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Three ambitious women navigate the highly competitive world of professional sports.
Nia reluctantly interviews Laila for an exclusive exposé. Vanessa and Marcus look for ways to kill the story. Laila gambles and loses, and the NBA Wives make Vanessa an offer she can't refuse.
★ 8.0/10
(9 votes)
#2
A Wing and A Prayer
S1:E8
Laila finds herself trapped in a dangerous situation; MJ hears a rumor that someone is leaking intel on the Kings, and Marques and Vanessa receive menacing texts from an anonymous source.
★ 7.8/10
(9 votes)
#3
Reversal of Fortune
S1:E6
The story of how Kareem fell from grace and how Marcus ascended to stardom; Laila tries to reconcile her past; Vanessa tries to free Marcus of his debt; Nia's worlds collide.
★ 7.7/10
(23 votes)
#4
The Greater Good
S2:E10
It becomes clear that the spiders have woven a larger web and the crew finds themselves wrapped up further in that web than ever before; Marques must face the challenge of pursuing his own interests or the safety of those around him.
★ 7.6/10
(8 votes)
#5
Persons of Interest
S1:E7
★ 7.2/10
(7 votes)
#6
Gone Girl
S2:E2
Marques's dad comes to take care of him with Vanessa gone, Quanisha pressures Kareem to use his connections for their wedding, and Eric's conspiracy theory gets him in trouble with Nia.
★ 0.0/10
#7
Pilot
S1:E1
Nia's job takes her across the country, Vanessa's basketball player husband Marques gets traded to L.A. after a shocking revelation, and Laila makes a drastic decision.
★ 0.0/10
#8
The Drink of Kings
S1:E3
Marcus lies to alibi Vanessa, but wants something in return. Nia has to go full tabloid to make up for losing the Laila exclusive. Laila takes a dangerous assignment.
★ 0.0/10
#9
The Wrath of Grapes
S1:E4
Vanessa and some of the wives invest in a winery; Laila gets advice from Amber Rose, and Nia spends time with her ex-boyfriend Terrence.
★ 0.0/10
#10
To Live and Lie in LA
S1:E5
Vanessa feels guilty after being with Bryce; Nia struggles to remember a drunken night on the town with Laila; Eric makes a surprise visit; Marcus wants to start over with Vanessa.
★ 0.0/10
#11
The Bitch Is Back
S1:E9
Vanessa makes an unlikely alliance in hopes of clearing herself and Marques of the murder; Nia reaches out to Eric; Kareem realizes his mentor has become a threat; Detectives Loomis and Trillin close in on their number-one suspect.
★ 0.0/10
#12
It Happened One Night
S1:E10
Marques lays it all on the line to protect the people he loves; Vanessa, Nia, and Laila join forces to track down Kalinda?s killer; Nia?s big story gets the attention of someone from her past; Vanessa has a big announcement.
★ 0.0/10
#13
I Saw What You Did
S2:E1
Kareem's mom reveals a family secret, Laila has a change of fortune, Nia gets a mysterious package, new evidence surfaces in Kalinda's murder case, and Vanessa gives Marques troubling news.
★ 0.0/10
#14
Love and Basketball
S2:E3
Marques has trouble focusing on the court while his daughter is still missing, a mysterious package sends Eric down a conspiracy rabbit hole, and Nia hits it off with Laila's new costar.
★ 0.0/10
#15
Lost and Found
S2:E4
Nia learns that Eric's conspiracy theories may have had some validity, Kareem gets an opportunity from the Vipers, and Marcus adjusts to playing with the team's new superstar.
★ 0.0/10
#16
All In
S2:E5
Laila is unnerved by an unwelcome visitor from her past, Marques and Eden's relationship heats up, Kareem gets a taste of his own medicine, and Nia's investigation takes a strange turn.
★ 0.0/10
#17
The Game Catches Everyone
S2:E6
Marques turns to Eden after lashing out at the paparazzi, Laila faces pressure from Jason's lawyer, Quanisha struggles to win over Kareem's mom, and Nia's research puts her and MJ in danger.
★ 0.0/10
#18
There's No Place Like Home
S2:E7
Marques brings the crew back to his hometown when his high school jersey number gets retired, MJ gets drawn deeper into a world of conspiracies, and Laila feels judged by Nia.
★ 0.0/10
#19
Undercover Brother
S2:E8
After a major gaffe on live TV, Kareem faces backlash and must make amends. As MJ gets a larger peek behind the mysterious curtain, Nia spots flags that are deeper than red. During all this, the Vipers must band together for the game of their lives.
★ 0.0/10
#20
Truth and Consequences
S2:E9
Laila worries her come-up is an exchange for her silence, Nia helps the LAPD catch Eric's killer, Kareem learns of his father's deception, and Marques gets a surprise at Eden's family home.
★ 7.2/10
(7 votes)
#1
Gone Girl
S2:E2
Marques's dad comes to take care of him with Vanessa gone, Quanisha pressures Kareem to use his connections for their wedding, and Eric's conspiracy theory gets him in trouble with Nia.
★ 7.6/10
(8 votes)
#2
Persons of Interest
S1:E7
★ 7.7/10
(23 votes)
#3
The Greater Good
S2:E10
It becomes clear that the spiders have woven a larger web and the crew finds themselves wrapped up further in that web than ever before; Marques must face the challenge of pursuing his own interests or the safety of those around him.
