'TINY & TOYA' Stands as the #1 Original Series in BET History, With an Average of 1.8 Million Total Viewers

1.9 Million Total Viewers Tuned In for the 'TINY & TOYA' Season Finale on Tuesday, August 25

Season Premiere of New Series 'FRANKIE & NEFFE' Debuted on Tuesday, August 25 With an Impressive 1.9 Million Total Viewers

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- BET enjoyed a huge night in the ratings on Tuesday, August 25, as the season finale of the little show that could, TINY & TOYA, attracted more than 1.9 million total viewers.* TINY & TOYA finished the season with an average of 1.8 MM viewers, making it the #1 original series in BET history, according to Nielsen Media Research.

The blockbuster night was capped off by the season premiere of the spin-off series, FRANKIE & NEFFE, which garnered 1.9 million total viewers. The premiere of FRANKIE & NEFFE stands as the #2 series debut in BET history.

TINY & TOYA chronicled the everyday lives of two ordinary women, brought together in friendship by their shared experiences surviving the pitfalls of fame alongside superstar significant others. While the brand new series FRANKIE & NEFFE follows the R&B Keyshia Cole's mother (Frankie) and sister (Neffe) as they strive to gain financial independence and take charge of their own lives.

*All data referenced above is LIVE

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