Basketball Wives season 2
| Basketball Wives | |
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| Season 2 | |
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| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Original network | VH1 |
| Original release | December 12, 2010 – March 14, 2011 |
| Season chronology | |
The second season of the reality television series Basketball Wives aired on VH1 from December 12, 2010 until March 14, 2011.[1] The show was primarily filmed in Miami, Florida. It was executively produced by Nick Emmerson, Alex Demyanenko, Shaunie O'Neal, Jill Holmes, Tom Huffman, and Sean Rankine.
The show chronicles the lives of a group of women who are the wives and girlfriends, or have been romantically linked to, professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association, though the title of the series does not make this differentiation, solely referring to the women as "wives".
Production[edit]
Basketball Wives debuted on April 11, 2010, with thirty-minute episodes. The second season premiered on December 12, 2010, with expanded sixty-minute episodes and featured new cast member Tami Roman.[2] Season 3 made its debut on May 30, 2011, with new cast member Meeka Claxton.[3] The fourth season premiered on February 20, 2012, with two new cast members, Kenya Bell and Kesha Nichols and the departure of Claxton.[4] The fifth season premiered on August 19, 2013, with Tasha Marbury joining the cast.[5] According to a tweet from Tami Roman, the show has been quietly though officially cancelled.[6]
Cast[edit]
Main cast[edit]
- Royce Reed: Ex-Dancer for Miami/Orlando
- Suzie Ketcham: Ex-Girlfriend of Michael Olowokandi
- Tami Roman: Ex-Wife of Kenny Anderson
- Jennifer Williams: Wife of Eric Williams
- Evelyn Lozada: Ex-Fiancée of Antoine Walker
- Shaunie O'Neal: Ex-Wife of Shaquille O'Neal
Recurring cast[edit]
- Gloria Govan: Fiancée of Matt Barnes
- Kim Russell: Wife of Bryon Russell
- Ashley Walker: Mother of Rafer Alston's child
- Juliannah "Juli" Richmond: Wife of Mitch Richmond
Episodes[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
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| 10 | 1 | "Season Premiere" | December 12, 2010 | 1.41[7] | |
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Evelyn draws the line with Suzie over unchecked gossip about a hot weekend in Vegas. Also, Shaunie's attempt to bring Kenny Anderson's ex, Tami, into the circle is met with skepticism. The episode ends with a shocking surprise. Tami Roman is added to the opening credits replacing Gloria Govan, who is demoted to a recurring cast member | |||||
| 11 | 2 | "Episode 2" | December 19, 2010 | 1.14[8] | |
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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. This episode marks the first appearance of Kim Russell and Juli Richmond. | |||||
| 12 | 3 | "Episode 3" | January 2, 2011 | N/A | |
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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. | |||||
| 13 | 4 | "Episode 4" | January 9, 2011 | 1.38[9] | |
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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 an innocuous remark. | |||||
| 14 | 5 | "Episode 5" | January 16, 2011 | 1.24[10] | |
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Evelyn and Jen regret volunteering to help Royce and her man Dwayne with a fashion fundraiser. Also, Tami has some surgery done, helping her to lose pounds and setting the stage to gain a friend. | |||||
| 15 | 6 | "Episode 6" | January 23, 2011 | 1.15[11] | |
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Evelyn is back on the dating scene with a date that ends with a miss…and then one with a kiss. The tension between Jen & Eric reaches a new mark. | |||||
| 16 | 7 | "Episode 7" | January 30, 2011 | 1.10[12] | |
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Shaunie's surprise announcement of a trip abroad delays Evelyn's connection with flirtatious football icon Chad Ochocinco. | |||||
| 17 | 8 | "Episode 8" | February 6, 2011 | 0.98[13] | |
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The ladies' trip to Madrid suffers from both Royce's phantom illness and Tami's sudden mood swings. Jen also finds a romantic mark and the women get piggish on the local cuisine. | |||||
| 18 | 9 | "Episode 9" | February 20, 2011 | 1.05[14] | |
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Jen & Ev accuse Royce of playing both sides by also being friends with outsiders Suzie & Ashley. Additionally, Ashley Walker and player Rafer Alston ambush Jen & Ev to prove that they are, in fact, a genuine item. | |||||
| 19 | – | "Top 10 Flagrant Fouls" | February 27, 2011 | N/A | |
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Comedian Patrice O'Neal looks back at the top ten moments from Basketball Wives' current season and "Bonus Beefs" from season one. | |||||
| 20 | 10 | "Season Finale" | March 6, 2011 | 2.28[15] | |
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Evelyn's weekend in Cincinnati with Chad Ochocinco could just be the start of something big. The shocking final act disclosure of a past infidelity links two of the wives and ends the season with an explosive showdown. | |||||
| 21 | 11 | "Reunion: Part 1" | March 13, 2011 | 1.36[16] | |
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Host John Salley reunites the cast to break down the explosive season finale. He also takes viewers through the ladies' individual journeys this season. | |||||
| 22 | 12 | "Reunion: Part 2" | March 14, 2011 | 1.90[17] | |
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Host John Salley presses the cast on Jen's recent nude photo scandal and Evelyn's romance with superstar football player Chad Ochocinco. The reunion is also rocked by a couple of surprise guests that are sure to cause an uproar. This episode marks the final appearance of Gloria Govan. | |||||
References[edit]
- ^ Stanhope, Kate (December 7, 2009). "VH1 Gets into the Game with Basketball Wives". TV Guide. Retrieved April 14, 2013.
