Love After Lockup

Ambitions is a multigenerational family saga that explores love, power and politics in Atlanta. It centers around lawyer Stephanie Carlisle, the wife of Atlanta Mayor Evan Lancaster, and her rivalry with Amara Hughes, a prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office who has just arrived in Atlanta with her husband, Titus. Stephanie and Amara used to be best friends who find themselves combatants in both their personal and professional lives.

Set in the early 1970s and filled with music, dance, fashion and glamour, the series reveals what it took to launch the first nationally-syndicated black music show and what happened when the music stopped. Through it all, 30-something Don Cornelius sacrifices all that he loves to follow his dream.

Bad Girls Club: East Meets West is the seventeenth and final season of the Bad Girls Club. A new group of diverse young women who consider themselves "bad girls" moves into the Bad Girls Club. The women spend four months sharing a house in Los Angeles and opening their interpersonal relationships to the cameras.

Basketball Wives follows the daily lives, drama-filled parties and outrageous fights that unfold between the wives, ex-wives and girlfriends of professional basketball players. With a cast that includes Shaunie O'Neal, Tami Roman, Evelyn Lozada, Jackie Christie, Malaysia Pargo and Jennifer Williams, there's never a dull moment on the home court.

"Beyond the Pole" explores the world of some of Atlanta's most famous strippers. Although the series is about strippers, the message is more important by examining the question, "what's your life beyond the pole?" and what these women want out of life.

The "Black Ink Crew" franchise blows into the Windy City, where a passionate, ambitious group of artists hopes to find success at 9Mag, a tattoo mecca for hip-hop elites, celebrities and athletes. Owner Ryan created 9Mag as a legacy to his late sister and niece, and the shop represents a daily reminder of his past struggles and of a bright future.

Tattoo visionary Danny "KP" Kilpatrick bring together a team of talented artists for the first-ever tattoo shop in the city of Compton. Viewers have a front row seat to the daily happenings at the shop as KP learns how to manage the business and his handpicked crew. Drama ensues as the artists face pressure to succeed and fulfill not only their dreams but the dreams of their leader and his community.

Are there secrets methods to making a marriage work? By highlighting honest, emotional and sometimes awkward love stories from the black community, this docuseries tries to answer that question. By telling their stories and showing what lifelong love looks like, these couples offer proof that while it can happen for anyone, it certainly isn't easy.

"Black Ink Crew" follows the daily goings-on and associated drama at a Harlem, N.Y., tattoo empire, where a tight yet dysfunctional staff of artists serve a growing celebrity clientele. The shop is a magnet for hip-hop stars as well as pro athletes, video vixens and a who's who of urban elite. Ceaser, owner and creator of the Black Ink brand, has made the business into a New York hotspot for fresh ink.

"Black Monday" chronicles the 31st anniversary of the worst stock market crash in the history of Wall Street. To this day, no one knows exactly who caused the Oct. 19, 1987, stock market crash -- until now. Join some outsiders as they take on the blue-blood club of Wall Street.

Fueled by romance, friendship, gender politics, love and of course, sex, this half-hour serialized comedy continues the story from the same-named 1992 American romantic comedy film. The updated version follows the lives of Jacqueline Boyer's son, Bryson, and Marcus and Angela Graham's daughter, Simone, as they try to step out of their parents' shadows and create their own legacies.

The roller coaster ride that is Toni Braxton's life seems to continue on this reality series, in which she is joined by her sisters -- Traci, Tamar, Trina and Towanda -- and their mother, Evelyn. The tight-knit group of sisters' battle for the spotlight includes sibling rivalry and man drama. Mom referees the action as the sisters' love for one another tries to keep them together during life's trials and tribulations.

This docuseries shows what the Dolls go through to get to the top of their game and, they hope, the top of their competitions. Each episode follows the dancers and their mothers as they prepare for competitions, parades and showcases. The episodes culminate in nail-biting battles against their biggest rivals. As a mentor, Miss D doesn't teach the girls just about dance, she also teaches them about the importance of a good education, persistence and positive self-worth.

