Tracey Edmonds
Director
Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is (2006)
Season 1
Titled after Keyshia Cole's 2005 debut album, this reality docudrama peeks inside the life of the Grammy-nominated R&B songstress who has overcome a rough childhood to make her dreams come true. When she's not on the road, in the studio or making public appearances, Keyshia keeps busy re-establishing a relationship with her mom, Frankie -- who placed Keyshia in foster care while Frankie abused drugs and alcohol -- and supporting her sister Neffe and her four children. Through therapy sessions, heated discussions, and tough love, the women work to rid themselves of past demons and strengthen the ties that bind them.
Released July 12, 2006
Episode 22 min
15+
Genres: Biography, Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: imdb.family-relationships, tmdb.difficult-childhood, tmdb.celebrity, tmdb.singer, tmdb.family-relationships, tmdb.therapy, tmdb.foster-child + 15 more, tmdb.tough-love, tmdb.emotional-vulnerability, tmdb.moving-in, tmdb.mother-daughter-estrangement, tmdb.child-given-up-for-adoption, tmdb.abandoned-by-mother, tmdb.foster-care, tmdb.family-issues, tmdb.alcoholic-mother, tmdb.mother-daughter-relationship, tmdb.sister-sister-relationship, tmdb.r-b-artist, tmdb.emotional-healing, tmdb.reality-show, tmdb.celebrity-s-family
Network: BET
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Humble Beginnings
The singer recalls her troubled years growing up in foster care; a young fan performs the song "Love" with Keyshia at a concert.
July 12, 2006, midnight
S1E2 - If I Can You Can
Keyshia has intimate conversations with two fans while on tour in Las Vegas.
July 19, 2006, midnight
S1E3 - Foundations for the Future
Keyshia makes plans to start her own record label and poses for a fashion magazine.
July 26, 2006, midnight
S1E4 - The Celebration
Keyshia discovers that her album went platinum and decides to throw a party to celebrate. She and her girls go shopping for something fly to wear. At the party, they all get red carpet treatment.
Aug. 2, 2006, midnight
S1E5 - Waiting to Exhale
Keyshia's schedule is jammed and she needs a break so she decides to hire a personal assistant. She and Manny conduct interviews for the job. Later, Keyshia and her sister Neffie get into a huge argument after Neffie gets drunk at dinner.
Aug. 9, 2006, midnight
S1E6 - Mother Pearl
In the groundbreaking season finale, Keyshia decides to visit her estranged mother in jail. She and her mother, Frankie haven't seen each other in a year, so the confrontation is anything but comfortable. Neffe also gets to see their mother.
Aug. 16, 2006, midnight
Network: BET
Episode Runtime: 22 min.
Season Runtime: 508 min.
Released: July 12, 2006
Last Air Date: Dec. 30, 2008, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
Common sense age: 15+
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