Braxton Family Values season 1
| Braxton Family Values | |
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| Season 1 | |
 DVD cover of Season 1 | |
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| No. of episodes | 11 |
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| Original network | WE tv |
| Original release | April 12 – June 14, 2011 |
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The first season of Braxton Family Values, an American reality television series, was broadcast on WE tv. The series aired from April 12, 2011 until June 14, 2011, consisting of 11 episodes.[citation needed]
Production
[edit]In January 2011, WE tv confirmed that it had signed Toni Braxton for a reality series, entitled Braxton Family Values, which is marketed as one of the network's flagship shows.[1] In its first four airings, Braxton Family Values averaged a 0.63 household rating, attracting 350,000 women in the 18–49 demographic, three times WE tv's average in the Tuesday 9 PM slot.[2] Braxton Family Values was renewed for a second season on May 10, 2011.[3][4]
Originally the show was supposed to be on Bravo Television Channel and was slated to air in the fall of 2010. On February 12, 2010, Toni Braxton announced its premiere during an interview with Rap- Up Tv.
Synopsis
[edit]Braxton Family Values; Five sisters. Only one spotlight. Like their famous sister Toni Braxton, Traci, Towanda, Trina and Tamar were all blessed with singing talent and shared that gift as a group, The Braxtons, managed by their mom, Evelyn. Fast forward a few years and Toni is a megastar with hit after hit and millions of albums sold. Meanwhile, Traci documents her life in Maryland; Towanda pursues acting; Trina becomes a backup for Toni and a part-time wedding singer; and Tamar is working on getting her star to rise with her husband, Vince, a successful music industry executive. See if their super-close sisterly bond and unconditional love can get them through the ups and downs of life in the fab lane.
U.S. television ratings
[edit]The season's premiere episode "The Bermuda Triangle" attracted over 1.25 million viewers during its initial broadcast on April 12, 2011, including 0.700 thousand viewers in the 18–49 demographic via Nielsen ratings.
Episodes
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date | US viewers (millions) | |
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| 1 | 1 | "The Bermuda Triangle"[5] | April 12, 2011[5] | 1.25 | |
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R&B star Toni Braxton enlists her sisters' help for a performance in Bermuda in the premiere of this reality series following the Braxton sisters as they pursue careers in entertainment. Their efforts don't go smoothly, however, when tensions arise during rehearsals. | |||||
| 2 | 2 | "Taste of a Wedding Singer"[6] | April 19, 2011[6] | 1.99 | |
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The sisters plan an intervention following Trina's DUI. The tension only rises, however, when the ladies make fun of Trina for singing in a cover band. Elsewhere, Towanda clashes with her husband over financial matters. | |||||
| 3 | 3 | "It's My Birthday"[7] | April 26, 2011[7] | 2.05 | |
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The ladies celebrate Toni's birthday with a trip to Miami; Tamar is upset when Toni cancels plans to go clubbing and picks a fight at dinner. | |||||
| 4 | 4 | "I Love L.A."[8] | May 3, 2011[8] | 1.96 | |
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Toni reveals she has lupus at an awards ceremony in Los Angeles. Elsewhere, Tamar and Trina fight again; Evelyn receives a surprise; and Traci brushes up on her manners. | |||||
| 5 | 5 | "From Russia With Love"[9] | May 10, 2011[9] | 2.18 | |
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Toni prepares for a concert in Russia; Towanda steps in for Tamar to sing backup for Toni; and Trina's marriage hits a rough patch. | |||||
| 6 | 6 | "Getting the Band Back Together"[10] | May 17, 2011[10] | 2.21 | |
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The ladies consider recording a family album; Towanda moves in with Toni and reveals a secret; and Trina considers buying property with her husband. | |||||
| 7 | 7 | "Dog of a Birthday Party"[11] | May 24, 2011[11] | 1.08 | |
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The ladies go to Los Angeles for their mom's birthday, but a fight threatens to ruin the trip. Elsewhere, Toni considers moving to Los Angeles. | |||||
| 8 | 8 | "To Play or Not to Playboy"[12] | May 31, 2011[12] | 2.91 | |
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Toni considers posing nude for a photo shoot, but Tamar is against the idea. Elsewhere, Evelyn goes on a blind date; and Tamar tries to persuade Vince to do her a favor. | |||||
| 9 | 9 | "You Can't Go Home Again"[13] | June 7, 2011[13] | 0.69[14] | |
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The sisters go to Maryland to visit their father, but the trip doesn't go as planned. | |||||
| 10 | 10 | "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"[15] | June 14, 2011[15] | 1.06[16] | |
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In the first-season finale, the ladies' father attends a family dinner, where he has a showdown with Evelyn. Elsewhere, Towanda decides to separate from her husband, and Toni makes a big decision that could affect her sisters' careers. | |||||
References
[edit]- ^ "WE tv Announces Pair of Original Series for 2011". The Futon Critic. January 4, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 10, 2011). "WE tv Renews 'Braxton Family Values', Unveils 2011–12 Original Series Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 6, 2013.
- ^ "WE tv Renews "Braxton Family Values"; Grows 2011/2012 Programming Slate". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
- ^ "WE TV renews 'Braxton Family Values'". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
- ^ a b "Braxton Family Values Season 1 Episode 1: The Bermuda Triangle". TV Guide. Retrieved April 12, 2011.
- ^ a b "Braxton Family Values Season 1 Episode 2 Taste of a Wedding Singer". TV Guide. Retrieved April 19, 2011.
- ^ a b "Braxton Family Values Season 1 Episode 3 It's My Birthday". TV Guide. Retrieved April 26, 2011.
- ^ a b "Braxton Family Values Season 1 Episode 4 I Love L.A." TV Guide. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
- ^ a b "Braxton Family Values Season 1 Episode 5 From Russia With Love". TV Guide. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
- ^ a b "Braxton Family Values Season 1 Episode 6 Getting the Band Back Together". TV Guide. Retrieved May 17, 2011.
- ^ a b "Braxton Family Values Season 1 Episode 7 Dog of a Birthday Party". TV Guide. Retrieved May 24, 2011.
- ^ a b "Braxton Family Values Season 1 Episode 8 To Play or Not to Playboy". TV Guide. Retrieved May 31, 2011.
- ^ a b "Braxton Family Values Season 1 Episode 9 You Can't Go Home Again". TV Guide. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ Gorman, Bill (June 8, 2011). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Deadliest Catch' Tops Night; 'White Collar,' 'Covert Affairs' Return Down, Plus 'Tosh.0,' '16 & Pregnant' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 11, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
- ^ a b "Braxton Family Values Season 1 Episode 10 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner". TV Guide. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
- ^ Gorman, Bill (June 15, 2011). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Deadliest Catch' Tops; Premieres Of 'Pretty Little Liars,' 'Memphis Beat,' 'Hawthorne,' 'Gene Simmons' & Lots More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 18, 2011. Retrieved June 15, 2011.
