Series synopsis
Tyler Perry's The Oval is an American drama family television series that premiered on BET on October 23, 2019. It was created by Tyler Perry. It stars Ed Quinn, Kron Moore, Javon Johnson and Paige Hurd.
A seemingly perfect interracial first family becomes the White House's newest residents. But behind closed doors they unleash a torrent of lies, cheating and corruption.
Premise
A seemingly perfect interracial first family becomes the White House's newest residents. But behind closed doors they unleash a torrent of lies, cheating and corruption.
Premise: Pledge allegiance to no one.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ed Quinn as Hunter Franklin
- Kron Moore as Victoria Franklin
- Javon Johnson as Richard Hallsen
- Paige Hurd as Gayle Franklin
- Ptosha Storey as Nancy Hallsen
- Daniel Croix as Jason Franklin
- Teesha Renee as Sharon Welles
- Vaughn W. Hebron as Barry Hallsen
Supporting cast
- Lodric D. Collins as Donald Winthrop
- Ciera Payton as Lilly Winthrop
- Walter Fauntleroy as Sam Owen
- Taja V. Simpson as Priscilla Owen
- Brad Benedict as Kyle Flint
- Travis Cure as Bobby
- Bill Barrett as Max Carter
- Nick Barrotta as Allan Maxwell
- Kaye Singleton as Simone
- Matthew Law as Kareem Richardson
- Derek Alexander Dixon as Dale
- Russell Thomas as Eli
Guest cast
- Dorothy Steel as Pharmacy Customer
- Natasha Ward as Ellie Lyle
- Cassidy Alexandra Kahler as Motorcade Driver
- Nelson Estevez as Alonzo
- Justin J Barad as Agent Kane
- Travis LaBranch as Antonio
- Spencer Rich as David
- Rick Spencer as David
- Ashley Monique Harper as Jean Peterson
- Will Adams as Agent Griplyn/Grip
- Melissa L. Williams as Ruth Truesdale
- Linda Boston as Neighbor Jody
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 157 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 25 | October 22, 2019 | July 22, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 22 | February 15, 2021 | September 14, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 22 | October 11, 2021 | March 22, 2022 |
| Season 4 | 22 | October 10, 2022 | March 14, 2023 |
| Season 5 | 22 | October 16, 2023 | March 12, 2024 |
| Season 6 | 22 | January 6, 2025 | December 23, 2025 |
| Season 7 | 22 | May 20, 2026 | September 30, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Pilot Chaos ensues as the Franklin family prepares for the inauguration ball, Nancy's kind gesture backfires, Barry is caught off guard, and Lilly makes a risky choice. |
October 23, 2019 |
| 2 |
Unforgettable An unspeakable tragedy strikes the family of The First Butler to the White House. |
October 30, 2019 |
| 3 |
Heat Barry takes the law into his own hands as he seeks to be a hero for his family. |
November 6, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Little Girl Talk Priscilla questions Sam, Jason and Gayle balk at their grandma's authority, Nancy sees Richard's dark side, Hunter gets troubling news, Barry's plan backfires, and Diane protects a witness. |
February 16, 2021 |
| 2 |
Natural Habitat Jason carries out another fatal plan, Richard tries to piece together a timeline, Bobby sets out to protect Max, Nancy turns to Priscilla for help, and Victoria makes a gruesome discovery. |
February 23, 2021 |
| 3 |
Wicked Things Victoria and Hunter begin to connect the dots, Sharon bails out Barry, Sam delivers tragic news, Diane meets up with Bobby and Lilly, and Priscilla tries to pinpoint Jean's whereabouts. |
March 2, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
An Eye For An Eye The President and First lady barely dodge death but continue in their ways. Hunter vows for revenge, Victoria has lustful eyes on Sam, and Jason is ready to finish the job someone else started of taking his mother out. |
October 12, 2021 |
| 2 |
Off-Limits Bobby, Max and Blakely attempt to access the White House computer system, Hunter demands Ellie ignore her official duties, and Victoria tries to coerce Allan into an act of violence. |
October 19, 2021 |
| 3 |
The Mole Priscilla calls on a powerful, secret ally when Victoria attempts to fire her, Blakely grows increasingly paranoid, Jason feels betrayed by Allan, and Barry reaches out to Sharon. |
October 26, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Package Priscilla and Grip face off, President Franklin seeks to indulge his vices, Jason's autopsy yields a stunning revelation, and Sam asks Richard to attend an important rendezvous. |
October 11, 2022 |
| 2 |
Black Stallion Jason quickly discovers that he is part of a larger scheme; Bobby is used as a pawn in the conflict between Sharon and Donald; while Alonzo plans a covert rendezvous with the presPriscilla, Kareem, Allan and Dale grow tired of waiting for Richard, the president hires a sex worker, Jason tries to figure out what's happening to him, and Donald uses Lilly to lure Bobby.ident and a woman; they learn that she is not who she claims to be. |
October 18, 2022 |
| 3 |
Into the Woods Alonzo helps Hunter out of a jam, Max and Bobby devise a plan to rescue Lilly, Richard searches for Barry, Sam senses danger at the hospital, and Dale, Allan and Kareem go off-grid. |
October 25, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Turning Tables The White House goes into panic mode after the president overdoses, Jason finds himself in a dangerous place, and Sam grapples with his jealousy over Priscilla and Bobby. |
October 17, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Missing Link Sam and Max believe Jason is the missing link in exposing Victoria; they continue to search high and low for his whereabouts; Eli is sworn in as President, creating a whirlwind of drama |
October 24, 2023 |
| 3 |
Man Down Eli's immediate abuse of power affects everyone in the district; Simone and Victoria remain at odds, and Simone receives news she finds hard to believe. |
October 31, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No Escape Hunter and Eli recover from the shootout as they both plan their next steps; Priscilla’s convinced she can talk Hunter into leaving the White House Residence. |
January 7, 2025 |
| 2 |
Blow For Blow Hunter partially concedes and agrees to meet with Eli. Priscilla turns on the charm to try and convince Hunter to do the right thing. |
January 14, 2025 |
| 3 |
Grown Woman Priscilla proposes a plan to trick Hunter into leaving the residence. Victoria shows Eli footage that could unravel Simone's story. |
January 21, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Catching Fade Things spiral out of control at the White House, and Dilva Prinn steps in to clean up the mess. Sam, Kyle, Donald, and Hunter must all work out their differences or suffer the consequences. |
May 20, 2026 |
| 2 |
A Dish Best Served Cold Hunter seeks personal vengeance after a series of attacks on the nation. |
May 27, 2026 |
| 3 |
Friday the 13th Hunter, Donald and Dilva must develop a strategic response as the United States is under attack; Priscilla finds herself in a troubling situation when confronted by Jason. |
June 3, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BET |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 23, 2019 |
| Last aired | May 20, 2026 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |