
Tyler Perry's The Oval
Taste attributes: dramapoliticalthrillercrimefastfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearenclosedcomplex relationshipdeep rivalryfighting evilrescue/escape/jeopardy
Boxlist takeExpect a smart, inventive drama series, heavy rather than light. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Taste details
Pace: fast · Originality: very fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: very intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Quality rating
8.9 /10
TMDB · 50 votes
Where to watch
We don't know of anywhere to watch Tyler Perry's The Oval in the US right now.
Seasons
Season 1
· 2019 · 25 episodesEpisodes (25)
1The Pilot23 Oct 2019
Chaos ensues as the Franklin family prepares for the inauguration ball, Nancy's kind gesture backfires, Barry is caught off guard, and Lilly makes a risky choice.
2Unforgettable30 Oct 2019
An unspeakable tragedy strikes the family of The First Butler to the White House.
3Heat6 Nov 2019
Barry takes the law into his own hands as he seeks to be a hero for his family.
4Rat's Can Smell Poison13 Nov 2019
Richard's fatherly instincts kick in as he fights for his son's safety.
5Allies20 Nov 2019
Victoria seeks to put an end to Hunter's continued indiscretions.
6Lab Rats27 Nov 2019
Sharon makes a decision that could sabotage the two relationships most important to her.
7The Dark Sheep4 Dec 2019
Hunter's reckless behavior becomes uncontrollable.
8Eye on the Sparrow11 Dec 2019
Gayle finds out that her actions have consequences.
9The Fish Bowl18 Dec 2019
Lilly fears she has been set up by diabolical foes and needs a plan.
10Going Black8 Jan 2020
Victoria plays games of manipulation with White House staffers that make them choose alliances carefully
11The United Front15 Jan 2020
Victoria and Hunter try to calm concerns among the staff.
12Hidden Secrets22 Jan 2020
In the mid-season finale the First Lady gets an unexpected visitor and her husband gets an even nastier surprise.
13Fear of God6 May 2020
Chickens come home to roost for the president as past sins come back to haunt Hunter and Victoria.
14One Time13 May 2020
Barry makes a shocking discovery.
15Clock Work20 May 2020
Kyle puts his boss in jeopardy by talking too much.
16The Dangerous Game27 May 2020
Nancy is angered by her son's actions, and the confrontation will change things forever.
17Five Families3 Jun 2020
Lilly finds herself being controlled in an unforeseen chain of events.
18Me and You10 Jun 2020
The first family attends their inauguration and moves into the White House, but a series of events threatens their security and livelihood.
- 19Clueless17 Jun 2020
- 20Call of Duty24 Jun 2020
- 21The Godfather1 Jul 2020
22The Loving Parents8 Jul 2020
Hunter and Victoria must team up to solve a PR crisis that could jeopardize all they have built.
23Unexpected Guest15 Jul 2020
Nancy’s confession jeopardizes her marriage, Sharon and Barry have a change of heart, Victoria issues a warning to Gayle, and Hunter has a steamy encounter.
24Twenty-Four Hours22 Jul 2020
Secrets and lies abound as the president looks to fill the press secretary position.
25One of Us22 Jul 2020
Victoria’s mom vows to get Gayle and Jason in line, Barry makes a desperate decision, Sam is tested, and a revealing press conference has the White House doing damage control.
Season 2
· 2021 · 23 episodesEpisodes (23)
1A Little Girl Talk16 Feb 2021
Priscilla questions Sam, Jason and Gayle balk at their grandma's authority, Nancy sees Richard's dark side, Hunter gets troubling news, Barry's plan backfires, and Diane protects a witness.
2Natural Habitat23 Feb 2021
Jason carries out another fatal plan, Richard tries to piece together a timeline, Bobby sets out to protect Max, Nancy turns to Priscilla for help, and Victoria makes a gruesome discovery.
3Wicked Things2 Mar 2021
Victoria and Hunter begin to connect the dots, Sharon bails out Barry, Sam delivers tragic news, Diane meets up with Bobby and Lilly, and Priscilla tries to pinpoint Jean's whereabouts.
