Basketball Wives
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Basketball Wives is a reality television series that premiered on the VH1
cable television network on April 11, 2010. Created by production company Shed Media US, the series follows the lives of a group of women who have all been somehow romantically linked to professional basketball players. The show is filmed in Miami, Florida
. Season three premiered on May 30, 2011. On June 20, 2011 it was announced that a spinoff based in L.A.
was in the works and would feature former castmember Gloria Govan.
The fourth season of the hit show is currently in production and will air February 2012 with 15 episodes. This season will also have two new women added to the cast. Kenya Bell, a former Miss Michigan USA, who was arrested for allegedly trying to stab her husband (Charlie Bell
) with a box cutter. The other new cast member is Kesha Nichols, who is a former New Jersey Nets
dancer and was set to marry Richard Jefferson
back in 2009, but he bailed on the $2 million wedding via email.
The third season premiered on May 30, 2011 and with a new cast member added to the show, Meeka Claxton. This would be her only appearance, however, when Claxton failed to fit in with the group of girls. Season 4 is currently filming and is expected to premiere February 2012 with 15 brand new episodes, with the whole cast returning except Meeka Claxton.
Kenya Bell and Kesha Ni'cole Nichols have both been added to the cast for Season 4.
One of the world's most well known Basketball Wives, executive producer Shaunie O'Neal is a force to be reckoned with. Beautiful, confident, ambitious, and compassionate are only a few adjectives that can describe this devoted mother of five, who began her career in film marketing. Shaunie's goal with her series was to shed light on the complex lives of the women who stand beside these larger-than-life professional athletes and to show that it's not all glitz and glamour. An emerging entrepreneur launching her own shoe line, as well as a philanthropist who dedicates her spare time to helping others (especially women and children), Shaunie shines both on and off the screen. Having been married to one of the most famous basketball players of all time, Shaunie is Queen Bee to the rest of the wives, who swarm to her for advice and guidance.
Evelyn Lozada was born in Brooklyn
, raised in the boogie-down Bronx and is always in a New York
state of mind. Raised solely by her mother, this Puerto Rican beauty always aspired to break out of her relatively small world and always dreamt of something bigger and better. Evelyn had her first taste of the entertainment world when she took a job as an assistant to a well known entertainment attorney to the stars and would eventually meet and become engaged to the basketball star, Antoine Walker
. Evelyn moved to her adopted hometown of Miami in 2007 and now co-owns Dulce, an upscale shoe boutique located in Coral Gables, Florida
. Dulce now allows Evelyn to live out her childhood dreams of fashion. In addition to being a socialite that supports many charitable causes, Evelyn takes great pride in being a devoted mother and businesswoman. She is highly regarded as a fashionista and style trendsetter. Even before she founded Dulce, Evelyn was photographed not just because of ex-fiance's game, but because of her own impressive "shoe game". Season 3 focused on her new relationship with fiance Chad Ochocinco, including their plans to have more babies.
Jennifer Williams is no stranger to the highlife having grown up in South Orange, New Jersey
, an upscale suburb just outside of Orange, New Jersey. So it didn't surprise many when she ended up marrying a wealthy and successful professional basketball player, Eric Williams, whom she first met in 2000. Her glitzy lifestyle extends into her professional life in being a high-end real estate agent and wildly successful business owner of the upscale women's work out company Flirty Girl Fitness. Behind all the bling, however, Jennifer supports several charities and even founded Project Save the World to help several different causes. Jennifer keeps her friends close and guards them viciously. Her mercurial relationship with hubby Eric shows the unique challenges and hard work it takes to be the wife of a professional basketball player. This season, Jen finally seems poised to take the steps necessary to forge her own life.
No party in Miami really begins until Suzie Ketcham arrives. Having lived in New Jersey
, Hong Kong
, Los Angeles
, and now Florida
Suzie is connected all across the country and is the social butterfly of the basketball wives. She met professional basketball player Michael Olowokandi
while attending college at Pepperdine University
and was pregnant with their first child her senior year in college. They would have two wonderful children and be together for 10 years before finally splitting. Having been with an athlete for that long, Suzie knows the ins and outs of the "game" and is extremely protective and loyal to her friends. If she senses that one of her ladies is being attacked, she'll be the first girl on the scene ready to have their back. Now, fresh off her break up, Suzie has her eyes set on her multiple charities, her amazing children, her luxury real estate agent ambitions, and of course, tackling the nightclub scene with her best group of basketball wives. Season 3 has her trying desperately once again trying to get back into the circle.
Royce has been in the spotlight nearly her entire life. Born and raised in Orlando, Florida
, loving all things sports, she is a former gymnast, competitive cheerleader, and dancer for professional basketball teams in both Miami
and Orlando. She is the founder/owner of her own burlesque dance company, Fantashique, which travels all over Florida. The only thing more colorful than her dance moves is her personality. She is a firecracker, a strong-minded, driven woman who is no stranger to confrontation. While she's a sweetheart most of the time, Royce can turn it on in a hot second and rarely bites her tongue. In the future, she looks forward to pursuing an acting career. This season, she continues to try to debunk the negative stereotype that the wives have against team dancers, and continues her search for love.
Tami Roman joined the cast of Basketball Wives during Season 2. She was formerly a star on The Real World: Los Angeles
. Shortly after the show, Tami met, dated, and married NBA player Kenny Anderson
. Initially it was a marriage made in heaven but soon things went awry. Noted for lacking a filter, a determined Tami was not going to stand idly by and she did what she thought was best for herself and her girls. In Season 2, Tami and Kenny tried to resolve their issues and he attempted to have a relationship with his estranged daughters. Currently, Tami has a string of acting credits under her belt and currently pays the bills with her day job as a financial executive who happens to fetch coffe for her boss. She also works with her favorite charity "Project Girl" to instill self-esteem in the next generation of women. With characteristically strong opinions, Tami surely will continue to provide many moments to remember..................................................
and What Chilli Wants
averaging a 1.0 in the 18-49 demo, reaching 1.6 million total viewers.
Basketball Wives Season 2 finale bought in 2.281 million viewers. Basketball Wives Season 3 premiered, attracting 1.828 million viewers. Episode 8, which featured the fight between Tami and Meeka brought in 2.327 million viewers in the initial 8 PM EST airing, one of the highest rated episode's of Season 3. Taking the spot was part 2 of the Basketball Wives reunion, which took in 2.873 million viewers on the premiere. This is the highest viewed episode in Basketball Wives history.
VH1
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cable television network on April 11, 2010. Created by production company Shed Media US, the series follows the lives of a group of women who have all been somehow romantically linked to professional basketball players. The show is filmed in Miami, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. Season three premiered on May 30, 2011. On June 20, 2011 it was announced that a spinoff based in L.A.
Basketball Wives: LA
Basketball Wives: LA is a reality television series that premiered on August 29, 2011, on VH1. Created by production company Shed Media, the series follows the lives of a group of women who have all been somehow romantically linked to professional basketball players. The show is filmed in Los...
was in the works and would feature former castmember Gloria Govan.
The fourth season of the hit show is currently in production and will air February 2012 with 15 episodes. This season will also have two new women added to the cast. Kenya Bell, a former Miss Michigan USA, who was arrested for allegedly trying to stab her husband (Charlie Bell
Charlie Bell (basketball)
Charlie Will Bell III is an American professional basketball guard for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA.-Career:He began playing basketball at Flint Southwestern Academy High School, and had an excellent college career at Michigan State University, appearing in three NCAA Final Fours, and...
) with a box cutter. The other new cast member is Kesha Nichols, who is a former New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
dancer and was set to marry Richard Jefferson
Richard Jefferson
Richard Allen Jefferson is a 6 ft 7 in American professional basketball player currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association...
back in 2009, but he bailed on the $2 million wedding via email.
Production
The first season made its debut April 11, 2010 and start off at 30 minutes per episode. The second season premiered with a new cast member, Tami Roman, on December 12, 2010. The episodes were also extended from 30 minutes to an hour.The third season premiered on May 30, 2011 and with a new cast member added to the show, Meeka Claxton. This would be her only appearance, however, when Claxton failed to fit in with the group of girls. Season 4 is currently filming and is expected to premiere February 2012 with 15 brand new episodes, with the whole cast returning except Meeka Claxton.
Kenya Bell and Kesha Ni'cole Nichols have both been added to the cast for Season 4.
