November 2016 Highlights
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OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK NOVEMBER 2016 HIGHLIGHTS Visit http://press.discovery.com/us/own/ for select episodic photography and screeners NEW SERIES & SEASONS (P) Denotes: Premieres WELCOME TO SWEETIE PIE’S Season Premiere Saturday, November 19 (9 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET/PT) On an all-new season, the family deals with tragedy when they learn of the senseless murder of Miss Robbie’s grandson, Andre. Meanwhile, as Miss Robbie and Tim fight to expand their soul food dynasty, the continuing violence in St. Louis causes them to question their flagship location. With Tim assuming more responsibility in the business, Miss Robbie finally has time to embrace her musical comeback as Tim pushes his mother to take her show on the road. With the Sweetie Pie’s brand poised to enter the mainstream, Miss Robbie must try to keep a lid on Tim’s over-ambitious dreams for the family business. (P) Saturday, November 19 (9 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: In Loving Memory Miss Robbie and the Sweetie Pie’s family are devastated by the senseless murder of her grandson, Andre. In the midst of grieving, Tim turns his focus to expanding the Sweetie Pie’s franchise. Meanwhile, the NoHo employees have a new threat to deal with. (P) Saturday, November 26 (9 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: The Ripple Effect Tim returns to St. Louis to open a new restaurant, and is surprised to find out that Miss Robbie has something new up her sleeve. Meanwhile, the NoHo team stages a mutiny against Chef Clark, and the family deals with the ripple effect after Andre’s death. CONTINUING SERIES (P) Denotes: Premieres (F) Denotes: Finales QUEEN SUGAR Wednesdays (10 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) From award-winning filmmaker and executive producer Ava DuVernay and executive producer Oprah Winfrey, this contemporary drama “Queen Sugar” chronicles the lives and loves of the estranged Bordelon siblings in Saint Josephine, Louisiana: Nova (Rutina Wesley, “True Blood”), a world-wise journalist and activist; Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner, “Luke Cage”), the savvy wife and manager of a professional basketball star; and Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe, “Awkward”), a formerly incarcerated young father in search of redemption. After a family tragedy, the Bordelons must navigate the triumphs and struggles of their complicated lives in order to run an ailing sugarcane farm in the New South. (P) Wednesday, November 2 (10 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Next to Nothing As the siblings work together to repair any damage caused by the storm, Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner, “Luke Cage”), Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe, “Awkward”) and Remy (Dondre Whitfield, “Real Husbands of Hollywood”) are shocked to discover two dead bodies on their property. When the police begin to investigate, Charley questions her own moral compass. Nova also investigates their death, and the siblings later unite to tell their fellow workers about the tragedy. Meanwhile, Aunt Violet (Tina Lifford, “Parenthood”) objects to Darla’s (Bianca Lawson “The Vampire Diaries”) continued presence in their home, and when she refuses to relinquish guardianship of Blue (Ethan Hutchison, “The Path”), Hollywood (Omar J. Dorsey, “Selma”) encourages her to look at things in a different light. (P) Wednesday, November 9 (10 p.m. – 11p.m. ET/PT) Episode: So Far The storm impacted the harvest schedule, leaving Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner, “Luke Cage”) to search for a new mill. When Charley rejects an unfair split of the profits from the Boudreaux family, she discovers there is more to the story of their land than originally thought. Nova (Rutina Wesley, “True Blood”) encounters issues in her romantic relationship when her girlfriend tries to help her with a prestigious speech, and Charley’s values are called into question over Micah's (Nicholas L. Ashe, “Are We There Yet?”) choice of school. Hollywood (Omar J. Dorsey, “Selma”) again tries to repair his relationship with Aunt Violet (Tina Lifford, “Parenthood”), and Ralph Angel makes another plea for custody of Blue (Ethan Hutchison, “The Path”). (P) Wednesday, November 16 (10 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: All Good The Bordelon siblings must find a new mill, but with mounting expenses, they need a feasible solution. Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner, “Luke Cage”) makes a big step in putting her past with Davis (Timon Kyle Durrett, “Single Ladies”) behind her, but when Micah (Nicholas L. Ashe, “Are We There Yet?”) accidentally learns about Charley and Remy’s (Dondré T. Whitfield, “Real Husbands of Hollywood”) new relationship, she is filled with guilt. Too Sweet (guest star Isaac White, “Lee Daniels’ The Butler”) returns with doubts about his future, and Nova (Rutina Wesley, “True Blood”) encourages him to change his point of view. Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe, “Awkward”) and Darla (Bianca Lawson, “Pretty Little Liars”) unite to help Blue (Ethan Hutchison, “The Path”) navigate issues at school, and Aunt Violet (Tina Lifford, “Parenthood”) makes changes to the diner. (P) Wednesday, November 23 (10 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Far Too Long The Bordelon siblings continue their quest for a new mill in time for harvest and Charley's (Dawn-Lyen Gardner, “Luke Cage”) search for an investor motivates her to make a cunning decision in relation to Davis' (Timon Kyle Durrett, “Single Ladies”) basketball career. When Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe, “Awkward”) devises his own solution, Charley's objection creates issues. Hollywood (Omar J. Dorsey, “Selma”) and Aunt Violet's (Tina Lifford, “Parenthood”) relationship hits an additional roadblock, which forces Hollywood to make a rash move. Nova's (Rutina Wesley, “True Blood”) ex Calvin (Greg Vaughan, “Days of Our Lives”) returns to watch her Q&A on community issues, and her moving speech pushes him to take action. (F) Wednesday, November 30 (10 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Give Us This Day Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner, “Luke Cage”) continues to make calculated choices regarding Davis' (Timon Kyle Durrett, “Single Ladies”) basketball career and her desire to secure an investor. Nova (Rutina Wesley, “True Blood”) and lover Calvin (Greg Vaughan, “Days of Our Lives”) finally reunite, but their union causes controversy in the community. Davis attempts to repair his relationship with son Micah (Nicholas L. Ashe, “Are We There Yet?”), but he faces resistance. Aunt Violet (Tina Lifford, “Parenthood”) learns of Hollywood's (Omar J. Dorsey, “Selma”) departure and tries to make amends, and Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe, “Awkward”) makes a shocking discovery that changes everything. IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG Tuesdays (9 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET/PT) *A marathon of recent episodes will air on Tuesday, November 8 in place of a new episode. With a diverse cast and storylines ranging from heartfelt to scandalous, the sexy, sleek drama from Tyler Perry takes viewers into the lives of a group of husbands, wives and friends that live and love in the same middle class neighborhood. On the surface they are true-to-life, relatable people - raising children, working jobs, finding and maintaining romance - but just below the veneer of happiness, their lives are entangled by heartbreak, deceit and lies that threaten to destroy everything. Throughout the season, "If Loving You Is Wrong" continues to follow Alex (Amanda Clayton), Kelly (Edwina Findley Dickerson), Marcie (Heather Hemmens), Esperanza (Zulay Henao) and Natalie (April Parker-Jones) on their quest to find love in the midst of managing very complex lives. For these women, love is an ever-present necessity in spite of the high price that sometimes must be paid. (P) Tuesday, November 1 (9 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Keeping Watch Edward (Joel Rush) tries to wake Louise (Andrea Frye) while she is unconscious, in an effort to see what she knows about Brad (Aiden Turner). Lushion (Charles Malik Whitfield) scolds an agent who wasn't keeping watch of Pete's (Chris V. Pipkin) room. (P) Tuesday, November 15 (9 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: A Room For You Alex (Amanda Clayton) and Andrew (Ruan Martins) wait for backup on a quiet country road. Meanwhile, things are not so quiet at the hospital. (P) Tuesday, November 22 (9 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Every Minute Counts Marcie (Heather Hemmens) learns life-altering news. Her life will never be the same. (F) Tuesday, November 29 (9 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Rusty’s Brand Of Justice Rusty (Cooper Huckabee) issues his brand of justice. IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE Saturdays (9 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET/PT) Spiritual life coach Iyanla Vanzant tackles many thought-provoking issues on the all-new season of OWN’s award-winning series "Iyanla: Fix My Life." In eight emotional episodes, Iyanla returns with an emotional four-part, multi-week episode where spiritual life coach Iyanla Vanzant invites eight women to move into a “House of Healing” to dispel the myth of the “Angry Black Woman” and address the misperceptions sometimes associated with African American women, their behavior and ultimately their cultural identity. Later in the season, Iyanla works with Powerball winner Marie Holmes and returns to the “House of Healing” with six African American men struggling with broken hearts. Through emotional heart-to-heart conversations and often a dose of tough-love, Iyanla helps individuals confront unresolved issues that are causing turmoil. She coaches guests and gives them the tools to fix their own lives, seeking to break the negative patterns that are preventing true happiness. (P) Saturday, November 5 (9 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: House of Healing: Fix a Black Man’s Heart, Part 2 Iyanla works with the men of the House of Healing to help them learn to stand in integrity.