- ^ "The Women of "Basketball Wives" Return for a Second Season on VH1". The Futon Critic. November 18, 2010.
- ^ "Summer Nights Just Got Hotter With VH1's All-New Series and Returning Favorites". The Futon Critic. April 28, 2011. Retrieved April 14, 2013.
- ^ "VH1 Heads Into the Fourth Season of "Basketball Wives"". The Futon Critic. December 6, 2011.
- ^ "August Gets Even Hotter with the Return of VH1's Scorching Fan Favorites". The Futon Critic. July 17, 2013.
- ^ "Tami Roman confirmed 'Basketball Wives' cancellation? It has been confirmed by vh1 and Shaunie O'Neal that the Miami Wives will return with an all new revamped cast and one original member". July 29, 2014. Archived from the original on October 31, 2014.
- ^ Gorman, Bill (December 25, 2010). ""Sunday 12/19 Cable Ratings: 'Sarah Palin's Alaska,' 'Top Gear,' 'Ax Men,' 'Leverage,' 'Kendra,' 'Real Housewives' & More"". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on December 28, 2010.
- ^ Gorman, Bill (December 25, 2010). ""Sunday 12/19 Cable Ratings: 'Sarah Palin's Alaska,' 'Top Gear,' 'Ax Men,' 'Leverage,' 'Kendra,' 'Real Housewives' & More"". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on December 28, 2010.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (January 10, 2011). ""Sunday Cable Ratings: Real Housewives, Hannah Montana, Shake It Up, Sarah Palin's Alaska, Californication and Much More"". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 19, 2011.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (January 19, 2011). ""Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Hannah Montana' Finale, 'Real Housewives,' 'Top Gear,' 'Big Love' Final Season Premiere & More"". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on January 21, 2011.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (January 25, 2011). ""Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Real Housewives,' Kardashians, 'Holly's World' Lead Night + 'Shameless' & Much More"". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on January 29, 2011.
- ^ Gorman, Bill (February 1, 2011). ""Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Holly's World,' 'Real Housewives' Finale Up; Plus 'Kardashians,' 'Shameless' & Much More"". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on February 2, 2011.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (February 8, 2011). ""Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Big Love,' 'Californication,' 'Episodes' and 'Shameless' Tackled by Super Bowl"". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on February 10, 2011.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (February 23, 2011). ""Sunday Cable Ratings: NBA All Stars, Housewives, Worst Cooks and Kardashians Lead Night + 'Shameless' & More"". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on February 26, 2011.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (March 15, 2011). ""Sunday Cable Ratings: Tosh Leads Night + More 'Breakout Kings;' 'Shameless' Up & MUCH More"". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on March 10, 2011.
- ^ Gorman, Bill (March 15, 2011). ""Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Chopped' Rises, Leads Night; 'Breakout Kings;' 'Army Wives' Down & MUCH More"". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on March 18, 2011.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (March 15, 2011). ""Monday Cable Ratings: Snookie Boosts 'WWE Raw'; Plus 'Skins,' 'Stargate SGU,' 'Pretty Little Liars' & More"". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on March 18, 2011.