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Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is

Through it all, she's really just like you.

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First Aired:July 12, 2006
Seasons:3 seasons
Episodes:22
Status:Ended

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.

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Keyshia Cole

Keyshia Cole

Self

Seasons

E1Humble Beginnings

22m

Jul 12, 2006

The singer recalls her troubled years growing up in foster care; a young fan performs the song "Love" with Keyshia at a concert.

E2If I Can You Can

22m

Jul 19, 2006

Keyshia has intimate conversations with two fans while on tour in Las Vegas.

E3Foundations for the Future

22m

Jul 26, 2006

Keyshia makes plans to start her own record label and poses for a fashion magazine.

E4The Celebration

30m

Aug 2, 2006

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.

E5Waiting to Exhale

30m

Aug 9, 2006

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.

E6Mother Pearl

30m

Aug 16, 2006

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.

E1Reunion

22m

Oct 30, 2007

Keyshia purchases a new home in Atlanta and invites her mother and sister to live with her.

E2Whatever It Takes

22m

Nov 6, 2007

Frankie struggles with public transportation; Keyshia's mother's and sister's constant complaints annoy her.

E3Girlfriends

22m

Nov 13, 2007

Keyshia invites her girlfriends to Miami for a round of relaxation and revelations.

E4Business & Pleasure

22m

Nov 20, 2007

Frankie, Neffe and the children need a home; Keyshia works at marketing her clothing line and record label.

E5Love for the Kids

22m

Nov 27, 2007

The women travel back to Oakland to retrace family roots.

E6Black Family Reunion (1)

22m

Dec 4, 2007

A mysterious visitor appears for Keyshia, Neffe and Frankie's last family therapy session; Neffe and Frankie react negatively when Keyshia finds a new place for them to live.

E1Life Coach

22m

Nov 11, 2008

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.

E2Guilt-Ridden Moves

22m

Nov 11, 2008

Frankie suffers feelings of guilt for having given her daughter up for adoption, and feels Yvonne is taking advantage of events from her past.

E3Let's Go to Church

22m

Nov 18, 2008

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.

E4By Faith We Strive

22m

Nov 25, 2008

Keyshia meets with a pastor for spiritual guidance; Neffe and Frankie are still bitter over their recent confrontation.

E5Family Vacation

22m

Dec 2, 2008

Keyshia takes her mother and family to Trinidad in an effort to bring everyone closer together.

E6Learn From My Mistakes

22m

Dec 9, 2008

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.

E7Nothing but the Blood

22m

Dec 16, 2008

Neffe meets with Bishop Eddie Long to discuss Jaylen's baptism; Keyshia puts the finishing touches on her new album.

E8Full Circle

22m

Dec 23, 2008

Keyshia visits the local youth center and donates to their annual fundraiser; Neffe gets into an argument with Jaylen's father, Kevin.

E9Transition in Action

22m

Dec 30, 2008

Keyshia takes her family to an Atlanta water park; Frankie and Neffe visit the family therapist; Neffe struggles with her relationship with God.

E10New Beginnings

22m

Dec 30, 2008

Neffe gets the surprise of her life while celebrating her birthday in Las Vegas; Frankie moves out on her own for the first time.

Storyline

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.

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