The Ms. Pat Show Cast & Character Guide
Learn about BET+’s “The Ms. Pat Show,” including the latest information about its characters, organizations, locations, and more.
Learn about BET+’s “The Ms. Pat Show,” including the latest information about its characters, organizations, locations, and more.
Please Note: This content contains pertinent spoilers, descriptions are updated as new information is presented, images changed as better ones are captured, and this is not an exhaustive list of every cast member, guest star, or reoccurring role.
General Information
| Network(s) | BET+ |
| Created or Developed By | Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams, Jordan E. Cooper |
| First Aired | 8/12/2021 |
Groups & Organizations
- PTA (1.2): The organization which gives meaning to Elizabeth’s life and a sense of power.
Notable Locations & Items
- Plainfield, Indiana (1.1): Where the show takes place
- Ridgewood High School (1.2): The name of Janelle and Junebug’s school
- Flip’s (1.6): A local comedy club owned by William K
Other Noteworthy Information
- How Long since Moving To Plainfield? (1.1): a month
Patricia “Ms. Pat” Carson (Patricia Williams and Aria Seymore)
Originally from Atlanta, where she dealt drugs to survive, what makes Ms. Pat, formerly known as “Rabbit,” money now is turning the sordid stories of her upbringing into comedy.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 1 “Duck”
- Baby Pat (2.3): We meet a younger Ms. Pat when the seed of her hair issues rooted
Quotes & Gifs
You can’t change who they are, but you can always support who they become.
— Ms. Pat (1.3)
Ashley (Brittany Inge)
Ms. Pat’s oldest child that she had at 13, who she hasn’t seen in a year due to her Ms. Pat’s politically incorrect language offending her. Specifically, language that deals with Ashley being lesbian.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 3 “Surprise!”
- Age (1.4): Janelle is around 30 years of age.
- Education (1.3): Ashley has a degree in psychology
- Alma Matter (1.5): She went to Spelman
Quotes & Gifs
- You’re saying, “I’m ready to move on, so you should be too.” That is not the same as “I’m sorry.” – Ashley (4.4)
Terry (J. Bernard Calloway)
Ms. Pat’s husband for over 19 years, who makes transmissions for a military contractor and is the reason the family moved out to Plainfield, Indiana, after the factory he used to work in got shut down.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 1 “Duck”
- Salute (1.4): Is a military veteran
- Does It Run In The Family? (1.8): Terry’s father had depression
- Football (3.7): Dominique Wilkins inspired Terry to play football back in the day
- Injury (3.7): Terry tore his meniscus
- Origins (3.10): Columbus, Georgia
Quotes & Gifs
Brandon (Vince Swann)
28-year-old Brandon isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed and by far isn’t one of Ms. Pat’s favorites since, rather than get a job or even show up to an interview, he mainly plays video games.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 1 “Duck”
- Condoms of Choice (1.1): Fitrite
- Age (3.2): 30
- Age (4.3): Still 30
Quotes & Gifs
Janelle (Briyana Guadalupe)
While sometimes it seems Janelle is a rebel with very little cause, it is because she doesn’t have the same liberties as Junebug regarding her Blackness. She isn’t touted as cool and hip and can’t sidestep all the nonsense she sees. Plus, with aspirations to become a lawyer and then a judge, she can’t wait to change the system until she has a law degree. She minas well start now.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 1 “Duck”
- Age (1.5): Janelle is 16 going on 17
- Extracurricular Activities (3.1): At school, she is on the debate team, student government, and volunteers in the library
Quotes & Gifs
Junebug (Theodore Barnes)
Junebug is Ms. Pat and Terry’s youngest son, who is happiest about moving to Plainfield, Indiana. For with moving from Atlanta, he now has friends who think he is cool, and while those friends get him in trouble and get the side-eye from Ms. Pat, Terry, and Denise, Junebug defends them fiercely.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 1 “Duck”
- Age (3.5): He is 15
Quotes & Gifs
Lloyd (Leland Jones)
Ashley and Brandon’s father is Lloyd, who was a fully grown, married man when he was with a 13-year-old Ms. Pat and made her life hell.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 5 “Baby Daddy Groundhog Day”
- Who made the introduction? (1.5): Denise introduced Pat to Loyd.
Quotes & Gifs
Denise (Tami Roman)
By three years, Ms. Pat’s older sister, who has a record, formerly was a crack addict and struggles to hold down a job. However, if her sister ever needs backup, Denise is ready with Vaseline handy.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 1 “Duck”
Quotes & Gifs
You may not be broke, but you bending.
— Denise (1.1)
You know brown liquor get you ready for one of two things — either to fuck or to fight.
— Denise (1.3)
Principal Horner (Robert Curtis Brown)
Principal Horner is the principal of Ridgewood High School who, at first, makes a terrible impression by thinking Ms. Pat is a stereotypical Black mom. However, with time, he comes around.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 1 “Duck”
Quotes & Gifs
Elizabeth (Reagan Pasternak)
The PTA chair going through a divorce, and while she was contentious at first, she eventually became cool with Ms. Pat and Denise.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 2 “Slangin’ Coupons”
- Son (1.2): Her son Ryan (Gavin Bedell), is one of Junebug’s few friends that may not be problematic towards him
Quotes & Gifs
Jesse (Josh Dunn)
Jesse is Janelle’s non-binary friend who opens the door for Ms. Pat to realize why her fight against political correctness is a losing game which could mean the loss of life.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 4 “Sticks and Stones”
Quotes & Gifs
William K (Shawn Harrison)
William K is the owner of a local comedy club, Flip’s, who butts heads with Ms. Pat because he feels her material is too urban.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 6 “B****… I’m Funny”
Quotes & Gifs
Cousin Marcus (Tommy Davidson)
Cousin Marcus’ is everyone’s favorite weird cousin who usually stops by and goes with the wind, and while he is around, he usually pulls out all kinds of things from the giant trash bag he has.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 8 “Brotha Poppins”
Quotes & Gifs
Dr. Cheryl Blake (JoNell Kennedy)
Terry’s therapist, who he starts seeing after Ashley recommends her.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 8 “Brotha Poppins”
Quotes & Gifs
Lee Grazer (Jonathan Horne)
Lee Grazer is Janelle’s debate teacher who starts dating Denise towards the end of the first season.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 8 “Brotha Poppins”
Quotes & Gifs
Mildred Anne Ford
Played by: Ebony Marshall-Oliver
Ms. Pat’s mom is the source of a lot of her comedy and trauma.
- Introduced In: Season 2/ Episode 1
Additional Information
Quotes
- The more you hold on to what I did to you, the more you become me. — Mildred (4.3)
Aunt Gwen
Played by: Phyllis Yvonne Stickney
Ms. Pat and Denise’s aunt who shows up to their mother’s funeral.
- Introduced In: Season 2/ Episode 1
- The actor is also known for their role in “The Inkwell.”
Additional Information
Quotes
Tanika
Played by: Miya Golden
Tanika is Ashley’s partner, whom she loves dearly, despite Tanika having ways about her.
- Introduced In: Season 2/ Episode 1
Additional Information
Quotes
Major Carson
Played by: Richard Lawson
Major Carson is Terry’s dad
- Introduced In: Season 2/ Episode 5
- The actor is also known for their role in “A Holiday Chance.”
Additional Information
Quotes
Judge Miss Sophia
Played by: Joe E. Taylor
The judge over the case where Denise sues Ms. Pat.
- Introduced In: Season 2/ Episode 2
Additional Information
Quotes
Jewel
Played by: Janet Hubert
Jewel is Terry’s mother.
- Introduced In: Season 2/ Episode 5
- The actor is also known for their role in “Love Life: Season 2/ Episode 3.”
Additional Information
Quotes
Treyq’uan
Played by: Kerby Collins
A boy who likes Janelle and who likes her back.
- Introduced In: Season 2/ Episode 6
Additional Information
Quotes
Andie Stein
Played by: Cindy Hogan
A notable agent in the industry who also has a drinking problem.
- Introduced In: Season 2/ Episode 8
Additional Information
Quotes
Tyrese Porter
Played by: Bruce Blackshear
Mr. Porter is the representative of the Tubman scholarship program that interviews Janelle.
- Introduced In: Season 3/ Episode 1″Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”
Additional Information
Quotes
Tony Free
Played by: Don “DC” Curry
Tony Free is a legendary comedian who decides to take Ms. Pat under his wing.
- Introduced In: Season 3/ Episode 2 “Pat On Tour”
Additional Information
- How Long In The Game (3.3): Since he was 19 years old
Quotes
Naomi Free
Played by: Syleena Johnson
Tony’s free wife.
- Introduced In: Season 3/ Episode 2 “Pat On Tour”
Additional Information
Quotes
Mayor Jack Malinowski
Played by: David Alexander
Mayor Malinowski is a conservative mayor who is anti-trans, amongst other worrisome beliefs.
- Introduced In: Season 3/ Episode 3 “Down with the King”
Additional Information
Quotes
Buzzy Da Host
Played by: Terrell Grice
Buzzy Da Host is a radio show host who is witness to Tony Free’s career blowing up in a bad way and Ms. Pat’s in a good way.
- Introduced In: Season 3/ Episode 3 “Down with the King”
Additional Information
Quotes
Alison Malinowski
Played by: Sarah Borne
Alison is someone who was a fan of Junebug’s TikTok and became one of the first girls he hooked up with.
- Introduced In: Season 3/ Episode 3 “Down with the King”
Additional Information
Quotes
Max (Jaleel White)
Max is Terry’s boss at the plant whose family is a touchy topic that can lead to a long venting session.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 3/ Episode 4 “Ain’t No Party…”
Quotes
Ramona (Carrie Bernans)
Ramona was a girl who was interested in Brandon and Ashley. However, between Ashley feeling she could do better and Brandon not being up for an MFM threesome, she loses the desire of both.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 3/ Episode 4 “Ain’t No Party…”
- Sexuality (3.4): She is pansexual
Quotes
Trina (Inayah Shahid)
Trina is a cousin who lives in Atlanta, who has a record, and has escaped Atlanta with hopes of having a better life for her and her kids.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 3/ Episode 5 “Da Baddest Trip”
- Online Alias (3.5): DaBaddestThroat
- Number of Kids (4.5): Three
Quotes
Jamarcus, aka Lil Cap (Eric B. Robinson Jr.)
