Thicker Than Water: The Tankards

Thicker Than Water: The Tankards
Also known as Thicker Than Water
Genre Reality
Starring
  • Ben Tankard
  • Jewel Tankard
  • Benji Tankard
  • Britney Tankard
  • Brooklyn Tankard
  • Cyrene Tankard
  • Diamond Tankard
  • Shanira Tankard
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 17
Production
Executive producer(s)
Rebecca Toth Diefenbach

Valerie Haselton Drescher Lucilla D’Agostino Renard Young Darren Toon

Running time 42 minutes
Production company(s)
  • Sirens Media
  • John Doe Media
Broadcast
Original channel Bravo
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Original run November 10, 2013 – present
External links
Website

Thicker Than Water: The Tankards (also known as 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]

Cast

  • Ben Tankard
  • Jewel Tankard
  • Benji Tankard
  • Britney Tankard
  • Brooklyn Tankard
  • Cyrene Tankard
  • Diamond Tankard
  • Shanira Tankard

Episodes

Season Episodes Originally aired
Season premiere Season finale
1 8 November 10, 2013 January 5, 2014
2 9 January 4, 2015 TBA

Season 1 (2013–2014)

No. in
series		 No. in
season		 Title Original air date U.S. viewers
(million)
11"Family Ties"November 10, 20131.56[13]
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.
22"Sibling Biblery"November 17, 20131.84[14]
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.
33"Southern Discomfort"November 24, 20131.62[15]
Cyrene and Benji accuse Brooklyn. Brooklyn ends up crashing the family car. Junice begins to disclose family secrets.
44"Not the Family Standard"December 1, 20131.28[16]
Jewel plans her parents' 46th wedding anniversary. Junetta, Junice, and Jewel attend counseling to settle their problems. Benji re-proposes to Shanira.
55"Kandi Rocks"December 15, 20132.05[17]
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.
66"The New F-Word: Forgiveness"December 22, 20132.08[18]
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.
77"Sisters of No Mercy"December 29, 20132.00[19]
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.
88"Wedding Bells & Farewells"January 5, 20142.28[20]
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)
91"Act Like a Sister"January 4, 20151.48[21]
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.
102"Pregnant Pause"January 11, 20151.68[22]
The Tankards get home to Murfreesboro. Ben's oldest son Marcus celebrates his 30th birthday. The birthday party ends up with lots of surprises.
113"Making Amens"January 18, 20151.37[23]
124"Daddy Issues"January 25, 20151.63[24]
135"Lock It Up"February 8, 20151.10[25]
146"The Ben Honors"February 15, 20151.11[26]
157"Tankard Road Diaries"March 1, 20151.49[27]
168"Hairy Situation"March 8, 20151.69[28]
179"Empty Tank"March 15, 20151.41[29]
Season finale.

References

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