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October brings a mix of dating drama, family conversations, relationship issues and classic movies to OWN. The network’s schedule features a new season of Ready to Love, the return of Iyanla Vanzant, more Love & Marriage: Huntsville and several familiar films.
Ready to Love heads to Chicago
Ready to Love is heading to Chicago for the first time. Tommy Miles welcomes 20 Black singles in their 30s and 40s as they search for meaningful relationships. However, six singles will face elimination on the first night.
The new season premieres Friday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. Viewers will see the singles make first impressions while trying to form connections that can last beyond the opening night. The exes also enter the picture on Oct. 23, adding another layer to the dating experiment.
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OWN brings back Iyanla Vanzant
Iyanla Vanzant returns with Iyanla: The Inside Fix.
The series revisits memorable Fix My Life episodes and looks at their themes through a current lens. The first episode airs Oct. 2 at 9 p.m. and focuses on infidelity, secrecy and problems that can grow when couples stop communicating.
OWN will continue the relationship focused programming the following Fridays.
Mothers & Daughters: Torn Apart airs Oct. 9 at 9 p.m. The special brings three generations together as they confront painful family patterns and look for a path toward healing. On Oct. 16 at 9 p.m., What Black Men Say vs. What Black Women Hear explores communication problems between Black men and Black women.
Love & Marriage: Huntsville keeps the tension high
Love & Marriage: Huntsville continues Saturdays at 8 p.m.
The October episodes put several relationships under pressure. Destiny and Arionne face off, while Martell finds himself caught between the conflict. Allegations also put pressure on friendships that are already strained. As the season continues, questions about accountability become part of the ongoing story.
Thursday nights bring classic movies
OWN is also dedicating Thursday nights to movies throughout October. Soul Food airs Oct. 1, followed by an encore on Oct. 29. Angels in the Outfield follows on Oct. 8. On Oct. 15, viewers can watch B.A.P.S., starring Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle Reid.
The month’s movie schedule closes with Something New on Oct. 22. The romantic comedy stars Sanaa Lathan and Simon Baker. With dating shows, family conversations, reality drama and familiar films, OWN’s October schedule offers a wide mix of programming. All listed times are Eastern and Pacific on OWN.
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