The series was co-created by comedian Kevin Hart, and follows the daily lives of him and other married celebrities, each playing a fictionalized version of themselves, as they venture through their surreal life in Hollywood.[4] Members of the initial cast include: Boris Kodjoe, Nelly, Duane Martin, J. B. Smoove, Nick Cannon, Oliver (Hart's assistant, played by James Davis), and Robin Thicke, who did not return for the second season due to his music career, though Hart stated that the door is open for Thicke to return.[5] Thicke returned to appear in four episodes of the follow-up series Real Husbands of Hollywood: More Kevin, More Problems.
The series is intentionally filmed in a style similar to Bravo's The Real Housewives. Episodes often hinge on the "real" Kevin Hart's desperately unsuccessful attempts to climb Hollywood's celebrity social ladder (which always backfire in humiliating ways), and the character's barely-hidden jealousy of his more successful celebrity friends. A sneak peek was shown as a segment during the 2012 BET Awards and the official promo was released in October 2012.[6]
After it was announced in March 2013, a twelve episode second season[8] premiered on October 15, 2013.[7] The following day, on October 16, 2013, the show began airing on The Comedy Channel in Australia.[9] In April 2014, Real Husbands of Hollywood was renewed for a third season, which premiered on October 14, 2014.[10]
The fourth season premiered on August 18, 2015.[11] On January 21, 2016, the show was renewed for a fifth season, which premiered on October 11, 2016.[12]
Kevin Hart headlines an all-star cast of Hollywood husbands in this semi-scripted reality show spoof. In the opener, Kevin kicks fellow hubby Nick Cannon out of a weekly poker get-together with the remaining husbands. Invited by Nelly, Robin Thicke begins a long-standing feud with Kevin, who has developed a strong crush on Robin's wife, Paula Patton.
In the aftermath of the poker game incident, Nelly tries to play mediator between Kevin and Robin after their one-sided feud. Meanwhile, J.B. and Boris grow suspicious after discovering that Duane's new clothing factory has questionable labor practices.
In the first season finale, it's a double date night for Boris and Duane with their wives, and Kevin's special "double" date night with a pair of twins gets interrupted by Nick.
Wanda's fundraiser at Kevin's house continues, as Nick's donated Smart Car is auctioned off by J.B. Kevin impulsively lands the winning bid on the car (with a little help from Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner). Meanwhile, Kevin discovers that Selita Ebanks has left her cellphone behind, which Kevin decides to use to his advantage.
Kevin decides to hold a series of fraudulent auditions for a non-existent movie in hopes of meeting an actress worthy of his rising stardom. Meanwhile, Trina convinces Boris to star in a musical stage play with Kelly Rowland as his co-star.
Duane and his wife, Tisha, are thrilled to attend a table read for a proposed television series named after them for Nick's network. The last laugh is on Duane as he performs poorly with test audience, prompting Nick to offer Kevin the role as his replacement. Meanwhile, Nelly reluctantly agrees to work with Eric Benét to help Bobby Brown stage a comeback record.
Looking for love, Kevin joins a celebrity online dating service and manages to win a date with actress Nadine Velazquez. Her aggressive tactics become too much for Kevin to handle. Meanwhile, J.B. and Faizon Love have a physical grudge match.
Kevin appears on Wayne Brady's late night talk show in efforts to win Selita Ebanks' heart. Elsewhere, Bobby Brown tries another shot at stardom, despite Nelly rebuking him.
Now appearing exclusively as a couple and crowned "Kevlita" by the media, Kevin and Selita start a new relationship/ The buzz generates a lot of hype especially once it is revealed that Selita is pregnant. Meanwhile, Boris must prepare for the stage play despite the fact that he cannot sing. Duane learns of Selita's peculiar pregnancy.
Duane arranges a public appearance sponsored by Gymboree for Kevin and Selita's baby bump promotional tour. He soon learns that Selita's "baby bump" was fake and used as a scheme to get back at him. Kevin, Duane and Selita conspire to keep the news under wraps of the public finding out. Meanwhile, Trina tries to get Kevin to host the Oscars.
