Thicker Than Water (2013 TV series)
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Genre | Reality |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 3 |
No. of episodes | 18 |
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Running time | 42 minutes |
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Network | Bravo |
Release | November 10, 2013 present | –
Thicker Than Water is an American reality television series that premiered on November 10, 2013,[1] on Bravo.[2][3][4] The series chronicles the family dynamic of former professional basketball player and an American gospel-jazz instrumentalist Ben Tankard, his wife Jewel and their children.[5][6][7][8] Bravo previously aired a pilot titled Thicker Than Water: The Marinos in August 2011 that had the same premise but centered on a different family.[9][10]
In April 2014, Bravo renewed Thicker Than Water for a second season,[11] which premiered on January 4, 2015.[12]
In February 2016, Bravo renewed Thicker Than Water for a third season that premiered on March 27, 2016.[13]
Cast
- Ben Tankard
- Jewel Tankard
- Benji Tankard
- Britney Tankard
- Brooklyn Tankard
- Cyrene Tankard
- Diamond Tankard
- Shanira Tankard
Episodes
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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Season premiere | Season finale | |||
1 | 8 | November 10, 2013 | January 5, 2014 | |
2 | 9 | January 4, 2015 | March 15, 2015 | |
3 | TBA | March 27, 2016 | TBA |
Season 1 (2013–14)
No. in series |
No. in season |
Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (million) | |
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1 | 1 | "Family Ties" | November 10, 2013 | 1.56[14] | |
When Cyrene is asked to prom, Ben becomes protective of his youngest daughter and asks him a few questions. Brooklyn asks for the family's support when she participates in a marathon that's on the same day as Cyrene's prom. Britney and Brooklyn decide to go on a double date and their pasts are brought up. | |||||
2 | 2 | "Sibling Biblery" | November 17, 2013 | 1.84[15] | |
Jewel strives for financial independence while Ben preaches the importance of having wealth. Benji and Brooklyn have a sibling rivalry. Junice reveals some surprising information. | |||||
3 | 3 | "Southern Discomfort" | November 24, 2013 | 1.62[16] | |
Cyrene and Benji accuse Brooklyn. Brooklyn ends up crashing the family car. Junice begins to disclose family secrets. | |||||
4 | 4 | "Not the Family Standard" | December 1, 2013 | 1.28[17] | |
Jewel plans her parents' 46th wedding anniversary. Junetta, Junice, and Jewel attend counseling to settle their problems. Benji re-proposes to Shanira. | |||||
5 | 5 | "Kandi Rocks" | December 15, 2013 | 2.05[18] | |
Jewel's beliefs and parenting styles are tested when Kandi Burruss stops by. Brooklyn is having a difficult time balancing her career and being a mother. Cyrene's feelings toward Josh start to conflict with Jewel's strong opinions. | |||||
6 | 6 | "The New F-Word: Forgiveness" | December 22, 2013 | 2.08[19] | |
Jewel and Ben become worried about Brooklyn's drinking habits. Benji's wedding cost is starting to add up. Everyone learns that Cyrene is the only sister chosen to be a bridesmaid. | |||||
7 | 7 | "Sisters of No Mercy" | December 29, 2013 | 2.00[20] | |
Jewel continues to plan Benji and Shanira's wedding. Junice brings the family together for therapy. Brooklyn works on her material for the upcoming hair show. | |||||
8 | 8 | "Wedding Bells & Farewells" | January 5, 2014 | 2.28[21] | |
In the first season finale, Benji and Shanira's wedding day has arrived. Brooklyn surprises everyone by making a speech. The tension between Junice and Jewel continues to grow. |
Season 2 (2015)
No. in series |
No. in season |
Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (million) | |
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9 | 1 | "Act Like a Sister" | January 4, 2015 | 1.48[22] | |
The Tankards throw a garden party to celebration of Cyrene's graduation from high school. With the 4th of July right around the corner, the family decide to take a journey to Baltimore to visit Jewel's other sister Junetta. | |||||
10 | 2 | "Pregnant Pause" | January 11, 2015 | 1.68[23] | |
The Tankards get home to Murfreesboro. Ben's oldest son Marcus celebrates his 30th birthday. The birthday party ends up with lots of surprises. | |||||
11 | 3 | "Making Amens" | January 18, 2015 | 1.37[24] | |
12 | 4 | "Daddy Issues" | January 25, 2015 | 1.63[25] | |
13 | 5 | "Lock It Up" | February 8, 2015 | 1.10[26] | |
14 | 6 | "The Ben Honors" | February 15, 2015 | 1.11[27] | |
15 | 7 | "Tankard Road Diaries" | March 1, 2015 | 1.49[28] | |
16 | 8 | "Hairy Situation" | March 8, 2015 | 1.69[29] | |
17 | 9 | "Empty Tank" | March 15, 2015 | 1.41[30] |
Season 3 (2016)
No. in series |
No. in season |
Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (million) |
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18 | 1 | "Still Thicker Than Ever?" | March 27, 2016 | 1.06[31] |
19 | 2 | "Micro-Momager"[32] | April 3, 2016 | N/A |
20 | 3 | "Hard Knock Life"[32] | April 17, 2016 | N/A |
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