Bethenny Ever After...

Bethenny Ever After...
Format Reality television
Directed by Matt Elkind
Starring Bethenny Frankel
Jason Hoppy
Country of origin United States
Language(s) English
No. of seasons 3
No. of episodes 21
Production
Executive producer(s) Jennifer O'Connell
Matt Anderson
Nick Emmerson
Location(s) New York, New York, United States
Running time 44 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel Bravo
Original run June 10, 2010 (2010-06-10) – present
External links
Website

Bethenny Ever After...,[1] titled Bethenny Getting Married? in the first season, is an American reality television program on the Bravo cable TV network. It is a spin-off of the Bravo series The Real Housewives of New York City from the The Real Housewives of... franchise. On June 10, 2010, the series became Bravo's highest rated series premiere in the network's history. The second season along with its new title premiered on February 28, 2011.

On March 30, 2011, it was announced that the series has been renewed for a third season.[2]

Contents

Synopsis

Season 1: Bethenny Getting Married?

The first season follows Bethenny Frankel former cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City as she prepares her life beginning's having a baby and getting married. It focuses most on her and Jason planning the wedding and getting ready for their child.

Season 2: Bethenny Ever After...

The second season follows more of Bethenny Frankel as she is focusing more on her business and her baby. Also, tension with visiting family members out of town. Also, Bethenny turns 40 in the second season and celebrate Bryn turning one and looking at her future as an older child and adult.

Season 3: Bethenny Ever After...

It was announced that Bethenny Ever After has been renewed for a third season and will start filming in summer 2011. Bethenny has stated that she is trying to make this season "extra long," along with her production crew.

Cast

Main cast

Recurring cast

Series overview

Season Episodes Season premiere Season finale Season name
1 10 June 10, 2010 August 12, 2010 Bethenny Getting Married?
2 11 February 28, 2011 May 9, 2011 Bethenny Ever After...
3 Not yet stated Not yet stated Not yet stated Bethenny Ever After...

Episodes

Season 1: Bethenny Getting Married? - 2010

Ep # Title Airdate US Viewers (million)
1 "Mi Casa, Su Casa" June 10, 2010 2.096
Bethenny launches the next chapter of her life - marriage and a baby! 
2 "In-Laws We Trust" June 17, 2010 1.891
Bethenny races to find the perfect dress, locale, and planner for her upcoming nuptials. 
3 "88% to a Million" June 24, 2010 1.661
The pressure to plan the wedding and raging hormones start to get the best of Bethenny. 
4 "Let Me Eat Cake" July 1, 2010 1.720
Bethenny scrambles to plan her wedding and gets frustrated with her unhelpful fiance. Fellow Housewife Alex McCord hosts a bridal shower. 
5 "So Hoppy Together" July 8, 2010 2.26
The wedding arrives just as Bethenny finishes her book. 
6 "The Honeymoon is Over" July 15, 2010 1.641
With wedding behind them, it's time for Bethenny and Jason to relax and enjoy their honeymoon in St Bart's. Anxiety kicks in when the discussion leans towards the pending arrival of the baby. Bethenny promises to keep her hormones in check if Jason can remember to stay calm. The honeymoon is over too quickly and it is time for Bethenny and Jason to head home to New York City to prepare for the birth of their baby. 
7 "Baby Won't Wait!" July 22, 2010 1.907
Bethenny's baby is here but 5 weeks early she has 5 days in labor. 
8 "Bryn There, Done That" July 29, 2010 1.537
Bethenny and Jason bring their newborn baby home, and Bethenny tackles motherhood. 
9 "Getting More Than Married" August 5, 2010 1.861
In the first season's finale, Bethenny has a baby shower and the team heads to Montauk for a vacation 
10 "The Lost Footage" August 12, 2010 1.9
Footage from Season 1 that they did not show. 

