OWN: NETWORK NOVEMBER 2016 HIGHLIGHTS

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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 “” 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 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 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. Special guest, author Dr. Steve Perry discusses fatherhood with the men of the house. After an intense discussion, one houseguest may leave for good. Part 2 of 3.

(F) Saturday, November 12 (9 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: House of Healing: Fix a Black Man’s Heart, Part 3 Socialite Lira Galore’s father Terrance faces a difficult decision at the House of Healing – whether to continue to be a part of the healing process, or bow to the pressure his wife is placing on him to leave. Plus, actor Louis Gossett Jr. speaks at the graduation ceremony. Part 3 of 3.

OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Saturdays (10 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" rediscovers former guests of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" who made you laugh and made you cry. Find out where they are now, plus see what has happened to some of the biggest newsmakers of all time, and how their lives changed after sudden fame and notoriety turned their worlds upside down.

(P) Saturday, November 5 (10 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Sopranos’ Jamie Lyn Sigler, Facts of Life Actress Kim Fields, Chef Rocco Dispirito Updates are from “The Sopranos” star Jamie Lynn Sigler on living with multiple sclerosis; actress Kim Fields on her role as a “Real Housewife”; Chef Rocco DiSpirito on his latest weight-loss plan; and Jennifer Hudson’s husband and ex-pro wrestler, David Otunga.

(P) Saturday, November 12 (10 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Money Expert Suze Orman, Ferris Bueller’s Alan Ruck & Musician Kevin Eubanks Catching up with money expert Suze Orman; “Ferris Bueller’s” hypochondriac best friend and actor Alan Ruck; longtime “Tonight Show with Jay Leno” band leader Kevin Eubanks; TV pitchman Paul Marcarelli; and former child star Karolyn Grimes.

(P) Saturday, November 19 (10 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: R&B Artist Sisqó, Billy Ray Cyrus, What’s Happening’s Danielle Spencer Catching up with “Thong Song” singer Sisqó; country superstar and Miley Cyrus’ dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, at the Grand Ole Opry; “What’s Happening” star Danielle Spencer; actor Joseph Marcelle; and the first female African-American prisoner of war.

(F) Saturday, November 26 (10 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Singer Monica, Ziggy Marley, Actress Lisa Nicole Carson, Veronica Webb Updates are from multiplatinum artist Monica on life, motherhood, and performing today; Ziggy Marley on how he keeps his dad’s legacy alive through music; actress Lisa Nicole Carson opens up about her bipolar disorder; and model Veronica Webb on breaking barriers.

FOR BETTER OR WORSE Fridays (9 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Tyler Perry's hit situation comedy "For Better Or Worse" is back for its fifth season as the close-knit group of friends experience the joys and pains of professing love romantically in a modern day world.

(P) Friday, November 4 (9 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Mating Calls Joseph (Jason Olive) struggles with Leslie's (Crystle Stewart) feelings about sex.

(P) Friday, November 11 (9 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Mother To Mother Joseph (Jason Olive) and Leslie (Crystle Stewart) discuss each of their mothers’ socioeconomic statuses.

(P) Friday, November 18 (9 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: A Letter From The Attorney Richard (Kent Faulcon) is perplexed by Keisha's (Kiki Haynes) unusual behavior surrounding a letter from her attorney.

(F) Friday, November 25 (9 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Passing The Test Angela (Tasha Smith) is concerned about her health.

MARATHONS

IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG Tuesday, November 8 (3 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Catch up on this season of “If Loving You Is Wrong,” 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.

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