Tales (TV series)

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Tales
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Genre
Created by Irv Gotti
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes28
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Ron Robinson
  • Joy Kecken
  • Darcell Lawrence
  • John Bryant
  • James Seppelfrick
  • Keith Neal
  • Eric Tomosunas
Running time42 minutes
Production companyVisionary Ideas
Original release
Network BET
ReleaseJune 27, 2017 (2017-06-27) 
September 27, 2022 (2022-09-27)

Tales is an American anthology television series created by Irv Gotti. The series premiered on BET on June 27, 2017. [1] [2] It was renewed for a second season, which premiered on July 2, 2019. [3] [4] In March 2021, BET renewed the series for a third season, which premiered on August 9, 2022. [5] [6]

Contents

Plot

Each episode tells a new "tale" inspired by past and current songs that are turned into stories.[ citation needed ]

Cast

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1 8June 27, 2017 (2017-06-27)November 25, 2017 (2017-11-25)
2 10July 2, 2019 (2019-07-02)September 3, 2019 (2019-09-03)
3 10August 9, 2022 (2022-08-09)September 27, 2022 (2022-09-27)

Season 1 (2017)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
11"F**k the Police" Irv Gotti Story by: Irv Gotti
Teleplay by: Sherman Payne & Joy Kecken
June 27, 2017 (2017-06-27)1010.544 [7]
Cast: Boris Kodjoe, Matthew Noszka, Chet Hanks, Nafessa Williams, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Parker Sack, Tyrin Turner and Clifton Powell
22"Cold Hearted" Benny Boom Denise HarkavyJuly 11, 2017 (2017-07-11)1020.451 [8]
Cast: Keith Powers, Christian Robinson, Michelle Hayden, Sean Baker, Maino, Clayton Landey and MC Lyte
33"A Story to Tell" Jessy Terrero Story by: Irv Gotti
Teleplay by: Yule Caise & Joy Kecken
July 18, 2017 (2017-07-18)1030.432 [9]
Cast: Jennifer Freeman, Woody McClain, Elise Neal, Rico Ball, DC Young Fly and Lil Duval
44"Trap Queen"Benny BoomSara Feinberg & Joy KeckenOctober 10, 2017 (2017-10-10)1041.039 [10]
Cast: Lance Gross, Michelle Mitchenor, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Tammy Rivera and Woody McClain
55"Children's Story" Erik White Sherman PayneOctober 17, 2017 (2017-10-17)1050.539 [11]
Cast: Bre-Z, Jharrel Jerome, Tonea Stewart and Rick "Slick Rick" Walters
66"99 Problems" Tasha Smith Story by: Joy Kecken
Teleplay by: Marcus J. Guillory
October 24, 2017 (2017-10-24)1060.542 [12]
Cast: Peyton Alex Smith, Rhyon Nicole Brown, Mike Pniewski, Jerod Haynes, Charles Malik Whitfield and Tyra Ferrell
77"You Got Me"Erica A. Watson Joy Kecken October 31, 2017 (2017-10-31)1070.440 [13]
Cast: Sinqua Walls, Lex Scott Davis, Shayla Love and Alvester Martin III
88"All I Need"Irv GottiAdam Wiesen & Patrick CokerNovember 25, 2017 (2017-11-25)1080.706 [14]
Cast: Demetrius Shipp Jr., Kyndall Ferguson, Sean Baker, John Bryant, Jim Jones and Tami Roman

