Series synopsis
Sunday is a music television series that premiered on Xee on January 20, 2019. It was created by Melvin Kakooza, Magnus Millang. It stars Melvin Kakooza, Anders Brink Madsen, Lars Hjortshøj and Rikke Bilde.
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.
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Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Melvin Kakooza as Sunday
- Anders Brink Madsen as Frederik
- Lars Hjortshøj as Bjarne
- Rikke Bilde as Lisbeth
- Thue Ersted Rasmussen as Jonas
- Nadia Kvist as Maria
- Birthe Neumann as Birgit
- Esben Dalgaard Andersen as Kloak Mark
Supporting cast
- Kurt Dreyer as Bent Åge
- Mick Øgendahl as Tommy
Guest cast
- Thor Gotfredsen Vestergaard as Elias
- Ronni Paul Kaddu as Kenyansk fodboldtræner
- Hanne Holm as Jytte
- Per Teglhus as Jørgen
- Per Sodemann as Anders
- Michelle Berçon as Karin
- Jesper Hyldegaard as Torben
- Thomas Gravesen as Thomas Gravesen
- Carolyne Kaddu Rasmussen as Sundays mor
- Michael Højgaard Jensen as Speaker
- André Birk Schultz as AGF-mand
- Jann Jensen as AGF-mand
Episodes
This series spans 11 seasons with 61 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 8 | December 14, 2020 | December 28, 2022 |
| Season 1 | 8 | January 20, 2019 | January 20, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 8 | November 3, 2019 | December 22, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 8 | October 22, 2020 | December 10, 2020 |
| Season 4 | 8 | September 9, 2021 | September 9, 2021 |
| Season 5 | 6 | October 6, 2022 | December 19, 2022 |
| Season 6 | 2 | August 23, 2025 | August 23, 2025 |
| Season 7 | 0 | July 6, 2014 | August 31, 2014 |
| Season 8 | 8 | July 19, 2015 | August 30, 2015 |
| Season 9 | 3 | June 30, 2019 | August 25, 2019 |
| Season 10 | 2 | August 23, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | December 14, 2020 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | December 21, 2020 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 6, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Lion King The trainer for FC Fredericia is sent to Kenya to find a talented player that can save the club. |
January 20, 2019 |
| 2 | The Goatkeeper | January 20, 2019 |
| 3 | Run Sunday, Run | January 20, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Going South | November 3, 2019 |
| 2 | MUS | November 10, 2019 |
| 3 | Player Auction | November 17, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | October 22, 2020 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | October 29, 2020 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | November 5, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 9, 2021 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 9, 2021 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 9, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | October 6, 2022 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | October 6, 2022 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | November 1, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | August 23, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | August 23, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 14, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 6, 2014 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 6, 2014 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 13, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Let the Praise Begin Ten all-star singers are revealed in the Season 8 opener. Also: Ricky Dillard performs. |
July 19, 2015 |
| 2 |
Staying in Trust Ten all-star singers compete in song. Also: Charles Jenkins performs. |
July 19, 2015 |
| 3 |
What a Friend The Top 8 compete. Also: Michelle Williams performs. |
July 26, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Auditions Part I 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. |
June 30, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Auditions Part II 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. |
June 30, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Duels 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. |
July 7, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Auditions Part I The Auditions Part I |
July 5, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Auditions Part II 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. |
July 5, 2020 |
| 3 |
Contestant's Choice 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. |
July 19, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Xee |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 20, 2019 |
| Last aired | August 23, 2025 |
| Runtime | 20 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:30:00 |