Plot Synopsis

Premiering during Breast Cancer Awareness Month each year since 2019, BET HER PRESENTS: THE WAITING ROOM is a series of short films that explore stories of women battling breast cancer. THE WAITING ROOM is part of BET HER PRESENTS: HER STORIES, which is a series of original films by Black women that shed light on mental illness (BET HER PRESENTS: THE COUCH) and breast cancer awareness (BET HER PRESENTS: THE WAITING ROOM).


The first event featured four stories, debuting on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 8pm ET/PT on BET Her:

"The Story of Nadia": An OB/GYN finds herself as the patient. Due to the necessary treatment to survive, she faces the harsh reality of not being able to personally have the "gift" that she delivers to women each day. With Dr. Bennett (Keshia Knight-Pulliam), Nadia (Meta Golding) and Travis (Christopher Alan Martin). The writer and director is Micah Ariel Watson.

"Bonded: The Story of Kendall": Estranged mother and daughter come together after the daughter is diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer. With Dr. Bennett (Keshia Knight-Pulliam), Kendall (La'Myia Good), Zola (Angie Stone) and Shannon (Kim Davis). The writer and director is Shateka Johnson.

"The Ballad of Lexi Smith": A comedienne deals with her cancer battle by incorporating her story into her stage routine. Despite being alternately funny and uncomfortable for the audience, she survives by sharing her truth. With Dr. Bennett (Keshia Knight-Pulliam), Lexi (Michelle Threatt), Sammi (Tequilla Whitfield) and Wes (Jean Elie). The writer and director is Nicole Taylor-Roberts.

"The Story of Trinity": A woman learns that her cancer is no longer in remission and sets out to live her remaining days creating memories with her loved ones. With Dr. Bennett (Keshia Knight-Pulliam), Trinity (Rashan Ali), Devon (Ernestine Johnson), Rory (Alexander Benton), Steven (Karon Joseph Riley) and Shelby (Lyric Chance Thomas). The writer and director is Cas Sigers-Beedles.


Debuting on Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 10-11pm ET/PT on BET Her, Season 2 features two short films that explore the lives of two women in a doctor's waiting room as they await to hear if they have breast cancer. Each short story follows their journey after receiving the life changing diagnosis. All stories are written and directed by black women. The first two films are:

"Like, Comment, Subscribe" (9pm): Raven Taylor of "Raving Tales," a popular vlog, is engaged and excited to have the wedding of her dreams, but when she is diagnosed with breast cancer, Raven starts vlogging the fight of her life. Starring Jasmine Luv as Raven Taylor, Victoria Rowell as Dr. Williams, Mark McKinnon as Derik Dubois, Courtney Crimson as Roby, and more.

"A Long Look in the Mirror" (9:30pm): A troubled mother-daughter relationship is tested when the youth-obsessed mother receives a cancer diagnosis, forcing the pair to face long-standing issues. Starring Golden Brooks as Cynthia Howard, Trinity Hawkins as Tiana Howard, Kenneth Wayne as Malik, Victoria Rowell as Dr. Williams, and more.


BET HER PRESENTS: THE WAITING ROOM returned for a third season on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 10-11pm ET/PT on BET Her:

"It Takes Two" (10pm): Directed by Ta'Rhonda Jones. Wealthy socialite Dayna Stevens' unexpected illness moves her from the tennis courts to chemotherapy when she is diagnosed for the first time, learning she has stage-2 breast cancer. Starring Eva Marcille.

"The Party" (10:30pm): Directed by Yvette Nicole Brown. Summer Jackson is a successful magazine executive preparing to celebrate being cancer-free for five years. When she is blindsided by the news that her cancer has returned, Summer would rather die than go through chemotherapy for a second time. Starring Michelle Mitchenor.
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A fourth collection of BET HER PRESENTS: THE WAITING ROOM debuted on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 10-11pm ET/PT on BET Her:

"Oh Baby Baby" (10pm): Directed by Tichina Arnold and co-written by Maggy Francois and Maimah Karmo. A high fashion entrepreneur trying to conceive a child is blindsided when she develops breast cancer from IVF estrogen treatment. Starring Edwina Findley, Turron Kofi Alleyne, Princess Elmore, and Jacqueline O. Rene.

"The Pink Fight" (10:30pm): Directed by LisaRaye McCoy and written by K. Senay. When life throws a hard punch, an aspiring boxer is diagnosed with breast cancer and fights for her championship gloves in and out of the ring. Starring Claressa Shields, Shalet Monique, Maurice P. Kerry, and Princess Elmore.