Shaunie O'Neal
(Season 1 - present)One of the world's most well known Basketball Wives, executive producer Shaunie O'Neal is a force to be reckoned with. Beautiful, confident, ambitious, and compassionate are only a few adjectives that can describe this devoted mother of five, who began her career in film marketing. Shaunie's goal with her series was to shed light on the complex lives of the women who stand beside these larger-than-life professional athletes and to show that it's not all glitz and glamour. An emerging entrepreneur launching her own shoe line, as well as a philanthropist who dedicates her spare time to helping others (especially women and children), Shaunie shines both on and off the screen. Having been married to one of the most famous basketball players of all time, Shaunie is Queen Bee to the rest of the wives, who swarm to her for advice and guidance.
Evelyn Lozada
(Season 1 - Present)Evelyn Lozada was born in Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, raised in the boogie-down Bronx and is always in a New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
state of mind. Raised solely by her mother, this Puerto Rican beauty always aspired to break out of her relatively small world and always dreamt of something bigger and better. Evelyn had her first taste of the entertainment world when she took a job as an assistant to a well known entertainment attorney to the stars and would eventually meet and become engaged to the basketball star, Antoine Walker
Antoine Walker
Antoine Devon Walker is an American professional basketball player who most recently played for the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League...
. Evelyn moved to her adopted hometown of Miami in 2007 and now co-owns Dulce, an upscale shoe boutique located in Coral Gables, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. Dulce now allows Evelyn to live out her childhood dreams of fashion. In addition to being a socialite that supports many charitable causes, Evelyn takes great pride in being a devoted mother and businesswoman. She is highly regarded as a fashionista and style trendsetter. Even before she founded Dulce, Evelyn was photographed not just because of ex-fiance's game, but because of her own impressive "shoe game". Season 3 focused on her new relationship with fiance Chad Ochocinco, including their plans to have more babies.
Jennifer Williams
(Season 1 - present)Jennifer Williams is no stranger to the highlife having grown up in South Orange, New Jersey
South Orange, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 16,964 people, 5,522 households, and 3,766 families residing in the township. The population density was 5,945.3 people per square mile . There were 5,671 housing units at an average density of 1,987.5 per square mile...
, an upscale suburb just outside of Orange, New Jersey. So it didn't surprise many when she ended up marrying a wealthy and successful professional basketball player, Eric Williams, whom she first met in 2000. Her glitzy lifestyle extends into her professional life in being a high-end real estate agent and wildly successful business owner of the upscale women's work out company Flirty Girl Fitness. Behind all the bling, however, Jennifer supports several charities and even founded Project Save the World to help several different causes. Jennifer keeps her friends close and guards them viciously. Her mercurial relationship with hubby Eric shows the unique challenges and hard work it takes to be the wife of a professional basketball player. This season, Jen finally seems poised to take the steps necessary to forge her own life.
Suzie Ketcham
(Season 1 - present)No party in Miami really begins until Suzie Ketcham arrives. Having lived in New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, and now Florida
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
Suzie is connected all across the country and is the social butterfly of the basketball wives. She met professional basketball player Michael Olowokandi
Michael Olowokandi
Michael Olowokandi is a retired Nigerian British professional basketball center who played in the American National Basketball Association from 1998 to 2007....
while attending college at Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is an independent, private, medium-sized university affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The university's campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean in unincorporated Los Angeles County, California, United States, near Malibu, is the location for Seaver College, the School of...
and was pregnant with their first child her senior year in college. They would have two wonderful children and be together for 10 years before finally splitting. Having been with an athlete for that long, Suzie knows the ins and outs of the "game" and is extremely protective and loyal to her friends. If she senses that one of her ladies is being attacked, she'll be the first girl on the scene ready to have their back. Now, fresh off her break up, Suzie has her eyes set on her multiple charities, her amazing children, her luxury real estate agent ambitions, and of course, tackling the nightclub scene with her best group of basketball wives. Season 3 has her trying desperately once again trying to get back into the circle.
Royce Reed
(Season 1 - present)Royce has been in the spotlight nearly her entire life. Born and raised in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
, loving all things sports, she is a former gymnast, competitive cheerleader, and dancer for professional basketball teams in both Miami
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
and Orlando. She is the founder/owner of her own burlesque dance company, Fantashique, which travels all over Florida. The only thing more colorful than her dance moves is her personality. She is a firecracker, a strong-minded, driven woman who is no stranger to confrontation. While she's a sweetheart most of the time, Royce can turn it on in a hot second and rarely bites her tongue. In the future, she looks forward to pursuing an acting career. This season, she continues to try to debunk the negative stereotype that the wives have against team dancers, and continues her search for love.
