Original title
Let's Stay Together
Released
1/11/2011
Origin country
US
Genre
Comedy
Production companies
Flavor Unit Entertainment, Breakdown Productions
Status
Cancelled
Number of seasons
3
Number of episodes
45
Let's Stay Together is an American romantic comedy television series created by Jacque Edmonds Cofer. It premiered on BET on January 11, 2011. The title of the series refers to the Al Green landmark 1972 song of the same name. The series premiere drew 4.4 million viewers. Initially, Soul Food star Malinda Williams was cast in the lead role of Stacy. For undisclosed reasons, she was recast with Nadine Ellis. On April 20, 2013, BET announced that the series was renewed for a second season which aired 22 episodes starting in January 2012. For its second season, Erica Hubbard appeared infrequently due to her pregnancy. New cast member Kyla Pratt joined the cast portraying Crystal, Charles and Kita's cousin. At the 2012 BET Upfront on April 13, 2012, it was revealed that the show has been renewed for a third season. The third season premiered on March 26, 2013. In April 2013, BET Networks announced the show had been renewed for a fourth season that will premiere in early 2014.
Pediatrician Stacy Lawrence (Nadine Ellis) finds out her fiancé, Charles (Bert Belasco), gave her an engagement ring that once belonged to his ex in the premiere of this romantic-comedy series following couples through the ups and downs of relationships. Elsewhere, Jamal (RonReaco Lee) moonlights as a pianist with Kita (Erica Hubbard) on vocals.
Stacy and Charles spice things up in the bedroom but soon find themselves exhausted. Elsewhere, Jamal objects to Tasha's wardrobe choice for their son during a photo shoot.
Charles meets Stacey's med school friends; Jamal's client's attempt to seduce him.
Charles and Stacy go to pre-marital counseling; Kita makes Tasha jealous.
Stacy hires Charles to renovate her office; Kita has romantic dreams of Jamal.
A gift from Stacy's old boyfriend bothers Charles, so he decides to replace it; Tasha worries she's less attractive now that she's a stay-at-home mom.
Charles hires a wedding planner since Stacy is procrastinating; Tasha becomes an entrepreneur.
Stacy is offended and gets in a fight with Tasha; Jamal and Charles sneak around to see each other.
Stacy exhibits cold feet at her engagement party, prompting Charles to question if she's ready to get married. Elsewhere, Jamal discovers that Tasha's father is still supporting her financially.
Charles and Stacy reconnect, but Charles thinks they should keep their distance until Stacy sets a wedding date. Elsewhere, Jamal and Tasha attempt to write a children's book.
Stacy goes on a date to test her feelings for Charles; Tasha tries to impress a mothers' group; and Charles reflects on his problems after a visit with his dad.
Tasha and Jamal arrange a reunion for Stacy and Charles, but the plan hits a snag when their intended targets each bring dates.
In the first-season finale, Stacy and Charles reminisce at their rehearsal dinner about the start of their relationship. Later, the pair's wedding day features a few unexpected moments.
Season 2 opens and picks up with dramas surrounding Charles' and Stacy's wedding. Here, Charles escapes from an elevator and attempts to head home. Meanwhile, Troy arrives at Stacy's house, upsetting Jamal.
When Stacy finds out that Charles watches pornography, she sets out to make adult material with him. Elsewhere, Kita throws her own birthday bash and is encouraged to sign up for a reality show.
Stacy aspires to be an ideal housewife; Jamal and Tasha consider a vasectomy; Charles' cousin becomes a hit on the Web.
Charles helps Stacy become financially responsible; Tasha lands work with Troy; Crystal dates a former pimp.
A celebrity client charms Charles and, eventually, Stacy. Meanwhile, Jamal lands work with Troy.
Charles behaves like a baby when he gets sick; Jamal and Troy become running buddies. Meanwhile, Crystal has a dating party for her college schoolmates.
Stacy is left to dog-sit her mother's unruly dog; Troy sends Jamal out of town on business and tries to make his move on Tasha
Jamal represents Charles in a court case. Meanwhile, Tasha launches a celebrity-theme gossip blog.
Stacy mulls over traveling abroad for a medical program. Meanwhile, Tasha's blunt remarks and opinions impact Jamal's run for public office.
Stacy and Tasha's rivalry emerges when both run in a race. Meanwhile, Crystal volunteers to shoot a commercial for Charles' company.
Charles and Stacy install a security system in their home. Meanwhile, Crystal and her friends decide to pledge Tasha's sorority.
Crystal juggles dating two men. Elsewhere, the unemployed Jamal and the jobless Tasha spend their idle time together—and promptly get on each other's nerves.
Charles and Stacy clash over their honeymoon location. Elsewhere, Jamal and Tasha plan competing bachelor and bachelorette parties, and Kita returns from her reality-TV shoot.
Stacy confronts Connie about a kiss in the Season 3 opener.
A dry spell in the bedroom tests Charles; Stacy reaches out to a marriage counselor; Jamal's newest client is a mob boss; Crystal and Kita happen upon Troy, as Kita tries to fight off her feelings for him.
Charles and Stacy exchange anniversary gifts, but she becomes overly attached to his motorcycle. Meanwhile, Jamal's mob-boss client goes to jail; and Kita feels she's entitled to Darkanian's perks, exasperating Crystal.
Stacy has a new protégé named Sharon, but Charles suspects that Sharon is far too interested in Stacy. Elsewhere, Jamal and Tasha seek a new nanny for the twins.
Jamal and Charles serve as big brothers to two boys. Elsewhere, Tasha's frustration mounts when Kita dates Troy; and Crystal meets a new man.
Stacy begins to lose patients when a doctor moves into her office building. Meanwhile, Charles tries to add sizzle to Jamal's fizzled career, and Kita discovers she'll be working with her ex-beau.
Stacy struggles with demands; Charles and Jamal join Darkanian's entourage; Crystal and Rashad's feelings for one another.
Jamal is temporarily blinded when he decides to go to work with Charles in the Season 3 finale. Also: Charles is challenged to care for the twins for the weekend; and Crystal is caught kissing Rashad.
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