Breaking from their families' drug-trafficking pasts have been long, winding, and at times unsuccessful journeys for the stars of this reality series. They are descendants of the "Cartel life," and as they navigate adulthood the effects of their legacies on their upbringings are still felt. Now disconnected from their past, each wants to be a role model outside of the drug world, but escaping the shadows of their ancestors comes with a price.

Cherish the Day is a romantic drama anthology television series created and produced by Ava DuVernay. The series chronicles the relationship of one couple, with each episode spanning a single day marking a significant moment. The full season of 8 episodes crossed 5 years.

"David Makes Man" is a drama series set in South Florida, this lyrical coming-of-age story centers on a teenage prodigy named David who lives in the projects but attends a magnet school for academically gifted youngsters. David, played by newcomer Akili McDowell, straddles two different worlds, navigating between the streets that raised him and the school that offers him a way out of poverty.

Hip-hop artist and CEO of Empire Entertainment, Lucious Lyon, has always ruled unchallenged, but a medical diagnosis predicts he will be incapacitated in three years, which prompts the sharks to circle. Without further damaging his family, he must decide which of his three sons will take over.

"Family or Fiancé" follows the dynamics between eight engaged couples who bring their disapproving families together under one roof. The families only spend three days with each other, and the clock is ticking as the couples decide if they're going to tie the knot.

This stylized drama series centers around a world of money, sex and glamour in Los Angeles. The ensemble cast of characters includes a desperate basketball wife trying to protect her family, a tenacious journalist struggling to rebuild a tarnished career, and a scandalous groupie looking to become a star, who all find it is murder trying to stay on top.

Lil' Kim is joined by Mýa and Chilli on the vacation of a lifetime. The girls go on a journey of self-exploration and sisterhood while taking a glamorous cruise through the high seas of the Caribbean. The ladies have some amazing adventures, emotional breakthroughs, passionate romances and the time of their lives, all while forming bonds with a group of women they will never forget as they live life to the fullest.

The Greenleaf family, which runs sprawling Memphis megachurch Calvary Fellowship World Ministries, appears to be a loving and caring clan. Beneath the surface, though, exists scandalous secrets and lies. Greed, adultery and sibling rivalry are among the issues that threaten to test the family's faith and tear the group apart.

Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta chronicles the lives of the children of hip hop legends in Atlanta. Bow Wow returns to Atlanta to release his first album in several years, mentoring him are surrogate fathers Snoop Dogg and Jermaine Dupri. Hoping to step out of their parents' famous shadows are members of Bow Wow's ATL crew, including Dupri's daughter Shaniah Mauldin; and Ayana Fite, the daughter of Beastie Boys mainstay DJ Hurricane and Barnes' cousin.

"Growing Up Hip Hop" documents the lives of a tight-knit group of friends, most of whom have at least one parent who is famous. Angela Simmons, the daughter of Run-D.M.C.'s Rev Run, is a model and fashion designer; Romeo Miller has followed in the footsteps of his father, Master P, in becoming a musician; entrepreneur Damon "Boogie" Dash is the son of former record executive Damon Dash.

The kids of hip-hop royalty navigate life in the Big Apple while looking for love and hustling to prove their mettle in the music industry. The drama-filled episodes spotlight fractured relationships, sibling rivalries, arrests, love triangles, pregnancies, DNA tests, and more. The cast includes Ja Rule and children, music mogul Irv Gotti and children, Fat Joe with son, Charli Baltimore and daughter DJ Siaani, Young Dirty Bastard, Flavor Flav and children Da'Zyna, Quan and Will. Lil' Mama, and Kid Capri's daughter.

