The BEST Episodes of Basketball Wives
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Dec 13, 2020
Network: VH1
Being the wife or girlfriend of a professional basketball player has its advantages, from sitting courtside at the Finals to sitting port side on your husband's yacht. But outside the glare of the public spotlight, their lives may not be as glamorous as one might think. On Basketball Wives, we'll follow the extraordinary lives of 6 women who are 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. While many people may view the wives of professional athletes as being lazy and entitled, these women are proof that those stereotypes are often off the mark. From starting a high-end shoe boutique to managing a dance company to building a fitness empire, these women are chasing and realizing dreams and goals that underscore their place as empowered woman and not just the wife of a celebrity. And perhaps the most profound revelation is that behind all the bling, these women are really just the same as everyone else. Just like many women across America, they cope with the stresses of marriage and divorce and being a single parent, the joys and trials of raising children, the highs and lows of their friendship with each other. But with the pressures of fame, the temptation and fears of infidelity, and the struggles of raising children while their men are away trying to conquer the hard court, these women have to stick together as best friends and find the inner strength together to triumph against the odds. In Basketball Wives, we'll finally get a glimpse into the secret and unique lives of the women behind these men, and we'll realize that it's not just the players they're married to... but also the game.
#1 - Episode 7
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired Jan 30, 2011
9.33 #2 - Episode 5
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired Sep 16, 2013
9.17 #6 - Episode 11
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired Apr 30, 2012
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#7 - Episode 13
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired May 14, 2012
8.60 #8 - Episode 8
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired Oct 7, 2013
8.50 #9 - Episode 7
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired Sep 30, 2013
8.44 #10 - Episode 1
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired Feb 20, 2012
8.29 #11 - Episode 8: Season Finale
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired May 30, 2010
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?
8.25 #12 - Chad has lunch with another woman
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired Aug 8, 2011
Evelyn catches Chad having lunch with another woman; Jen's divorce party heats up. Shaunie O'Neal, Suzie Ketcham, Jennifer Williams, Royce Reed.
8.25 #13 - Episode 15
Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired Sep 25, 2019
Shaunie, Evelyn, Malaysia, Feby and Kristen may have lost the battle against the other ladies but they are determined to win the war as they plot ways to take down Cece, OG and Jackie.
8.24 #14 - Episode 6
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired Jul 24, 2019
Kristen's hope for a Scott Family resolution is renewed when she receives some promising news about Byron; Jen's plus one raises eyebrows; Evelyn and Jen come face to face in San Diego no one is safe.
8.23 #15 - Episode 4
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired Jul 10, 2019
A series of robberies causes Shaunie and her family to pick up and move; the group eyes Cece as the source of the rumor about Thomas.
8.21 #16 - Episode 4
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired Mar 12, 2012
8.20 #17 - Episode 8
Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired Jul 8, 2018
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.
8.20 #18 - Reunion (1)
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired Aug 15, 2011
Cast members reminisce. Shaunie O'Neal, Suzie Ketcham, Jennifer Williams, Royce Reed, Evelyn Lozada, Tami Roman, Meeka Claxton
8.17 #19 - Episode 16
Season 7 - Episode 16 - Aired Sep 9, 2018
Evelyn’s good intentions for bringing Jen to Amsterdam backfires. Jen’s presence 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.
8.13 #20 - Episode 3
Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired Jul 3, 2019
Evelyn hosts an event for her new business venture, but things go completely haywire when OG drops a bomb on the Scott Family; Tami deals with the reality of her ex's serious health scare.
8.12 #21 - Episode 1
Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired Jun 19, 2019
Shaunie deals with her son Shareef's devastating diagnosis, Tami keeps a major secret from the ladies, Kristen's invite to Cece's wedding gets revoked, Jen returns to reignite old flames.
8.11 #22 - Episode 13
Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired Sep 11, 2019
Jen finds herself at odds with Evelyn and Malaysia when photos from her Sip 'n Shop surface with her face edited out; OG feels burned by the group when no one shows support at her retirement gala.
8.04 #23 - Episode 7
Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired Jul 2, 2018
Shaunie investigates a rumor that could blow up the group, but it results in more questions than answers. Malaysia is pleasantly surprised when Cece and Byron set her up on a blind date. Tami lashes out and says something she can't take back
8.01 #24 - Episode 4
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 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!
8.00 #25 - Episode 5
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 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!
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