The BEST episodes of Basketball Wives LA

Every episode of Basketball Wives LA ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Basketball Wives LA!

A fresh group of West Coast basketball wives, girlfriends, fiancées and exes deal with life in SoCal's hottest hub for gossip and game.

Last Updated: 3/31/2026Network: VH1Status: Continuing

8.17

12 votes

#1 - Episode 9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/24/2011

The tension between Draya and Laura continues to mount at Matt and Gloria's golf event, and the women plan a getaway together.

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8.08

12 votes

#2 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/10/2011

After reaching out to Malaysia, Draya is confused when Jackie suddenly decides she's her new best buddy. Also, Imani dives back into the dating pool, but can an ordinary Joe hold her interest?..

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8.06

17 votes

#3 - Episode 7

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/23/2015

The women play dodgeball together to work off their aggressions, Brandi and Malaysia call out Draya for her selfish ways, and Shaunie strikes up a friendship with Mehgan.

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7.95

105 votes

#4 - Season Finale

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/16/2016

Jackie decides whether to send Tami or Duffey back to the U.S. after their altercation, Tami receives devastating news, and Doug surprises Jackie with a dream wedding.

7.94

118 votes

#5 - Episode 14

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/9/2016

Jackie fears the worst when she can't reach Doug, and the tension between Duffey and Tami results in an explosive showdown as the women continue their trip to Portugal.

7.93

14 votes

#6 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/10/2012

Malaysia's desire to give Jackie another chance leaves the women baffled, Sundy encourages Jackie to apologize, and Draya introduces fellow model Brooke to the group.

7.81

16 votes

#7 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/19/2011

Love is in the air at Jackie and Doug Christie's Vegas wedding, the 16th time they have tied the knot, but feathers are ruffled when one of the girls goes AWOL....

7.80

10 votes

#8 - Episode 13

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/3/2012

The ladies plot a trip to New Orleans, but when Bambi's ire toward Gloria ruins Laura's birthday plans, no one knows what to expect.

7.74

84 votes

#9 - Episode 6

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/14/2016

Angel Love questions her friendship with Angel Brinks, Duffey offers to direct a music video for Tami's daughter, and Jackie tries to make peace between Duffey and Angel Love.

7.71

21 votes

#10 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/5/2011

After a rooftop altercation between Malaysia and Laura, Tanya finds herself the surprise recipient of the group's disdain. Also, Imani tries to keep a secret about one of the girls close to the vest -- but can't resist calling her "worthless."

7.71

14 votes

#11 - Episode 10

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/20/2015

Malaysia kicks Jackie out of her bedding-line launch, Shaunie plans a group trip to Puerto Rico, and a divide begins to form between the Miami and L.A. women.

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7.68

105 votes

#12 - Episode 13

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/2/2016

As the women embark on their trip to Portugal, Malaysia tries to make peace between Tami and Duffey, and Duffey has second thoughts about her decision to come on the trip.

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7.63

98 votes

#13 - Episode 10

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/18/2016

Things get physical when Tami fires Duffey from Jazz's music video, and Angel Brinks and Angel Love have it out with Jackie about her breakdown at the anniversary party.

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7.63

97 votes

#14 - Episode 9

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/11/2016

Jackie's violent display at Angel Brinks's anniversary party makes waves, Brandi and Duffey plan a BBQ, and Tami confronts Duffey about her daughter's music video.

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7.63

8 votes

#15 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/24/2014

Brandi and Jason meet with a fertility specialist, and Brittish's attempt to smooth things over with the group by throwing a tea party doesn't go as planned.

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7.62

13 votes

#16 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/26/2011

The group takes Draya to task over sitting out Jackie's wedding, and Imani's frustration with the single life results in a new resolve to get back in the game. Also, Laura discovers that Draya has had a lot to say about her to someone outside the group....

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7.57

14 votes

#17 - Episode 3

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/26/2015

Shaunie joins the group in L.A., Malaysia agrees to sit down with Jackie to hash out their issues, and the women call out Mehgan's shady behavior at Shaunie's birthday party.

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7.56

99 votes

#18 - Episode 2

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/24/2016

Brandi throws a party to welcome her "sister" Duffey to L.A., but Malaysia's attitude at the event is anything but welcoming, and Jackie surprises Doug with a major purchase.

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7.50

12 votes

#19 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/3/2011

Laura's issues with Draya turn the group's recreational MMA outing into a major showdown... but the heat really turns up when Jackie and Laura start digging up Draya's past online....

7.47

100 votes

#20 - Episode 8

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/28/2016

Angel Brinks throws an event to celebrate her clothing company, Tami and Reggie see a fertility doctor, and Jackie turns to an energy healer to unpack her emotional issues.

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7.46

116 votes

#21 - Episode 1

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/17/2016

Brandi debates returning to L.A. after her fight with Shaunie, Jackie's husband Doug receives an out-of-state job offer, and Tami and her boyfriend Reggie plan for a family.

7.43

100 votes

#22 - Episode 12

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/25/2016

Jackie tests Malaysia's limits when she asks her to come along for her colonic procedure, Doug and Chantel plan a surprise for Jackie, and Duffey offers an apology to Jazz.

7.42

19 votes

#23 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/12/2011

Jackie prepares for her annual renewal of vows to Doug Christie, but will Draya make the cut for an invite? Also, Jackie's bachelorette party nearly boils over when some surprise guests turn up the heat.

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7.42

19 votes

#24 - Episode 6

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/16/2015

The group's trip to Santa Barbara comes to a quick end when Draya prompts Mehgan to question Jackie's loyalty, and Patrice opens up to Brandi and Malaysia about her home life.

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7.42

12 votes

#25 - Episode 11

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/7/2011

As tempers flare during the Hawaii trip, the women band together to confront Jackie for talking behind their backs.