Jamarcus is a drug dealer whose street name is Lil Cap, and he is Trina’s ex, who she stole from.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 3/ Episode 5 “Da Baddest Trip”
Quotes
Michelle
Played by: Lisa Vidal
Michelle is the Human Resources officer at Terry’s job who, due to losing her husband to a massive heart attack a year ago, has been cooking for Terry lately out of worry for him.
- Introduced In: Season 3/ Episode 7
- The actor is also known for their role in “Victor.”
Additional Information
Quotes
Charnelle
Played by: Essence Atkins
Charnelle is the manager of the newest hair salon, one of the few, if not only, Black ones, near Plainfield, Indiana.
- Introduced In: Season 3/ Episode 8 “Twenty-Seven Side Pieces”
- The actor is also known for their role in “My Other Mother” and their role in “Sister Code.”
Additional Information
Quotes
Miss Pearl
Played by: Marla Gibbs
Miss Pearl is Charnelle’s mother, who owns the salon but has her run it.
- Introduced In: Season 3/ Episode 8 “Twenty-Seven Side Pieces”
- The actor is also known for their role in “One Fine Christmas,” their role in “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons” and their role in “Grantham and Rose.”
Additional Information
Quotes
Bernard
Played by: Michael Colyar
Bernard is an alcoholic thespian who might actually be Santa Claus.
- Introduced In: Season 3/ Episode 10 “Father Christmas”
- The actor is also known for their role in “So Fly Christmas.”
Additional Information
- Homeless (3.10): Bernard has been homeless since 2008 and living in his PT Cruiser.
Quotes
Pastor Jenkins (Flex Alexander)
Robert Jenkins is the pastor of Rock Missionary Fellowship Episcopalian Indian Fellowship Church. He is rather new to the area but has already begun to become popular.
- Introduced In: Season 4 Episode 2
Additional Information
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Quotes
- Risk is the price you pay for opportunity — Pastor Jenkins
Chauncy Jenkins (Larry Powell)
Chauncy is the choir director and Pastor Jenkins’ brother, who was passed over for inheriting the church due to his appearance and potentially his lifestyle.
- Introduced In: Season 4 Episode 2
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Quotes
Regina (Angela Davis)
Regina is Pastor Jenkins’ wife, who was last seen when she went on a cruise with her husband.
- Introduced In: Season 4 Episode 2
- The actor is also known for their role in “P-Valley: Season 1/ Episode 6.”
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Quotes
Black Tanner (Mason Douglas)
Jordan, Alice’s child’s father, and Alice’s ex.
- Introduced In: Season 4 Episode 2
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Quotes
Veronica (Debra Wilson)
Vanessa is a medium that allows Mildred to haunt Ms. Pat and Denise.
- Introduced In: Season 4 Episode 3
- The actor is also known for their role in “Moon Manor.”
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Quotes
Owen Jefferson (Eric Nenninger)
Owen is the owner of the Antebellum Hotel, which is a historically accurate southern hotel with a spin of White people as slaves.
- Introduced In: Season 4 Episode 4
- The actor is also known for their role in “One Day At A Time: Season 3, Episode 2.”
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Quotes
Tanya (Golden Brooks and Melody Hurd)
50-year-old Tanya is 1/3 of what was known as the “Tiflin Three,” and while Ms. Pat is out of the drug game, Tanya still is and uses all Ms. Pat taught her years ago.
- Introduced In: Season 4 Episode 5
- Golden Brooks is also known for their role in “Block Party.”
Additional Information
- Jail Stints (4.5): Tanya has been to jail four times and has been out of jail for three months
Quotes
Shatoya (Jennifer Sears)
Shatoya is Lloyd’s 36-year-old wife, who works with Trina and is pregnant.
- Introduced In: Season 4 Episode 5
- The actor is also known for their role in “Twisted Marriage Therapist.”
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Kareem Roberts (Khalil Kain)
Kareem Roberts is Denise’s ex and also the father of her child, who formerly was as much of an addict as she was. However, he has gotten clean and now is a motivational speaker with a new book that tells his and Denise’s business.
- Introduced In: Season 4 Episode 6
Additional Information
- Nickname (4.6): Uncle Cocaine
Quotes
Sadiq Shay (Jordan E. Cooper)
Sadiq is a big-time film director that Denise got to see Ms. Pat and he is so taken by her that he casts her in his hard R film.
- Introduced In: Season 4 Episode 7
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Lisa (Kellie Williams)
Lisa is a Howard alumnus, lawyer, and childless but has had six husbands in 20 years.
- Introduced In: Season 4 Episode 8
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