Arabella is a Twitter-star-turned-novelist who found fame with her debut book Chronicles of a Fed-Up Millennial and is publicly celebrated as a Millennial icon. Whilst struggling to meet a deadline for her second book, she takes a break from work to meet up with friends on a night out in London. The following morning, she struggles to remember what happened to her, but recalls the events of the night with the help of her friends Terry and Kwame.

Couples and friends in a middle-class community are the focus of this drama series by Tyler Perry. While it may seem typical, below the surface lie heartbreak and deceit, threatening everybody's well-being. With a diverse cast and storylines ranging from heartfelt to scandalous, the sexy, sleek drama.

Modern-day black women might be described as strong and confident; in other words, just the opposite of Issa and Molly. As the best friends deal with their own real-life flaws, their insecurities come to the fore as together they cope with an endless series of uncomfortable everyday experiences.

My New Life follows the Grammy-nominated singer Keyshia Cole on her journey to finding new love and discovering a new direction, as she prepares for the arrival of her second child. It includes appearances from her 24-year-old boyfriend Niko Khale, her son Daniel Gibson Jr., her longtime friend Marquisha Miller, and her two beautiful mothers.

Legendary is a voguing reality competition web series, exploring the world of ball culture. Pulling from the underground ballroom community, voguing teams, called "Houses," compete in dance challenges and showcase fashions for chance to win a cash prize.

This series follows little ladies who live and work in Atlanta. Feisty personalities and power struggles are among the issues that lead to drama between friends, but they're able to come together when they face the daily challenges that arise from being little people in a big city like Atlanta.

"Love & Hip Hop" docu-soap franchise takes to Atlanta the tale of striving for stardom in the rap game while trying to survive relationship and family struggles. The cast includes Mimi Faust, the ex-girlfriend of Grammy-winning producer Stevie J; Trinidadian R&B singer Karlie Redd; "raptress" Jessica Dime; and Atlanta rapper/entrepreneur Rasheeda. The competition to take the next step in the careers of these fiery women is fierce, and they're not about to let any obstacle stand in their way.

The `Love and Hip Hop' docu-soap franchise heads to Tinseltown to follow a group of rising stars and starlets fighting for their chance to make it in the entertainment capital of the world. From R&B artists and video vixens to actors, personal assistants and lovers, the series showcases the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood hip-hop music scene.

The hit docu-soap franchise `Love & Hip Hop' turns up the heat in Miami and doesn't hold back. Highlighting the bold, edgy, gorgeous and diverse city, the series delves into its rich culture while featuring tales of striving for stardom in the hip-hop, Latin and reggaeton music scenes.

They've supported their men on the road to hip-hop stardom, and the women featured in this docuseries have mostly remained in the background. Now they're looking for their share of the spotlight and a lot more respect in a largely male-dominated industry. Seasons feature a cast of returning fan favourites joined by a new crop of young, talented artists and managers hungry to make it big in the Big Apple.

In "Love & Listings," Suge Jacob Knight, son of infamous hip-hop producer Suge Knight, is determined to forge his own path and start his journey of becoming a real estate mogul in Southern California. In between closing $1 million deals, the lines between business and pleasure blur and drama ensues when celebrities look to Knight and his team of elite real estate agents to buy and sell their Hollywood dream homes.

Three high-powered African-American couples come together to help the thriving city of Huntsville, Alabama continue to grow. The couples are longtime friends and avid socialites with very strong points of view. They help the town grow with their real estate venture, the Comeback Group, as they strive to face the realities of love and marriage while striving for success.

Couples meet their potential future spouses for the first time once the bars are removed from the relationship. The way is full of bumps and some strong emotions along its rocky road, but these inmates are tasting freedom for the first time in a long while. Viewers follow along as they leave their paper and pen behind and jump straight into dating, meeting the family and experiencing other first-time moments.

Love Goals counsels five celebrity couples who are at crossroads in their relationships. Their challenges range from fame and power, infidelity and communication issues, as well as overcoming childhood trauma. Through an intense two-week therapy program that features both insight-oriented exercises and special guests, these famous couples will face their most challenging conflicts head on, as they strive to achieve their love goals.

