BET+ Workplace Comedy "Churchy" Season Two Return Set for August 21

BET Also Licenses Sketch Comedy Series "The Hospital" from KevOnStage Studios and Fullwell Entertainment's SpringHill

A Satirical Sketch Comedy, "The Hospital," Features an Ensemble Cast Of Comedic Actors, Stand-Up Comedians, and Social Media Stars Serving Laughter with 'Total Medical Negligence'

Los Angeles, CA, July 28, 2025 - BET Media Group announced today that the hit BET+ Original Series Churchy will return for its highly anticipated second season on August 21, with all 10 episodes available to stream at once. The breakout comedy made waves in its debut, becoming the most-watched scripted comedy on the platform during its premiere week. In addition, BET has greenlit The Hospital, another original series from the creative mind of comedian Kevin "KevOnStage" Fredericks.

In Churchy, Fredericks will reprise his role as Pastor Corey Carr Jr., who inherits leadership of Bethlehem Temple, along with a surprise book of debts. He and his wildly unqualified church crew must navigate the daily headaches of ministry life, all while fending off a vengeful rival's plan to replace the church with a trampoline park.

Returning Churchy series regulars include Mark JP Hood, Lexi Allen, and Anthony Elfonzia, Quin Walters, Tahir Moore, alongside new additions Jasmine Luv, and Nic Few. Guest stars for the second season include Tabitha Brown, Kirk Franklin, Keith Lee, and Tony Baker.

The Hospital, a new satirical sketch comedy series that offers a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when you mix improv comedy with 'total medical negligence,' will premiere on BET linear on September 10.

Set inside the 'most incompetent medical facility in the country,' and mostly improvised, the four-episode series, The Hospital, is performed by a mix of established and emerging comedic actors, stand-up comedians, and social media stars.

The Hospital stars Kevin "KevOnStage" Fredericks, Tony Baker, Chris "CP" Powell, D'Lai, Dinora Walcott, Quin Walters, Tahir Moore, Candice Renee, Tamara Jade, Patrick Cloud, Mel Mitchell, Jordan Conley, Loren Lott, and Jazmine Robinson.

BET's relationship with Fredericks is a key example of its strategy to leverage the creator economy for longer-form content by giving a broader platform to talents originating as social and digital first. As evident with Churchy and The Hospital being placed in the traditional fall TV lineup, Fredericks' brand of outlandish and relatable humor is resonating with existing audiences and gaining broader reach, which also benefits the network.

CREDITS:

Churchy credits include Kevin Fredericks and Melissa Fredericks as executive producers for KevOnStage Studios. Richard A. Washington as supervising producer. Mark J.P. Hood and Korey Washington as producers. Richard A. Washington and David Murphy wrote the series. The series was directed by Jared Leaf.

The Hospital credits include Kevin Fredericks and Richard A. Washington serving as the creators, showrunners, and directors. Kevin Fredericks, Melissa Fredericks, and Richard A. Washington serve as executive producers for KevOnStage Studios. Kevin Fredericks, Richard A. Washington, Brandon Cormell, Roxxy Haze, and Dominic Oliver are writers.

LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, and Lezlie Wills serve as executive producers for SpringHill, the award-winning studio within Fulwell Entertainment, on both series.

ABOUT KEVONSTAGE STUDIOS:

KevOnStage Studios, the brainchild of renowned comedian, producer, and entrepreneur Kevin Fredericks, is a dynamic force in the entertainment industry, now broadening its impact from digital content to comedy television and feature film production. At the heart of the studio's mission is a passion for discovering and developing super-niche, original comedic worlds, with a belief that these unique narratives can thematically resonate with a universal audience. With Kevin Fredericks at the helm, alongside producers Melissa Fredericks and Richard A. Washington, KevOnStage Studios is deeply committed to not only showcasing diverse, emerging talent on-screen but also ensuring representation behind the camera. The studio's movement into traditional media is not just a growth strategy; it's a reflection of its dedication to bringing fresh, funny, and relatable content to a global audience, cementing its position as a significant and approachable influencer in the entertainment world.

ABOUT FULWELL ENTERTAINMENT:

Fulwell Entertainment is a global entertainment group that champions stories and moments at the intersection of sports, music, entertainment, and technology. The company provides global capabilities in production and provides strategic and creative partnerships for some of the most well-respected and culture-shifting brands in the world.

Fulwell Entertainment's portfolio includes consumer brands UNINTERRUPTED, SpringHill, and The Shop; production label Bitachon365, and bespoke brand consultancy Robot. The entertainment group gives fans some of popular culture's biggest hits including, The Grammys, The Kardashians, The Shop, Top Boy, Adele: One Night Only, Rez Ball, Starting 5, Gavin and Stacey, Sunderland 'Til I Die, Disney's Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl and the Olympics closing ceremony handover from host city Paris to Los Angeles, as a prelude to the 2028 Summer Olympics.

ABOUT BET MEDIA GROUP:

The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA), is the world's largest media company dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Black audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is a thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events, and international. For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For more BET news announcements, visit betpressroom.com.