Braxton Family Values

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The Bermuda Triangle Apr 13, 2011 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.

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Taste Of A Wedding Singer Apr 20, 2011 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.

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It’s My Birthday Apr 27, 2011 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.

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I Love LA May 4, 2011 Toni, her mother, and her sisters arrive at Tamar and Vince’s house in Los Angeles, where they’ll be staying while Toni is honored at a Lupus LA charity event. Tamar gives them an annoyingly detailed list of her “house rules” that she expects them to follow, as well as a “to-do” list of activities. But the Braxton ladies are thrilled when Tamar surprises them with their brother Mikey’s arrival from Maryland. Later, Tamar talks Toni into getting a spray tan so she’ll look good for the event. Toni hates the results, and her sisters make fun of her bad tan. The sisters have a slumber party in their pajamas, and drink Champagne. At breakfast the next morning, the sisters are appalled by Traci’s poor table manners. Tamar says she’s going to take her to a charm school, and suggests that Evelyn get a Botox treatment. Toni insists on accompanying Tamar and her mother to the plastic surgeon, but becomes squeamish and leaves the room when Evelyn gets an injection. Evelyn is happy with the result.

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From Russia with Love May 11, 2011 Toni meets with Vince to discuss her upcoming gig in Russia, and the state of her career. She wants to do a Vegas show, but she’s concerned no one will hire her because of her Lupus. Vince reassures her. Traci is upset when she learns that she can’t go to Russia due to a visa issue. As rehearsal goes poorly, as Trina doesn’t know her moves, and Tamar calls to say she can’t go to Russia either. Toni asks Towanda to fill in, and she agrees. Trina goes to counseling with Gabe, who apologizes for his infidelities. Towanda shops for a wardrobe for Toni, who is hard to please, then rehearses with Trina. Sure enough, Toni isn’t happy with her choices, and Towanda is upset that Toni shopped on her own and didn’t tell her. Trina and Towanda pack and say goodbye their husbands and kids. Towanda’s not sorry to leave Andre, but she struggles not to cry when she says goodbye to her kids. When they arrive in Russia, they learn that some of their luggage has been lost. Luckily, Toni is able to borrow a dress for a TV appearance. Later, Trina and Towanda go to dinner while Toni relaxes. Trina breaks a tooth during the meal. The next day, Towanda and Trina shop and drink Vodka with pickles. Toni worries about the luggage, and Towanda feels Toni is blaming her. They visit a boutique, and Toni finds a dress to wear at her concert. In their dressing rooms, Towanda grows nervous about performing, and Trina realizes she left her makeup kit at the hotel. Toni’s fears that the audience won’t like her performance seem to be coming true during her first song, as they are quiet. But they applaud at the end; that’s how Russian audiences behave. Toni invites an audience member onstage to dance, and he gets a little too grabby. At dinner, Trina has too much to drink as usual. And when Towanda goes to her room in the morning, she realizes Trina had continued to party in her room, and is grossed out when Trina shows Towanda her broken tooth. Back home, Towanda is joyfully reunited with her kids.

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Getting the Band Back Together May 18, 2011 Vince meets with Toni’s sisters and proposes doing a family album. He’s not sure if Toni will be involved or not. Tamar is the only one who has reservations, since she wants to do her own album, and won’t do it without Toni. Towanda and Andre argue as they move into Toni’s house. Toni is privately concerned that they will be too messy. Trina exercises with Gabe, who tells her he’s thinking about buying a house. She wants to talk to their therapist, Dr. Sherry, before making a decision. Towanda and Traci tell Evelyn about the album possibility. Towanda is concerned about creating chaos living in Toni’s house. Trina has dinner with Gabe. She is touched that he wants to show her the house he’s considering buying for them. Tamar, Traci, and Trina discuss the upcoming studio recording session. There is tension as to whether or not Toni will do the album. Towanda is being driven crazy by her kids, Toni’s kids, and Andre. Vince talks to Toni about recording with Harvey then brings up album with sisters. Toni says she doesn’t want to do a family album. Trina tells her sisters she is going to move to new house with Gabe. They are against it. Towanda has a heated discussion with Andre about him not being a provider and being a slob in Toni’s house. The sisters go to the studio to record a song and ambush Toni about the family album. Gabe shows Trina the house, and she says she’ll move in with him. Towanda tells Toni she needs to find an assistant to replace her. Vince tries to convince Toni to do the album.

