XOX Betsey Johnson

XOX Betsey Johnson
Lulu Johnson (left) and Betsey Johnson
Genre	Reality
Starring	Betsey Johnson Lulu Johnson
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	8
Production
Executive producer(s)	Archie Gips Dan Cutforth Jane Lipsitz Sarah Weidman Sitarah Pendelton-Eaglin
Producer(s)	Jerri Howell Pete Shanel
Cinematography	Michael Millikan
Running time	40 to 42 minutes
Production company(s)	Magical Elves Productions
Release
Original network	Style Network
Picture format	480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV)
Original release	May 12 – July 18, 2013

XOX Betsey Johnson is an American reality television series on the Style Network^[1] and debuted on May 12, 2013.^[2] The series follows Betsey Johnson and her daughter, Lulu, as they struggle to evolve their mother-daughter relationship, move on from filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy^[3] and nurture their future careers.^[4][5]

Cast

Main

• Betsey Johnson
• Lulu Johnson

Recurring

• Brandon Aldridge — Betsey's design assistant^[2]
• Ashley — Lulu's assistant
• Angela — Lulu's best friend^[2]
• Bogdan — Betsey's trainer
• Janet — Betsey and LuLu's therapist

Series overview

Season		Episodes	Season Premiere	Season Finale
	1	8	May 12, 2013	July 18, 2013

Episodes

No.	Title	Original air date
1	"Welcome to Betseyville"	May 12, 2013
In the series premiere, Betsey strategies with Steve Madden's team on how to re-launch her brand and image after bankruptcy. Lulu begins to designing her own line. Betsey celebrates her new collaboration with Steve Madden by hosting a party to honor her best designs.
2	"Rebrand Spankin' New"	May 19, 2013
Betsey prepares for her upcoming fashion show that will assist in the reestablishment of her brand. With all the work adding up, Betsey asks her former design assistant Brandon to come back and work for her. Lulu is excited to start her new business venture but is confronted by Betsey after she receives an expensive credit card bill. The duo attend family therapy.
3	"Right Hand for the Job"	May 26, 2013
Betsey and Lulu must drive down to their Hamptons home to retrieve a vintage archival pieces that Betsey needs for her fashion show. Later, Betsey begins to talk with a previous love interest that she has to hide due to Lulu disapproving him.
4	"NY Stakes & LA Quakes!"	June 13, 2013
Betsey is busy selecting thirty models for a fashion show located on the East Coast while also flying to the West Coast for an appearance.
5	"Walk Down Vintage Lane"	June 20, 2013
Lulu starts to question Allison's contributions to her business while Betsey continues working on her upcoming show.
6	"Biggest Show of My Life"	June 27, 2013
Cyndi Lauper performs at Betsey's show while Lulu's business has a difficult time achieving success.
7	"5 O'Clock Somewhere"	July 11, 2013
With the rebranding of her image, Betsey collaborates with editors to create and launch her new website. Lulu and Betsey later get their routine mammograms, with one of the tests having abnormal results.
8	"Betsey Takes Tokyo"	July 18, 2013
In order to get away from the stress, the duo fly to Tokyo. Betsey is able to discover and learn more about Harajuku fashion. Lulu reveals some hidden feelings to her mom.

References

1. "Betsey Johnson Lands Reality Show". Retrieved November 4, 2012.
2. "Betsey Johnson Cartwheels to Style May 12". Style Network. March 15, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
3. Mann, Camille (May 1, 2012). "Betsey Johnson files for bankruptcy". CBS News. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
4. "Style Announces 2012 Development Slate; 'Chicagolicious', 'Betsey + Lulu', 'Ultimate Home With Bill Rancic', 'Empire Girls: Julissa & Adrienne' & More". Retrieved November 4, 2012.
5. Ng, Philiana (April 12, 2013). "Betsey Johnson Reality Series' First Trailer Debuts (Exclusive Video)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 27, 2013.