In the Cut (TV series)

In the Cut
Genre Sitcom
Created by Bentley Kyle Evans
Starring
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 4
No. of episodes 45 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Bentley Kyle Evans
Trenten Gumbs
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s)
  • Bent Outta Shape Productions
  • 3G Films
  • Harvest Studios
  • Bounce Original Production
Release
Original network Bounce TV
Picture format
Original release August 25, 2015 – present
External links
Official website

In the Cut is an American television comedy series created by Bentley Kyle Evans, that debuted on Bounce TV on August 25, 2015.[1] The series stars Dorien Wilson as Jay Weaver, a barbershop owner who meets a young man named Kenny (Ken Lawson) the unknown biological son from a fling thirty years ago.[2][3] The first season has six episodes. John Marshall Jones, Kellita Smith and Laura Hayes also series regulars, while Vanessa Bell Calloway and Golden Brooks had recurring roles.[1]

In the Cut has become the most-watched original series premiere in Bounce TV history.[4] On April 13, 2016 Bounce TV renewed the show for a second season.[5] On April 14, 2016 Bounce TV renewed the show for a third season which premiered on July 11, 2017. On August 3, 2017 the show was renewed for a fourth season that premiere on July 2, 2018.[6]

Premise

A local barbershop owner Jay Weaver, meets his illegitimate son Kenny he never knew about 30 years after he's born. After Kenny shows up looking for his father the two attempt to start a relationship. After Jay allows Kenny to move in with him and work at the barbershop the two begin a new Journey as father and son. Jay also owns a beauty Salon next door which was previously owned by his ex-wife Nadine, now owned by his new finance Cheryl. Cheryl is a feisty business savvy woman and she runs the shop with her over the top sidekick Percy. The show follows Jay's best friend Smitty and Chef Mable who owns tables in the same strip mall.

Cast and characters

Regular cast

  • Dorien Wilson as Jay Weaver, the barbershop owner of Jay's Chop Shop and Kenny's father
  • Ken Lawson as Kenny Clark, Jay's illegitimate son
  • John Marshall Jones as Clevon "Smitty" Smith, Jay's best friend
  • Jackée Harry as Nadine Weaver (season 1 only), Jay's ex-wife and former owner of Nadine's Shop
  • Kellita Smith as Cheryl, the new owner of the beauty shop
  • Laura Hayes as Mabel, restaurant owner

Recurring cast

  • Dorion Renaud as Percy, a hairdresser
  • Chastity Dotson as Angelique Peters, Kenny's girlfriend
  • Earthquake as Rufus, Smitty and Kenny's landlord

Guest starts

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
16August 25, 2015 (2015-08-25)September 29, 2015 (2015-09-29)
213July 5, 2016 (2016-07-05)September 27, 2016 (2016-09-27)
313July 11, 2017 (2017-07-11)September 19, 2017 (2017-09-19)
413July 2, 2018 (2018-07-02)September 24, 2018 (2018-09-24)

Season 1 (2015)

No. in
series		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original U.S. air date
11"Pilot"Bentley Kyle EvansTBAAugust 25, 2015 (2015-08-25)
Longtime barber Jay Weaver is in for the surprise of his life when Kenny Clark shows up. Kenny is the son Jay never knew he had. At first, they don't get along, but soon Kenny finds a place to fit into Jay's life.
22"Life Cut Short"Bentley Kyle EvansAlex KavutskiySeptember 1, 2015 (2015-09-01)
After Jay's best friend, Smitty, suffers a minor fall, Jay decides it's time for his own doctor's check up. However, a misunderstanding leads Kenny and Jay's ex-wife, Nadine, to think that Jay is dying. Because everyone thinks Jay is dying, they treat him extremely nice. But Jay starts getting suspicious and believes they're all out to kill him!
33"Gold Diggers for Dummies"Bentley Kyle EvansTBASeptember 8, 2015 (2015-09-08)
Jay starts dating a young, beautiful woman. But Kenny thinks it too good to be true. In fact, he thinks Jay is being taken advantage of by a gold digger. Is he right, or will he ruin Jay's relationship? Meanwhile, Smitty gets caught up in a dominoes tournament with an old rival. The only thing is, Smitty doesn't know how to play the game!
44"Like Father, Like Son"Bentley Kyle EvansTBASeptember 15, 2015 (2015-09-15)
Kenny's past comes back to haunt him: an old flame and a girl who may - or may not - be his daughter. Meanwhile, Smitty starts dating Jay's ex. Not only does Smitty get jealous when he finds out she used to be with Jay, but Nadine starts to get jealous too after seeing her around Jay again.
55"The Ball's in Your Court"Bentley Kyle EvansTBASeptember 22, 2015 (2015-09-22)
When Kenny's ex-wife comes back into the picture, we learn that Kenny is technically not yet divorced and still has feelings for his wife! It is very clear to everyone around that her intentions are not genuine. Meanwhile, Jay and Smitty have a falling out over a bet gone wrong that could end their lifelong friendship.
66"The Beat Goes On"Bentley Kyle EvansTBASeptember 29, 2015 (2015-09-29)
Jay receives a "Dear Jay" letter from his ex-wife Nadine stating that she has deserted her beauty salon and eloped with a wealthy gentleman. Jay seeks to replace her with a qualified candidate that he is smitten by. Kenny is dealing with his own morals as he breaks the barber code and starts secretly cutting the hair of one of Smitty's customers behind his back.

