Let's Stay Together is an American romantic comedy television series created by Jacque Edmonds Cofer. It premiered on Black Entertainment Television on January 11, 2011. The title of the series refers to the Al Green landmark 1972 song of the same name. The series premiere drew 4.4 million viewers. Initially, Soul Food star Malinda Williams was cast in the lead role of Stacy. For undisclosed reasons, she was replaced by Nadine Ellis. On April 20, 2011, BET announced that the series was renewed for a second season which aired 22 episodes starting in January 2012. For its second season, Erica Hubbard appeared infrequently due to her pregnancy. New cast member Kyla Pratt joined the cast portraying Crystal, Charles and Kita's cousin. At the 2012 BET Upfront on April 13, 2012, it was revealed that the show has been renewed for a third season. The third season premiered on March 26, 2013. In April 2013, BET Networks announced the show had been renewed for a fourth season which premiered on March 4, 2014. In September 2014, it was announced that the series was cancelled.
Synopsis
Let's Stay Together is the story of Stacy Lawrence, a pediatrician who is engaged to Charles Whitmore, the contractor she hired to remodel her kitchen. Stacy and Charles have a fun, sexy, intense dynamic. However, six months in, some of the magic of finally finding a soul mate has worn off, and they find themselves constantly renegotiating their rules of cohabitation. In contrast, Stacy’s super-fabulous younger sister Tasha and her husband Jamal act like an old married couple even though they’re only in their 20s. Tasha made a lot of mistakes in love before she found a stable, ambitious guy like Jamal so she has dedicated herself to pleasing her man and raising their six-month-old twins. Jamal considers himself lucky to have a fine, dedicated wife like Tasha even though she does bring the drama on a regular basis. Charles’ earthy younger sister Kita, a proud employee of the DMV, is celebrating her independence by taking a break from dating while she explores all that life has to offer before she settles down.
Bert Belasco as Charles Whitmore, a self-employed contractor and older brother to Kita; Married to Stacy.
Nadine Ellis as Stacy Lawrence-Whitmore, a successful conservative pediatrician; Married to Charles; Tasha's sister.
Joyful Drake as Tasha Lawrence-Woodson, Happy housewife to Jamal and mother of twins; Stacy's sister; owner of a baby's boutique.
Erica Hubbard as Kita Whitmore, Charles' self-assured younger sister. Season 1, Kita worked at a DMV until she quit in season 2 to be a part of a reality show. She then became a bartender. Now she is in the Police Academy training to be an Officer of the Law.
RonReaco Lee as Jamal Woodson, a legal aid attorney and Tasha's husband. Jamal has now decided to run for councilman of his community.
Tony Bravado as Darkanian Le'Johnson, a cocky NFL player who falls for Crystal. Season 2 finale, it was revealed that Darkanian is gay and has a boyfriend who he kept a secret out of fear that it would affect his football career prospects.
Darlene French White as Aunt Jean, Charles, Crystal and Kita's aunt.