Tami Roman
(Season 2 - present)Tami Roman joined the cast of Basketball Wives during Season 2. She was formerly a star on The Real World: Los Angeles
The Real World: Los Angeles
The Real World: California is the second season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of several diverse strangers living together for several months, as the cameras follow their lives and interpersonal...
. Shortly after the show, Tami met, dated, and married NBA player Kenny Anderson
Kenny Anderson
Kenneth "Kenny" Anderson is a retired American basketball player. After a college career at Georgia Institute of Technology, he played point guard professionally from 1991 to 2006, mostly in the National Basketball Association....
. Initially it was a marriage made in heaven but soon things went awry. Noted for lacking a filter, a determined Tami was not going to stand idly by and she did what she thought was best for herself and her girls. In Season 2, Tami and Kenny tried to resolve their issues and he attempted to have a relationship with his estranged daughters. Currently, Tami has a string of acting credits under her belt and currently pays the bills with her day job as a financial executive who happens to fetch coffe for her boss. She also works with her favorite charity "Project Girl" to instill self-esteem in the next generation of women. With characteristically strong opinions, Tami surely will continue to provide many moments to remember..................................................
Former Cast
- Gloria Govan (season 1) is originally from Oakland, CaliforniaOakland, CaliforniaOakland is a major West Coast port city on San Francisco Bay in the U.S. state of California. It is the eighth-largest city in the state with a 2010 population of 390,724...
and is the youngest member of the cast. She is of African-American, Hawaiian, and Mexican ancestry, and was formerly engaged to NBA guard/forward Matt BarnesMatt BarnesMatt Kelly Barnes is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association.-High school years:...
. She met Matt when she was twelve years old, and after several years apart, the two reconnected while Matt was playing in Oakland. The two have twin sons, Isaiah and Carter. Gloria bitterly feuds with most of the other cast members, most notably Shaunie. While she was a part of the regular cast in the first season, Gloria was only featured in a few episodes during the second season, and did not receive top billing after she moved to Los AngelesLos ÁngelesLos Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. She is now a cast member on the Los Angeles spinoffBasketball Wives: LABasketball Wives: LA is a reality television series that premiered on August 29, 2011, on VH1. Created by production company Shed Media, the series follows the lives of a group of women who have all been somehow romantically linked to professional basketball players. The show is filmed in Los...
.
- Meeka Claxton (season 3) was born in Queens, New York and is the wife of former NBA player Speedy ClaxtonSpeedy ClaxtonCraig "Speedy" Claxton is an American former professional basketball player. He is now a college scout with the Golden State Warriors.-College:...
. They have two young daughters together, Aniya Claxton and London Claxton. She is the founder and owner of Allure Realty, and she graduated from Hofstra UniversityHofstra UniversityHofstra University is a private, nonsectarian institution of higher learning located in the Village of Hempstead, New York, United States, about east of New York City: less than an hour away by train or car...
in 2001. In July 2011, Meeka filed a lawsuit against cast member Tami Roman for assault during a trip to Rome, which had been aired during the third season. Given this, and the cold reception she received from the fellow wives and audience, Meeka will not return for season four.
Supporting cast
- Eric Williams is a retired NBA player and the ex-husband of Jennifer. Their marriage was tumultuous from the start with allegations of infidelity on both sides.
- Ashley Walker (season 2—present) is the girlfriend of former basketball player Rafer AlstonRafer AlstonRafer Jamel Alston is an American former professional basketball player who last played with Zhejiang Guangsha of the Chinese Basketball Association. He previously played for six NBA teams...
and a friend of Royce and Suzie's. Jennifer dislikes her out of loyalty to an unidentified friend who was formerly engaged to Rafer.
