In the Cut (TV series)

In the Cut is an American television sitcom created by Bentley Kyle Evans that aired on Bounce TV from August 25, 2015, to November 18, 2020.[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, Dorion Renaud and Laura Hayes are also series regulars, while Vanessa Bell Calloway and Golden Brooks had recurring roles.[1]

In the Cut
GenreSitcom
Created byBentley Kyle Evans
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons7
No. of episodes85
Production
Executive producers
Running time22 minutes
Production companies
  • Bent Outta Shape Productions
  • 3G Films
  • Harvest Studios
  • Bounce Original Production
Release
Original networkBounce TV
Original releaseAugust 25, 2015 (2015-08-25) 
November 18, 2020 (2020-11-18)

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 premiered on July 2, 2018.[6]

The fifth season premiered on July 15, 2019.[7]

On March 19, 2020, it was announced that the sixth season would premiere on April 1, 2020.[8]

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, and is now owned by his new wife Cheryl. Cheryl is a feisty business-savvy woman who 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

Main

  • Dorien Wilson as Jay Weaver, the owner of barbershop 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 and fellow barber (season 1–6)
  • Dorion Renaud as Percy, a hairstylist and Cheryls best friend. (season 1-7)
  • Jackée Harry as Nadine Weaver (season 1), Jay's ex-wife and former owner of Nadine's Shop
  • Kellita Smith as Cheryl (season 2-7), the new owner of the beauty salon Cheryl's, and Jay's wife
  • Laura Hayes as Mable (season 2–6), restaurant owner of Mable's Tables
  • Mark Curry as Wade (season 7), Cheryl's ex-con brother
  • Kim Coles as Trish Devoe (season 7), the new owner of Mable's Tables

Recurring

  • Chastity Dotson as Angelique Peters, Kenny's wife
  • Christy St. John as Karen (season 6–7) the waitress at Mable's Tables

Guest stars

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)
513July 15, 2019 (2019-07-15)September 30, 2019 (2019-09-30)
613April 1, 2020 (2020-04-01)July 1, 2020 (2020-07-01)
713August 26, 2020 (2020-08-26)November 18, 2020 (2020-11-18)

Season 1 (2015)

No.
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No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"Pilot"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle EvansAugust 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 EvansUnknownSeptember 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 EvansClayton ThomasSeptember 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 EvansBentley Kyle EvansSeptember 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 EvansBentley Kyle EvansSeptember 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)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
71"All Good in the Hood"Bentley Kyle EvansUnknownJuly 5, 2016 (2016-07-05)
Everyone gets competitive when the barbershop, the beauty salon, and Mabel's Tables all get nominated for an award.
82"One Night Only"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KavutskiyJuly 12, 2016 (2016-07-12)
Jay and Smitty entertain to ladies for the night. Smitty allows Kenny to stay at his place to study.
93"Beverly's Back"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KavutskiyJuly 19, 2016 (2016-07-19)
Kenny's mother, Beverly, comes to town for a visit.
104"Very Superstitious"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiyJuly 26, 2016 (2016-07-26)
A strange man convinces Jay and Smitty that the barbershop is cursed.
115"Easy Come, Easy Go"Bentley Kyle EvansJay PhillipsAugust 2, 2016 (2016-08-02)
126"Groundhog Jay"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiyAugust 9, 2016 (2016-08-09)
For some strange reason, Jay has been reliving the same day over and over again.
137"Love Sick"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiyAugust 16, 2016 (2016-08-16)
Jay and Cheryl have a one night stand.
148"Keep It Real"Bentley Kyle EvansNile EvansAugust 23, 2016 (2016-08-23)
Jay agrees to have a reality television producer film around the place.
159"Best Foot Forward"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiyAugust 30, 2016 (2016-08-30)
Kenny starts dating his professor, who has terrible feet.
1610"Blood Pressure Is Thicker Than Water"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiySeptember 6, 2016 (2016-09-06)
1711"Jailbreak"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiySeptember 13, 2016 (2016-09-13)
Jay gets arrested due to some unpaid parking tickets he had in the past. Kenny's phone is stolen.
1812"Stellaaaaa"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiySeptember 20, 2016 (2016-09-20)
Smitty's daughter Stella comes to town and Kenny has fallen in love.
1913"Whose Is It"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiySeptember 27, 2016 (2016-09-27)
A pregnancy test is found in the barbershop and the guys try to figure out whose is it.

Season 3 (2017)

No.
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No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
201"In The Doghouse"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiyJuly 11, 2017 (2017-07-11)
All of the guys are in trouble with their women.
212"Matter Of Principal"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiyJuly 11, 2017 (2017-07-11)
Jay's friend is in town and he is planning on getting what's his. Kenny and Stella decide to break up.
223"Sharing Is Caring"Bentley Kyle EvansAlex KauvtskiyJuly 18, 2017 (2017-07-18)
234"Blast From The Past"Bentley Kyle EvansKylee EvansJuly 25, 2017 (2017-07-25)
A business woman comes into Jay's shop and changes everything. Mabel's old partner offers her a deal.
245"The Jay Foundation"Bentley Kyle EvansRT SketelAugust 1, 2017 (2017-08-01)
Jay owes money to the IRS and enlists Smitty, Kenny, and Mabel's help.
256"Switcheroo"Bentley Kyle EvansAlex KauvtskiyAugust 8, 2017 (2017-08-08)
Smitty and Mabel switch jobs for the day.
267"The Hustle"Bentley Kyle EvansJazmen Darnell Brown & Chazman T. RodgersAugust 15, 2017 (2017-08-15)
Kenny tries to make a rapper. The shop's new ATM gets stolen. Sherlock Smitty is on the case for his lucky two-dollar bill.
278"Pretty Things"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiyAugust 22, 2017 (2017-08-22)
Feeling that he has been scammed, Smitty hires a lawyer.
289"The Relationship Game"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiyAugust 29, 2017 (2017-08-29)
The couples' relationships are tested in a quiz game.
2910"ExtravHAIRganza"Bentley Kyle EvansStacey Evans MorganSeptember 5, 2017 (2017-09-05)
The barbershop and the beauty salon enter a contest for making hair growth formulas.
3011"Book. Club. Love."Bentley Kyle EvansStacey Evans MorganSeptember 12, 2017 (2017-09-12)
Cheryl's book club gets out of hand with tons of secrecy.
3112"Feng Shui"Bentley Kyle EvansJay PhillipsSeptember 19, 2017 (2017-09-19)
After getting into an argument with Cheryl, Percy starts working at the barbershop and makes things complicated.
3213"New Beginnings"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiySeptember 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.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
331"Rules of Engagement"Bentley Kyle EvansStacey Evans MorganJuly 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"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiyJuly 16, 2018 (2018-07-16)
364"Looking Sharp"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiyJuly 23, 2018 (2018-07-23)
375"The Ring Bearer"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiyJuly 30, 2018 (2018-07-30)
386"Don't Knock The Hustle"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiyAugust 6, 2018 (2018-08-06)
397"Family Secrets"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiyAugust 13, 2018 (2018-08-13)
408"Checkin' In, Dozin' Off"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiyAugust 20, 2018 (2018-08-20)
419"Fed Up"Bentley Kyle EvansPatricia Cuffie-JonesAugust 27, 2018 (2018-08-27)
4210"The Life Saver"Bentley Kyle EvansRT SketelSeptember 3, 2018 (2018-09-03)
4311"May the Best Man Win"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiySeptember 10, 2018 (2018-09-10)
4412"The Bachelor Party"Bentley Kyle EvansJohn Marshal JonesSeptember 17, 2018 (2018-09-17)
4513"The Big Day"Bentley Kyle EvansBentley Kyle Evans & Alex KauvtskiySeptember 24, 2018 (2018-09-24)

Season 5 (2019)

