Tracey Edmonds
Director
Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is (2006)
Season 3
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
S3E1 - Life Coach
Keyshia's life coach and trainer, Jamel, pushes her physically and mentally as she works on her new album; Neffe moves into her new home and clashes with Frankie.
Nov. 11, 2008, midnight
S3E2 - Guilt-Ridden Moves
Frankie suffers feelings of guilt for having given her daughter up for adoption, and feels Yvonne is taking advantage of events from her past.
Nov. 11, 2008, midnight
S3E3 - Let's Go to Church
Frankie and Yvonne heal old wounds and attend church together where they each speak to the congregation; Neffe thinks Frankie may have relapsed and they have a heated exchange.
Nov. 18, 2008, midnight
S3E4 - By Faith We Strive
Keyshia meets with a pastor for spiritual guidance; Neffe and Frankie are still bitter over their recent confrontation.
Nov. 25, 2008, midnight
S3E5 - Family Vacation
Keyshia takes her mother and family to Trinidad in an effort to bring everyone closer together.
Dec. 2, 2008, midnight
S3E6 - Learn From My Mistakes
In a giving mood, Keyshia takes her niece school shopping, gives her clothes to a local community organization and takes her family to a water park.
Dec. 9, 2008, midnight
S3E7 - Nothing but the Blood
Neffe meets with Bishop Eddie Long to discuss Jaylen's baptism; Keyshia puts the finishing touches on her new album.
Dec. 16, 2008, midnight
S3E8 - Full Circle
Keyshia visits the local youth center and donates to their annual fundraiser; Neffe gets into an argument with Jaylen's father, Kevin.
Dec. 23, 2008, midnight
S3E9 - Transition in Action
Keyshia takes her family to an Atlanta water park; Frankie and Neffe visit the family therapist; Neffe struggles with her relationship with God.
Dec. 30, 2008, midnight
S3E10 - New Beginnings
Neffe gets the surprise of her life while celebrating her birthday in Las Vegas; Frankie moves out on her own for the first time.
Dec. 30, 2008, 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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