her actions have consequences outside the walls of the White House.
99"The Fish Bowl"Tyler PerryTyler PerryDecember 18, 2019 (2019-12-18)0.94[13]
Lilly fears she has been set up by diabolical foes.
1010"Going Black"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJanuary 8, 2020 (2020-01-08)0.93[14]
Victoria plays games of manipulation with White House staffers that make them choose alliances carefully.
1111"The United Front"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJanuary 15, 2020 (2020-01-15)1.11[15]
A surprise house guest endangers the Hallsen family, and will pose a threat unseen.
1212"Hidden Secrets"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJanuary 22, 2020 (2020-01-22)1.11[16]
In the midst of family chaos, Barry drives a bigger wedge between him and Sharon.
1313"Fear of God"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMay 6, 2020 (2020-05-06)1.03[17]
Chickens come home to roost for the president as past sins come back to haunt Hunter and Victoria.
1414"One Time"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMay 13, 2020 (2020-05-13)1.02[18]
Barry makes a shocking discovery.
1515"Clock Work"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMay 20, 2020 (2020-05-20)0.94[19]
Kyle puts his boss in jeopardy by talking too much.
1616"The Dangerous Game"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMay 27, 2020 (2020-05-27)1.03[20]
Nancy is angered by her son's actions, and the confrontation will change things forever.
1717"Five Families"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJune 3, 2020 (2020-06-03)1.03[21]
Lilly finds herself being controlled in an unforeseen chain of events.
1818"Me and You"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJune 10, 2020 (2020-06-10)1.09[22]
Hunter is forced to ask Victoria for help after getting into deep trouble.
1919"Clueless"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJune 17, 2020 (2020-06-17)1.00[23]
A scare at the White House forces the President and First Lady into the bunker.
2020"Call of Duty"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJune 24, 2020 (2020-06-24)0.88[24]
Max and Yuma risk their lives and investigate suspicious activity in the White House Residence.
2121"The Godfather"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJuly 1, 2020 (2020-07-01)0.88[25]
Kyle orchestrates a high-powered cover up.
2222"The Loving Parents"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJuly 8, 2020 (2020-07-08)0.99[26]
Hunter and Victoria must team up to solve a public relations crisis that could jeopardize everything they've built.
2323"Unexpected Guest"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJuly 15, 2020 (2020-07-15)0.92[27]
Skeletons in the closet threaten to destroy the Hallsen family as they discover an insidious secret.
2424"Twenty-Four Hours"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJuly 22, 2020 (2020-07-22)1.00[28]
Secrets and lies abound as the president looks to fill the press secretary position.
2525"One of Us"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJuly 22, 2020 (2020-07-22)1.11[29]
The First Family indulges in obsession.

Season 2 (2021)
No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [2]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [2]U.S viewers
(millions)
261"A Little Girl Talk"Tyler PerryTyler PerryFebruary 16, 2021 (2021-02-16)TBD
Laura's grisly discovery almost scares her to death; Maude gives Gayle a reality check of how things will progress going forward; Richard presses Nancy for answers she's not ready to give.

Spin-off
Main article: Ruthless (TV series)

On November 7, 2019, it was announced that BET+ ordered Ruthless, a spin-off starring Melissa L. Williams as Ruth Truesdale about a religious sex cult.[30][31]

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