New York, May 14, 2026, 17:06 (EDT)
- BET has locked in May 20 as the premiere date for the seventh and last season of Tyler Perry’s “The Oval.” Episodes will drop first on Paramount+, then make their way to BET. Breitbart
- This last season features 22 episodes, with new installments set to drop each week until Sept. 30.
- Timing is key here: the update lands right after an accidental early drop on Paramount+, and with BET+ content now shifting over to Paramount+.
Tyler Perry’s “The Oval” is set for its seventh and final run, with BET and Paramount+ locking in May 20 as the premiere date. The White House drama, which has kept fans guessing about where and when it would land, will kick off its last season at 3 a.m. ET on Paramount+, then hit BET’s schedule at 9 p.m. ET. New episodes will roll out weekly. Breitbart
BET now gets a fresh rollout for one of its flagship scripted series, after all 22 episodes of the season had a short-lived stint on Paramount+ before getting pulled, UPI reported. The new premiere date isn’t just a footnote—it shifts the final season into a weekly release format, putting an end to the unexpected binge approach.
This comes as Paramount sharpens its streaming strategy with a focus on BET content. Back in March, Broadband TV News noted that over 1,000 hours of programming from BET+ would shift to Paramount+ as June rolled in. BET Networks President Louis Carr told the outlet the change would let BET stories “go further than ever before.” Broadband TV News
“The Oval” brings Ed Quinn and Kron Moore back as Hunter and Victoria Franklin, the embattled first couple scrambling for dominance as their political world unravels. In this final season, the Franklins re-enter the White House and launch a “Make The Franklins Great Again” campaign. But the real danger this time? It’s not just outside foes—the threat is coming from within. UrbanBridgez
Javon Johnson, Ptosha Storey, Daniel Croix Henderson, Lodric Collins, Walter Fauntleroy, Taja V. Simpson, Brad Benedict, Travis Cure, Bill Barrett, Nick Barrotta, Kaye Singleton and Russell Thomas are all back in the cast lineup. Tyler Perry Studios is behind the new season, with Perry executive producing, Mark E. Swinton on the script, and Armani Ortiz directing.
Deadline broke the news, dropping word of the premiere date alongside a teaser trailer for season seven—the final run. BET’s own statement, picked up by The Futon Critic, pegged New York as the reveal site and confirmed a 22-episode season, set to roll out weekly on BET until Sept. 30.
This launch helps keep Perry’s BET slate visible on the streaming side. Over on Paramount+, “Zatima”—that’s the “Sistas” spinoff led by Devale Ellis and Crystal Renee Hayslett—kicked off the back half of season four on May 12. New episodes are rolling out weekly, hitting the platform at 3 a.m. ET. People
BET bills “The Oval” as a drama that follows a new first family settling into the White House, with tensions rising as dangerous events put both the staff and the family in jeopardy. According to its episode guide, Season 6 wraps with the finale titled “Trade of Power,” scheduled for Dec. 23, 2025. BET
Execution remains the sticking point. A regular weekly drop could restore some structure after the initial streaming slip-up, but if rights or platform issues crop up again, viewers would likely end up just as lost. TV Series Finale noted the Season 7 release seemed accidental, with episodes yanked afterward.
Here’s how it shakes out for fans: Paramount+ drops new episodes first—look for them May 20 starting at 3 a.m. ET. BET picks up later that same day, airing at 9 p.m. ET. From there, the Franklins’ last stretch plays out weekly, heading for a Sept. 30 finale.
