WAGS (TV series)
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| Genre | Reality |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Camera setup | Multiple |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
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| Original network | E! |
| Original release | August 18, 2015 – present |
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WAGS is an American reality documentary television series that premiered on August 18, 2015, on E! television network.[1] The reality show chronicles both the professional and personal lives of several WAGs (an acronym for wives and girlfriends of high-profile sportspersons).[2]
On September 29, 2015, the network renewed the show for a second season, which is scheduled to air on June 26, 2016.[3][4] "With the return of the series, viewers will get an even deeper look behind-the-scenes of this exclusive celebrity lifestyle and unique point of view inside the world of sports," said Jeff Olde, an executive vice president of the network.[3]
Cast
| Main (Partner's name) | Seasons |
|---|---|
| 1[2] | |
| Ashley North (fiancé of Dashon Goldson) | Main |
| Autumn Ajirotutu (wife of Seyi Ajirotutu) | Main |
| Barbie Blank (fiancé of Sheldon Souray) | Main |
| Natalie Halcro (girlfriend of Shaun Phillips) | Main |
| Nicole Williams (girlfriend of Larry English) | Main |
| Olivia Pierson | Main |
| Sasha Gates (wife of Antonio Gates) | Main |
Episodes
| No. in season |
Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The WAG Life" | August 18, 2015 | 2.47[5] |
| The series premieres with the ladies explaining the importance of being a wife and girlfriend of a sports star, the structure of their social circles and the glamorous life they live daily. Cousins Natalie and Olivia enter a rocky feud with former WWE Diva Barbie Blank; Nicole's relationship insecurities threatens to ruin their trip to Las Vegas. | |||
| 2 | "Set a Date or Die!" | August 25, 2015 | 0.33[6] |
| Ashley finally gets a wedding date from fiance Dashon, only to be disappointed again; Nicole puts Natalie's and Olivia's image issues to the test after she sets up a semi-nude shoot and Barbie extends an olive branch, only to feel disrespected by the cousins again. | |||
| 3 | "Is It Another Girl?" | September 1, 2015 | 0.63[7] |
| Ashley questions Dashon's fidelity after her wedding is postponed; Barbie's presence at a party in celebration of Natalie reaching 1 million followers on Instagram causes quite a stir; and Nicole pressures Larry about marriage and kids. | |||
| 4 | "Never Have I Ever" | September 8, 2015 | 0.62[8] |
| Natalie and Olivia try to grow their Insta-Famous business, but hit a snag when they don't see eye to eye; Ashley does her best to move on after her wedding gets postponed; Barbie struggles with life after the WWE. | |||
| 5 | "Mexican Standoff" | September 15, 2015 | 0.67[9] |
| The WAGs take a trip to Mexico for Natalie's birthday; Autumn second-guesses going with them because of guilt over leaving her kids; Barbie bonds with Natalie and Olivia and checks out a potential wedding venue. | |||
| 6 | "For Love or Money" | September 22, 2015 | 0.38[10] |
| Natalie is challenged with choosing between her career and her relationship with Shaun; Nicole gives up a modeling job in New York to spend time with Larry; Barbie gets a surprise package at her home from Sheldon's team. | |||
| 7 | "I Kissed a Girl" | September 29, 2015 | 0.73[11] |
| Nicole and Barbie are put at odds over a trip to the male strip club during Barbie's Bachelorette party; Natalie causes strife with Shaun when she forgets to mention the trip. | |||
| 8 | "You're In a Fake Relationship" | October 6, 2015 | 0.34[12] |
| Natalie has cold feet about taking her relationship with Shaun to the next level; Sasha puts her life on hold when there are complications with her pregnancy; Olivia's single status finally takes a promising turn. | |||
Broadcast
In Australia and New Zealand, the series premiered on the local version of E! on August 20, 2015.[13][14]
Reception
The eight-episode series premiered at 10:00PM ET in the United States on the E! cable network and airs weekly starting on August 18, 2015.[1]
Ratings
| No. | Title | Original Air date | Viewership (millions) (Live+SD) |
Rating/share (18–49) (Live+SD) |
Rank per week on Cable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The WAG Life" | August 18, 2015 | 0.47[5] | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | "Set a Date or Die!" | August 25, 2015 | 0.33[6] | N/A | #58[6] |
| 3 | "Is It Another Girl?" | September 1, 2015 | 0.63[7] | N/A | #14[7] |
| 4 | "Never Have I Ever" | September 8, 2015 | 0.62[8] | N/A | N/A |
| 5 | "Mexican Standoff" | September 15, 2015 | 0.67[9] | N/A | #12[9] |
| 6 | "For Love or Money" | September 22, 2015 | 0.38[10] | N/A | #59[10] |
| 7 | "I Kissed a Girl" | September 29, 2015 | 0.73[11] | N/A | #10[11] |
| 8 | "You're In a Fake Relationship" | October 6, 2015 | 0.34[12] | N/A | #82[12] |
References
- 1 2 "Introducing the "WAGS" (Wives and Girlfriends of Sports Stars) from E!'s New Series Premiering Tuesday, August 18th at 10:00PM ET/PT". The Futon Critic. July 7, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- 1 2 Dugan, Christina (July 7, 2015). "FIRST LOOK: WAGS Exposes the Elite World of Pro Athletes' Partners". People Magazine. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- 1 2 Dixon, Dani (September 29, 2015). "E! Renews 'Wags' For Season 2, Will Air in 2016". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Tribune Digital Ventures. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ↑ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (September 29, 2015). "E! Renews Wives & Girlfriends of Athletes Reality Series ‘WAGS’ for Season 2". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
- 1 2 Metcalf, Mitch (August 20, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 100 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 8.18.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Metcalf, Mitch (August 26, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 100 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 8.25.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Metcalf, Mitch (September 2, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 100 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 9.1.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
- 1 2 Metcalf, Mitch (September 9, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 100 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 9.8.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Metcalf, Mitch (September 16, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 100 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 9.15.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Metcalf, Mitch (September 23, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 100 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 9.22.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Metcalf, Mitch (September 30, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 100 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 9.29.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Metcalf, Mitch (October 7, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 100 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 10.6.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ↑ Knox, David (29 July 2015). "Airdate: WAGS". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ↑ "E! - WAGS - Come With Us". Sky Television NZ. Archived from the original on 14 August 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
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