What to Watch on BET

What to Watch on BET

KEYSHIA COLE 2: THE WAY IT IS Returns for a Second Season on BET October 30

Harlem Drug Lord Frank Lucas is Profiled in the Next Episode of AMERICAN GANGSTER on October 31

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- BET kicks off the week of October 29 with the return of the hit reality series KEYSHIA COLE: THE WAY IT IS, the premiere of AMERICAN GANGSTER profiling the notorious Frank Lucas, whom Denzel Washington is portraying in the Universal feature film and new episodes of SUNDAY BEST, EXALTED and COLLEGE HILL: INTERNS.

   TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30    8:00 pm*  

SUNDAY BEST -- SUNDAY BEST takes it to another level as the 7 gospel hopefuls flex their vocal muscles in hopes of securing a spot in the next round. To show them how it's really done, judges BeBe Winans and Mary Mary perform their SUNDAY BEST in a rousing gospel medley that will have you raising the praise.

9:00 pm*

EXALTED! -- Narrated by Blair Underwood, EXALTED; a ground-breaking, new, weekly series that explores the lives of African American ministers as they prepare their sermons, lead their congregation, perform weekly ministerial duties and live their everyday lives. This week, EXALTED goes on the journey of life with Bishop Charles E. Blake, Presiding Bishop of the 8 million-member Church of God in Christ, one of our nation's largest denominations.

10:00 pm*

COLLEGE HILL: INTERNS -- This exciting new spin-off delves into the inter-personal and business dynamics of 10 college students living in a new city, hanging out in their new digs, and most importantly, working at their new and exciting summer jobs. In this week's episode, their mentor, Dr. Ian Smith, pays a visit to the teams and introduces their next challenge with BET's Rap-It-Up HIV/AIDS campaign. Also, Maurice decides to relax by bringing a girl back to the house, an action that doesn't sit well with Tationa.

10:30 pm*

KEYSHIA COLE: THE WAY IT IS -- R&B diva Keyshia Cole is back and more compelling than ever in the second season of BET's hit docu-drama KEYSHIA COLE 2: THE WAY IT IS. During this season, Keyshia attempts to deal with all of her family drama while putting the finishing touches on her new CD, Just Like You. Keyshia has invited several members of her family to live in her multi-million dollar Atlanta mansion, including her mother, recently released from prison after serving three years for drug-related charges, and her sister, Neffie, who suffers from alcoholism. For her mother and sister it's a lofty premise, until they realize that they have to play by her rules -- one of which includes no men in the house.

   WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31    8:00 pm*  

BET BLACKBUSTER MOVIE: SOMEBODY HELP ME -- SOMEBODY HELP ME delivers a chill a minute as the story revolves around a group of young friends who go for a weekend stay at a remote cabin in the woods. After the gang settle in and start to enjoy their weekend, things take an eerie turn. On trips into the local town, they start to have strange encounters with some of the townspeople who seem a bit askew. One by one, the teens end up missing or dead, while the dwindling group is forced to ban together more and more to figure out who or what is behind the killings. Ultimately, they discover even more than they bargain for in a chilling reveal. Starring Omarion Grandberry, Marques Houston and Alexis Fields.

10:00 pm*

AMERICAN GANGSTER: FRANK LUCAS -- In the late '60s and early '70s, Frank Lucas was the king of the Harlem drug scene. He was also one of the toughest, dangerous and most unforgiving criminals in the country before he was caught. The real Frank Lucas -- whose rise and fall is chronicled in the Universal feature film "American Gangster" starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe -- retraces his early childhood, the turns of events that led to his life of crime, his criminal past on the streets of Harlem and his reign for the first time with BET on this season of AMERICAN GANGSTER.

11:00 pm*

MOVIE SPECIAL: AMERICAN GANGSTER -- Take a behind the scenes look at the upcoming Universal feature film, "American Gangster," which chronicles the rise and fall of Harlem drug lord, Frank Lucas, during the 1970s. Starring Denzel Washington, Russel Crowe and Cuba Gooding, Jr.

   SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4    11:00 am*  

MEET THE FAITH -- BET's Sunday talk show, hosted by Dr. Ian Smith, offers a fresh and provocative take on world events through deep moral discussion, a surprising and unexpected blend of guests, and unconventional topics. This week's guest panelists are Dr. Jeff Gardere, Timberly Whitfield, Zaccai Free and a one-on-one interview with Gayle King.

   *All Times ET/PT    About BET Networks  

BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 87 million households according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET Digital Networks -- BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Mobile, a service venture into the lucrative world of ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, an extension of BET network programming for global distribution.

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