Leave It to Stevie
| Leave It to Stevie | |
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| File:LeaveItToStevieseriesposter.jpg | |
| Genre | Reality |
| Directed by | Earl "Slick 23" Barlow |
| Starring | Stevie J |
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| Opening theme | "Leave It to Stevie" by Stevie J (Season 2) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
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| Running time | 20–23 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | VH1 |
| Release | December 19, 2016 – April 30, 2018 |
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Leave It to Stevie is a reality television series featuring American DJ/producer Stevie J. The show premiered on December 19, 2016, on VH1 and is the third spin-off of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.[1][2]
Development
On July 7, 2016, Stevie's estranged partner Joseline Hernandez revealed that their spin-off Stevie J & Joseline: Go Hollywood had been picked up for a second season, however it would not return due to their separation.[3] Instead, Stevie announced he would star in a solo series, The Stevie J Show.[4] On December 1, 2016, VH1 announced the show, now titled Leave It To Stevie, would make its series premiere on December 19, 2016, back-to-back with the third season of K. Michelle: My Life.[5]
Series synopsis
Overview and casting
Leave It to Stevie chronicles the life of Grammy Award-winning songwriter Stevie J as he navigates life as a bachelor in Atlanta, Georgia. The show returned for a second season with Stevie's oldest son Dorian joining the cast, along with Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood's Safaree Samuels. Faith Evans, Tommie Lee and Mimi Faust would return in guest appearances. The season would also feature guest appearances from Laz Alonso, Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood's Nikki Mudarris, K. Michelle and Love & Hip Hop: Miami's Amara La Negra.
Cast timeline
| Cast member | Seasons | |
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| 1 | 2 | |
| Stevie J | Starring | |
| Yung Joc | Supporting | |
| Savannah Jordan | Supporting | |
| Sade Jordan | Supporting | |
| Lil Scrappy | Supporting | |
| Faith Evans | Supporting | Guest |
| Stevie Jordan Jr. | Supporting | |
| Ray J | Supporting | |
| Renaye Diaz | Supporting | |
| Dalvin DeGrate | Supporting | |
| Tommie Lee | Supporting | Guest |
| Mimi Faust | Supporting | Guest |
| Eva Jordan | Supporting | |
| Alexis Branch | Supporting | |
| Safaree Samuels | Supporting | |
| Dorian Jordan | Supporting | |
Episodes
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 8 | December 19, 2016 | February 6, 2017 | |
| 2 | 8 | March 26, 2018 | April 30, 2018 | |
Season 1 (2016–17)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Stevie Is Back" | December 19, 2016 | 1.98[6] | |
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Stevie readjusts to the single life following his public breakup with Joseline. Joc and Scrappy plan a guys' night out. Stevie's daughters organize a yard sale to help their dad start anew. guest stars: Stevie Jr. (Stevie J's son), Charese
cameo: Special Joseline Hernandez appears in archival footage. | |||||
| 2 | 2 | "Southern Discomfort" | December 26, 2016 | 1.77[7] | |
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When Ray J visits, Stevie wants to show him a good time. Stevie begins to fall for an old friend, who is reluctant to start a relationship. cameo: Special
Faith Evans, Stevie Jr. and Ray J join the supporting cast. | |||||
| 3 | 3 | "Standing Down" | January 2, 2017 | 1.81[8] | |
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Stevie challenges Yung Joc to a comedy contest and learns stand-up comedy is a lot harder than it looks. Stevie's daughters won't stop fighting, so Stevie enlists a secret weapon to bring them back together. guest stars: Michael Blackson, Kelly "K Dubb" Walker, Special, Eva (Stevie J's daughter)
Renaye join the supporting cast. | |||||
| 4 | 4 | "Got to Have Faith" | January 9, 2017 | 1.68[9] | |
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Stevie competes with Yung Joc and Scrappy to see who will represent the new brand. Stevie tries to help Tommie move forward with a new career choice. Meanwhile, Faith is having second thoughts about rejecting Stevie. guest stars: Lee Haney, Kelly Price (recording artist)
Dalvin DeGrate and Tommie join the supporting cast. | |||||
| 5 | 5 | "New Sound" | January 16, 2017 | 1.79[10] | |
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When his daughter tells him his new beats are old news, Stevie decides to takes his music in a surprising direction. Stevie's old flame Mimi needs a favor for their daughter Eva, but Stevie isn't sure he's up to the task. guest stars: Navv Greene (car salesman)
Mimi and Eva join the supporting cast. | |||||
| 6 | 6 | "Fear Itself" | January 23, 2017 | 2.02[11] | |
