Sistas (TV series)

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.

Sistas
Also known asTyler Perry's Sistas
GenreComedy-drama
Created byTyler Perry
Written byTyler Perry
Directed byTyler Perry
Starring
  • KJ Smith
  • Ebony Obsidian
  • Mignon Von
  • Novi Brown
  • Chido Nwokocha
  • DeVale Ellis
  • Brian Jordan Jr.
  • Kevin Walton
  • Anthony Dalton
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes25 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Tyler Perry
  • Michelle Sneed
  • Mark E. Swinton
Camera setupMultiple
Running time42 minutes
Production company(s)Tyler Perry Studios
Release
Original networkBET
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Original releaseOctober 23, 2019 (2019-10-23) –
present (present)

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 Hayslett as Fatima, Andi's assistant at the firm (season 2; recurring season 1)[6]
  • Trinity Whiteside as Preston Horace (season 2; recurring season 1)[6]

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
  • Shari Belafonte as Lisa Mott, Karen' mother
  • Chris Warren as Hayden (season 2)[6]

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 byWritten byOriginal air date [2]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 23, 2019 (2019-10-23)0.89[7]
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 PerryTyler PerryOctober 30, 2019 (2019-10-30)0.82[8]
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 PerryTyler PerryNovember 6, 2019 (2019-11-06)0.70[9]
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 PerryTyler PerryNovember 13, 2019 (2019-11-13)0.85[10]
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 PerryTyler PerryNovember 20, 2019 (2019-11-20)0.82[11]
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 PerryTyler PerryNovember 27, 2019 (2019-11-27)0.87[12]
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 PerryTyler PerryDecember 4, 2019 (2019-12-04)0.91[13]
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 PerryTyler PerryDecember 11, 2019 (2019-12-11)0.85[14]
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 PerryTyler PerryDecember 18, 2019 (2019-12-18)0.77[15]
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 PerryTyler PerryJanuary 8, 2020 (2020-01-08)0.83[16]
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 PerryTyler PerryJanuary 15, 2020 (2020-01-15)0.99[17]
Sabrina tries to navigate the waters of friendship despite some clashing personalities; Andi's biggest secret is revealed.
12"All I Got"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJanuary 22, 2020 (2020-01-22)1.02[18]
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 PerryTyler PerryJanuary 29, 2020 (2020-01-29)1.02[19]
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 PerryTyler PerryFebruary 5, 2020 (2020-02-05)0.96[20]
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 PerryTyler PerryFebruary 12, 2020 (2020-02-12)1.02[21]
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 PerryTyler PerryFebruary 19, 2020 (2020-02-19)0.96[22]
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 PerryTyler PerryFebruary 26, 2020 (2020-02-26)0.85[23]
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 PerryTyler PerryMarch 4, 2020 (2020-03-04)0.89[24]
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 PerryTyler PerryMarch 11, 2020 (2020-03-11)0.92[25]
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 PerryTyler PerryMarch 18, 2020 (2020-03-18)0.99[26]
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 PerryTyler PerryMarch 25, 2020 (2020-03-25)1.05[27]
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 PerryTyler PerryApril 1, 2020 (2020-04-01)0.98[28]
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 PerryTyler PerryApril 8, 2020 (2020-04-08)0.94[29]
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 PerryTyler PerryApril 15, 2020 (2020-04-15)0.94[30]
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 PerryTyler PerryApril 29, 2020 (2020-04-29)0.99[31]
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.

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