Season 2: Bethenny Ever After... - 2011

Ep # Title Airdate US Viewers (million)
1 "Hoppy Trails to You" February 28, 2011 1.500
Bethenny and Jason try to be Hoppy together in the Season 2 opener. The couple take a trip with baby Bryn to Jason's hometown in Hazleton
2 "There Is No Normal" March 7, 2011 1.674
A magazine hosts a gala honoring Bethenny for her style. Meanwhile, tension develops when Jason suggests visiting his parents again. 
3 "Business as Usual" March 14, 2011 1.234
Bethenny's business ventures take an upswing, yet her margarita product isn't progressing fast enough. Bethenny discovers liquor stores are slow stores. 
4 "It's My Baptisim and I'll Cry If I Want to" March 21, 2011 1.344
Gina ushers Bethenny, Jason and baby Bryn to a church, ostensibly to provide a "blessing" to Bryn. But it soon dawns on Bethenny and Jason that the ceremony appears to be much more like a baptism. 
5 "Ice Castles and Hassles" March 28, 2011 1.281
Bethenny is on edge about her approaching 40th birthday. Meanwhile, she receives an invitation to appear on "Skating With the Stars." 
6 "Fleeing From 40" April 4, 2011 1.350[3]
Bethenny 'celebrates' her birthday. 
7 "The Mile-High Club" April 11, 2011 1.567[4]
Bethenny and Jason fly to Montreal and pay a visit to the SkinnyGirl bottling plant, marking their first trip away from baby Bryn. 
8 "I Need Some Lovin' From My Oven" April 18, 2011 1.359[5]
Bethenny deals with her baby nurse leaving, Skating with the Stars, and a dramatic Thanksgiving dinner disaster. 
9 "Break 'Em Early" April 25, 2011 1.627[6]
Bethenny finds a new baby nanny (with a special talent), and jets to Malibu for relaxation, and more 'Skating With the Stars. 
10 "Thin Ice, Ugly Sweaters" May 2, 2011 1.349[7]
Bethenny and the family spend Christmas (and the Skating With the Stars finale) in Malibu before the bus tour begins. 
11 "Skinny on the Skinny" 1.728[8]
This is the season 2 finale. The SkinnyGirl tour rolls on, and Bethenny ponders a life-changing proposition. 

Season 3: Bethenny Ever After... - 2012===

Reception and DVD releases

"Bethenny Getting Married?" became Bravo's highest rated series premiere in the network's history.[9]

References

  1. ^ "As Seen on TV: Brand Bethenny". Wall Street Journal. November 24, 2010. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704369304575632673263667274.html. Retrieved 2010-12-14. 
  2. ^ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/30/bethenny-ever-after-renewed-by-bravo-for-a-third-season/87678
  3. ^ Seidman, Robert (April 5, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Pawn Stars' & 'WWE RAW' Down Against B-Ball; + 'Being Human,' 'RJ Berger' & More". TV by the Numbers. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/05/monday-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-nurse-jackie-premieres-down-being-human-rj-berger-more-2/88408. Retrieved April 5, 2011. 
  4. ^ Gorman, Bill (April 19, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Pawn Stars' Leads Night; 'Kate Plus 8' Even; 'WWE RAW,' 'Being Human,' 'RJ Berger' & More". TV by the Numbers. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/12/monday-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-leads-night-kate-plus-8-even-wwe-raw-being-human-rj-berger-more/89055. Retrieved April 19, 2011. 
  5. ^ Gorman, Bill (April 26, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Pawn Stars' Leads Night; NBA Playoffs, 'Kate Plus 8' Falls; 'WWE RAW,' 'RJ Berger' NHL & Much More". TV by the Numbers. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/19/monday-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-leads-night-nba-playoffs-kate-plus-8-falls-wwe-raw-rj-berger-nhl-much-more/90072. Retrieved April 26, 2011. 
  6. ^ Gorman, Bill (April 26, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Pawn Stars' Leads Night; Plus NBA, 'WWE RAW,' 'Sanctuary' 'Bethenny,' 'American Chopper' & More". TV by the Numbers. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/26/monday-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-leads-night-plus-nba-wwe-raw-rj-berger-bethenny-american-chopper-more/90559. Retrieved April 26, 2011. 
  7. ^ Seidman, Robert (May 3, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: Kobe-Dirk Playoff Dominates; Will Syfy Move 'Sanctuary' Back to Friday? + 'WWE RAW,' 'Bethenny,' 'American Chopper' & More". TV by the Numbers. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/03/monday-cable-ratings-kobe-dirk-playoff-dominates-will-syfy-move-sanctuary-back-to-friday-wwe-raw-bethenny-american-chopper-more/91489. Retrieved May 5, 2011. 
  8. ^ Seidman, Robert (May 10, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs Lead + 'Pawn Stars,' 'WWE RAW,' 'Bethenny,' 'American Chopper' & M". TV by the Numbers. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/10/monday-cable-ratings-nba-playoffs-lead-pawn-stars-wwe-raw-bethenny-american-chopper-more/92059/. Retrieved May 5, 2011. 
  9. ^ Bravo's "Bethenny Getting Married?" Marks Highest Rated Series Premiere in Network History The Futon Critic

External links

Official web sites