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R. Kelly's unending "Trapped in the Closet" series, a modern classic and arguably the greatest drama of our times, will return with more new chapters on IFC next year. A press release promises "more chapters filled with intense drama, crazy situations and tumultuous relationships" for "this epic saga with more secrets, infidelity and unyielding passion to save their relationships," as fans have come to expect.

According to the press release, the characters Sylvester, Rufus, Cathy, Tina, Roxanne, Rosie the Nosy Neighbor, Randolph, Twan, Pimp Lucius, Dr. Perry, Reverend Moseley, and Beeno will all be back. The most recent chapters aired at the end of 2012.

The first 33 chapters of "Trapped in the Closet" are available to watch at IFC's website and will be broadcast on IFC on Saturday, December 7.

Read Ryan Dombal's interview with R. Kelly (about his collaboration with Phoenix) and watch him play "Happy People" at Pitchfork Music Festival: