Bet on Black

3 seasons available

Black entrepreneurs from different industries are selected to compete against one another for a chance to win $200,000, with businesses ranging from sneaker cleaning, to a music data app, to a wig subscription service.
Best Chef's Kiss
S3 E1

Judges Pinky Cole, Bun B, Van Lathan, and Target executive Melanie Gatewood-Hall hear pitches from two entrepreneurs in the Wild Card Round to see who will get a shot at the grand prize of $200,000.

Good Taste Test
S3 E2

With the help of Dustin Ross and correspondent Danielle Young, Black entrepreneurs Diva Dawg, Brooklyn Tea, and The Sable Collective pitch their ideas on the main stage to the judges; Melissa Butler, CEO and Founder of the Lip Bar mentors the group.

Boss Ladies Rule
S3 E3

The judges hear pitches from three businesses run by Black female founders; Fourth Phase, 3rd Eye View, and Tubby's Taste; Eunique Jones Gibson, CEO at Culture Brands and The Happy Hues Company mentors the group.

Dig In & Drink Up
S3 E4

Food and beverage is the focus as aspiring Black entrepreneurs It's Seasoned, Black Farmer Box, and Moors Brewing Co. pitch their business ideas to the judges; Melissa Butler mentors the group.

So Phresh, So Clean
S3 E5

Terra-Tory, Phreshly, and ConditionHER pitch to the judges for their chance in the finals and winning the grand prize; Eunique Jones Gibson mentors the group.

The $200,000 Goes To...
S3 E6

Judge Ray J joins as the finalists take their last stand on the main stage to show the judges they have what it takes to win the $200,000 grand prize; Melissa Butler and Eunique Jones Gibson mentor the finalists.

Black Is Business
S2 E1

Judges Master P, Pinky Cole, Remy Ma, and Ron Brown hear pitches from the season's first batch of entrepreneurs.

Black Is Excellent
S2 E2

Aspiring Black entrepreneurs The Guilty Grape, Sugar Doh, and The Lab Drawer pitch their ideas on the main stage for judges Master P, Pinky Cole, Ron Brown, and special guest LeToya Luckett.

Black Is Powerful
S2 E3

Dustin Ross and judges Master P, Pinky Cole, Ron Brown, and special guest LeToya Luckett field impressive pitches from young Black business founders from Mess in a Bottle, Barlow's Foods, and Moodeaux.

Black Is Impactful
S2 E4

With only one round of the competition left, Black entrepreneurs from the world of vegan food to beauty products pitch their business ideas to judges Master P, Pinky Cole, Ron Brown, and special guest Remy Ma.

Black Is Culture
S2 E5

The remaining contestants meet with special mentors to prep their pitches before moving on to the finale.

Black Is the Future
S2 E6

In the season finale, the finalists make their last stand on the main stage to show the judges they have what it takes to win the $200,000 grand prize.

Young, Gifted, & Black
S1 E1

Keenan Beasley and Pernell Cezar meet with dynamic entrepreneurs across different industries to determine the finalists who will compete for a chance to win $200,000.

For the Culture
S1 E2

Host Keenan Beasley, mentor Pernell Cezar, and judges T-Pain, Zerina Akers and Melanie Gatewood-Hall field pitches from young entrepreneurs with businesses ranging from sneaker cleaning, to a music data app, to a wig subscription company.

Pitch Black
S1 E3

With the grand prize on the line, the judges field pitches from a new batch of eager entrepreneurs including a Black-owned rideshare company, an art-as-mental health therapy brand, and an app assisting college students with financial aid.

Black to Business
S1 E4

Three new entrepreneurs compete for a chance to earn the grand prize through pitches that include a new taste on the smoothie industry, a specialty home goods shop with a unique vibe, and an app to streamline podcasting.

Black Impact
S1 E5

With one competition left before the final round, the judges, now joined by DJ Envy, hear about the latest in Black hair care, an app built to revolutionize accessibility for the disabled, and a movement for social justice.

Black Excellence
S1 E6

In the final round, the finalists detail how their businesses embrace Black excellence and have a positive impact on their communities; a look into who will win the grand prize.