Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse_
Follow the ups-and-downs of Angela Williams, the owner of a successful beauty salon, and her husband of 13 years, Marcus, a former professional football player who has recently partnered with Richard Ellington and Joseph Jetson on a new sports news program called "C-Sports Now."
Created By
Tyler Perry
Network
TBS
Episodes
135
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse has 6 seasons with 135 episodes spanning 2011-2017.
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Year context
Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse first aired 15 years ago in 2011.
CAST (9)
SEASONS (6 seasons, 135 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
A Better Me
All hell breaks loose when Dominique, Marcus' daughter, calls her stepmother, Angela, a whore in front of the couple's son M.J., Angela is sure that…
02
One Last Try
Tensions run high at a dinner party hosted by Joseph and Leslie; Leslie witnesses a part of "an exchange" between Marcus and Keisha.
03
The One I Want
Leslie battles with whether or not she should tell Angela what she saw between Marcus and Keisha and confides in Jennifer. Marcus is uncomfortable with…
04
Deceiving Eyes
A secret centering on Marcus and Keisha makes waves at a pool party.
05
Forsaking All Others
Angela receives an unexpected and potentially life-changing letter in the mail.
06
To Lie Or Not To Lie
In the aftermath of receiving a letter from the mysterious Sabrina Murphy, Angela tries to deal with her emotions; Marcus tries to help her.
07
For Baby Mama Drama
Domestic issues affect Marcus' job performance. Meanwhile, a disgusted Angela takes her frustrations out on Marcus' personal property.
08
Speak Now
Angela move ahead with the expansion of her salon in the midst of Marcus' alleged infidelity. She meets Tyrik, a contractor, who says they shared…
09
For Richer Or Poorer
Marcus and Angela continue to clash over lies and infidelity. The tension pushes Marcus to make large purchases, but the money he uses becomes an…
10
To Believe or Not To Believe
A feuding Marcus and Angela are forced to explain all their issues to their son.
SEASON 2
01
Waiting for Larry White
02
You Are The Father
Haunted by a one night stand she had fourteen years ago, Angela is horrified when Tyrik's mother has an uncanny resemblance to M.J. sparking drastic…
03
The Blind Date
04
Just Say No
05
The Will and the Grace
06
The Engagement Ring
07
The Grand Opening
08
The New Employee
09
Close But No Cigar
10
Mommy Dearest
11
Biological Clock
On her birthday, Leslie freaks out about getting older.
12
Jack and Jennifer
13
Tommy
Jennifer discovers her son, Tommy, wearing her make-up and heels. She fears he might be gay. In an attempt to counteract his behavior, she pleads…
14
Joseph's Limp
15
The Bachelor Party
16
You Are Not the Father
17
Just the Two of Us Part 1
18
Just the Two of Us Part 2
19
To Be Born Again
20
In the Red
21
Tall M.J.
22
Off the Hook
Keisha stops Marcus' child support payments due to recent events; Despite Marcus telling her to let it go, Angela is suspicious.
23
Anniversary Sorrow
24
When Jenny Meets Harold Part 1
25
When Jenny Meets Harold Part 2
26
Momma's Boy
27
Mi Casa, Su Casa
28
Leslie's First Date
29
Moving On
30
Who Gets the Friends?
31
The Grand Old Opera
32
You Should've Put a Ring On It
33
Prenup
34
The Truth Stings
35
The Big Day
SEASON 3
01
The Runaway Bride - Part 1
02
The Runaway Bride - Part 2
03
The Ex
04
Can We Talk
05
Leslie Christian
Joseph has a meltdown after a phone call from a woman; Chris decides that he and Leslie need time apart.
06
Joseph
Leslie is distressed when she returns from her honeymoon, having called Chris by Joseph's name.
07
Back Down Memory Lane
Angela tries to play a memory game with Marcus.
08
The Stalker
Using one of her old calendars, Joseph begins to stalk Leslie.
09
House for Sale
Leslie prepares to show a house to a potential client, only to learn the client is Joseph.
10
The Kiss
Leslie tells Angela and Jennifer that she kissed Joseph.
11
Maybe We Made a Mistake
When Chris invites Leslie over for dinner to 'talk', Leslie thinks he wants their marriage annulled.
12
Annulled
Leslie spots Keisha plotting with a divorce attorney when she officially annuls her marriage.
13
The Beauty Pageant
In an effort to help distract Joseph, Todd starts a Miss C-Sports Now pageant.
14
Trouble in Paradise
Keisha tells Angela that the guys have a bevy of women at C-Sports Now in hopes that Angela will shut down the pageant.
15
Move the Money
The guys move their accounts to another bank so Keisha won't have access to C-Sports finances.
16
You're Under Arrest
Keisha feigns an attack on herself and has Marcus, Joseph, Richard and Todd incarcerated.
17
You're Under Arrest
The guys appear to be missing; Angela, Leslie and Jennifer find them at the police station.
18
Stay Out of It
Marcus tells Angela to stay out of Keisha's business; Angela meets with Keisha anyway.
19
The Exam
The guys endure colonoscopies and prostate exams to maintain their healthcare coverage.