Season 2 (2019)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
91"Brothers"Irv GottiStory by: Irving Lorenzo
Teleplay by: Robert Munic
July 2, 2019 (2019-07-02)2010.342 [15]
Cast: Thomas Q. Jones, Elijah Kelley and Draya Michele
102"Slippery"Erik WhiteStory by: Irving Lorenzo
Teleplay by: Marcus J. Guillory
July 9, 2019 (2019-07-09)2020.451 [16]
Cast: Johnell Young, Dawn Halfkenny, Jamila Thompson, Steve Harris, Irv Gotti, DeRay Davis and Boogiie Byrd
113"My Life"Tasha SmithLeah Keith & Robert MunicJuly 16, 2019 (2019-07-16)2030.592 [17]
Cast: Morocco Omari, Grace Byers, Debbi Morgan and Rick Ross
124"Deep Cover"Robert MunicMichael CobianJuly 23, 2019 (2019-07-23)2040.435 [18]
Cast: Tristan Wilds, Hassan Johnson, Chris Greene, Walnette Marie Santiago, Gonzalo Menendez and Louis Ferreira
135"Bodak Yellow"Ellie FoumbiStory by: Irving Lorenzo
Teleplay by: John Barcheski & Robert Munic
July 30, 2019 (2019-07-30)2050.444 [19]
Cast: Romeo Miller, Justine Skye, Monique MoMo Gonzalez, Danny Pardo, Rasheeda, Lil Duval, Tyla Harris and Lani Blair
146"XO Tour Lif3"Irv GottiStory by: Irving Lorenzo
Teleplay by: Adam Wiesen & Patrick Coker
August 6, 2019 (2019-08-06)2060.267 [20]
Cast: Guyviaud Joseph, Brandon Thomas Lee, Bella Thorne, Britney Atkins, Devoun Dallas Stewart, Parker Sack, Emily Huff, Juwan Chapman, Robert Praigo and Debra Stipe
157"My Mind Playing Tricks On Me"Joshua BulterStory by: Irving Lorenzo
Teleplay by: Larry D. Spivey
August 13, 2019 (2019-08-13)2070.506 [21]
Cast: Mo McRae, Brad T. Jordan, Trayce Malachi, Jaxon Rose Moore, Ric Reitz, Inanna Sarkis, Deja Dee, Alexandra Wright, Nikka Duarte, Charles Lawlor, Ana Mackenzie and Greg Clarkson
168"I Gave You Power"Benny BoomStory by: Irving Lorenzo
Teleplay by: Adam Wiesen & Patrick Coker & Larry D. Spivey & Benjamin Moore
August 20, 2019 (2019-08-20)2080.472 [22]
Cast: Antoine Harris, Little JJ, Isaiah Smith, Brii Renee', Rhonda Saunders, Kjay Saifullah, Jessica Fontaine and Jaxon Rose Moore
179"Ex-Factor"Leah BenavidsLeah BenavidsAugust 27, 2019 (2019-08-27)2090.446 [23]
Cast: Tyler Lepley, KJ Smith, Amin Joseph, Kaye Singleton, Chase Alexander Jackson, Jaidi Ventura and C.J. Lindsey
1810"Moonlight"Bryant BarberStory by: Irving Lorenzo
Teleplay by: Trevor Vandelac
September 3, 2019 (2019-09-03)2100.377 [24]
Cast: Uriel J. Winfree III, Birgundi Baker, Odiseas Georgiadis, Chase Anderson, Monet A. Chandler, Maurie A. Chandler, Dwayne A. Thomas, Charmin Lee and Adrienne Ballenger

Season 3 (2022)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [6] [25] Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [6] [25] Prod.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
191"Fight the Power"Ya'Ke SmithLarry "Legend" SpiveyAugust 9, 2022 (2022-08-09)3010.348 [26]
Cast: Roger Guenveur Smith, Michael Beach, Sean Nelson, E. Roger Mitchell and Marlanna Evans
202"Renee"Leon LozanoStory by: Leah Keith
Teleplay by: Leah Keith & Patrick Coker & Adam Wiesen
August 16, 2022 (2022-08-16)3020.427 [27]
Cast: Romeo Brown and Laila Odom
213"Act Up" Irv Gotti Story by: Irv Gotti
Teleplay by: Patrick Coker & Adam Wiesen
August 23, 2022 (2022-08-23)3030.328 [28]
Cast: Lawrence H. Robinson, Bri Collins, Bria Myles and Deja Ware
224"Hot in Here" Terri J. Vaughn Teleplay by: Tyree Elaine
Story by: Tyree Elaine & Sonny Lorenzo
August 30, 2022 (2022-08-30)3040.330 [29]
Cast: Chyna Layne and Jeremy Denzel
235"C.R.E.A.M."Patrick CokerTeleplay by: Larry "Legend" Spivey & Patrick Coker
Story by: Sonny Lorenzo
September 6, 2022 (2022-09-06)3050.317 [30]
Cast: Tobias Truvillion and Lawrence Adimora
246"Put It On Me"Irv GottiTeleplay by: Brittney Atkins & Patrick Coker & Adam Wiesen
Story by: Irv Gotti
September 13, 2022 (2022-09-13)3060.362 [31]
Cast: Ja Rule and Jonetta Kaiser
257"Ms. Jackson" Robin Givens Patrick Coker and Adam WiesenSeptember 13, 2022 (2022-09-13)3070.315 [31]
Cast: Antonique Smith, Hayley Law and Donna Biscoe
268"Murder She Wrote" Erik White Teleplay by: Patrick Coker & Adam Wiesen
Story by: Irv Gotti
September 20, 2022 (2022-09-20)3080.400 [32]
Cast: Ajiona Alexus, Leland B. Martin and Marvin Jones III
279"Jesus Walks" Tamara Bass Teleplay by: Darcell Lawrence & Larry "Legend" Spivey
Story by: Darcell Lawrence & Rhonda Baraka
September 20, 2022 (2022-09-20)3090.402 [32]
Cast: Briyana Guadalupe, Redaric Williams, and J. Alphonse Nicholson
2810"Survival of the Fittest"Tim FolsomeMarcus J. GuillorySeptember 27, 2022 (2022-09-27)3100.332 [33]
Cast: Kyla Pratt and Jordan Calloway

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