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Shaunie O'Neal returns to Miami for a night out.

Pilot

Evelyn throws herself a birthday party; surprise dance routine; Jen struggles with choices about her marriage.

Episode 2

When Jen and Evelyn visit Gloria in Orlando, they have a discussion about infidelity.

Episode 3

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!

Episode 4

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!

Episode 5

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.

Episode 6

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.

Episode 7

t'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?

Episode 8: Season Finale

At the Basketball Wives Reunion guest host Tanika Ray helps Evelyn, Jennifer, Royce, Suzie, and Shaunie reminisce through the season but when Sandra, the groupie, comes out not even Tanika can hold the girls down. Suzie throws water on Sandra and pushes her off the stage.

Episode 9: Reunion Special

Royce, Jen, Evelyne & Suzie return on Basketball Wives but with a few new faces. This season finds the ladies facing down old issues & new alike, with even more dramatic outbursts & heart rendering emotional moments than before.

Bitch Boo Bye

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episode 8

Episode 9

Clip Show

Episode 11

Reunion

With Royce at odds with Evelyn and Jen and Tami bent on preventing Evelyn from profiting off the hurtful phrase that launched their season-ending brawl, is it too late to make amends?

Episode 1

Suzie's return to the circle upsets Royce. Sparks fly when Tami takes Meeka to task for playing both sides.

Royce's father raises concerns about his daughter's new boyfriend. Also, Evelyn checks out a fertility clinic as she prepares to begin a family with Chad Ochocinco.

Jen's curiosity and suspicions are piqued when Eric wants to take a meeting with Suzie. Also, more than mallets are swinging when Tami and Meeka get into it at an upscale polo event.

A trip to the Big Apple turns sour as Evelyn and Tami's beef over Ev's t-shirts resurfaces. Also, Jen agrees to her first date since splitting with Eric and Evelyn reconciles with her long-absent father.

Shaunie makes waves when she proposes another international girls' trip but excludes Royce from the guest list.

It's an Italian vacation complete with extra baggage as Evelyn's reaction to a radio interview given by Jen threatens to end their friendship and Tami and Meeka butt heads over loose talk and leaving Royce behind.

The ladies' trip to Italy explodes as Tami's feud with Meeka reaches the boiling point, and one member of the circle calls it quits over the drama.

Royce's meeting with Eric makes Jen's blood boil, Chad surprises Evelyn with a unique outing, and Jen finds chemistry on a blind date set up by pal Al Reynolds.

Evelyn catches Chad having lunch with another woman; Jen's divorce party heats up. Shaunie O'Neal, Suzie Ketcham, Jennifer Williams, Royce Reed.

Chad has lunch with another woman

Cast members reminisce. Shaunie O'Neal, Suzie Ketcham, Jennifer Williams, Royce Reed, Evelyn Lozada, Tami Roman, Meeka Claxton

Reunion (1)

In the second half of Season 3's Reunion Special, John Salley coaxes the ladies into dishing more dirt about their drama with Meeka and the status of Evelyn's relationship with Chad is also up for discussion.

Reunion (2) (Season Finale)

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Episode 14

Episode 15

Reunion Part 1

Reunion Part 2

Evelyn takes on the media for the first time after an altercation with her husband. Also, Tami tries to convince her to give the marriage a second chance.

Evelyn’s friend Tasha Marbury meets the ladies while Suzie and Tami’s insatiable curiosity about an old tabloid scandal makes waves.

The ladies deal with the fallout of Suzie’s grilling of Tasha Marbury. Also, Tami raises questions within the group by failing to show for Evelyn’s big birthday blowout.

Evelyn takes her issues with her ex to the therapist’s couch. Also, Tami expresses her displeasure with Shaunie "planting a bad seed" about her with Tasha.

Tasha's "headbutting" jokes land her and Suzie in hot water with Evelyn. Also, Shaunie tries her hand at producing a play.

Tasha’s weave bar grand opening proves more hot mess than hot press. Also, Shaunie, Evelyn and Suzie’s early departure from Tasha’s birthday party leaves the birthday girl in a bad mood.

Tasha takes Shaunie, Suzie and Evelyn to task for leaving her birthday party but it’s what she asks Tami afterward that takes the cake. Also, Suzie and Tasha sprout their own feud after a hotel powwow.

Shaunie announces a girls’ trip to London Fashion Week that puts Evelyn’s clothing line plans into overdrive. Later, Shaunie's boxing date with Marlon leaves her feeling punchy.

During a whirlwind week in London, Evelyn sweats her hastily arranged Fashion Week debut while the group comes together to help Tasha and Suzie squash their beef.

The ladies help Tasha go toe to toe with a woman who’s been posting about her husband online. Also, a surprise invitation to a Kenya Bell performance tests Suzie's patience.

Evelyn Lozada makes the move to LA and reunites with her best friend, Shaunie, and her old nemesis, Tami. At Shaunie's birthday party, tension between Evelyn, Tami, and Jackie threatens to boil over.

Evelyn and Jackie put their differences aside and move forward in their friendship. Later, Tami digs up new dirt on Evelyn in hopes of proving that she hasn’t changed; and newcomer Bonnie-Jill finds herself in the middle of some drama.

Jackie throws a party to celebrate becoming a grandmother but a confrontation with Tami spoils the evening while Shaunie supports Evelyn as she begins her IVF treatment.

Shaunie attempts to broker a peace treaty between Tami and Evelyn. Jackie hosts a wine safari to bring her old and new friends together. Malaysia Pargo returns.

Shaunie, Tami and Evelyn meet up with Jackie to find common ground; and Brandi Maxiell returns to L.A. Later, Evelyn celebrates good news about her IVF treatment by inviting the ladies to Palm Springs.

The ladies head to Palm Springs for a celebratory weekend. Later, Evelyn surprises Cristen with a makeover; and Malaysia invites a friend from the past to dinner, which pushes Shaunie, Tami and Evelyn over the edge.

Jackie hears some information about Cristen which causes Tami and Evelyn to confront Cristen on whether or not she's been completely honest.

Episode  7

Jackie throws her "love your body party" while Malaysia feels snubbed by Shaunie, Tami, and Evelyn. Cristen divides her friendship with Jackie.

Malaysia confronts Shaunie, Tami, and Evelyn on some boiling issues while Jackie and Bonnie-Jill have words that push Jackie to her limits.

When Jackie finds out that Evelyn isn't happy with her, things come to a head with at a party that Evelyn throws for her magazine cover photos.

Tami suggests the ladies embark on a trip to New York City. While there, Evelyn takes Shaunie on a trip down memory lane in the Bronx and Jackie pushes Evelyn to her breaking point.

Tami hands over her "momager" roll when her daughter Jazz officially gets signed to a record label. Meanwhile, things go left when an uninvited guest makes an appearance at Saniy'yah's party.

Jackie tries to broker a truce between Saniy'yah and Hazel; Jen Williams returns to the group; Evelyn and Jen speak to each other for the first time in seven years

Episode 16

Recently single Evelyn shows off her revenge body; Tami stays busy with an appearance on "Wild 'N Out"; Malaysia brings in a new crew, Kristen Scott and Cece Gutierrez; Jen goes to court for a restraining order on her ex.

Evelyn grapples with a big decision regarding her frozen embryos; Tami is curious as to why Jen got so close to Evelyn after talking smack about her behind the scenes; and a rumor about Byron Scott's girlfriend, Cece, spreads.

The mood quickly shifts when CeCe has a spa day intended as a do-over with the women, and OG throws a party at which Tami and Jackie have a heated exchange with Evelyn.

The drama at OG's pool party compels Jackie to seek therapy, OG and Kristen butt heads, and Shaunie turns her marijuana dispensary into a family business.

