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[06/17/26 - 09:01 AM]
BET Returns to Its Stand-Up Comedy Roots with "ComicView: Rooftop Series," Hosted by Chris "CP" Powell, Premiering June 30
Each episode spotlights three of the funniest comics delivering sharp, unfiltered takes on culture, family, and real life - from a Hollywood rooftop.







COMICVIEW: ROOFTOP SERIES (BET)
Premieres Tuesday, June 30
BROADCAST HISTORY:
6/30/26 - ???
STATUS:
new this summer (yet to premiere)
TIME SLOT:
tuesdays from 9:30 PM-10:00 PM EST
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (10 episodes)
DESCRIPTION:
(from BET's press release, June 2026) BET is returning to its stand-up comedy roots. Today, the network announced the greenlight and premiere of "ComicView: Rooftop Series," a 10-episode revival of the landmark stand-up franchise, hosted by comedian Chris "CP" Powell and premiering Tuesday, June 30 at 9:30 pm ET / 8:30 pm CT on BET. Each episode spotlights three of the funniest comics delivering sharp, unfiltered takes on culture, family, and real life - from a Hollywood rooftop. The result is a charged, anything-can-happen atmosphere of crowd interactions, celebrity drop-ins, and organic viral moments: a throwback with a fresh point of view, elevating the next wave of comedic voices under the lights of Hollywood.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Chris "CP" Powell as Host
CREW INFORMATION:
· Jeru Tillman as EP
· Royale Watkins as PROD
GENRE(S):
· based on a tv series
· comedy (all)
· comedy (improv/sketch)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Southfield Village Entertainment