- Kim Russell and Juli Richmond (season 2), wives of retired "NBAers" Bryon RussellBryon RussellBryon Demetrise Russell is an American basketball player. During an NBA career that spanned from 1993 to 2006, he played for the Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Lakers and was a key member of the Utah Jazz, helping them reach back-to-back NBA finals appearances in 1997 and 1998...
and Mitch RichmondMitch RichmondMitchell James "Mitch" Richmond is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He played collegiately at Kansas State University. He was a 6-time NBA All-Star, a 5-time All-NBA Team member and a former NBA Rookie of the Year...
, respectively, were also cast for Season 2; however, their appearances were mostly insignificant and they did not receive top billing. They are primarily friends of Shaunie.
Cast history
| Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaunie O'Neal | ||||
| Evelyn Lozada | ||||
| Jennifer Williams | ||||
| Suzie Ketchum | ||||
| Royce Reed | ||||
| Gloria Govan | ||||
| Tami Roman | ||||
| Meeka Claxton | ||||
| Kenya Bell | ||||
| Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols | ||||
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Season Premiere | Season Finale | Reunion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | April 11, 2010 | May 30, 2010 | June 20, 2010 | |
| 2 | 13 | December 12, 2010 | March 6, 2011 | March 13, 2011 March 14, 2011 |
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| 3 | 12 | May 30, 2011 | August 8, 2011 | August 15, 2011 August 22, 2011 |
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| 4 | 15 | February 2012 | 2012 | TBA | |
Season 1: 2010
| Episode # | Airdate | Short Summary | US viewers (million) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 11, 2010 | Fresh off her highly publicized filing for divorce from megastar basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal Shaquille O'Neal Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal , nicknamed "Shaq" , is a former American professional basketball player. Standing tall and weighing , he was one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA... , Shaunie O'Neal returns to Miami for a night out with fellow basketball wives and girlfriends Evelyn Lozada, Jennifer Williams, Gloria Govan, and Royce Reed. The women catch up and dish dirt over dinner and dancing as Shaunie and Gloria struggle to put recent drama behind them. Later, former Miami/Orlando dancer Royce gets out of control during a dance contest at a Terrell Owens/Ludacris pool party, creating a fresh internet scandal of her own and dragging Jen, Evelyn, and Miami social queen Suzie down with her. |
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| 2 | April 18, 2010 | Evelyn throws herself a lavish 34th birthday party, which well-meaning Royce nearly tanks with a surprise dance routine that plays more as an ill-advised attempt at boogie-down redemption. Also, Jen struggles with the idea of sticking it out in her troubled marriage to Eric Williams. | |
| 3 | April 25, 2010 | Evelyn and Jen leave Miami to visit basketball fiancée Gloria Govan and her soon-to-be hubby Matt Barnes in Orlando. When Jen and Evelyn engage the couple in a discussion of why athletes cheat, it looks like Matt and Gloria might just roll up the welcome mat. Also, the girls go to a bust of a party that gets worse when they bump into a model that may have been talking to Jen's husband, which quickly leads to a harsh verbal confrontation. | |
| 4 | May 2, 2010 | Emotions get heated and things quickly take an ugly turn when Gloria defends her sister's role in an alleged scandal involving Shaunie. Meanwhile, Jen and Eric look to solve their marital issues with a new luxury home. Finally, Suzie, Jen, and Royce make a splash when a second run-in with a model turns into an all-out fight on the streets of upscale Miami! | 1.364 |
| 5 | May 9, 2010 | Suzie's efforts to fix newly-single Evelyn up with a local producer crashes with a thud, but not as fast as the relationship between Royce and Gloria once Royce finds out Gloria's been talking about her behind her back. Evelyn enrolls the girls into a self defense class after one too many groupie run-ins. Fireworks ensue when Gloria and Royce step into the ring and quickly take this self-defense class into an offensive direction! | 1.234 |
| 6 | May 16, 2010 | Jen's upcoming Haiti benefit inspires Royce to invite the girls to make a difference on a personal level at a local soup kitchen, though Evelyn finds her motives suspect. Also, some unexpected tender moments with Eric and Jen further clouds her decision to stay married. | |
