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Coming To OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network This April

By: Mar. 20, 2018
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Check out the various episodes coming to OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network this April below!

IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE

Saturdays (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT)

In dramatic new episodes, life coach Iyanla Vanzant helps those who are struggling, guiding them toward a new way of living and encouraging them to do the work necessary for real change. Through emotional heart-to-heart conversations and often a dose of tough-love, Iyanla helps individuals confront unresolved issues that are causing turmoil. She coaches guests and gives them the tools to fix their own lives, seeking to break the negative patterns that are preventing true happiness.

(P) Saturday, April 7 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Sisters With Secrets

Adult siblings Jackie and LaTonya cannot see eye to eye. Jackie wants to repair their broken relationship, but LaTonya has no interest in doing so. She says that Jackie is the cause of their breakdown. Jackie's daughters, Nikki and Breana are following in the same footsteps-they are sisters by blood, but rarely speak to each other. Iyanla works with all four to try and break this family's pattern.

(P) Saturday, April 14 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Broken Reality: Hazel-E

Hazel-E, was perhaps best known for starring on reality show Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood, until she went on a social media rant. Iyanla works with Hazel-E to get to the root cause of the pain and anguish that caused her to lash out.

(P) Saturday, April 21 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Sex Workers: Addicted to the Struggle

Iyanla works with two women who are paid escorts. Though they say they want to leave the industry and find somewhere safe to go, both are having trouble staying on the healing path.

(P) Saturday, April 28 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Witness to a Killing: Philando's Fiancée

Philando Castile was killed by a police officer during a routine traffic stop while his fiancée Diamond Reynolds live-streamed the aftermath. With the help of Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, Iyanla works with Diamond to heal her pain and move into the light.

THE BOOK OF JOHN GRAY

Saturdays (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT)

Pastor John Gray is back, preaching at one of the largest churches in America by night, while ministering one-on-one to those in great need of his inspiring words by day. Whether he and his devoted wife Aventer are starting a foundation to help those Houstonians affected by the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, or assisting members of the community as they struggle to overcome grief, personal trauma, infidelity, illness, loss of faith or other all too common personal challenges, John shares God's teachings like no one else-with a gentle grace and an outgoing sense of humor. No matter where life takes John geographically, some things remain absolute: his love for his family, his heart for the people, and his extraordinary ability to lead them out of the darkness and into the light while somehow making them laugh along the way.

(P) Saturday, April 7 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: The Chapter On Respecting Women

John is enlisted to help a young man and his roommates as they try to navigate the world of sex and dating as faithful Christians. Later, John meets a single mother struggling to raise her special-needs son. Fitness trainer AJ Johnson helps John and Aventer with their diet.

(P) Saturday, April 14 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: The Chapter On 'For Better Or For Worse'

John and Aventer work with a couple on the brink of divorce. John helps a veteran with PTSD find the path towards emotional and spiritual healing. And actress LeToya Luckett and her fiancé come to Houston for some pre-marital counseling with John and Aventer.

(P) Saturday, April 21 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: The Chapter On Leaving The Past Behind

John counsels a woman overcome by fear after a video of her controversial traffic stop and arrest went viral, and pastors another woman who believes her troubled past as an exotic dancer and madam is destroying her chance at a better future.

(P) Saturday, April 28 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: The Chapter On Being Present

John meets a young woman diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer who is struggling to maintain her faith and walk through her chemotherapy alone. When Aventer and John host their annual Teen Weekend there is a surprising twist.

THE PAYNES

Fridays (9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT)

In Tyler Perry's new comedy series "The Paynes," Cassi Davis and LaVan Davis reprise their roles as Ella and Curtis Payne from the hit series "House of Payne." As Curtis and Ella are enjoying their retirement, a death in the family takes them on the road to Florida, where Curtis is roped into a real estate deal that will tumble their lives like clothes in a dryer - with plenty of laughs and life lessons along the way. "The Paynes" also stars Emmy-winner Jackée Harry, Stephanie Charles, Markice Moore, JD McCrary, Sanai Victoria and Anthony O. Dalton.

(P) Friday, April 6 (9 p.m. ­- 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: A Payneful Cry

Nyla (Stephanie Charles) attempts to mediate between The Paynes and JoAnn (Jackée Harry) after Ella (Cassi Davis) and Curtis (LaVan Davis) are served with court papers.

(P) Friday, April 13 (9 p.m. ­- 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Keep The Payne Away

Ella (Cassi Davis) wants to surprise Curtis (LaVan Davis) with the new renovations, but Curtis has other plans.

(P) Friday, April 20 (9 p.m. ­- 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Date Night

Curtis (LaVan Davis) tries playing matchmaker for Terrence (Anthony O. Dalton) and Nyla (Stephanie Charles), but Nyla isn't very interested. Curtis tries to set Terrance and Nyla up on a blind date.

(P) Friday, April 27 (9 p.m. ­- 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Secret Lovers

The Paynes discover that Nyla (Stephanie Charles) hasn't been completely truthful about her and Kendrick (Matthew Law). The series also stars Emmy-winner Jackée Harry as JoAnn.

HOME MADE SIMPLE WITH LAILA ALI
Saturdays (9 a.m. - 10 a.m. ET/PT)
Emmy award-winning "Home Made Simple with Laila Ali" creates homes that deserving families love to live in. The show pairs inspiring families, a team of professional designers, carpenters and special guest artists, who work together with the families to create simple solutions to everyday home challenges and design dilemmas. Host Laila Ali works alongside families as they transform their living, work and play spaces, revealing the compelling and inspiring stories of the families behind the makeovers. Laila, who describes herself as a "home cook," will also teach the families delicious, easy recipes from her upcoming cookbook.

(P) Saturday, April 21 (9 a.m. ­- 10 a.m. ET/PT) Episode: A Glam Girl Retreat for Twin Models

Host Laila Ali meets twin sisters and models Erin and Desiree Green whose life mission is to help young girls who are bullied. The "Home Made Simple" team transforms Desiree's living room and surprises Erin with a new patio. Laila makes stuffed peppers.

(P) Saturday, April 28 (9 a.m. ­- 10 a.m. ET/PT) Episode: Two Dads With Twins Get a Swanky Master Suite

Host Laila Ali and the "Home Made Simple" team help two dads raising twins get the stylish and organized master suite they've put off since moving into their home. Laila cooks loaded ground turkey tacos.



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