Marriage Boot Camp chronicle the lives of couples from various reality shows as they move into one house together for approximately ten days in order to save their marital bonds. While in the mansion the couples are challenged to do a number of exercises to see if their marriages are worth saving. In the end, the couples decide if they should divorce or make up.

"Married to Medicine Los Angeles" gives viewers an inside look into the fast-paced, elite lives of five successful women. These women include doctors and doctors' wives living in Los Angeles. These women share a special bond through the small and exclusive African-American medical community that they lean on. With such a small circle of people, there is the potential for personalities to collide.

Married To Medicine delves into the lives of female doctors and wives of doctors in Atlanta. Cameras follow the ladies as they try to juggle their careers with family lives and their social calendars. The cast of Georgia peaches include a few OB-GYNs, doctor wives, and even a dentist.

P-Valley is a drama series created by Katori Hall. The series is an adaptation of Hall's play, Pussy Valley, and follows several people who work at a strip club in the Mississippi Delta. The Pynk is a popular strip club in Mississippi, where intrigue abounds when the mysterious Autumn is welcomed by Mercedes, the dancer, and Uncle Clifford, the club's discreet owner.

Pose' is a dance musical that explores the juxtaposition of several segments of life and society in New York: the ball culture world, the rise of the luxury Trump-era universe, and the downtown social and literary scene. Blanca forms a `house', a self-selected family that provides support to LGBTQ youth who have been rejected by their birth families.

On his own for the first time, Tariq St. Patrick divides his time between school and hustling to pay for his mother's defence attorney. When he runs out of options, Tariq turns to a familiar drug game. It picks up the narrative just days after the Power finale. The sequel then follows Tariq navigating his new life, in which his desire to shed his father's legacy comes up against the mounting pressure to save his family.

"Queen Sugar" tells the story of the estranged Bordelon siblings in Louisiana. At the center of the family are Nova, a journalist and activist; Charley, the wife and manager of an NBA player; and formerly incarcerated father Ralph Angel, who is searching for redemption. Following a tragedy in the family, the siblings must put their complicated lives aside so that they can come together to run the clan's struggling sugar cane farm.

The Atlanta housewives continue to live their fabulous lives in Georgia's capital city. Relationships take centre stage as usual as the ladies' love lives experience ups and downs. The sassy women's entrepreneurial spirits are also in full bloom as they juggle their personal and professional lives, along with their busy personal calendars.

Real Housewives Potomac lands in Potomac, Maryland, a community of rolling hills and gated mansions just up the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The reality show follows several well-to-do women who are part of the exclusive society.

Only God and the Devil can tell the difference between a saint and a sinner at Greater Hope Baptist Church. With a history stretching over several generations, the church and the townspeople of Cypress, Georgia truly are a family. However, in this family, love and loyalty have become tainted by lust and greed.

It's 1983 and the crack cocaine epidemic is in its infancy in Los Angeles. Ambitious Lucia -- the daughter of a Mexican crime lord who sells marijuana throughout the city -- sees the burgeoning cocaine business as a potential moneymaker, so she manipulates her family into entering the more dangerous and profitable territory than pot.

Star's life in the foster system didn't dull her dreams, but it did give her the strength to pursue them. Committed to following the path to fame in the cut-throat music industry, the singer tracks down her sister, Simone, and her best friend from Instagram, Alexandra, and the trio make their way to Atlanta. 

Sunday Best is a reality television Gospel music singing competition series. Each season, the show and its judges Kirk Franklin, Kelly Price, and Erica campbell set out to find the best undiscovered gospel talent in America. Finalists competed each week until a winner was crowned.

The Harris family and their famous friends are ready to set the record straight. As T.I., Tiny, Toya, Monica, LeToya and the rest of the group face controversies, rocky relationships and family drama, they rely on one another to help weather life's storms.