| 7 | May 23, 2010 | Shaunie returns to Miami to check up on the girls, and galpal Erikka is surprised by lingering feelings when she's reunited with ex-boyfriend and professional basketball player, Rasual Butler. Also, Evelyn takes her troubles with menacing texts to the next level, hiring a private investigator to put an end to them once and for all! | 1.247 |
| 8 | May 30, 2010 | It's off to La-la land as Shaunie gives the girls a break from the Miami heat in her new hometown, Los Angeles. But all of them wind up in the hot seat during a season-ending dinner conversation that ends with almost everyone in tears. Will Jen decide to stand by her man or send him to the showers? Can Royce and Gloria get over themselves? Most importantly, has Shaunie really put her issues with Gloria aside? | 0.919 |
| 9 | June 20, 2010 | In "Basketball Wives: the Reunion," the cast returns to recap, reminisce, and revisit the remarkable premiere season. The soap opera continues as the women dish on the always dramatic, often outrageous, and sometimes hilarious events that captivated viewers across the nation. There is lots of laughter, some tears, and plenty of revealing talk as host Tanika Ray Tanika Ray Tanika Ray is an American television personality. She was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Los Angeles. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater Arts from Spelman College in Atlanta and studied theater at New York University.... takes Shaunie, Evelyn, Jennifer, Royce, and Suzie down memory lane. But when a surprise guest shows up, even Tanika can't control the proceedings as residue from a past dispute "spills" out onto the reunion stage. |
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Season 2: 2010 - 2011
| Episode # | Airdate | Short Summary | US viewers (million) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 12, 2010 | In the sizzling season two premiere, Evelyn draws the line with Susie over unchecked gossip about a hot weekend in Vegas. Also, Shaunie's attempt to bring Kenny Anderson's controversial ex, Tami, into the circle is met with skepticism. And just when you thought it couldn't get tenser, the episode ends with a shocking surprise. "Notes:" Season 2's episodes were extended from 30 minutes to an hour. |
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| 2 | December 19, 2010 | Fallout over Suzie and Evelyn's argument has Suzie on the run to an unexpected source....GLORIA! Also, Tami reintroduces her daughters to father Kenny Anderson after many years apart. | |
| 3 | January 2, 2011 | Shaunie and the ladies launch a surprise ambush on Gloria to find out why her wedding was called off. Jen and Eric finally have "the talk" that will alter the course of their relationship forever. | |
| 4 | January 9, 2011 | When Evelyn and Jen finds themselves left off the guest list of a posh fundraiser thrown by circle outsider Ashley Walker, they decide to crash the event. Tempers flare when Tami and Jen get into it over a seemingly innocuous remark. | 1.383 |
| 5 | January 16, 2011 | Dwayne with a fashion fundraiser. Also, Tami has some surgery done, helping her to lose pounds and setting the stage to gain a friend. Evelyn and Jen regret volunteering to help Royce and her man. | 1.243 |
| 6 | January 23, 2011 | Evelyn is back on the dating scene with a date that ends with a miss... and then one with a kiss. Royce carries a chip on her shoulder over Evelyn, Jen, and Suzie bailing on her event, and the tension between Jen & Eric reaches a new mark. | 1.153 |
| 7 | January 30, 2011 | The girls find out that Gloria's fiance was arrested on domestic violence charges, and Suzie talks to Gloria about it. Evelyn receives gifts from Chad Ochocinco and makes plans to meet up with him in Cincinnati. Evelyn spends quality time with her daughter, Shaniece. Shaunie surprises the girls with a trip to Madrid. | 1.101 |
| 8 | February 13, 2011 | The ladies travel to Madrid. Royce is mysteriously ill and is cranky during the trip, which annoys Shaunie and the others. Tami becomes irritable after a perceived slight by Evelyn, and the two argue about it. Jen makes a potential love connection. The ladies attend fashion week activities. | 0.982 |
| 9 | February 20, 2011 | The ladies' trip to Madrid winds down. Jennifer continues to be upset over her marriage issues. Shaunie calls out Royce for her continued bad mood while on the trip. Royce tells the group that Suzie said some negative things about Tami. Upon returning to the States, Tami confronts Suzie. Jennifer and Evelyn are surprised at Dulce when Ashley shows up with her boyfriend, Rafer Alston Rafer Alston Rafer Jamel Alston is an American former professional basketball player who last played with Zhejiang Guangsha of the Chinese Basketball Association. He previously played for six NBA teams... . |
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| 10 | February 27, 2011 | Clip show | |