After the debacle surrounding the Kevlita baby bump, Selita agrees to go candid with Katie Couric in order to win back her image. Things don't go so smoothly for Kevin as he tries to redeem himself with little success.
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"Season 2 Reunion"
Stan Lathan
Ralph Farquhar & Chris Spencer & Michelle Listenbee Brown & Wayne Stamps
After last season's finale, Season 3 was picked up to where it was later revealed that Kevin fell off the ledge and suffers from amnesia. Also, Kevin's roasted by the guys; Nick enters politics; Trina and Bridgette's new boyfriends are Kevin's old frenemies.
The shooting of 47 and 1/2 Hours. Kevin might be replaced on the set by his comic rival Mike Epps; Kevin becomes mocked by an Internet star and Kevin fumbles in a scene. Regina Hall guest stars.
In the Season 4 premiere, picking up from the Season 3 finale, Kevin is kidnapped by Arsenio Hall. He is also tricked by the guys into thinking that Nick is dead after he fails to give up his kidney.
Kevin runs into Salli Richardson and invites her to the poker game; Salli's husband, Dondré Whitfield challenges Kevin to a joke-off for a permanent spot at the poker table.
Kevin goes to rehab and meets Nia Long, who also checks in for her issues. Chris Brown hosts the event.
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5
"Cabin Pressure"
September 15, 2015 (2015-09-15)
0.88
The guys embark on an annual pilgrimage to the NBA All-Star Weekend. While along the way, they encounter travel problems, crazed fans, and Kevin encounters Regina Hall and Nadine Velazquez.
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6
"The Great American Zero"
September 22, 2015 (2015-09-22)
0.77
Kevin meets with Paramount President, Doug Howard to help put his dream into development for his next vehicle.
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7
"Kevin Davis Jr."
September 29, 2015 (2015-09-29)
0.72
Kevin is offered the lead in a biopic role that takes his career to a new level.
42
8
"Broad Talk"
October 6, 2015 (2015-10-06)
0.80
The Real Housewives and girlfriends must audition for a chick chat show.
43
9
"Walk of Shame"
January 5, 2016 (2016-01-05)
0.75
Kevin and Nick compete for the last star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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10
"Bazillion Dollar Arm"
January 12, 2016 (2016-01-12)
0.58
Duane gets Kevin to babysit his new client, Camilo Campaneris, a Cuban baseball pitching phenom.
45
11
"Don't Cross That Bridgette"
January 19, 2016 (2016-01-19)
0.69
Kevin agrees to give his life-rights to Bridgette when she gets her own reality show
46
12
"Claire and Present Danger"
January 26, 2016 (2016-01-26)
0.67
Kevin flirts with a "cougar", who surprisingly returns his attention.
47
13
"Trina Sister"
February 2, 2016 (2016-02-02)
0.59
Kevin tries to hook up with Trina's sister
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14
"Easy as 1-2-3"
February 9, 2016 (2016-02-09)
0.53
Craig Robinson visit the penthouse and stir up trouble with Kevin
Season 5 (2016)
No. overall
No. in season
Title
Original release date
U.S. viewers (millions)
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1
"Keep Coming Back"
October 11, 2016 (2016-10-11)
0.65
In the fifth-season premiere, Robin Thicke is back and wants Kevin to be his sponsor; Nia Long reprises her role as a sex addict and continues to pursue Kevin; J.B's aunt moves into Kevin's neighborhood.
50
2
"Baaack to School"
October 18, 2016 (2016-10-18)
0.67
Kevin goes back to high school to get his degree. Trina and Wayne compete in the game of Let's Make a Deal and Wayne pops the big question.
51
3
"Fifty Shades of Brown"
October 25, 2016 (2016-10-25)
0.59
LeToya Luckett tries to make Kevin the face for her skin-cafe/make-up line. The guys compete to be the next James Bond. Boris goes bald.
The show has received positive reviews from critics. Entertainment Weekly ranked the show as No. 1 in their "The Must List: The Top 10 Things We Love This Week", writing, "Step aside, Housewives! Our new favorite divas are the men who take the spotlight in star/exec producer Kevin Hart's uproariously funny reality TV spoof."[51]