4The Fencer9 Mar 2021
Denise, Bobby, Lilly and Max discuss a plan of action, Sam is concerned about Priscilla's behavior, Nancy has a realization about the mystery money, and Hunter and Victoria confront Jason.
5A Stranger At Home16 Mar 2021
Jason reveals the truth about what happened on the flight, Richard escalates a workplace flirtation, and a new pharmacy employee has information that could help Barry find Callie.
6Malicious Intent23 Mar 2021
Priscilla grows increasingly suspicious about Jean's disappearance, Sam receives an unexpected offer, Nancy discovers a secret, and Kyle is apprehensive about Lilly's return.
7Hidden Secrets30 Mar 2021
The President and First Lady team up to deal with their son's behavior. Barry and Sharon's relationship continues to crumble. Donald and Lilly's love triangle takes a turn.
8Dont Believe Your Eyes6 Apr 2021
Kyle informs Lilly that he’s willing to do anything to show his love for Donald. Ironically, Bobby is outside willing to put his life on the line for Lilly. Jason takes a stand against his mother.
9Political Junkie13 Apr 2021
Priscilla pays Ms. Laura a visit in an attempt to get answers about a high crime cover up. Jason befriends Allan with an ulterior motive. Donald and Lilly come to a mutual understanding about their marriage.
10The Master20 Apr 2021
Bobby preaches patience to Max, Dale tends to Kyle, Victoria makes her intentions known to Sam, Barry contacts the Rakudushis, and Jason lets Allan in on a secret.
11Empty Your Bag27 Apr 2021
After Allan catches Ellie with Hunter, Jason suggests a way for him to get even, Dikahn tells Barry how he can get his daughter back, and Donald sends Kyle on a mission to tie up loose ends.
12Misunderstood4 May 2021
A looming news investigation threatens Hunter's presidency, Diane attends a meeting at the White House, Richard makes an accusation, and Sam's willpower is tested.
13Every Weekend11 May 2021
Sam distances himself from Victoria after their tryst, Kyle goes to extremes to get information from Diane, Nancy reveals the identity of Picky's father, and Barry meets with Ruth.
14The Target19 Jul 2021
Barry is desperate to find his daughter. Hunter and Victoria share a power struggle concerning a terrorist. Lilly lays down a few ground rules for Donald as they discuss the terms of their marriage.
15Don't Move27 Jul 2021
Barry finds himself in a life-threatening situation. Victoria works to ruin Sam's life. Priscilla continues to dig about a crime that may havehappened in The White House.
16Familiar Faces3 Aug 2021
Victoria and Priscilla lay their cards on the table, Max calls on an old friend for help, Hunter takes a risk in order to impress Ellie, and Sharon and Dale visit Richard at the White House.
17Body Parts10 Aug 2021
Hunter goes on a power trip; Richard and Sharon put their lives on the line to rescuer Barry
18Misunderstood17 Aug 2021
Sharon is rushed to the hospital, Victoria's dad requests a meeting with her and Hunter, Lilly learns the truth about Bobby, Sam faces down Kyle, and Priscilla confides in a trusted friend.
19Nine Lives24 Aug 2021
Nancy and Richard try to figure out what happened to Barry, Sharon receives devastating news, Jason secretly follows a White House employee home, and Lilly confronts Bobby about the photos.
20The Skies Have Eyes31 Aug 2021
Jason is on the prowl; Ruth fights against Barry regarding custody of Callie; Ellie finds herself in danger
21Powerful Hands7 Sep 2021
Bobby and Max plot to bring the president to a catastrophic demise; Barry learns that Sharon has suffered a tragic loss
- 22Episode 2214 Sep 2021
- 23Episode 23
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What lines up
- Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
- Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Emotional punch: Balanced emotional punch, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
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Synopsis
A seemingly perfect interracial first family becomes the White House's newest residents. But behind closed doors they unleash a torrent of lies, cheating and corruption.
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Details
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2019
- Episode length
- 42 min
- Status
- Returning
- Studio
- Tyler Perry Studios
- Taste scores
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