Fans of BET’s hit drama series, The Family Business, have been eagerly awaiting news about Season 6. With Season 5 concluding months ago, the burning question on everyone’s mind is: when will the new season finally arrive? While an official release date remains under wraps, recent updates from the show’s creator, Carl Weber, offer some insights into the production timeline and potential release window. Here’s everything we know about The Family Business Season 6 release date.
Carl Weber Confirms Season 6 Writing is Underway
The cast of The Family Business posing together, showcasing their camaraderie and power.
The most concrete piece of information comes directly from Carl Weber himself. In a recent Facebook interaction with fans, Weber confirmed that the writing process for The Family Business Season 6 has officially begun. When a fan inquired about the show’s return, Weber responded directly, stating he is “writing [the] season now.”
This update, while not revealing a specific release date, is undoubtedly positive news for fans. It signals that Season 6 is actively in development and moving forward. This confirmation comes after a period of relative silence, leaving many to speculate about the future of the Duncan family saga.
Navigating the Family Business Universe: Spin-offs and Season 6
Adding a layer of complexity to the release timeline is the introduction of the spin-off series, Family Business: New Orleans, which debuted on BET+ in January. The marketing push for the spin-off led to some confusion among viewers, with some mistakenly believing it to be Season 6 of the original series.
Weber addressed this confusion directly in another Facebook post, clarifying, “We now have two shows… ‘Family Business’ and ‘Family Business New Orleans.'” This expansion of the Family Business universe is exciting, but it also raises questions about how BET will schedule and prioritize the release of both series. The spin-off’s premiere could potentially influence the timeline for Season 6.
Predicting The Family Business Season 6 Release: Looking at Past Patterns
To speculate on a potential release date, it’s helpful to examine the release patterns of previous seasons. Since its debut in 2018, The Family Business has generally maintained a fairly consistent release schedule, with new seasons arriving annually, except for a two-year gap between Seasons 4 and 5.
Considering this history, and factoring in the current writing stage confirmation, a late 2025 release for Season 6 appears to be a reasonable estimate. Historically, seasons have often premiered in the late summer or early fall.
However, the introduction of Family Business: New Orleans does introduce a wildcard. It’s possible that BET+ could use the spin-off to fill the usual Family Business release window in 2025, potentially pushing Season 6’s premiere to later in 2025 or even into early 2026.
While the exact The Family Business Season 6 release date remains unconfirmed, Carl Weber’s update provides reassurance that the new season is indeed in the works. Fans will need to stay tuned for further announcements, but for now, the knowledge that the writing process has commenced is a significant step forward and a reason for optimism. As we await more details, fans can catch up on previous seasons of The Family Business currently streaming on BET+.