No.
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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
461"The Honeymooners"Bentley Kyle EvansUnknownJuly 15, 2019 (2019-07-15)
Jay and Cheryl's honeymoon phase is cut short when Cheryl redecorates their condo. Elsewhere, Kenny and Smitty hang out for the weekend.
472"Monster-In-Law"Bentley Kyle EvansStacey Evans MorganJuly 15, 2019 (2019-07-15)
Cheryl's mother comes for a visit. Kenny reunites with an old friend.
483"Poker Face"UnknownUnknownJuly 22, 2019 (2019-07-22)
Jay, Kenny, and Smitty lose a poker game. Angelique becomes internet famous and Kenny struggles to deal with it.
494"Too Sexy for My Sweats"Bentley Evans MorganStacey Evans MorganJuly 29, 2019 (2019-07-29)
Jay can't deal with Cheryl's sleepwear. Percy gains a celebrity client.
505"Dating Soulmates"UnknownUnknownAugust 5, 2019 (2019-08-05)
Jay and Cheryl think that they may have found the perfect couple. Percy gives Smitty a makeover.
516"Used to Be My Homie"UnknownUnknownAugust 12, 2019 (2019-08-12)
Jay and Kenny both feel jealous when Smitty and Angelique's old friends come in town for a visit.
527"Lucky Charmed"Bentley Kyle EvansOren WilliamsAugust 19, 2019 (2019-08-19)
Jay unintentionally buys Cheryl a stolen necklace.
538"Raging Bully"UnknownUnknownAugust 26, 2019 (2019-08-26)
Jay's old bully comes to town and is dating his sister. Smitty may be out of job when his barber license expires.
549"Cyrano de Kenny"UnknownUnknownSeptember 2, 2019 (2019-09-02)
Jay tries fix Kenny and Angelique's relationship, but only causes more harm in the process. Mabel's loyal customers are being stolen by a new trendy food truck.
5510"Slumdog Millionaire"UnknownUnknownSeptember 9, 2019 (2019-09-09)
Jay must defend himself in court after a client slips and falls in the shop. Kenny and Smitty plan to fix things in their apartment building.
5611"America's Got Skillz, Part 1"Bentley Kyle EvansKylee EvansSeptember 16, 2019 (2019-09-16)
Kenny, Smitty, and Percy audience for a talent competition series. Thanks to a bad review, Mabel is losing business.
5712"America's Got Skillz, Part 2"UnknownUnknownSeptember 23, 2019 (2019-09-23)
Smitty starts acting different when he advances on America's Got Skillz. Cheryl hosts a girls' night, with disastrous results.
5813"The Cold Shoulder"UnknownUnknownSeptember 30, 2019 (2019-09-30)
A small argument cause a huge strain between Jay and Cheryl. Smitty tries to become a Goober drive.(Goober is an off-brand version of Uber)

Season 6 (2020)

No.
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No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
591"Barbershop Through The Years"UnknownUnknownApril 1, 2020 (2020-04-01)
602"The Ole Bait and Switch"UnknownUnknownApril 8, 2020 (2020-04-08)
613"Colonoscareapy"UnknownUnknownApril 15, 2020 (2020-04-15)
624"Jokes on You"UnknownUnknownApril 29, 2020 (2020-04-29)
635"Guess Who's Trending"UnknownUnknownMay 6, 2020 (2020-05-06)
646"New Management"UnknownUnknownMay 13, 2020 (2020-05-13)
657"Sister Sister"UnknownUnknownMay 20, 2020 (2020-05-20)
668"Broken Bones"UnknownUnknownMay 27, 2020 (2020-05-27)
679"Second Chances"UnknownUnknownJune 3, 2020 (2020-06-03)
6810"The Takeover"UnknownUnknownJune 10, 2020 (2020-06-10)
6911"Just Friends"UnknownUnknownJune 17, 2020 (2020-06-17)
7012"Secret Admirer"Bentley Kyle EvansStacey Evans MorganJune 24, 2020 (2020-06-24)
7113"Priors & Engagements"UnknownUnknownJuly 1, 2020 (2020-07-01)

Season 7

No.
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No. in
season
Title[9]Directed byWritten byOriginal release date[9]
721"Pros & Cons"UnknownUnknownAugust 26, 2020 (2020-08-26)
732"Tooth Treason"Bentley Kyle EvansUnknownSeptember 2, 2020 (2020-09-02)
743"Not In Kansas Anymore"UnknownUnknownSeptember 9, 2020 (2020-09-09)
754"Rock Le Cradle"UnknownUnknownSeptember 16, 2020 (2020-09-16)
765"Cooking That Kitchen"UnknownUnknownSeptember 23, 2020 (2020-09-23)
776"Big Bruh"Bentley Kyle EvansStacey Evans MorganSeptember 30, 2020 (2020-09-30)
787"Rollin' Stone"UnknownUnknownOctober 7, 2020 (2020-10-07)
798"If You Wanna Make An Omlette"UnknownUnknownOctober 14, 2020 (2020-10-14)
809"Game Fight Night"UnknownUnknownOctober 21, 2020 (2020-10-21)
8110"The Big Reveal"UnknownUnknownOctober 28, 2020 (2020-10-28)
8211"Vasect-Oh My!"UnknownUnknownNovember 4, 2020 (2020-11-04)
8412"Pappa Jay"UnknownUnknownNovember 11, 2020 (2020-11-11)
8513"Getting to I Do"UnknownUnknownNovember 18, 2020 (2020-11-18)

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