The Family Business Season 6: Ernie Hudson Teases "Writing Has Started!"

The Family Business just wrapped up its fifth season, and fans are already looking for more. There’s no denying that the show is a top-rated series on BET+, and fans can’t wait to see more of Ernie Hudson. But will there be The Family Business Season 6? Well, the series is one of the longest-running shows on the network, so it might return. Guess what? Hudson has recently teased that fans can expect more family drama in future developments. That’s right!

Not only this, but the fifth season of The Family Business also ended with several loose threads, teasing there is more to come. So, considering the cliffhanger ending, there’s room for The Family Business Season 6. But will BET+ return with another season? Is the network planning to continue? Let’s find out!

Created by Carl Weber, The Family Business follows the life of the Duncans, a reputable family that owns an exotic car dealership in New York. It focuses on family patriarch Lavernius “L.C.” Duncan, the CEO of the Duncan family business, known for his strict approach. However, as time passes, he decides to pass on the legacy of Duncan Motors to someone else. So that he can enjoy retirement with his wife and grandchildren, can he?

Is The Family Business Season 6 Renewed?

Since its debut in November 2018, The Family Business has remained a flagship series of BET and now BET+. The show performed incredibly well on the platform, which is why it has remained a long-running series there. But with season 5 of The Family Business wrapping up airing on August 29, 2024, fans wonder whether the show will return with another season.

Unfortunately, BET+ hasn’t yet announced its decision. In short, The Family Business hasn’t been renewed for Season 6. But don’t fret! That’s because only a few weeks have passed, so it’s quite early for the platform to reveal its decision. Typically, BET+ takes six to seven months to renew the series.

If you remember, the gap between the previous season’s release and the future installment update was five to six months in the past five seasons. Considering this, we expect the same with The Family Business Season 6. However, the streamer has yet to release the viewership count. There’s no denying that the viewership stats play a major role in the show’s renewal.

However, since it has performed incredibly well before, it will return with a bang. Plus, The Family Business gained a positive reception on IMDb. It amassed 6.9 stars out of 10 on the platform. So, the chances for its return are pretty high. As for its renewal decision, BET+ might return soon, as the series has remained one of the most-watched shows on the platform.

Ernie Hudson Hints At The Family Business Season 6

While BET+ has yet to announce The Family Business Season 6, Hudson—the patriarch of the Duncan family, Lavernius “L.C.” Duncan—has talked about the next installment. The actor has led the show since 2018 and is ready to return with another installment. Following the conclusion of the fifth season, the actor teased that season 6 is on the cards. During a Q&A on Facebook, Hudson revealed that the sixth season is in talks.

BET+/ Hudson talks about season 6’s production

Although BET+ hasn’t officially announced season 6, the streamer looks forward to its return. Hudson revealed that the creative team is working on the outline for The Family Business Season 6 and is in talks with the streaming platform. This suggests that the series has been secretly green-lit so it can explore the following season. This also led many to wonder whether the show would return sooner rather than later. Besides Hudson, the production team hasn’t yet shared any details of the sixth season.

The Family Business Season 6: Production Details

The series has yet to be renewed. However, considering Hudson’s words, it seems like The Family Business Season 6 will soon undergo production. Season 6 has already entered the writing phase. According to reports, the writers’ room for the sixth season has started and will take some time to conclude. However, BET+ has yet to make an official announcement. Since filming takes six to seven months to wrap up, it’s safe to say that the show will soon start filming.

The Family Business Season 6 Cast Details

Although the show has yet to be renewed, we can expect all the cast members to return if it is renewed. Without any doubt, Ernie Hudson will return as Lavernius “L.C.” Duncan, the patriarch and CEO of Duncan Motors. Valarie Pettiford as Charlotte “Chippy” Duncan, Darrin Henson as Orlando Duncan, and Javicia Leslie as Paris Duncan will also return.

The other returning cast members include Miguel A. Nunez Jr. as Harris Grant and Tami Roman as London Duncan-Grant. Sean Ringgold as Junior Duncan will also return, along with Arrington Foster as Rio Duncan and Dylan Weber as Nevada Duncan. Michael Jai White as Vegas Duncan will also return.

In addition to them, the series will see some recurring characters back in The Family Business Season 6, including Clifton Powell as Uncle Lou Duncan. Besides him, Christian Keyes will return as Niles Monroe and James Black as Rob. There’s a chance that the show can also bring some new faces. However, the production committee has yet to announce it.

What Will Happen In The Family Business Season 6?

Season 5 of The Family Business was about L.C.’s estranged son, Junior, and his strained relationship with the patriarch. Things weren’t in the resolving phase between the two, and as the show progressed, there was only a dramatic tug-of-war between them. In fact, the cold war between them gave birth to the Alliance, a group working against L.C.

While Junior worked against his father and wished to take down his empire, the former’s personal life took a dark turn. In the fifth season, he abandoned his wife and only returned to her once he learned that she was pregnant. This made things dramatic not only for him but also for L.C. After Junior returns to his pregnant wife, he decides to reconcile with his father as well.

So now, The Family Business Season 6 will witness some challenging moments. The aftermath of Junior’s decision will be played off. How well he handles this situation and the parenting phase remains to be seen. Since he needs his father’s help, he will make sure to amend with him.

This might bring a new chapter in the Duncan family narrative. However, there’s a chance that this decision will gravely affect the Alliance. Will he remain the leader of that? Or will he leave the Alliance to join his father’s company? The stakes are high, and how things will move in The Family Business Season 6 remains to be seen.

Is The Family Business Ending?

While The Family Business remains the most talked-about series on BET+, many believe it is the end of the series. After Weber’s post on Facebook, fans were concerned about the series’ future. According to the reports, the series is returning with its spin-off series, The Family Business New Orleans. The show is ready to explore a new family’s dynamic and how things will move in their lives.

Deadline reports that the spin-off series, The Family Business New Orleans, will follow the Duncan family of New Orleans. After the New Orleans side of the Duncan family finds itself in a turf war with dirty land developers, corrupt politicians, and ruthless crime bosses, they seek their relative’s help to find a way out.

The family will seek the New York side of the Duncan family to help them solve the matter in order to make their family’s underground casino and nightclub business flourish. But will they get justice? The synopsis led many to believe this is the end of the parent series.

However, during “Ask Me Anything,” Hudson addressed that the upcoming spin-off will be a different show. Both the series are different, and they are “two different shows.” So, fans can rest assured as there’s plenty of storyline to be explored in The Family Business Season 6. Hence, The Family Business isn’t ending just now. The series can return with more seasons in the future.

The Family Business Season 6 Release Date

BET+ has yet to renew the show for another season. But seeing Hudson’s comment, it seems like the show will soon return this time. The previous season suffered setbacks due to the Hollywood strikes. However, things are back to normal, so it doesn’t seem like the sixth season will suffer such an issue. As for The Family Business Season 6 release date, it has yet to be announced. But if the series enters production soon, then there’s a chance that the show might return in early 2025.

Meanwhile, the spin-off series The Family Business New Orleans is all set to premiere on fans’ screens. On August 19, 2024, Carl Weber confirmed via a post on Facebook that The Family Business New Orleans will hit BET+ sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The series will return this November. We will update the release date. This is all for now. Stay with TechRadar247 for more such updates.