Series synopsis
Braxton Family Values is an American reality television series that premiered on WE tv on April 12, 2011. It ended on December 17, 2020. It stars Toni Braxton, Traci Braxton, Tamar Braxton and Towanda Braxton.
Like their famous sister Toni Braxton, Traci, Towanda, Trina and Tamar were all blessed with the gift of song and shared that gift as a group called "The Braxtons," managed by their mom Evelyn. Now, after battling debilitating illnesses that left her out of the spotlight, Toni Braxton is now fighting her way back to the top. She enlists the help of her sisters, but the drama they bring proves to be too much at times.
Premise
Like their famous sister Toni Braxton, Traci, Towanda, Trina and Tamar were all blessed with the gift of song and shared that gift as a group called "The Braxtons," managed by their mom Evelyn. Now, after battling debilitating illnesses that left her out of the spotlight, Toni Braxton is now fighting her way back to the top. She enlists the help of her sisters, but the drama they bring proves to be too much at times.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Toni Braxton as Herself
- Traci Braxton as Herself
- Tamar Braxton as Herself
- Towanda Braxton as Herself
- Trina Braxton as Herself
- Evelyn Braxton as Herself
Guest cast
- Wendy Williams as Self
Episodes
This series spans 8 seasons with 147 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 0 | ||
| Season 1 | 11 | April 12, 2011 | June 14, 2011 |
| Season 2 | 26 | November 10, 2011 | September 20, 2012 |
| Season 3 | 26 | March 14, 2013 | February 20, 2014 |
| Season 4 | 26 | August 14, 2014 | September 3, 2015 |
| Season 5 | 26 | May 19, 2016 | May 24, 2017 |
| Season 6 | 26 | March 22, 2018 | June 6, 2019 |
| Season 7 | 6 | November 5, 2020 | December 17, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Bermuda Triangle Ready to relaunch her singing career, R&B superstar Toni invites her four younger sisters to join her for a benefit concert in Bermuda. But old rivalries and resentments threaten to ruin what was meant to be a joyful family reunion. |
April 12, 2011 |
| 2 |
Taste Of A Wedding Singer The Braxton sisters fear that Trina’s weight gain and alcohol abuse are symptoms of a depression. They consult a family therapist, then surprise Trina with an intervention. After a rocky start, progress is made, and the sisters hold hands at the end. |
April 19, 2011 |
| 3 |
It’s My Birthday Toni’s plans for a quiet birthday are ruined when Tamar convinces her that the sisters should jet to Miami to celebrate. They take a yacht tour, attend a Dolphins game, and shop for a vacation home. Back in Atlanta, Towanda sets Toni up on a date. |
April 26, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
R.E.S.P.E.C.T First they’re bickering, then they’re booty shaking – Trina, Towanda, Traci, Toni and Tamar are back. When Evelyn and Traci visit Toni in LA, tensions flare due to Tamar’s newfound fame. Trina’s marriage is put to the test thanks to her new houseguests, and Toni admits she’s been seeing her ex. |
November 10, 2011 |
| 2 |
Beauty School Drop-Out Unhappy with the producer Vince has chosen for her, Tamar goes behind his back to meet with someone else. Traci considers opening a salon and Towanda attempts to whip Toni’s new assistant into shape. |
November 17, 2011 |
| 3 |
A Snooping Dog Gabe and Trina fight over the GPS he installed in her phone while Tamar flies to Chicago to be a guest D.J. After talking to Towanda about their relationship, Andre’s inspired to write a book. |
December 1, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ciao, Braxtons! Toni takes her sisters on a trip to Italy. Tamar can’t join because she’s promoting her single in NYC. Toni realizes there’s tension between Tamar and the other sisters. She confronts Tamar, and tempers erupt. |
March 14, 2013 |
| 2 |
Lights, Camera, Braxton Drama! Toni receives a visit from her sisters while shooting a film in Canada. The girls go sightseeing and try to bond, but Tamar storms off after getting into a fight with Towanda. |
March 21, 2013 |
| 3 |
The Tamar-vention An emergency therapy session is called so that the sisters can hash out their issues. Also: Toni performs at a gala honoring Barry Manilow; and Tamar, still busy promoting her new single, shoots a music video. |
March 28, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bright Lights, Big Breakdowns The girls are in NYC for Toni’s Broadway show but tension flares up at Tamar’s birthday party when a guest offends the sisters and Tamar defends him. Towanda erupts into a shocking meltdown at the dinner table! |
August 14, 2014 |
| 2 |
Sisters on the Verge After an explosive family dinner, the sisters go on a therapy retreat. Traci accuses Tamar’s assistant of grabbing her, but Tamar blows up and insists Traci attacked her first. Towanda makes a leap of faith. |
August 21, 2014 |
| 3 |
Jamaican Me Crazy After all the drama, Evelyn insists the sisters go to Jamaica to have some fun. Toni performs; the girls parasail and party. But at the end of the trip, they’re still unsure about the fate of the family album. |
August 28, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Not My Momma! Evelyn suffers from a stroke, which turns into an East Coast vs. West Coast sister battle over Mommy! Evelyn’s near death experience sparks a new lease on life while Traci faces a health scare of her own. |
May 19, 2016 |
| 2 |
Man Enough For Mommy Trina hires a matchmaker for Mommy in Atlanta. Toni craves new experiences and takes the plunge. Tamar wants the Hollywood Medium, Tyler Henry to connect with angels, but Trina is not on board & tension rises. |
May 26, 2016 |
| 3 |
S*** Gets Real Tamar opens up about being fired from "The Real"; Trina suspects she has a stalker. |
June 2, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Duchess & the Divorce The Braxtons are stunned by news of Tamar's divorce filing. Traci reveals her shocking secret. The sisters finally confront Tamar about her divorce and when past issues resurface, Tamar storms out! |
March 22, 2018 |
| 2 |
Allegedly Toni’s back in the studio with beau, Birdman. When Miss Evelyn speaks to the press about Tamar’s volatile relationship with Vince, Tamar goes into hiding. Trina & Traci’s epic party bus to Vegas is a fail when an unexpected visitor arrives. |
March 29, 2018 |
| 3 |
Living Legend With Tamar in hiding, will she miss Toni’s 50th birthday? Toni’s stunned by a shocking party foul. Traci pressures her son over baby news. Tamar performs and Toni receives the Soul Train Legend Award. |
April 5, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bachelorette Braxton Style Singer and songwriter Toni Braxton and her four sisters reveal strong sisterly bonds. |
November 5, 2020 |
| 2 |
A Stumble to the Altar Tamar does a bachelorette do-over; Trina's big day plans are in jeopardy; Toni tries to cure her sister's wedding blues; Traci falls. |
November 12, 2020 |
| 3 |
Third Times a Charm Trina has a fairy-tale wedding but Traci leaves abruptly; Traci speaks to a professional about why she felt uncomfortable and gets help re-setting her boundaries; the pandemic hits everyone but the family comes back together before a big scare. |
November 19, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | WE tv |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 12, 2011 |
| Last aired | December 17, 2020 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |