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OWN has announced that soon it will be time to say goodbye to Our America with Lisa Ling . The upcoming 5th season of the documentary series will be its last. Our America was one of the first shows picked up by OWN back when it started, and it was the shining light of the network when critical accolades and praise by critics. At the time it was the only show not hosted by Winfrey that drew any type of audience the only one to make it this far. Acknowledging Our America‘s contributions to OWN, both of the network’s presidents spoke of the series’ exit. “Over the past three years, O ur America has cast a bright light into dark places, raised awareness of some of our country’s most controversial issues and provided a voice to those who are often not heard,” said OWN President Sheri Salata. Added OWN President Erik Logan, “Lisa Ling’s top-notch journalistic work is the best in the industry, and we can’t wait to see her soar in her next chapter.” The 10-episode fifth and final season ...

Do you want more original content on the Oprah Winfrey Network? Good! OWN has picked up 4 new shows to join its impressive slate of original series. The OWN network is expanding with reality and scripted series. These next two months will be exciting for the network as it premieres the three previously announced docu-series including; Lindsay, Deion's Family Playbook, and Love in the City . The networks fourth new show will be a scripted series based on the upcoming Tyler Perry Movie; Single Moms Club . “Single Moms Club,” centers on a group of single women from different walks of life who become bonded following an incident at their children’s school. This scripted series will most likely premiere fall 2014. “Deion’s Family Playbook” Premiering Saturday, March 1 at 10 pm

*UPDATED 7/11/2013* The Oprah Winfrey Network since its inception has struggled to find an audience, and create or acquire some content that will motivate viewers to turn on OWN. With the relative success of Sweetie Pies, Our America with Lisa Ling, Six Little McGhees and In the Bedroom with Dr. Laura Berman, The Oprah Winfrey Network has decided to expand by launching 7 new shows in 2013, 2 of which will be scripted and Executive Produced by Tyler Perry. OWN has also acquired Tyler Perry’s series For Better Or Worse, which previously aired on TBS. Acquiring Tyler Perry and 3 of his original series may give the OWN the boost in ratings that it desperately needs. In 2013 The Oprah Winfrey Network will offer viewers 12 returning series and 13 brand new ones. Specials…. OPRAH'S NEXT CHAPTER (Sunday, May 26 from 9-10 p.m.) Oprah Winfrey sits down with Tyler Perry at his home. The two friends discuss his life and career, how he has navigated Hollywood on his own terms an...