Mann & Wife
| Mann & Wife | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by |
David Mann Tamela Mann Roger M. Bobb |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Distributor | Bounce TV |
| Release | |
| Original network | Bounce TV |
| Original release | April 7, 2015 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Mann & Wife is a comedy series that premiered on the digital television network Bounce TV on April 7, 2015.[1]
The series stars David Mann and Tamela Mann (who are married in real life) as newlywed couple Daniel and Toni Mann, who blend their family together after getting married. Both Daniel and Toni have children from previous relationships; Daniel has two boys and Toni has two girls. Daniel is a police officer and Toni is a teacher. The two move their families together into David's house in Atlanta, along with his mother, Lorainne (Jo Marie Payton). The blended family has to navigate and adjust to their new lives together.
Bounce TV announced the series on May 5, 2014[2] and the series premiered April 7, 2015, with the first season consisting of 10 episodes. On June 16, 2015 Bounce TV renewed the series for a second season.[3] On April 13, 2016 the show has been renewed for a third season.
Cast and characters
- David Mann as Daniel Mann, a police officer and father to DJ and Darren
- Tamela Mann as Toni Mann, a teacher and mother to Terri and Tasha
- Jo Marie Payton as Lorraine Mann, Daniel's mother who lives with the family; a retired schoolteacher
- Tony Rock as Michael Hobbs, Daniel's new partner
- Tiny Lister as Daniel's lieutenant and boss
- Steven Walsh, Jr. as Daniel "D.J." Mann, Jr., Daniel's oldest son
- Lauryn Kennedy Hardy as Terri, Toni's oldest daughter
- Amir O'Neil as Darren Mann, Daniel's youngest son
- Jadah Marie as Tasha, Toni's youngest daughter
Recurring
- Vivica A. Fox as Michelle Mann, Daniel's ex-wife
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 10 | April 7, 2015 | June 9, 2015 | |
| 2 | TBA | April 5, 2016 | 2016 | |
Season 1 (2015)
| No. in series |
No. in season |
Title | Directed by | Written by | Original U.S. air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Pilot" | Roger M. Bobb | David Mann, Tamela Mann, Roger M. Bobb, & Dani Renee | April 7, 2015 |
| In the series pilot, Daniel and Toni return from their honeymoon and have to come back to reality when trying to navigate their blended families living together. DJ is stunned when Toni is his substitute teacher. Meanwhile, Daniel meets his new partner when he returns to the station. | |||||
| 2 | 2 | "Mann's New Baby" | Roger M. Bobb | Ebony Rice & Indigo Ruffin | April 14, 2015 |
| 3 | 3 | "Mann-datory Counseling" | Roger M. Bobb | P.J. Paul, Jr. | April 21, 2015 |
| 4 | 4 | "The Ex-Mann" | Roger M. Bobb | Ari Madison | April 28, 2015 |
| 5 | 5 | "The Mann Brothers" | Roger M. Bobb | Walt Underwood | May 5, 2015 |
| 6 | 6 | "Mann's New Church" | Roger M. Bobb | Dani Renee | May 12, 2015 |
| 7 | 7 | "Mann's Payback" | Roger M. Bobb | Chrystal A. Ellzy | May 19, 2015 |
| 8 | 8 | "Mann's Bodyguard" | Roger M. Bobb | Ebony Rice & Indigo Ruffin | May 26, 2015 |
| 9 | 9 | "Mann's To Make Her Dance" | Roger M. Bobb | Walt Underwood | June 2, 2015 |
| 10 | 10 | "Undercover Mann" | Roger M. Bobb | P.J. Paul, Jr. | June 9, 2015 |
Development and production
Bounce TV announced the series in May 2014 with the series set to premiere in the winter of 2015.[4] Production began in November 2014.[5]
Bounce TV and Bobbcat Productions were in a legal battle over the Mann's in November 2014. When co-creator Roger M. Bobb pitched the series in February 2014, Bobcatt Productions also announced a reality series featuring the couple to air on BET. Since, Bobbcat Productions has found a way to honor both series and the series premiered as scheduled on April 7, 2015.[6]
Reception
Ratings
The premiere on April 7, 2015 was the most watched original programming for Bounce TV. The premiere episode garnered 0.46 million viewers, with 0.14 million in adults 18-49, and over .8 million viewers over its premiere time slots.[7] The second episode grew to 1.3 million viewers over its time slots premieres.[8]
References
- ↑ "Bounce TV’s Newest Original Series 'Mann & Wife' Premieres Tuesday, April 7th at 9PM".
- ↑ "'Family Time' & 'Off the Chain' Renewed by Bounce TV; New Series 'Mann & Wife' & 'Sisters' Announced".
- ↑ "Bounce TV Renews 'Mann & Wife' For".
- ↑ "Bounce TV Announces New Series & Series Renewals".
- ↑ "Bounce TV Adds Stations, Sponsors, Viewers, Movies & Originals".
- ↑ "Entertainment Buzz: After A Legal Battle, Bounce TV’s ‘Mann & Wife’ Featuring David & Tamela Mann Set To Air".
- ↑ ""Mann & Wife" Series Premiere Becomes Most-Watched Original in Bounce TV's History".
- ↑ ""Mann & Wife" Viewership Grows in Week Two, Second Episode Becomes Most-Watched Original in Bounce TV's History".