Series synopsis
First Wives Club is an American drama television series that premiered on BET+ on September 19, 2019. It ended on December 15, 2022. It was created by Tracy Oliver. It stars Michelle Buteau, Jill Scott, Ryan Michelle Bathe and Mark Tallman.
When a couple of wives discover that their husband's hearts are with other women, they decide to form their own First Wives Club and take matters into their own hands!
Premise
When a couple of wives discover that their husband's hearts are with other women, they decide to form their own First Wives Club and take matters into their own hands!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michelle Buteau as Bree Washington
- Jill Scott as Hazel Rachelle
- Ryan Michelle Bathe as Ariel 'Ari' Montgomery
- Mark Tallman as David Montgomery
- RonReaco Lee as Gary Washington
- Malik Yoba as Derrick Ellsworth
- Michelle Mitchenor as Jayla Wright
- Sydney Mitchell as Vanessa
Supporting cast
- Tobias Truvillion as Khalil
- Tasie Lawrence as Stella Bentley
- Chase W. Dillon as Ollie
- Demetrius D. Denis as Wedding Guest
- Bill Barrett as Jacob Rosen
- Naledi Murray as Imani
- J.L. Rey as Walter
- Angel Garet as Jesus
- Allen Fawcett as Preston
- Kathryn Leigh Scott as Judith
- Tonya Canady as Patron
- T.L. Flint as Driver
Guest cast
- Sydney Mitchell as Vanessa
- Tobias Truvillion as Khalil
- Tasie Lawrence as Stella Bentley
- Chase W. Dillon as Ollie
- Demetrius D. Denis as Wedding Guest
- Bill Barrett as Jacob Rosen
- Naledi Murray as Imani
- J.L. Rey as Walter
- Angel Garet as Jesus
- Allen Fawcett as Preston
- Kathryn Leigh Scott as Judith
- Tonya Canady as Patron
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 29 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | September 19, 2019 | September 19, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 10 | July 15, 2021 | July 15, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 10 | November 17, 2022 | December 15, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot A public breakup with her cheating music producer husband has singing superstar Hazel turning to her BFFs Ari and Bree for support. Feeling unfulfilled, the women vow to reclaim their lives: starting by releasing Hazel's new song themselves. |
September 19, 2019 |
| 2 |
Plan B A spending spree with Derek's money gets Hazel financially cut off. Ari agrees to be Hazel's lawyer, and is put in an awkward position when David accepts a donation from Derek. After trying therapy with Gary, Bree realizes she wants a divorce. |
September 19, 2019 |
| 3 |
Diamonds Are Forever Ari and David clash about Derek's growing involvement in David's campaign. Unable to track down Hazel's prenup, Ari, Hazel and Bree orchestrate a heist into Derek's penthouse to steal his copy of their prenup. Bree serves Gary with divorce papers. |
September 19, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independent Women | July 15, 2021 |
| 2 | On Bended Knee | July 15, 2021 |
| 3 | What About Your Friends | July 15, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
You Can't Hurry Love Hazel plans the perfect wedding in paradise. Bree and Gary try to one up each other at home as they navigate career changes. Jayla contemplates inviting Jacob to Hazel's wedding. |
November 17, 2022 |
| 2 |
Stop in the Name of Love Hazel realizes her time with Nigel has come to an end. With Bree's new job and Gary's rising star, their old version of home life is no more. |
November 17, 2022 |
| 3 |
What Becomes of the Brokenhearted? As everyone gathers for Ari's Celebration of Life, David pulls himself together and hands out assignments. Hazel is surprised to learn of Ari's final wishes for Megan. |
November 24, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BET+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 19, 2019 |
| Last aired | December 15, 2022 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday |