Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse
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Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse is an American comedy-drama
series created and produced by playwright/director
/producer Tyler Perry
. The series is based on Perry's 2007 film Why Did I Get Married?
and its 2010 sequel Why Did I Get Married Too?
. It premiered on TBS
on November 25, 2011.
Led by the hilarious, over-the-top antics of Marcus and Angela Williams, the ensemble follows three couples at various stages of their relationships as they weather the ups-and-downs of married life and dating.
Comedy-drama
Comedy-drama is a genre of theatre, film and television programs which combines humorous and serious content.-Theatre:Traditional western theatre, beginning with the ancient Greeks, was divided into comedy and tragedy...
series created and produced by playwright/director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
/producer Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry is an American actor, director, playwright, entrepreneur, screenwriter, producer, author, and songwriter. Perry wrote and produced many stage plays during the 1990s and early 2000s. In 2005, he released his first film, Diary of a Mad Black Woman...
. The series is based on Perry's 2007 film Why Did I Get Married?
Why Did I Get Married?
Why Did I Get Married? is a 2007 comedy-drama film adaptation written, produced, directed, and starring Tyler Perry, which was inspired by the play of the same name. The film stars Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Malik Yoba, Sharon Leal, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Richard T. Jones, and Keesha Sharp...
and its 2010 sequel Why Did I Get Married Too?
Why Did I Get Married Too?
Why Did I Get Married Too? is a 2010 American comedy-drama film produced by Lionsgate and Tyler Perry Studios and stars Janet Jackson, Tyler Perry, and Tasha Smith...
. It premiered on TBS
TBS (TV channel)
TBS , stylized in the logo as tbs, is an American cable television channel owned by Time Warner that shows a variety of programming, with a focus on comedy. TBS was originally known as WTCG, a UHF terrestrial television station that broadcast from Atlanta, Georgia, during the late 1970s...
on November 25, 2011.
Led by the hilarious, over-the-top antics of Marcus and Angela Williams, the ensemble follows three couples at various stages of their relationships as they weather the ups-and-downs of married life and dating.
Plot
Marcus is an ex-football player turned sports commentator. His wife, the edgy and outspoken Angela, is intent on giving him hell every step of the way. The show follows the lives of Marcus and Angela, as well as those whom they call their friends.Cast
- Michael Jai WhiteMichael Jai WhiteMichael Jai White is an American actor and martial artist who has appeared in numerous films and television series. He is the first African American to portray a major comic book superhero in a major motion picture, having starred as Al Simmons, the protagonist in the 1997 film Spawn...
as Marcus Williams - A former professional football player, Marcus transitioned from the gridiron to the television studio. Along with two business partners, he packaged and produced "C-Sports Now", a highly rated sports television show. His career is going well; but baby mama drama, as well as the residue of a lifestyle that attracts parasites, always provides distractions. This fierce competitor simply wants to be the best at what he does: whether it’s being a sportscaster, father, or husband. - Tasha SmithTasha SmithTasha Smith is an American actress. She has appeared in numerous movies and plays.-Career:Smith is known for her role in Daddy's Little Girls, a Tyler Perry-directed movie, where she played the villain Jennifer...
as Angela Williams - Angela is a spark plug. She runs her life, salon, family, and home with intensity and passion. This successful and affluent businesswoman is not hard to please; but those who can’t please her will have a hard time. A devoted mother and loving wife, Angela has been married to her husband for thirteen years. She demands respect and values trust, perhaps more than anything else. She wants nothing more than to keep drama out of her house… although it seems to live at her doorstep. - Kent FaulconKent FaulconKent Faulcon is an American actor, director, and writer. He has made several contributions to Black independent film festivals.-Filmography:- Awards and nominations :Arizona Black Filmmakers Showcase* Nominated, "Best Film"...
as Richard Ellington - Richard is in the midst of the biggest transition of his life. He’s newly divorced and just left his secure six-figure corporate job to go into business with Marcus and Joseph. While all three partners were close friends in college, Richard's underlying jealousy of Marcus is surfacing. Richard is dating and plans to marry Keisha, the mother of Marcus’ daughter. Richard, a former baseball player, serves as the producer at “C-Sports Now”. - Crystle StewartCrystle StewartCrystle Danae Stewart , from Missouri City, Texas, is an American beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss USA 2008. She was born to Robert & Cynthia Franklin Stewart...
as Leslie - Leslie is a great combination of beauty and brains. She has a lucrative career as a real estate agent, and is one of Angela’s closest friends. She is an independent, driven woman who maintains a calm point of view. Leslie is not one to jump to irrational conclusions. She and her dog, Fifi, are frequent visitors to Lady Angie’s Salon. - Jason Olive as Joseph Jetson - Joseph Jetsen enjoyed a successful career as a professional tennis player before joining Marcus as one of the owners of “C-Sports Now”. He serves as Marcus’ right hand man on the anchor desk, as well as in their friendship that they’ve maintained since college. Joseph has been living with Leslie for three years. Getting married is not on his agenda; he has seen his share of bad marriages and wants no part of it. Joseph is the level-headed, rational partner in the “C-Sports Now” ownership trio.
- Cocoa Brown as Jennifer - One of Angela's friends, who is a single mom and stylist at Lady Angie's Salon.
- Bobb'e J. Thompson as M.J. Williams - M.J. is Marcus and Angela`s only child together. His name stands for Marcus Jr. He is about 13 years old.
- Brad James as Todd
- Kiki Haynes as Ro'Keisha "Keisha" Jones - Keisha is the mother of Marcus' daughter, Dominique. She still has feelings for Marcus even though she is with Richard. She blames Angela for their breakup and that causes friction between the two.
- Teka BrandonTeka BrandonNyteka LaShawn Brandon , better known by her stage name Tekaboo, is an is an American teen actor and rapper. Brandon makes an appearances on the television series Tyler Perry's For Better Or Worse an upcoming American dramedy series, created and produced by Tyler Perry, starring Michael Jai White...
as Dominique Williams - Dominique is Marcus' first and only daughter. She is about 13 years old. She doesn't care for Angela at all. - Chandra Currelley as Miss V.
- Bre ScullarkBre ScullarkBrittany "Bre" Scullark is an American fashion model. She placed third on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 5.-Early life:...
as Salon Receptionist
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired (U.S. dates) | ||
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| Season premiere Season premiere In North America, a season premiere is the first episode of a new season of a given television show. It often airs in September or October, after several months of reruns.-Evaluating the changes:... |
Season finale Season finale A season finale is the final episode of a season of a television program... |
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| 1 | 10 | |||
External links
- Tyler Perry's Official Website
- Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse at TV.comTV.comTV.com is a website owned by CBS Interactive. The site covers television and focuses on English-language shows made or broadcast in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Japan...