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Sunday Best is a reality television Gospel singing competition series which airs on BET.

Each season the show and its judges set out to find the best undiscovered gospel talent in America. Finalist compete each week until a winner is crowned. Current judges of the competition are Gospel singers Yolanda Adams CeCe Winans and Donnie McClurkin, former host include Mary Mary & Bebe Winans. Gospel singer Kim Burrell serves as the contestants mentor, and the program is hosted by Kirk Franklin.

The Sunday Best winner receives a national recording contract, a new automobile, and an undisclosed cash prize benefiting his or her community as well as the title of 'Sunday Best'. Season one runner up Shari Addison also scored a recording contract, as well as season two runner up Jessica Reedy although her contract was not rewarded from the show.

On the season 4 finale, host Kirk Franklin announced that the series would be returning for a 5th season next year. The 5th season premiered Sunday, July 8, 2012. Season 5 ended with a 2 hour special on September 2, 2012. The winner of the 5th season is Joshua Rogers from Greeleyville, South Carolina. He made history as the first male contestant to win the Sunday Best title. Kirk Franklin announced at the close of Sunday Best 6 that there will be a season 7. Season 7 will premier on July 2014.
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Season 10 · Season 10
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S10E8
The Finale
Air date: 23/Aug/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Sunday Best is back! America's most inspirational singing competition brings you a whole new season of breathtaking gospel performances. Kirk Franklin will return as host and mentor to guide 12 of the nation's top talent as they face off each week.

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Sunday Best is back! America's most inspirational singing competition brings you a whole new season of breathtaking gospel performances. Kirk Franklin will return as host and mentor to guide 12 of the nation's top talent as they face off each week.

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S10E7
Who Am I?
Air date: 16/Aug/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Marvin Sapp performs; three finalists tackle their most difficult challenge -- a double performance; competitors work with producer Warryn Campbell on an original song followed by a song of their choice.

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Marvin Sapp performs; three finalists tackle their most difficult challenge -- a double performance; competitors work with producer Warryn Campbell on an original song followed by a song of their choice.

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S10E6
Acquire a Choir
Air date: 09/Aug/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Ricky Dillard performs; the top five take it back to the choir stand, backed by Oakwood University's Dynamic Praise choir; singers will compete to harness the power of the choir in their virtual performance with hopes of making it into the top three.

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Ricky Dillard performs; the top five take it back to the choir stand, backed by Oakwood University's Dynamic Praise choir; singers will compete to harness the power of the choir in their virtual performance with hopes of making it into the top three.

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Tribute a Living Legend
Air date: 02/Aug/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Gospel music artist Richard Smallwood performs; the seven remaining hopefuls are challenged to honor his legacy by trying to tackle a hit from his legendary songbook.

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Gospel music artist Richard Smallwood performs; the seven remaining hopefuls are challenged to honor his legacy by trying to tackle a hit from his legendary songbook.

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S10E4
The Remix
Air date: 26/Jul/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Sunday Best is back! America's most inspirational singing competition brings you a whole new season of breathtaking gospel performances. Kirk Franklin will return as host and mentor to guide 12 of the nation's top talent as they face off each week.

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Sunday Best is back! America's most inspirational singing competition brings you a whole new season of breathtaking gospel performances. Kirk Franklin will return as host and mentor to guide 12 of the nation's top talent as they face off each week.

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S10E3
Contestant's Choice
Air date: 19/Jul/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Sunday Best is back! America's most inspirational singing competition brings you a whole new season of breathtaking gospel performances. Kirk Franklin will return as host and mentor to guide 12 of the nation's top talent as they face off each week.

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Sunday Best is back! America's most inspirational singing competition brings you a whole new season of breathtaking gospel performances. Kirk Franklin will return as host and mentor to guide 12 of the nation's top talent as they face off each week.

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The Auditions Part II
Air date: 05/Jul/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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The final 10 of the top 20 aspiring singers perform on the "Sunday Best" stage for the chance to advance; the "Sunday Best" final 10 contestants are revealed.

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The final 10 of the top 20 aspiring singers perform on the "Sunday Best" stage for the chance to advance; the "Sunday Best" final 10 contestants are revealed.

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Season 9 · Season 9
10 episode(s) · Air date: 30/Jun/2019
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Who Am I?
Air date: 18/Aug/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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The three remaining singers must connect with their inner selves and perform twice; family members assist them in choosing a personal song; singer-songwriter Makeba Riddick-Woods helps them pen an original song; one contestant is eliminated.

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The three remaining singers must connect with their inner selves and perform twice; family members assist them in choosing a personal song; singer-songwriter Makeba Riddick-Woods helps them pen an original song; one contestant is eliminated.