| 11 | March 6, 2011 | Evelyn visits Chad in Cincinnati, where they hit it off quickly. Jennifer is disturbed when Evelyn announces that she slept with Chad in Cincinnati. Suzie and Gloria have drinks with LA-based basketball wives Kimsha Artest (wife of Ron Artest Ron Artest Metta World Peace is an American professional basketball player and rapper who is currently with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. World Peace gained a reputation as one of the league's premier defenders as he won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2004... ) and Jackie Christie (wife of Doug Christie Doug Christie (basketball) Douglas Dale Christie is a retired American basketball player.-Early life:Christie is the son of John Malone and Norma Christie... ). Jen celebrates her birthday and the release of her lip gloss line. Tensions between Tami and Evelyn reach a boiling point at Jen's birthday party with the revelation that Evelyn dated Tami's ex-husband Kenny while they were still married. |
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| 12 | March 13, 2011 | Part 1 of 2. A second-season cast reunion, hosted by John Salley John Salley John Thomas "Spider" Salley is a retired American professional basketball player, actor and talk show host. He was the first player in NBA history to play on three different championship-winning franchises.... |
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| 13 | March 14, 2011 | The cast reunion for the second season concludes | 1.896 |
Season 3: 2011
| Episode # | Airdate | Short Summary | US viewers (million) |
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| 1 | May 30, 2011 | Royce is still at odds with the circle (Shaunie, Jen, and Evelyn), while Tami learns that Evelyn is trademarking the hurtful phrase that launched their season-ending brawl, leading to a potential lawsuit and an ugly confrontation. Also, a new addition to the circle sets off alarm bells. | 1.828 |
| 2 | June 6, 2011 | Suzie mends her relationship with the circle, which upsets Royce. Tami hears that Meeka has been talking about Royce behind her back, so Tami and Royce meet up with Meeka to discuss the situation, which only leads to more tension. | 1.751 |
| 3 | June 13, 2011 | Royce's father is concerned about her new boyfriend. Meanwhile, Evelyn looks into a fertility clinic as she prepares to start a family with Chad Ochocinco. Suzie and Royce meet together with Jennifer and Evelyn, which blows up after Evelyn throws a drink at Royce, which leads the two women throwing punches until security breaks them up. | 1.856 |
| 4 | June 20, 2011 | Curiosity rises with Jennifer after her future ex-husband, Eric, reaches out to Suzie. Elsewhere, a polo event gets Tami and Meeka fired up. | 1.630 |
| 5 | June 27, 2011 | Evelyn and Tami continue to feud over the t-shirts, which hangs a dark cloud over a trip to New York. Meanwhile, Jen lines up a date on the rebound from Eric, and Evelyn mends fences with her long-absent father. | 1.731 |
| 6 | July 11, 2011 | Shaunie makes plans for another international vacation to Rome Rome Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half... with the girls, but doesn't invite Royce. |
1.858 |
| 7 | July 18, 2011 | A radio interview with Jennifer putting Chad and Evelyn on blast has the potential to ruin their friendship. | 2.036 |
| 8 | July 25, 2011 | Tami and Meeka's feud only gets worse in Italy and leads to a fist throwing brawl between the two women, with Meeka subsequently taking flight on the drama. | 2.327 |
| 9 | August 1, 2011 | Royce meets up with Eric in person for a potential movie deal, which infuriates Jen. Chad takes Evelyn on a surprise outing and Al Reynolds sets Jen up on a blind date that shows potential. | 2.012 |
| 10 | August 8, 2011 | In this dramatic season finale, Evelyn and Shaunie catch Chad with another woman and things get wild at Jen's divorce party, which leads to an explosive confrontation that no one saw coming. | 2.598 |
| 11 | August 15, 2011 | Reunion: Part 1 | 2.574 |
| 12 | August 22, 2011 | Reunion: Part 2 | 2.873 |
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Ratings
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averaging a 1.0 in the 18-49 demo, reaching 1.6 million total viewers.
Basketball Wives Season 2 finale bought in 2.281 million viewers. Basketball Wives Season 3 premiered, attracting 1.828 million viewers. Episode 8, which featured the fight between Tami and Meeka brought in 2.327 million viewers in the initial 8 PM EST airing, one of the highest rated episode's of Season 3. Taking the spot was part 2 of the Basketball Wives reunion, which took in 2.873 million viewers on the premiere. This is the highest viewed episode in Basketball Wives history.