The WORST episodes of Basketball Wives

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

Follow the daily lives, drama-filled parties and outrageous fights that unfold between the wives, ex-wives and girlfriends of professional basketball players.

Last Updated: 10/31/2024Network: VH1Status: Continuing

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#1 - The Reunion Part 2

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/14/2011

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.

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#2 - Episode 6

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/4/2011

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

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3.50

2 votes

#3 - The Reunion Part 2

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/11/2012

Cast members' tempers flare; Shaunie shares her thoughts on the final scene.

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5.75

4 votes

#4 - Episode 9

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/20/2011

Jen and Ev accuse Royce of playing both sides; Ashley Walker and Rafer Alston ambush Jen and Ev.

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6.00

4 votes

#5 - Episode 11

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/6/2011

Comedian Patrice O'Neal looks back at the top ten moments from Basketball Wives' current season and "Bonus Beefs" from season one.

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6.00

4 votes

#6 - Episode 9: Reunion Special

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/20/2010

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.

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6.07

14 votes

#7 - Episode 2

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/16/2021

The ladies deal with COVID-19 and the civil unrest following George Floyd's death, Malaysia has a difficult talk with her kids, and Evelyn's mansion getaway idea gets a mixed reception.

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6.33

3 votes

#8 - Don't Call Me Sweetie

Season 11 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/22/2024

Jac'Eil invites the girls to an LGBT charity event but unresolved tension between Brandi, Evelyn and Brooke threatens to ruin the day; meanwhile, as Jennifer and Christian's wedding gets closer, Christian drops a bomb.

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6.33

6 votes

#9 - Episode 3

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/2/2013

The women deal with the fallout from Suzie interrogating Tasha; Tami raises questions within the group when she does not show up at Evelyn's birthday blowout.

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6.50

6 votes

#10 - A Liar’s Gonna Lie

Season 11 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/1/2024

Jackie tries to mend relationships by planning a Ponderosa to unite everyone; Brandi quickly gets caught up in the ensuing drama.

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6.71

7 votes

#11 - Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater

Season 11 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/20/2024

Jac'eils wedding day has arrived; Brandi's opinions on Brooke's relationship causes tension, while Brooke embraces her new chapter; Jennifer juggles wedding plans and movie premieres; Jackie connects with Shaunie to get the group back together.

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6.80

5 votes

#12 - You Can’t Even Spell Wife

Season 11 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/9/2024

The ladies heal old wounds on their trip to Mexico until it's revealed someone on the trip played a role in one of Shaunie's relationships ending; accusations are thrown and breaking points are reached as the situation comes to a shocking climax.

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6.80

5 votes

#13 - She’s Not Worth Your Taco

Season 11 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/12/2024

Brooke thinks it's time for her new man to meet her family; Jackie takes the next steps to make her talk show a reality; Shaunie comes to town to make peace between Jackie and the group.

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6.80

15 votes

#14 - Birthday Brawlin

Season 10 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/4/2022

On the Vegas trip, tensions boil over as Nia attempts to apologize to Angel, but the other ladies aren't convinced she is sincere; Duffey plays her last DJ set but has second thoughts about ending her career for good.

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6.81

16 votes

#15 - Homewreckers

Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/16/2023

Shaunie tries to broker peace between Evelyn and Vanessa; Evelyn gets cold feet in her relationship with Lavon; Brittany's motives are questioned after she is spotted out to dinner with Shaq; Jackie gets an unexpected olive branch by an old friend.

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6.86

7 votes

#16 - Uninvited Guests, Unintended Consequences

Season 11 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/15/2024

Brandi plans a team-building exercise, but an unwanted guest creates tension; Evelyn pursues her investigative skills while keeping a discovery under wraps; Brooke reveals surprising family news; Jen faces challenges in her relationship with Christian.

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6.92

13 votes

#17 - Episode 5

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/9/2021

Jackie and Malaysia talk out their issues, Nia reveals her connection to Feby, and Kristen and Malaysia crash Jackie's game day in order to offer OG an olive branch.

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7.00

4 votes

#18 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/16/2010

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.

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7.00

7 votes

#19 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/25/2010

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

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7.00

3 votes

#20 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/23/2010

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.

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7.00

3 votes

#21 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/13/2011

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.

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7.00

3 votes

#22 - Episode 10

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/23/2012

The fallout from the altercation at the racetrack deepens; Royce introduces Dezmon to the women.

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7.00

7 votes

#23 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/19/2010

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.

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7.10

10 votes

#24 - Episode 4

Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/2/2021

Liza tries to move on from her ex, Nia and Noria Dorsey join the staycation, OG opens up about the racism she experienced as a kid, and Malaysia and Jackie address their fraught friendship.

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7.10

10 votes

#25 - Episode 1

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/19/2013

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.

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