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S9E8
Taking It to Church
Air date: 11/Aug/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Contestants go back to where it all began -- church; in a homecoming of sorts, competitors go to a local church where they perform in front the congregation.

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Contestants go back to where it all began -- church; in a homecoming of sorts, competitors go to a local church where they perform in front the congregation.

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Acquire a Choir
Air date: 04/Aug/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Five hopefuls take center stage while being backed by the award-winning New Direction Gospel Choir of Tennessee State University; in the tradition of great choir soloists, the singers compete to harness the power of the choir.

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Five hopefuls take center stage while being backed by the award-winning New Direction Gospel Choir of Tennessee State University; in the tradition of great choir soloists, the singers compete to harness the power of the choir.

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Amazing Grace
Air date: 28/Jul/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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The six remaining contestants honor singer Aretha Franklin's legacy, exploring her gospel roots and tackling unforgettable songs from the Aretha Franklin songbook.

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The six remaining contestants honor singer Aretha Franklin's legacy, exploring her gospel roots and tackling unforgettable songs from the Aretha Franklin songbook.

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Remixed
Air date: 14/Jul/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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All eight competitors take a popular R&B song and remix it with a gospel twist; then, they hit the stage and perform their newly transformed song before the judges.

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All eight competitors take a popular R&B song and remix it with a gospel twist; then, they hit the stage and perform their newly transformed song before the judges.

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S9E3
The Duels
Air date: 07/Jul/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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The top 12 contenders must compete in pairs by singing the same song; in this challenge, the contestants will have the opportunity to showcase their individual vocal styles and set themselves apart from each other.

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The top 12 contenders must compete in pairs by singing the same song; in this challenge, the contestants will have the opportunity to showcase their individual vocal styles and set themselves apart from each other.

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The Auditions Part II
Air date: 30/Jun/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Contestants audition in front of the judges who must narrow the field from 20 to 12; after the dust settles, the top 12 competitors make their way to the hotel, while the others head home.

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Contestants audition in front of the judges who must narrow the field from 20 to 12; after the dust settles, the top 12 competitors make their way to the hotel, while the others head home.

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S9E1
The Auditions Part I
Air date: 30/Jun/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Contestants audition in front of the judges who must narrow the field from 20 to 12; with no backing bands or flashy screens, the contenders strive to be one of the final six who will move on to the main competition, along with six others.

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Contestants audition in front of the judges who must narrow the field from 20 to 12; with no backing bands or flashy screens, the contenders strive to be one of the final six who will move on to the main competition, along with six others.

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8 episode(s) · Air date: 19/Jul/2015
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Season 7 · Season 7
11 episode(s) · Air date: 06/Jul/2014
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11 episode(s) · Air date: 23/Aug/2025
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Season 5 · Season 5
11 episode(s) · Air date: 06/Oct/2022
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12 episode(s) · Air date: 09/Sep/2021
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12 episode(s) · Air date: 22/Oct/2020
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Season 2 · Season 2
10 episode(s) · Air date: 03/Nov/2019
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Season 1 · Season 1
10 episode(s) · Air date: 20/Jan/2019
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Season 0 · Specials
8 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Dec/2020
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Melvin Kakooza
Melvin Kakooza
Sunday
Anders Brink Madsen
Anders Brink Madsen
Frederik
Lars Hjortshøj
Lars Hjortshøj
Bjarne
Rikke Bilde
Rikke Bilde
Lisbeth
Thue Ersted Rasmussen
Thue Ersted Rasmussen
Jonas
Nadia Kvist
Nadia Kvist
Maria
Birthe Neumann
Birthe Neumann
Birgit
Esben Dalgaard Andersen
Esben Dalgaard Andersen
Kloak Mark
Kurt Dreyer
Kurt Dreyer
Bent Åge
Mick Øgendahl
Mick Øgendahl
Tommy
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Thor Gotfredsen Vestergaard
Elias
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Ronni Paul Kaddu
Kenyansk fodboldtræner
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Hanne Holm
Jytte
Per Teglhus
Per Teglhus
Jørgen
Per Sodemann
Per Sodemann
Anders
Michelle Berçon
Michelle Berçon
Karin
Jesper Hyldegaard
Jesper Hyldegaard
Torben
Thomas Gravesen
Thomas Gravesen
Thomas Gravesen

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Daniel Højlund
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Mia Selin
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Stine Aagaard
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Asker Frølund Andersen
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Jacob Banke Olesen
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Anders Christiansen
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Emil Heinsen
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Andreas Winding
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Christian Geisnæs
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Henrik Ohsten
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