★ 7.8/10
(9 votes)
#4
Reversal of Fortune
S1:E6
The story of how Kareem fell from grace and how Marcus ascended to stardom; Laila tries to reconcile her past; Vanessa tries to free Marcus of his debt; Nia's worlds collide.
★ 8.0/10
(9 votes)
#5
A Wing and A Prayer
S1:E8
Laila finds herself trapped in a dangerous situation; MJ hears a rumor that someone is leaking intel on the Kings, and Marques and Vanessa receive menacing texts from an anonymous source.
★ 8.9/10
(15 votes)
#6
Lover’s Moon
S1:E2
Nia reluctantly interviews Laila for an exclusive exposé. Vanessa and Marcus look for ways to kill the story. Laila gambles and loses, and the NBA Wives make Vanessa an offer she can't refuse.
★ 0.0/10
Pilot
S1:E1
Nia's job takes her across the country, Vanessa's basketball player husband Marques gets traded to L.A. after a shocking revelation, and Laila makes a drastic decision.
★ 8.9/10
(15 votes)
Lover’s Moon
S1:E2
Nia reluctantly interviews Laila for an exclusive exposé. Vanessa and Marcus look for ways to kill the story. Laila gambles and loses, and the NBA Wives make Vanessa an offer she can't refuse.
★ 0.0/10
The Drink of Kings
S1:E3
Marcus lies to alibi Vanessa, but wants something in return. Nia has to go full tabloid to make up for losing the Laila exclusive. Laila takes a dangerous assignment.
★ 0.0/10
The Wrath of Grapes
S1:E4
Vanessa and some of the wives invest in a winery; Laila gets advice from Amber Rose, and Nia spends time with her ex-boyfriend Terrence.
★ 0.0/10
To Live and Lie in LA
S1:E5
Vanessa feels guilty after being with Bryce; Nia struggles to remember a drunken night on the town with Laila; Eric makes a surprise visit; Marcus wants to start over with Vanessa.
★ 7.8/10
(9 votes)
Reversal of Fortune
S1:E6
The story of how Kareem fell from grace and how Marcus ascended to stardom; Laila tries to reconcile her past; Vanessa tries to free Marcus of his debt; Nia's worlds collide.
★ 7.6/10
(8 votes)
Persons of Interest
S1:E7
★ 8.0/10
(9 votes)
A Wing and A Prayer
S1:E8
Laila finds herself trapped in a dangerous situation; MJ hears a rumor that someone is leaking intel on the Kings, and Marques and Vanessa receive menacing texts from an anonymous source.
★ 0.0/10
The Bitch Is Back
S1:E9
Vanessa makes an unlikely alliance in hopes of clearing herself and Marques of the murder; Nia reaches out to Eric; Kareem realizes his mentor has become a threat; Detectives Loomis and Trillin close in on their number-one suspect.
★ 0.0/10
It Happened One Night
S1:E10
Marques lays it all on the line to protect the people he loves; Vanessa, Nia, and Laila join forces to track down Kalinda?s killer; Nia?s big story gets the attention of someone from her past; Vanessa has a big announcement.
★ 0.0/10
I Saw What You Did
S2:E1
Kareem's mom reveals a family secret, Laila has a change of fortune, Nia gets a mysterious package, new evidence surfaces in Kalinda's murder case, and Vanessa gives Marques troubling news.
★ 7.2/10
(7 votes)
Gone Girl
S2:E2
Marques's dad comes to take care of him with Vanessa gone, Quanisha pressures Kareem to use his connections for their wedding, and Eric's conspiracy theory gets him in trouble with Nia.
★ 0.0/10
Love and Basketball
S2:E3
Marques has trouble focusing on the court while his daughter is still missing, a mysterious package sends Eric down a conspiracy rabbit hole, and Nia hits it off with Laila's new costar.
★ 0.0/10
Lost and Found
S2:E4
Nia learns that Eric's conspiracy theories may have had some validity, Kareem gets an opportunity from the Vipers, and Marcus adjusts to playing with the team's new superstar.
★ 0.0/10
All In
S2:E5
Laila is unnerved by an unwelcome visitor from her past, Marques and Eden's relationship heats up, Kareem gets a taste of his own medicine, and Nia's investigation takes a strange turn.
★ 0.0/10
The Game Catches Everyone
S2:E6
Marques turns to Eden after lashing out at the paparazzi, Laila faces pressure from Jason's lawyer, Quanisha struggles to win over Kareem's mom, and Nia's research puts her and MJ in danger.
★ 0.0/10
There's No Place Like Home
S2:E7
Marques brings the crew back to his hometown when his high school jersey number gets retired, MJ gets drawn deeper into a world of conspiracies, and Laila feels judged by Nia.
★ 0.0/10
Undercover Brother
S2:E8
After a major gaffe on live TV, Kareem faces backlash and must make amends. As MJ gets a larger peek behind the mysterious curtain, Nia spots flags that are deeper than red. During all this, the Vipers must band together for the game of their lives.
★ 0.0/10
Truth and Consequences
S2:E9
Laila worries her come-up is an exchange for her silence, Nia helps the LAPD catch Eric's killer, Kareem learns of his father's deception, and Marques gets a surprise at Eden's family home.
★ 7.7/10
(23 votes)
The Greater Good
S2:E10
It becomes clear that the spiders have woven a larger web and the crew finds themselves wrapped up further in that web than ever before; Marques must face the challenge of pursuing his own interests or the safety of those around him.