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Dog of a Birthday Party May 25, 2011 Toni Braxton is a six time Grammy award winning performer who has sold over forty million records worldwide, starred in two Broadway plays and headlined her own show at the Flamingo in Las Vegas. What the world does not know is that she has four younger sisters, all talented in their own right, but none of them to this point have shared her level of success. It’s mom’s 60th birthday! Toni and her sisters have decided to have the party at Tamar and Vincent’s house in Los Angeles because of the beautiful weather. However, that is all that they have planned. There is no gift yet. There are no special plans for the big 6-0 celebration. The sisters arrive and have less than a day to plan out mom’s surprise party. They quickly divvy up tasks. Toni and Tamar will be in charge of the décor. Traci and Trina will shop for the perfect gift. However, Tamar’s idea of party design winds up being incongruent with Toni Braxton’s. And against the wishes of their sisters, the other two decide the perfect gift for mom is a portable doghouse. The night arrives to celebrate mom and her milestone, but will Toni be able to hire a real party planner/designer in time to spruce up the place? And how will Evelyn react to her portable doghouse in front of all the guests?

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R.E.S.P.E.C.T Nov 11, 2011 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.

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Beauty School Drop-Out Nov 18, 2011 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.

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A Snooping Dog Dec 2, 2011 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.

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New Doo-Whop Chick Dec 9, 2011 Traci's performance as a backup singer; Evelyn's new boyfriend.

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The Graduate Dec 16, 2011 Trina's graduation from business school; Toni reveals to Tamar some bad news.

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The Family Unites Dec 23, 2011 Toni's surgery; Andre's first book signing; Tamar re-work of song lyrics attempt.

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Family Feuding Dec 30, 2011 Trina and Gabe agree it’s time for Towanda and Andre to move out of their house, but disagree on how and when to tell her. With Evelyn on a break from seeing Doc, Towanda informs her mother that she’s fixing her up on a blind date. Evelyn reluctantly agrees to go. Meanwhile, Tamar suggests that Traci learn the beauty biz from top Beverly Hills salon owner Giuseppe Franco. At lunch, Evelyn is shocked when she meets her date and finds out he’s only 27. After five minutes of conversation, Evelyn leaves, embarrassed and annoyed. The next day, Evelyn complains to her daughters about the set up and swears off blind dates. At his salon, Giuseppe offers Traci an apprenticeship. Tamar tells Traci to take it. That night over dinner, Trina admits to her sisters that having Towanda and Andre living with her and Gabe is a strain on their marriage. The girls suggest Trina tell Towanda it’s time to move out. Trina breaks down and cries but is grateful her sisters are behind her. While costume shopping for Towanda’s birthday party, Gabe suggests they throw a hint to Towanda at the party about moving out, but Trina says it’s not the time. Meanwhile, Giuseppe teaches Traci how to shampoo, greet customers with coffee and sweep. All things a novice could do. Traci thinks it’s a waste of time. She doesn’t want Tamar’s help. Over a drinking game, Towanda suggests Traci speak up and voice her opinion. So Traci tells Tamar she feels that Tamar’s always attacking her. Tamar gets defensive. Traci tries to take the fight “outside,” but Tamar won’t budge. The next day, Tamar invites Traci to go to counseling with her. At Towanda’s birthday dinner, everyone dresses as their favorite celebrity and it’s a blast – until Towanda opens a card from Gabe with a gift certificate from a moving company inside, upsetting Towanda and Trina. Finally at therapy, Tamar and Traci talk out issues from the past and resolve to try to get along.