After nearly losing everything, including herself, the singer is determined to turn her life around and take matters into her own hands by sharing her truth in a revealing docuseries that follows her every move. Follow Tamar Braxton's epic journey to reclaim love, reboot her music career, and reconcile with her family.

The South Side of Chicago carries daily danger, and the smallest and simplest of decisions can have life or death consequences for the residents. Life continues as the kids prep for school and their parents shuffle off to work. The young adults of the area are trying to scrape a living for themselves, while the elders sit on their front porches and observe the goings on.

By day, the Duncan's are an upstanding family who run a car dealership. By night, they live a dangerous secret life. When they come under siege the Duncan's will have to stick together, or die. The Family Business is an American crime family drama created by Carl Weber and based on his bestselling crime drama book series.

In Savannah, Ga., the Cryer family is the enviable face of success and wealth. At least that's how it appears from the outside. But within the walls of the family's opulent mansion, dysfunction and double lives threaten to destroy the Cryers' world of privilege.

Grammy winner Jermaine Dupri is back to mentor a new group of seven aspiring rappers, all between the ages of 12 and 16, who are competing to earn a recording contract with Dupri's label, So So Def Recordings. Other musical luminaries join Dupri in helping guide the youngsters throughout the season.

Tamar Braxton and Johnny Wright come to the rescue of clients whose hair has been botched by a beautician from their past; Braxton and Wright confront the stylists who are responsible for the damage; the beauticians then go through a hair boot camp.

Twenties is an American single-camera comedy series created by Lena Waithe. The plot is semi-autobiographical and follows a queer black woman in her 20s named, Hattie, and her two straight best friends, Marie and Nia, who spend most of their days talking 'ish' and chasing their dreams.

Bruh examines dating, careers, and friendship in contemporary society for a group of college friends in their 30s. This group of "Bruhs" will examine the stereotypes of African American men and maintain their brother-like relationships, while finding love and fulfilling careers.

Ruthless is a drama series created, executive produced, written, and directed by Tyler Perry. It is a spin-off from The Oval. Ruth Truesdale becomes entangled in a scandalous cult of powerful sex crazed fanatics, with whom she must play along until she can find a way to free herself and her young daughter.

Sistas follows a group of single black women as they navigate the ups-and-downs of modern life, which includes careers, friendships, romances, and even social media. The comedy-drama series features Andi Barnes, an ambitious divorce lawyer, Danni King, a funny and fearless airport employee, Karen Mott, a street-smart hair salon owner, and Sabrina Hollins, a smart and stylish bank teller.

Written, directed and executive produced by Tyler Perry, "The Oval" is a political drama series. It tells the story of U.S President Hunter Franklin and first lady Victoria Franklin, a power-hungry interracial couple, who present a perfect facade to the world while indulging in wildly scandalous behavior behind closed doors.

After losing his job, Jeremy decides to move to the backwoods of Georgia to help his crazy grandfather who has foolishly purchased a terribly run-down home for the elderly. David Mann and Tamela Mann reprise their roles from Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns.

Atlanta firefighter Curtis "Pops" Payne thinks his home is his castle, but he needs a bigger moat. His nephew CJ and kids have invaded the place for an extended stay, and money-challenged son Calvin also keeps showing up, mainly around meal time and on laundry day. Thankfully, Curtis has loving but no-nonsense wife Ella to help him keep it together.

Waka & Tammy: What The Flocka chronicles the lives of Hip-hop's iconic sweethearts Waka Flocka Flame and his sassy wife, Tammy Rivera, navigate their renewed commitment to their relationship after their emotional roller-coaster on "Marriage Boot Camp."

Keef is an African-American cartoonist on the verge of mainstream success when an unexpected event changes his life; with a fresh outlook on the world, Keef must navigate the new voices and ideas that confront and challenge him.