Evelyn strengthens her friendship with Jennifer as she struggles through the final decision about her embryos, and CeCe dredges up old drama at Malaysia's wig party.

OG and her man discover they're not seeing eye to eye on marriage. Malaysia tries to keep her family from tearing itself apart. An explosive rumor threatens to destroy a friendship within the group.

Shaunie launches an investigation into rumors that Evelyn was sleeping with her ex, CeCe and Byron set Malaysia up on a blind date, and Tami crosses a line in a confrontation.

Tami lashes out at Evelyn, leaving the entire group taking cover and taking sides. As an escape, Evelyn puts together a charity event, but Shaunie refuses to welcome Jen. Malaysia tries to get CeCe and Kristen past their conflict.

Jackie stars in a play, but her nerves threaten to get the best of her. OG deals with the death of her brother, the loss ultimately brings her and an enemy close. The Wives come out to support Jackie’s play, but there’s just as much drama off-stage.

The best friends featured in this series have more than mutual companionship in common: They are either the wife, ex-wife or girlfriend of an NBA superstar. Though they drive expensive cars, live in mansions and wear designer clothes and jewelry, life is not always glamorous. Protecting what they have takes a lot of work … like fending off groupies, dealing with the jealous kind and trying to find stable ground in their often unstable world. Shaunie…

Evelyn’s trip to Puerto Rico becomes a more emotional experience than she bargained for. Jen enlists professional help to solve her love life issues. Malaysia has a difficult talk with her son. Jackie helps Reggie plan next step.

Malaysia attempts to face her fears and meets with a police officer. Tami’s cold feet about marriage get icier. Jackie hosts a premiere party for her Public Service Announcement.

After her poor behavior at Jackie’s PSA event, Jen focuses on her love life. Kristen’s stress at home has her thinking twice about more children. CeCe and Kristen keep their distance from each other and Malaysia finds out the root of their issues is much deeper than she thought. Meanwhile, OG tries to spice up her relationship.

Tami drops the bomb on Reggie that she wants to call off their engagement and fears he will end their relationship. Tension between Kristen and CeCe continues to build. Shaunie wants to boost her marijuana education with a trip to Amsterdam and invites the women, minus one.

Kristen and CeCe's family issues finally come to a head; Shaunie continues her weed research while the other women enjoy the sights of Amsterdam; Jen finally makes her arrival in Amsterdam, making sure to bring plenty of drama along.

Evelyn’s good intentions for bringing Jen to Amsterdam backfires. Jen’s presence in Amsterdam seems unwanted by some of the ladies and ignites a fire that no one could have expected. Malaysia reaches her breaking point and Evelyn hears rumors about her family that Jen has been spreading.

It’s time for a ponderosa as the ladies sit down for the “Basketball Wives” reunion. They’ll rehash the drama from the past season, throw some new shade, and will give viewers two of the biggest surprises of the season.

The Reunion

Shaunie prepares for Shareef's surgery, Evelyn struggles with her health, Tami hides big news, Malaysia tries to help CeCe and Kristen move forward, and Jen stirs the pot.

Malaysia tries to broker peace between Kristen, CeCe and Londen, Tami's daughters are upset at her for eloping, and Jennifer comes face to face with Shaunie and Evelyn.

Tami opens up about her ex-husband's stroke, OG voices her opinion about Kristen and CeCe's attempt to mend their relationship, and things get heated between OG and Kristen.

OG deals with the aftermath of her actions, Tami chooses a side, Shaunie finds a safe haven, CeCe threatens to sever ties with her blended family, and Malaysia seeks answers.

Follow the extraordinary lives of a group of female best friends as they juggle the success and stresses of building businesses, battling groupies, and searching for stability in the unstable arena of being the significant other to a basketball superstar.

The Best Seasons of Basketball Wives

The Best Seasons of Basketball Wives

Season 8

Season 2

Season 4

Season 3

Season 1

Season 5

Season 6

Season 7

Season 9

Season 10

Season 11

Season 12