Bigger
GenreComedy
Created byFelischa Marye
Written byFelischa Marye
Starring
  • Tanisha Long
  • Angell Conwell
  • Rasheda Crockett
  • Tristen J. Winger
  • Chase Anthony
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producerWill Packer
Running time28-33 min.
Production companies
Original release
NetworkBET+
ReleaseSeptember 19, 2019 (2019-09-19) –
April 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)

Bigger is an American comedy television series executive produced by Will Packer that premiered on September 19, 2019 on BET+. On February 18, 2020, BET+ announced the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on April 22, 2021.[1][2] In December 2021, the series was canceled after two seasons.[3]

Premise

Bigger follows "five thirty-somethings living in Atlanta as they try to build professional and personal lives they can be proud of, but the one thing they don't have keeps impeding their progress: love. Unresolved feelings from college are uncovered and secrets revealed, forcing these friends to finally deal with uncomfortable truths about each other."[4]

Cast

  • Tanisha Long as Layne Roberts
  • Angell Conwell as Veronica Yates
  • Rasheda Crockett as Tracey Davis
  • Tristen J. Winger as Vince
  • Chase Anthony as Deon

Recurring

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
110September 19, 2019 (2019-09-19)November 7, 2019 (2019-11-07)
210April 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)

Season 1 (2019)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateBET air dateU.S. linear viewers
(millions)
11"What's Best? (Pilot)"Charles Stone IIIFelischa MaryeSeptember 19, 2019 (2019-09-19)January 27, 2021N/A
22"Is Bigger Really Better?"Charles Stone IIIMichelle Listenbee BrownSeptember 19, 2019 (2019-09-19)February 3, 2021N/A
33"Smack My Ass Like You Mean It"Crystle RobersonDavid A. ArnoldSeptember 19, 2019 (2019-09-19)February 10, 2021N/A
44"Thot That Counts"Crystle RobersonAngela NisselSeptember 26, 2019 (2019-09-26)February 17, 2021N/A
55"The Greg's"Chioke NassorCarla Banks WaddlesOctober 3, 2019 (2019-10-03)February 24, 20210.36[5]
66"Baby Steps"Chioke NassorFelischa MaryeOctober 10, 2019 (2019-10-10)March 3, 20210.41[6]
77"Where Do We Go from Here?"Angela Barnes GomesCourtney Perdue & Baindu SaiduOctober 17, 2019 (2019-10-17)March 10, 20210.35[7]
88"Paint 'n Sip"Angela Barnes GomesLou-Lou IgbokweOctober 24, 2019 (2019-10-24)March 17, 20210.46[8]
99"Mazel Tov"Charles Stone IIIBreannah GibsonOctober 31, 2019 (2019-10-31)March 24, 20210.42[9]
1010"What Am I Supposed To Do With…"Charles Stone IIIFelischa Marye & Devon K. ShepardNovember 7, 2019 (2019-11-07)March 31, 20210.48[10]

Season 2 (2021)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateBET air dateU.S. linear viewers
(millions)
111"All Good"Crystle RobersonFelichsa MaryeApril 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)January 5, 20220.43[11]
122"You Feel Better? I Feel Better"Crystle RobersonBreannah GibsonApril 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)January 12, 20220.48[12]
133"N****s in Retrograde"Henry ChanCourtney Purdue & Baindu SaiduApril 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)January 19, 20220.49[13]
144"Grown Man Shit"Henry ChanCraig WayansApril 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)January 26, 20220.44[14]
155"Time Don't Give You Time"Leslie Kolins SmallHoward Jordan, Jr.April 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)February 2, 20220.56[15]
166"No Hands"Leslie Kolins SmallAntonio F. March & Jacquline McKinleyApril 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)February 9, 20220.34[16]
177"I vs We"Nefertite NguvuRochée JeffreyApril 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)February 16, 20220.35[17]
188"Strangers at a Shiva"Felisha MaryeDevon K. ShepardApril 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)February 23, 20220.29[18]
199"A Different Man"Nferie BrownJen GolumApril 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)March 2, 20220.35[19]
2010"The Right and Wrong Time"Felisha MaryeFelisha MaryeApril 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)March 9, 20220.36[20]

Production

On April 11, 2018, it was announced that BET had given a series order to the production for a first season consisting of ten episodes. Will Packer was set to executive produce the series with Sheila Ducksworth and Felischa Marye serving as writers and co-executive producers. Production companies involved in the series include Will Packer Productions and Collins Entertainment.[4][21][22][23][24][25] On February 18, 2020, BET+ announced the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on April 22, 2021. On December 13, 2021, the series was canceled after two seasons.

References

  1. ↑ "'Bigger' Renewed For Season 2 On BET+". February 18, 2020.
  2. ↑ Oganesyan, Natalie (March 12, 2021). "HBO Max Sets 'Baketopia' Premiere Date (TV News Roundup)". Variety. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  3. ↑ Hatchett, Keisha (December 13, 2021). "Bigger Cancelled After 2 Seasons — Read BET+ Series Creator's Statement". TVLine.
  4. 1 2 Goldberg, Lesley (April 11, 2018). "'Boomerang' Reboot Among 3 Series Orders as BET Doubles Down on Scripted (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  5. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (February 25, 2021). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.24.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
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  7. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (March 11, 2021). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.10.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  8. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (March 18, 2021). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.17.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  9. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (March 25, 2021). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.24.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  10. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (April 1, 2021). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.31.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  11. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (January 6, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 1.5.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATE #2". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  12. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (January 13, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 1.12.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  13. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (January 20, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 1.19.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATE #3". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  14. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (January 27, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 1.26.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  15. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (February 3, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 2.2.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
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  17. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (February 17, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 2.16.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  18. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (February 24, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 2.23.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals (Updated)". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
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  21. ↑ Saunders, Cherie (April 12, 2018). "BET Orders 'Boomerang' Reboot Among 3 Scripted Orders Mandated by New President". EURweb. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  22. ↑ Roots, Kimberly (April 11, 2018). "Boomerang: Eddie Murphy Movie Gets TV Series Adaptation at BET". TVLine. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  23. ↑ Bennett, Jessica (April 11, 2018). "Don Cornelius Inspires New BET Drama, 'American Soul'". Ebony. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  24. ↑ Rey, Amanda (April 12, 2018). "'Boomerang' Reboot Will Be Coming to BET". Urban Mecca. Archived from the original on January 17, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  25. ↑ Terrell, Kellee (April 10, 2018). "'Boomerang' Reboot Series In The Works At BET, 'The Quad' Is Out". HelloBeautiful. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
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