Published on August 2nd, 2024 | by Dr. Jerry Doby

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network August Programming Highlights

What’s on OWN? Check a couple of programming highlights for the Oprah Winfrey Network for August…have you been keeping up? Tell us about it!!!

FAMILY EMPIRE: HOUSTON

An all-new docu-series follows five sister cousins (Nicole, Jermeshia, Lakeisha, Jaquita and Monay) who are working to safeguard their family’s generational wealth by operating the largest Black-owned reality estate firm in Houston, Texas.

“Showdown at the Hoedown” – Premieres Friday, August 16 at 8pm ET/PT

Jermeshia implements a questionable tactic in pursuit of legacy. Nicole and Larry’s differing views on adoption cause friction. Lakeshia and Nicole delve into family secrets in therapy. The Bradens’ Rodeo Round Up kicks up more dust than a bucking bronco!

“The Boiling Point” – Premieres Friday, August 23 at 8pm ET/PT

A long-buried family secret is unearthed, igniting a confrontation that spans generations. Nicole is caught in the turmoil while Lakeshia searches for answers about her childhood. Jermeshia and JaQuita receive devastating news.

“Pitch (Im)perfect” – Premieres Friday, August 30 at 8pm ET/PT

When tempers reach a boiling point, the family reels from revelations of long-held secrets, leaving everyone on edge. Amidst the chaos, Jermeshia prepares for her long-awaited pitch, but the tense atmosphere threatens to derail her dream of legacy.

LOVE & MARRIAGE: HUNTSVILLE

“Love & Marriage: Huntsville” follows the lives of a group of longtime friends and frenemies with strong personalities and strong opinions who live in Huntsville, Alabama: Melody Rodgers, her ex-husband Martell Holt, Maurice and Kimmi Scott, Marsau and LaTisha “Tisha” Scott, as well as beauty maven Stormi Steele and her husband Courtney Beasley, Chris and Nell Fletcher, and two new couples with surprising connections to the group. Also in this upcoming season, Destiny Payton will make her anticipated return to the series.

“Forecast Sunni or Shady?” – Premieres August 17 at 8pm ET/PT

Kimmi and Maurice host a tasting. Tricia finds herself in the hot seat as Marsau recounts meeting with her husband. Melody announces a girls’ trip. Tisha insists Destiny joins the vacation. Melody and Sunni meet up and discuss girl code in the group.

“Girls Getaway … From Me” – Premieres August 24 at 8pm ET/PT

The ladies arrive in St. Thomas for their girls’ trip and are surprised to see that Melody invited Sunni to join them. Once at the villa, Nell confronts Melody about a perceived slight, and Kimmi and Tisha complain to Melody about their room assignment.

One thing is certain, the Oprah Winfrey Network keeps things jumping!

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Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.