Man, that White House drama in Tyler Perry’s The Oval just keeps pulling people in deeper every week. Season 6 kicked off strong back on January 7, 2025, with all those wild shootouts and power plays still fresh in everyone’s mind. Episodes drop Tuesdays on BET, and things are heating up big time as the season rolls on into late 2025. Naturally, folks are already wondering what’s next for season 7. Here’s the latest scoop on renewal chatter, who might come back, and where the story could head.
The Oval Season 7 Release Date Guesses
Right now, BET hasn’t dropped any official word on picking up The Oval for a seventh season as of December 2025. Season 6 is still going strong, with new episodes hitting screens weekly— the next one lands December 30 or so, depending on the schedule. The show has been a solid performer for BET, pulling in decent numbers even if they’ve dipped a bit from earlier peaks.
Looking back, BET tends to announce renewals for Tyler Perry’s stuff while seasons are airing or right after they wrap. Remember, season 6 got the green light way back in April 2024. Perry’s got a big ongoing deal with BET that keeps churning out his shows, so odds feel pretty good for another round. But nothing confirmed yet.
If it does get renewed soon, filming could crank up in 2026 at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta—that place runs like a machine. Past seasons have premiered in fall or early year, so season 7 might show up late 2026 or early 2027 if things line up. Total guesswork until BET says something, though. Keep watching those announcements, especially as season 6 winds down.
Who’s Likely Back for the Cast?
That core group causing all the chaos in the Franklin administration has stuck around through thick and thin. If season 7 happens, expect most of these faces returning:
- Ed Quinn playing the cutthroat President Hunter Franklin, always scheming to hold onto power.
- Kron Moore as the fierce First Lady Victoria Franklin, pulling strings left and right.
- Javon Johnson as Richard Hallsen, the butler trying to stay straight in a crooked world.
- Ptosha Storey as Nancy Hallsen, getting tangled in the mess more each time.
- Lodric D. Collins as Donald Winthrop, the shady chief of staff.
- Daniel Croix Henderson as Jason Franklin, bringing that family drama.
- Travis Cure as Bobby, Brad Benedict in his role, and others like Taja V. Simpson as Priscilla.
Some recurring folks come and go, and Perry shakes things up now and then. But the main players—the Franklins and key staff—usually drive the big stories season after season.
Plot Speculation: What Could Go Down Next?
Season 6 has been nonstop—recoveries from those insane shootouts, Eli pushing hard against Hunter, alliances shifting, and betrayals popping up everywhere. The residence feels like a powder keg with all the rivalries and secrets boiling over. Classic Perry mix of politics gone wild and straight-up soap opera vibes.
For season 7, whatever loose ends season 6 leaves would spill right over. Picture more fallout from current threats, Hunter clawing back control, Victoria scheming harder than ever, and staff loyalties getting tested big time. Family stuff with the kids and outsiders always stirs up fresh trouble. Throw in some shocking affairs, revelations, or new dangers to the presidency— that’s the recipe that keeps the show addictive.
The Oval thrives on those unpredictable, over-the-top moments that amp up the scandals. No matter what, another season would deliver more of that can’t-look-away intensity.