Season 2 (2016)

No. in
series		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original U.S. air date
71"All Good in the Hood"TBATBAJuly 5, 2016 (2016-07-05)
82"One Night Only"TBATBAJuly 12, 2016 (2016-07-12)
93"Beverly's Back"TBATBAJuly 19, 2016 (2016-07-19)
104"Very Superstitious"TBATBAJuly 26, 2016 (2016-07-26)
115"Easy Come, Easy Go"TBATBAAugust 2, 2016 (2016-08-02)
126"Groundhog Jay"TBATBAAugust 9, 2016 (2016-08-09)
137"Love Sick"TBATBAAugust 16, 2016 (2016-08-16)
148"Keep It Real"TBATBAAugust 23, 2016 (2016-08-23)
159"Best Foot Forward"TBATBAAugust 30, 2016 (2016-08-30)
1610"Blood Pressure Is Thicker Than Water"TBATBASeptember 6, 2016 (2016-09-06)
1711"Jailbreak"TBATBASeptember 13, 2016 (2016-09-13)
1812"Stellaaaaa"TBATBASeptember 20, 2016 (2016-09-20)
1913"Whose Is It"TBATBASeptember 27, 2016 (2016-09-27)

Season 3 (2017)

No. in
series		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original U.S. air date
201"In The Doghouse"TBATBAJuly 11, 2017 (2017-07-11)
212"Matter Of Principal"TBATBAJuly 11, 2017 (2017-07-11)
223"Sharing Is Caring"TBATBAJuly 18, 2017 (2017-07-18)
234"Blast From The Past"TBATBAJuly 25, 2017 (2017-07-25)
245"The Jay Foundation"TBATBAAugust 1, 2017 (2017-08-01)
256"Switcheroo"TBATBAAugust 8, 2017 (2017-08-08)
267"The Hustle"TBATBAAugust 15, 2017 (2017-08-15)
278"Pretty Things"TBATBAAugust 22, 2017 (2017-08-22)
289"The Relationship Game"TBATBAAugust 29, 2017 (2017-08-29)
2910"ExtravHAIRganza"TBATBASeptember 5, 2017 (2017-09-05)
3011"Book. Club. Love."TBATBASeptember 12, 2017 (2017-09-12)
3112"Feng Shui"TBATBASeptember 19, 2017 (2017-09-19)
3213"New Beginnings"TBATBASeptember 26, 2017 (2017-09-26)
Jay is ready to take things to the next level with Cheryl but there is one problem, Kenny can't take the hint that it is time to move out.

Season 4 (2018)

No. in
series		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original U.S. air date
331"Rules of Engagement"TBATBAJuly 2, 2018 (2018-07-02)
342"Mind Your Business"Bentley Kyle EvansJazmen Darnell Brown,
Chazman T. Rodgers		July 9, 2018 (2018-07-09)
353"Three's a Crowd"TBATBAJuly 16, 2018 (2018-07-16)
364"Looking Sharp"TBATBAJuly 23, 2018 (2018-07-23)
375"The Ring Bearer"TBATBAJuly 30, 2018 (2018-07-30)
386"Don't Knock The Hustle"TBATBAAugust 6, 2018 (2018-08-06)
397"Family Secrets"TBATBAAugust 13, 2018 (2018-08-13)
408"Checkin' In, Dozin' Off"TBATBAAugust 20, 2018 (2018-08-20)
419"Fed Up"Bentley Kyle EvansPatricia Cuffie-JonesAugust 27, 2018 (2018-08-27)
4210"The Life Saver"TBATBASeptember 3, 2018 (2018-09-03)
4311"May the Best Man Win"TBATBASeptember 10, 2018 (2018-09-10)
4412"The Bachelor Party"TBATBASeptember 17, 2018 (2018-09-17)
4513"The Big Day"TBATBASeptember 24, 2018 (2018-09-24)

References

  1. 1 2 Seth Kelley. "Bounce TV Orders Original Comedy Series 'In The Cut'". Variety. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  2. ↑ Tambay A. Obenson (26 August 2015). "Watch Pilot Episode of Bounce TV's New Original Comedy Se - Shadow and Act". Shadow and Act. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "Bounce TV Series 'In The Cut' Taking Risks While Capturing An Era - EURweb". EURweb. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  4. ↑ Tambay A. Obenson (27 August 2015). "Bounce TV's 'In The Cut' Premiere Sets Record for the You - Shadow and Act". Shadow and Act. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  5. ↑ Denise Petski. "Bounce Renews 'Saints & Sinners' & Four Comedies, Sets Newsmagazine – Upfront - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  6. ↑ {{cite web|url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/currency/bounce-adds-new-original-comedy-series-grown-folks/167669|}}
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