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Stevie, Joc, and Scrappy help each other get over their worst fears. But Stevie's real concern is that his daughter might be getting involved with the wrong boy. guest stars: Vonte | |||||
| 7 | 7 | "Come Over" | January 30, 2017 | 1.72[12] | |
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Faith is coming to Atlanta, and after three weeks without her, Stevie's very ready for some one-on-one time. Meanwhile, a showcase Stevie set up for Alexis runs into a serious problem. Alexis Branch joins the supporting cast. | |||||
| 8 | 8 | "Gone Left" | February 6, 2017 | 1.69[13] | |
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Stevie's having trouble with his long-distance relationship with Faith, and a hot tub party Joc throws doesn't make things any easier. Stevie thinks he has a solution, but when he talks to Faith, it doesn't go as he planned. Stevie's daughters say goodbye. cameo: Tresure P. | |||||
Season 2 (2018)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
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| 9 | 1 | "Get Out" | March 26, 2018 | 1.47[14] | |
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Savannah convinces Stevie to see a hypnotist to cure his womanizing ways. Meanwhile, Stevie Jr. attempts to break into the modeling world. guest stars: Dorian (Stevie J's son), Jenni Lubozynski (modeling consultant), Sean Wheeler (hypnotist) | |||||
| 10 | 2 | "Lawn & Order" | March 26, 2018 | 1.37[15] | |
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Stevie overestimates his green thumb when he decides to landscape his backyard himself. Stevie meets an attorney who he pursues for both her heart and her legal skills. guest stars: Dorian (Stevie J's son), Amanda (attorney), Stephanie (Wylde Center) | |||||
| 11 | 3 | "The Game of Faith" | April 2, 2018 | 1.13[16] | |
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A taping of Hip Hop Squares inspires Stevie and Joc to make a wager. While in LA, Stevie attempts to reignite a romance with Faith Evans. guest stars: Faith Evans, Laz Alonso, Michael Blackson
Safaree joins the supporting cast. Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood's Nikki Mudarris and Karrueche Tran appear in footage from their Hip Hop Squares appearance. | |||||
| 12 | 4 | "Action Jordan" | April 9, 2018 | 1.17[17] | |
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Stevie thinks he needs to bless the world with a Stevie J. action figure, but Scrappy thinks he needs a serious reality check. Motivated to make his dream of a music lounge come true, Stevie turns to K. Michelle for advice. guest stars: K. Michelle | |||||
| 13 | 5 | "Parlez Vous Rap Game" | April 16, 2018 | 1.10[18] | |
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Stevie refuses to help Dorian launch his rap career, so Savannah and Stevie Jr. step in. Stevie gets culture shock when he tries to woo a French beauty. At K. Michelle's suggestion, Stevie meets with a public relations executive. guest stars: K. Michelle, Tommie, Clorissa Wright (PR consultant), Yvette Ramirez (director of events), Bill Reynolds (wine connoisseur), Amberley
Dorian joins the supporting cast. | |||||
| 14 | 6 | "Are You Ready to Crumble?" | April 23, 2018 | 1.23[19] | |
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Stevie and Scrappy enter the exciting world of semi-pro wrestling; the duo tries to hold their own against the reigning Tag Team Champs; two women test Stevie and Safaree with a yoga challenge. | |||||
| 15 | 7 | "Mismatched" | April 30, 2018 | 1.18[20] | |
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Stevie can't seem to explain his vision for Sleazy J's so he decides to get his message across with a unique invitation to his first ever pop-up party. Stevie takes it upon himself to find Mr. Right for his daughter, Savannah. guest stars: Shawty (comedian) | |||||
| 16 | 8 | "Sleazy J's" | April 30, 2018 | 1.19[21] | |
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Stevie throws the inaugural Sleazy J party, a star-studded event, and invites a special someone to be his date. Meanwhile, he is forced to put his chef's hat on to make a unicorn cake for Eva's fundraiser. guest stars: Shawty (comedian), Mimi, Amanda (attorney), Amara La Negra
cameo: Just Brittany, Momma Dee | |||||
References
- ↑ "K. Michelle and Stevie J Return to Monday Nights with Spin-Offs - VH1". VH1 News.
- ↑ "Stevie Gets His Groove Back in New Spin-off Leave It To Stevie - VH1". VH1 News.
- ↑ Joseline Hernandez [@MsJoseline] (7 Jul 2016). ""We just got picked up for #stevieandjoseline say goodbye to that"" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ Stevie J [@hitmansteviej] (7 Jul 2016). ""Getting ready to film my new show, focused. #TheStevieJShow"" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ "Breaking News - VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" Stars Stevie J and K. Michelle Return to VH1 on Monday, December 19 at 9PM - TheFutonCritic.com". www.TheFutonCritic.com. December 1, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
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