| Harlem Heights | |
|---|---|
| Format | Reality |
| Starring | Ashlie Gray Briana Bigham Bridget Bland Brooke Crittendon Christian Grant-Fields Jason Allen Landon Dais Pierre Downing |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 20-21 minutes (no commercials) |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | BET |
| Original run | March 2, 2009 – April 20, 2009 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Harlem Heights is a BET reality show. It documents the lives of eight trendy African-American 20-somethings as they navigate through relationships and their professional lives. The series airs Mondays only on BET. The future of the show is unknown. In a recent BET meeting, College Hill, Baldwin Hills and Harlem Heights weren't mentioned as returning series'.[1]
Contents |
The following is a list of cast members.
| NAME | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| Ashlie Gray | (season 1) Actress, trying to earn respect. |
| Briana Bigham | (season 1) Designer in the New York fashion industry 8 years, has a line of handbags called "B. Marie" www.bmariestyle.com. Bridget's cousin. |
| Bridget Bland | (season 1) Gossip girl, cousin of Briana, Entertainment Writer and Law Student, graduate of Spelman College. Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority |
| Brooke Crittendon | (season 1) MTV Producer, Ex-Girlfriend of Kanye West, getting her life back on track. Member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority |
| Christian Grant-Fields | (season 1) Grew up privileged, Lifestyle Editor for Dime Magazine. |
| Jason Allen | (season 1) Started non-profit organization for kids, turning his life around. |
| Landon Dais | (season 1) Graduate of Morehouse College and a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. Seeking a future in Harlem politics and is dedicated to his community. Landon is running for New York City Council (9 th District Central Harlem / Morningside Heights). Landon's Web Site www.LandonDais.com. He is also an accomplished public speaker. |
| Pierre Downing | (season 1) The 'pretty boy', college basketball player with tough background. |
| Ally | (season 1) A common friend. |
Season 1 of Harlem Heights consisted of 10 episodes which began on March 2, 2009 and concluded on April 20, 2009.
| # | Title | Original airdate | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | "Harlem Heights" | 101 | |
| In the series premiere, the gang votes in the 2008 presidential election. | |||
| 02 | "Carrying the Torch" | 102 | |
| The gang goes out to celebrate the election results. Meanwhile, Ashlie and Brooke catch up with friends while Christian and Pierre get into a bit of trouble. | |||
| 03 | "Handling Their Business" | 103 | |
| Christian and Ashlie go out on a date and Jason attempts to start his nonprofit organization. Brianna tries to further her career and elsewhere, Pierre and Brooke have dinner together. | |||
| 04 | "Mind Games" | 104 | |
| Bridget goes to an African American theater fund raiser and afterwards, asks a friend about her behavior. Pierre is still adjusting to life in the Heights and things are awkward between Ashlie and Christian when they go on a double date. | |||
| 05 | "Partied Out" | 105 | |
| Pierre pays his family a visit in his old neighborhood and Brianna is nervous about her upcoming preview showcase. Meanwhile, Ashlie tries to evaluate her feelings for Christian although he's out partying with Brooke. | |||
| 06 | "Choose a Side!" | 106 | |
| Controversy arises from a kiss between Brooke and Christian. Jason continues his work on starting his non-profit organization. Brooke finds herself having a pair of heated confrontations at an open-mike event. | |||
| 07 | "Complicating Matters" | 107 | |
| Brooke and Ashlie address their conflict; Christian deals with his feelings for Brooke; Pierre has a confrontation at a dinner party; and Ashlie prepares to set the record straight with Landon. | |||
| 08 | "Big Plans" | 108 | |
| Brooke is offended by a comment from Landon; Pierre and Bridget grow closer; Landon plans for the future; and Kelli C. interrupts a big moment between Christian and Brooke. | |||
| 09 | "Good Deeds" | 109 | |
| While awaiting a commitment from Brooke, Christian plays the field. Elsewhere, the girls come together for a PSA; Bridget's birthday party finds Christian getting in trouble; and Brianna finds herself stressed out by an upcoming fashion show. | |||
| 10 | "Politicking" | 110 | |
| The season 1 finale finds the launch of Brianna's bag. Elsewhere, Jason continues promoting his non-profit organization; Ashlie heads to LA to meet up with an established acting coach; Landon seeks his father's approval; and Brooke makes a decision regarding Christian. | |||