BET Awards - Episode Guide

Episode: 2001-06-19 | Airdate: Jun 19, 2001 (120 min)

Episode: 2002-06-25 | Airdate: Jun 25, 2002 (120 min)

Episode: 2003-06-24 | Airdate: Jun 24, 2003 (120 min)

Episode: 2004-06-29 | Airdate: Jun 29, 2004 (120 min)

Episode: 2005-06-28 | Airdate: Jun 28, 2005 (120 min)

Episode: 2006-06-27 | Airdate: Jun 27, 2006 (120 min)

Episode: 2007-06-26 | Airdate: Jun 26, 2007 (120 min)

Episode: 2008-06-24 | Airdate: Jun 24, 2008 (120 min)

Episode: 2009-06-28 | Airdate: Jun 28, 2009 (120 min)

Episode: 2010-06-28 | Airdate: Jun 28, 2010 (120 min)

Episode: 2011-06-26 | Airdate: Jun 26, 2011 (120 min)

Episode: 2012-07-01 | Airdate: Jul 1, 2012 (120 min)

Episode: 2013-06-30 | Airdate: Jun 30, 2013 (120 min)

Episode: 2014-06-29 | Airdate: Jun 29, 2014 (120 min)

Episode: 2015-06-28 | Airdate: Jun 28, 2015 (120 min)

Episode: 2016-06-26 | Airdate: Jun 26, 2016 (160 min)

2016 BET Awards

Episode: 2017-06-25 | Airdate: Jun 25, 2017

Celebrating achievements with host Leslie Jones; musical guests include Bruno Mars, Future, Migos, Tamar Braxton and Trey Songz.

Episode: 2018-06-24 | Airdate: Jun 24, 2018

Episode: 2019-06-23 | Airdate: Jun 23, 2019

Episode: 2020-06-28 | Airdate: Jun 28, 2020 (180 min)

Episode: 2021-06-27 | Airdate: Jun 27, 2021

Taraji P. Henson Will Host The 2021 BET Awards, Queen Latifah Receives Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

Nominees: ALBUM OF THE YEAR: CHLOE X HALLE - UNGODLY HOUR, NAS - KING'S DISEASE, JAZMINE SULLIVAN - HEAUX TALES, MEGAN THEE STALLION - GOOD NEWS, DABABY - BLAME IT ON BABY, THE WEEKND - AFTER HOURS

 

Episode: 2022-06-26 | Airdate: Jun 26, 2022

Hosted by Taraji P. Henson, the BET Awards 2022 celebrates the biggest names in music and culture and spotlights Sean "Diddy" Combs as a Lifetime Achievement honoree.

Episode: 2023-06-25 | Airdate: Jun 25, 2023

The year's biggest artists are awarded for their work in film, television, music, sports and more during this loving celebration of all things Black culture.

Episode: 2024-06-30 | Airdate: Jun 30, 2024

Taraji P. Henson hosts the BET Awards 2024, a celebration of Black culture and artistic accomplishments, with a special Lifetime Achievement Award honor for Usher.

Episode: 2025-06-09 | Airdate: Jun 9, 2025

Live from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

The BET Awards will celebrate the 25th anniversary of legendary music video countdown show 106 & Park with a can't-miss tribute. 

Legends Mariah Carey, the best-selling female artist of all time, Jamie Foxx, the Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe, and BAFTA-winning entertainer, Kirk Franklin, gospel superstar and 20-time Grammy Award winner, and Snoop Dogg, the iconic rapper, producer, and entrepreneurwill all be honored with the BET Ultimate Icon Award.

Episode: 2015 Special | Airdate: Jun 30, 2015 (60 min)

Memorable moments from the BET Awards weekend are spotlighted.

Episode: 2016 Special | Airdate: Jun 2, 2016 (60 min)

Charlamagne hosts a spirited and fast-paced round table discussion about past winners, 2016 nominees and more.

Episode: 2017 Special | Airdate: Jun 15, 2017 (65 min)

Fans, internet stars, and celebrities, including 2 Chainz and Young M.A, discuss the nominees for the 2017 BET Awards; host DJ Khaled.

Episode: 2017 Special | Airdate: Jun 25, 2017 (120 min)

Gearing up for the biggest awards show of the year.

Episode: 2017 Special | Airdate: Jun 25, 2017 (60 min)

The highlights, including shocking moments and fashion, are captured, with performers, presenters and celebrities.

Episode: 2024 Special | Airdate: Jun 30, 2024 (120 min)

Will show all the performers and stars arriving on the red carpet, what they're wearing and should feature a few interviews and a preview of what's to come at the main awards show. 

Episode: 2025 Special | Airdate: Jun 9, 2025 (120 min)

Will show all the performers and stars arriving on the red carpet, what they're wearing and should feature a few interviews and a preview of what's to come at the main awards show.