20
Keisha's Up to Something
In spite, Keisha tells Joseph that Leslie's marriage is annulled.
21
The Unknown Caller
Leslie is exasperated by an unknown caller.
22
The Automatic Teller Machine
Keisha meets a man named Eric while trapped inside an ATM room.
23
The Automatic Teller Machine
Keisha and her new friend are caught.
24
A Woman Scorned
The ladies look back at past relationships; the guys try to talk Richard into walking away from Keisha.
25
Sleep Talking
Marcus is caught talking about another woman in his sleep.
26
Stalked: Part 1
Joseph worries that Leslie's life is in danger.
27
Stalked: Part 2
Joseph saves Leslie.
28
Joseph in Shining Armor
29
Reunited
30
A Stalker For Hire
31
Being Responsible
32
Joseph Gets Tested
33
How Many Women
34
Todd and Jennifer
35
Moving Day
36
The Proposal
37
The Taming of Todd
38
Marcus and Dominique
39
For the Love of Dominique
40
Who’s My Daddy: Part 1
41
Who’s My Daddy: Part 2
SEASON 4
01
Too Much Sex
Marcus overwhelms Angela when his sex drive rivals that of his college days. Meanwhile at C-Sports Joseph, Todd and Richard search for missing fertility pills…
02
Shawn - Part 1
A pregnant woman named Shawn claims that Marcus is the father of her unborn child.
03
Shawn - Part 2
Todd makes a shocking discovery about Shawn, much to Marcus' relief.
04
The Divorce Papers
Keisha moves out of the house after serving Richard with divorce papers.
05
It's My House
Richard does all that he can to ensure Keisha does not take everything that belongs to him.
06
The Restraining Order
Keisha retaliates against Richard's recent actions by filing a restraining order.
07
Please Say Yes
Joseph tries to come up with proposal ideas for Leslie, but finds himself struggling.
08
Leslie, Joseph and the Prenup
09
Keisha, The Photographer
10
What About Kids?
11
The Mammogram - Part 1
12
The Mammogram - Part 2
13
Fear of the Unknown
14
I Want Half
The guys at the studio fear that Richard has put himself in a precarious position.
SEASON 5
01
I Told You So
02
Who Got The Keys?
03
Healing Hands
04
A Few Days
05
Keisha’s Corner
06
Choke Her to Sleep
07
Him or Me
08
Victremetrea
09
Angela Maintains Control
10
A Certified Letter
11
Pam’s Father
12
Seventeen
13
Maury Settles It
14
Curtis
15
Lock the Door
SEASON 6
01
The Big Secret
Marcus and Angela worry about having another child at this point in their lives. Meanwhile Leslie and Jennifer have a big secret to tell their…
02
Bodacious
They guys are all at odds with their women. They are able to trace their marital woes back to a stripper named Bodacious.
03
And It Starts
The women are very irritable as their husbands try to cope.
04
All Over the Place
Jennifer needs convincing to receive prenatal care.
05
Faking It
The ladies reveal the results of their second home pregnancy tests.
06
I Got Her Card
Jennifer decides to take Richard's legal trouble into her own hands. With the help of a private investigator, Jennifer spoils Keisha's diabolical scheme.
07
I Have Lived
Marcus' ex-teammate shows up at C-Sports Now. The former athlete is in desperate need of a friend.
08
All the Voices
The guys come to the rescue of William, Marcus' old teammate.
09
When the Lights Go Out
After the death of a friend, Marcus and the gang try to cope. In the meantime another friend from the past shows up at Marcus'…
10
The Misty Vine Hotel
Benny lets Angela know that he is interested in reigniting the flame they once shared. Angela is confident she can resist, until Marcus makes it…
11
To Tell or Not To Tell
Angela laments over her decision to let Benny stay at the house. She has to decide whether or not to tell Marcus her secret.
12
The Alarm
Angela is restless because of her new house-guest.
13
Just Happened
Angela is forced to explain herself, as Marcus questions the strength of Angela's commitment to him.
14
The Way He Looks at Me
Angela and Marcus' bond is tested.
15
Just A Kiss
The guys attempt to convince Marcus to give Angela a pass.
16
The Silverback
Marcus tries to make Angela jealous.
17
Make Him Call Your Name
As Angela plans to meet up with Benny, the gang tries to persuade her not to go.
18
He's At The Door
19
A Dangerous Game
20
Two Can Play That Game
SERIES INFO
6
Seasons
135
Episodes
22 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Tyler Perry
NETWORKS (2)
TBS
OWN
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse about?
Follow the ups-and-downs of Angela Williams, the owner of a successful beauty salon, and her husband of 13 years, Marcus, a former professional football player who has recently partnered with Richard Ellington and Joseph Jetson on a new sports news program called "C-Sports Now."
How many seasons does Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse have?
Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse has 6 seasons with 135 episodes total.
Who created Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse?
Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse was created by Tyler Perry.
Who stars in Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse?
The cast of Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse includes Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Crystle Stewart, Jason Olive, Kiki Haynes.
What is the rating of Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse?
Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 32 votes on TMDB.
Is Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse still running?
Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Comedy
