BET+ Original Series FIRST WIVES CLUB

After neglecting their friendship, best friends Ari, Hazel and Bree reunite to help each other through rough patches in their lives. Together, they navigate music superstar Hazel’s tabloid-ridden divorce, campaign manager Ari’s unsatisfying marriage to her political candidate husband, and orthopedic surgeon Bree’s cheating husband. Tired of always being the ones to make sacrifices in their lives, Ari, Hazel and Bree vow to prioritize their friendship and have more fun. Along the way, the women learn that as long as they have each other, there’s nothing they can’t do. 

Starring Ryan Michelle Bathe as Ari, Jill Scott as Hazel and Michelle Buteau as Bree, FIRST WIVES CLUB was shot on location in and around New York City.  Guest stars include Method Man, Giuliana Rancic and Nene Leakes.

Executive producer Tracy Oliver is best known for co-writing the hit film GIRLS TRIP.  FIRST WIVES CLUB is predominantly written and directed by female filmmakers including: Jamie Babbit, Anu Valia, Ryan Case, Alison Brown, Leila Cohan-Miccio, Stella Meghie, Rachelle R. Williams, Yvette Foy and Sam Bailey.  

FIRST WIVES CLUB runs nine 30-minute episodes, dropping simultaneously on BET+.

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