Season 5

It’s a Red Table Talk event! A special reunion millions have been waiting for! After 35 years, the superstar cast of the groundbreaking series “A Different World” is reuniting for the first time at the Red Table, revealing exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, hilarious and heartfelt memories and reliving their favorite episodes. Jada is joined by her co-stars Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Darryl M. Bell, Charnele Brown, Cree Summer, Glynn Turman, Ajai Sanders, Karen Malina White and the legend who launched her career: Debbie Allen. Plus, special surprise messages from an Oscar-winning actress Marisa Tomei and The Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle.

For the first time, Will Smith is taking over the Red Table with his three kids to open up about the most grueling and transformative time of his life – making the movie “Emancipation.” In this deeply intimate and revealing Red Table Talk, Will recounts how for the first time in his career he nearly ‘went too far’ and almost ‘lost himself.’ Will shares the biggest revelations of his life, a horrific moment he experienced while filming and a co-star who refused to speak to him. Trey, Jaden and Willow ask their father questions about how he was able to recover from the trauma of playing such an intense character. Plus emotional surprises from director Antoine Fuqua, co-star Ben Foster and Will’s #1 fan in the world: his mom.

Think you know how to love? Think again! For the first time, best-selling author, purpose coach and former monk Jay Shetty is revealing his highly anticipated rules of love. Carefully crafted after years of research, Jay explains his critical steps for finding love, building trust, healing from heartbreak, fighting with your partner and breaking up gracefully. Get ready for life-changing wisdom from one of the most respected and sought-after thought leaders.

In this special edition of RTT – renowned experts who have helped millions have healthier relationships reveal highly sought-after advice you need to hear. Dating coach Matthew Hussey, author Stephan Labossiere, podcast host Lewis Howes and relationship advisor DeVon Franklin are joined by a very special woman with decades of wisdom to share: Sheree Zampino. If you want to change your love life, don’t miss this engaging conversation.

In an RTT exclusive, Grammy-winning R&B star Ashanti, her younger sister Kenashia “Shia” Douglas and their mom Tina open up about the horrific domestic abuse Shia endured for years. In their first interview together, this tight-knit family shares what they call the “darkest time of their lives.” Shia is bravely revealing what led to chilling photos of bruises, black eyes and broken teeth. Ashanti speaks out about feeling helpless, wanting to take matters into her own hands and the important steps their family took to heal. It’s an eye-opening look at domestic abuse incidents that happen every three seconds in America.

For decades, iconic supermodel Paulina Porizkova had a picture perfect life: world class beauty, the largest modeling contract in history, a rockstar husband and two beautiful sons. For the first time, Paulina is opening up about her separation from The Cars lead singer Ric Ocasek, his untimely death and the betrayal, heartbreak, abandonment and grief she faced behind the scenes. Now, at age 57, Paulina is bravely exploring the dating pool.

Life lessons you won’t want to miss from the one and only, Grammy-nominated artist, author and entrepreneur Fat Joe. For the first time, Joe opens up about what happened the night he moved out at age 14, the betrayal he says turned his heart “black”, the high price of living a life of crime and the deal he made with his wife of 27 years. He weighs in on the rappers who have been senselessly gunned down and reveals the recent advice he gave to Kanye West. It’s a raw, revealing and hilarious conversation only Fat Joe could bring, proving why he’s known as the G.O.A.T. of hip-hop storytelling.

Dancing with the Stars’ Cheryl Burke reveals the devastating ways past wounds have affected her relationships, opening up about her recent divorce and why her four years of sobriety is “not easy right now.” Renowned psychologist Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble reveals the surprising ways our childhood experiences influence our adult relationships. Plus, meet two couples who are working to unwind traumatic bonds of their own. If you’re stuck in a pattern of toxic behavior, don’t miss this important RTT.

In this RTT exclusive, sports journalist Jemele Hill and her mother Denise sit down for their first interview together and reveal the pain passed down in their family after Denise was abused, raped and relied on drugs to cope with severe PTSD. In a raw emotional conversation, Jada and Gammy open up about their own traumas and how the adversity Jada and Jemele experienced throughout their childhoods shaped the incredible women they’ve become. It’s an inspiring and eye-opening discussion!

Sheree Zampino, Will’s former wife, joins the table for a revealing and raw conversation about her relationship with Jada. Country music star Jana Kramer reveals how continually forgiving her ex-husband’s multiple infidelities made her lose herself. Sought after therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab explains why we feel pressured to forgive when we’re not ready and unveils her “unforgiveness revolution.”