OWN Announces September 2015 Programming Highlights

By: Aug. 13, 2015
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OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK announces September 2015 Programming Highlights:

NEW SERIES & SEASONS
(P) Denotes: Premieres

IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG
Season Premiere Tuesday, September 22 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT *Series will move to its regular time period at 9 p.m. beginning Tuesday, 9/29)
OWN's popular drama from Tyler Perry takes viewers into the lives of a group of husbands, wives and friends that live and love in the same middle class neighborhood. This season examines what happens when friends and neighbors become the victims of their own lust, anger and misdeeds. The city of Maxine is left reeling as news hits the streets of the birth of Alex's (Amanda Clayton) interracial baby, PROOF of her adulterous affair with next-door-neighbor Randal (Eltony Williams). Brad's (Aiden Turner) rage over his wife's infidelity, shared by neighbor Marcie's (Heather Hemmens) disgust of her own husband's actions, sets both on the destructive path of revenge. Meanwhile, police officer Lushion (Charles Malik Whitfield) begins to uncover the horrific depth of corruption of his former partner, Eddie (Joel Rush), who is intent on delivering his own brand of street justice, aware that he has angered the Colombian mob who will stop at nothing to have him killed.

(P) Tuesday, September 22 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Miss Louise
Marcie (Heather Hemmens), struggling to cope with her deteriorating relationship with Randal (Eltony Williams), receives a surprise visit from her mother-in-law.

(P) Tuesday, September 29 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: The Beauty That Is
The ladies support Alex (Amanda Clayton) as she comes to terms with giving birth to Randal's (Eltony Williams) child.

FOR BETTER OR WORSE
Season Premiere Friday, September 11 (9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT -Two Episodes Back-to-Back)
Comedy "For Better or Worse" from Tyler Perry follows the ups and downs of dating and marriage and centers on Angela Williams (Tasha Smith), the owner of a successful beauty salon, and her husband of 13 years, Marcus (Michael Jai White). This season, Keisha (Kiki Haynes) and Richard's (Kent Faulcon) messy divorce causes tensions among their entire group of friends as well as creates problems for C-Sports. Richard leans heavily on his friendship with Marcus and Angela as he is forced to move in with them during this difficult time. Meanwhile, Joseph (Jason Olive) and Leslie (Crystle Stewart) are settling into life together and begin the harrowing task of planning a wedding. The series also stars Brad James and Cocoa Brown.

(P) Friday, September 11 (9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Seventeen
Marcus (Michael Jai White) and Angela (Tasha Smith) learn more about Pam (Rhyon Nicole Brown), the seventeen-year-old who claims to be his daughter.

(P) Friday, September 11 (9:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Maury Settles It
The gang of friends barge in on Angela (Tasha Smith) and Marcus (Michael Jai White) to see the results of a DNA test to determine if Marcus (Michael Jai White) is Pam's (Rhyon Nicole Brown) father.

(P) Friday, September 18 (9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Curtis
When Pam (Rhyon Nicole Brown) introduces her manager Curtis (Ray Campbell) to Marcus (Michael Jai White) and Angela (Tasha Smith), they immediately know that her life may be in jeopardy.

(P) Friday, September 18 (9:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Lock the Door
Marcus (Michael Jai White) and Angela (Tasha Smith) are awakened to find that Pam (Rhyon Nicole Brown) has gone missing, and that they have been robbed.

(P) Friday, September 25 (9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: It's Bedtime
The group keeps watch over Pam (Rhyon Nicole Brown) at Lady Angie's Salon to protect her from Curtis (Ray Campbell).

(P) Friday, September 25 (9:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Don't Ignore the Signs
Richard (Kent Faulcon) is showing some dangerous signs of aggression as he festers over his divorce settlement.

IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE
Season Premiere Saturday, September 19 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT)
From pastors leading secret gay lives to a fallen Olympic star to a former model who risked her own health with dangerous butt injections for beauty, spiritual life coach Iyanla Vanzant tackles many thought-provoking issues on the all-new season of OWN's award-winning series "Iyanla: Fix My Life." In eight emotional episodes, Iyanla helps those who are struggling, guiding them toward a new way of living and encouraging them to do the work necessary for real change. Iyanla Vanzant is a bestselling author, spiritual life coach, television host and living testament to the power of acting on faith. Iyanla has lived a unique life filled with personal struggles, which she has overcome and used to do the work in her own life. Through emotional heart-to-heart conversations and often a dose of tough-love, Iyanla helps individuals confront unresolved issues that are causing turmoil. She coaches guests and gives them the tools to fix their own lives, seeking to break the negative patterns that are preventing true happiness. The series is a two-time NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Reality Series.

(P) Saturday, September 19 (9:00 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Fix My Secret Life As A Gay Pastor, Part 1
In an emotional season premiere, Iyanla works with two pastors in crisis. Their true lives as gay men have been hidden from their families and congregations by years of lies and secrets...and now it is time for both to share their truth. Iyanla meets pastor Derek who is afraid how those closest to him will react when he comes out. Iyanla also meets pastor Mitchell who told his wife that he needed to embrace his identity, but who never told her about his multiple affairs.

(P) Saturday, September 26 (9:00 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Fix My Secret Life As A Gay Pastor, Part 2
In part two of the three-part season premiere, Iyanla sits down with both gay pastors Derek and Mitchell and encourages them to be supportive of each other as they reveal their truths. Pastor Derek (off camera) comes out to his family and prepares to come out to his congregation. Iyanla also meets pastor Mitchell's wife who sheds more light on their situation and later, Mitchell finally confesses his past infidelity.

OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Season Premiere Tuesday, September 19 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT)
Their stories made headlines across America. "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" rediscovers "Oprah Show" guests who made you laugh and made you cry. Find out where they are now, plus see what has happened to some of the biggest newsmakers of all time, and how their lives changed after sudden fame and notoriety turned their worlds upside down.

(P) Saturday, September 19 (10:00 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Oprah Reunites with Actor David Oyelowo; Actress Debi Mazar and "Real Housewife" Lisa Rinna
Oprah sits down with actor David Oyelowo, who was critically acclaimed for his portrayal of Martin LUTHER King Jr. in the film "Selma," while celebrity updates include "Real Housewives" star Lisa Rinna and actress Debi Mazar, plus one of the women widowed by the 9/11 attacks.

(P) Saturday, September 26 (10:00 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: "Who's The Boss" Child Star Danny Pintauro Reveals a Big Secret, Former Playmate Holly Madison and Funnyman Tommy Davidson
Oprah sits down with "Who's The Boss" child star Danny Pintauro, who reveals a big secret; plus updates with former Playboy Playmate Holly Madison and "In Living Color" funnyman Tommy Davidson, who talks openly about his surprising past.

CONTINUING SERIES
(P) Denotes: Premieres
(F) Denotes: Finales

THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS
Tuesdays (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring John Schneider (Jim Cryer) and Tika Sumpter (Candace Young), OWN's popular series from prolific writer, director, producer Tyler Perry, portrays the ongoing drama between the wealthy Cryer and Harrington families and the poor Young family.

(P) Tuesday, September 1 (9 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Dianna Whinchil
A surprise guest joins Jim's (John Schneider) Dianna Whinchil interview (Ashley LeConte Campbell).

(P) Tuesday, September 8 (9 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Vetted
Hanna (Crystal Fox) is suspicious of how Benny (Tyler Lepley) acquired his new house and his continued involvement with Veronica (Angela Robinson). Later, a deranged Quincy (Medina Islam) drives to Hanna's (Crystal Fox) house intent on revenge.

(P) Tuesday, September 15 (9 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Sheep's Clothing
Maggie (Allison McAtee) encourages David (Peter Parros) to run for governor. Jeffery (Gavin Houston) finds the ammunition Wyatt (Aaron O'Connell) needs to take his parents down.

(F) Tuesday, September 22 (9 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: When The Chicken's Come Home
In the season finale, secrets are exposed when Candace (Tika Sumpter) finds out Oscar's (Philip Boyd) true intentions and the D.A. serves the Cryers and the Harringtons with warrants.



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