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| genre = Documentary |
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| starring = {{Plainlist| |
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* [[Bobbi Kristina Brown]] |
* [[Bobbi Kristina Brown]] |
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* [[Cissy Houston]] |
* [[Cissy Houston]] |
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* Gary Houston |
* [[Gary Houston]] |
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* Pat Houston |
* Pat Houston |
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* Rayah Houston |
* Rayah Houston |
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| country = United States |
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| language = English |
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| num_episodes = 14 |
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| executive_producer |
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* Gena McCarthy |
* Gena McCarthy |
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* Julie Insogna-Jarrett |
* Julie Insogna-Jarrett |
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* Wanda Shelley |
* Wanda Shelley |
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| runtime |
| runtime = 20–22 minutes |
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| company = Jarrett Creative Group |
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| channel = [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]] |
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| picture_format = [[1080i]] ([[High-definition television|HDTV]]) |
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| last_aired = {{End date|2013|02|13}} |
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'''''The Houstons: On Our Own''''' is an American reality documentary television series that premiered on October 24, 2012, on [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/09/25/lifetimes-highly-anticipated-new-series-the-houstons-on-our-own-to-premiere-wednesday-october-24-504311/20120925lifetime01/|title=Lifetime's Highly Anticipated New Series, 'The Houstons: On Our Own,' to Premiere Wednesday, October 24|publisher=The Futon Critic|date=September 25, 2012| |
'''''The Houstons: On Our Own''''' is an American reality documentary television series that premiered on October 24, 2012, on [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/09/25/lifetimes-highly-anticipated-new-series-the-houstons-on-our-own-to-premiere-wednesday-october-24-504311/20120925lifetime01/|title=Lifetime's Highly Anticipated New Series, 'The Houstons: On Our Own,' to Premiere Wednesday, October 24|publisher=The Futon Critic|date=September 25, 2012|access-date=October 13, 2012}}</ref> The series was announced on May 11, 2012, with the working title of ''The Houston Family Chronicles'' and was to have ten episodes.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title=Lifetime Picks up Docu-Series 'The Houston Family Chronicles'|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/11/lifetime-picks-up-docu-series-the-houston-family-chronicles/133600/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513234636/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/11/lifetime-picks-up-docu-series-the-houston-family-chronicles/133600/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 13, 2012|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 11, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/tv-column/post/whitney-houston-family-reality-series-bows-oct-24/2012/09/25/c7c10edc-0741-11e2-a10c-fa5a255a9258_blog.html|title=Whitney Houston family reality series bows Oct. 24|last=de Moraes|first=Lisa|newspaper=[[Washington Post]]|date=September 25, 2012|access-date=April 10, 2013}}</ref> ''The Houstons: On Our Own'' chronicles the lives of [[Whitney Houston]]'s family as they move on from her death. It ran for 14 episodes. |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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* [[Bobbi Kristina Brown]]: Whitney and [[Bobby Brown]]'s daughter |
* [[Bobbi Kristina Brown]]: Whitney and [[Bobby Brown]]'s daughter |
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* [[Cissy Houston]]: Whitney's mother |
* [[Cissy Houston]]: Whitney's mother |
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* Gary Houston: Whitney's older brother |
* [[Gary Garland|Gary Houston]]: Whitney's older brother |
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* Rayah Houston: Pat and Gary's daughter |
* Rayah Houston: Pat and Gary's daughter |
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* Pat Houston: Whitney's sister-in-law, manager, and Krissy's guardian |
* Pat Houston: Whitney's sister-in-law, manager, and Krissy's guardian |
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* Nick Gordon: Bobbi Kristina's |
* Nick Gordon: Bobbi Kristina's partner |
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==Episodes== |
==Episodes== |
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|ShortSummary=Pat attempts to get Bobbi Kristina more involved with the family and starting her own career but there are some problems that need to be worked out first. |
|ShortSummary=Pat attempts to get Bobbi Kristina more involved with the family and starting her own career but there are some problems that need to be worked out first. |
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|Viewers=1.313<ref name=ratings>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "American Horror Story," "Duck Dynasty" Maintain Top Spots|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/10/25/wednesdays-cable-ratings-american-horror-story-duck-dynasty-maintain-top-spots-271414/cable_20121024/| |
|Viewers=1.313<ref name=ratings>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "American Horror Story," "Duck Dynasty" Maintain Top Spots|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/10/25/wednesdays-cable-ratings-american-horror-story-duck-dynasty-maintain-top-spots-271414/cable_20121024/|access-date=December 23, 2012}}</ref> |
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{{Episode list |
{{Episode list |
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|Title= Nothing Saint About Simon |
|Title= Nothing Saint About Simon |
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|11| |
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|11|07}} |
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|EpisodeNumber = 3 |
|EpisodeNumber = 3 |
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|ShortSummary=Pat and Bobbi Kristina take a trip out of town for a girls weekend getaway. Ray and Gary talk to Nick about responsibility. |
|ShortSummary=Pat and Bobbi Kristina take a trip out of town for a girls weekend getaway. Ray and Gary talk to Nick about responsibility. |
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|Viewers=0.722<ref>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "American Horror Story" Tops Halloween in Viewers, Demos|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/11/01/wednesdays-cable-ratings-american-horror-story-tops-halloween-in-viewers-demos-765411/cable_20121031/| |
|Viewers=0.722<ref>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "American Horror Story" Tops Halloween in Viewers, Demos|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/11/01/wednesdays-cable-ratings-american-horror-story-tops-halloween-in-viewers-demos-765411/cable_20121031/|access-date=December 23, 2012}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary= Pat and Nick work to help Bobbi Kristina lift her spirits. Pat and Gary play a game of basketball. |
|ShortSummary= Pat and Nick work to help Bobbi Kristina lift her spirits. Pat and Gary play a game of basketball. |
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|Viewers=0.723<ref name=ratings2>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Duck Dynasty" Tops Charts in Viewers, Demos|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/11/08/wednesdays-cable-ratings-duck-dynasty-tops-charts-in-viewers-demos-450211/cable_20121107/| |
|Viewers=0.723<ref name=ratings2>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Duck Dynasty" Tops Charts in Viewers, Demos|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/11/08/wednesdays-cable-ratings-duck-dynasty-tops-charts-in-viewers-demos-450211/cable_20121107/|access-date=December 23, 2012}}</ref> |
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{{Episode list |
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|Title= A Cabin in the Mountains |
|Title= A Cabin in the Mountains |
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|12| |
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|12|05}} |
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|EpisodeNumber = 7 |
|EpisodeNumber = 7 |
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|ShortSummary= The Houstons attend a spiritual retreat but chaos ensues when a member of the family is rushed to the [[emergency room]]. |
|ShortSummary= The Houstons attend a spiritual retreat but chaos ensues when a member of the family is rushed to the [[emergency room]]. |
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|Viewers=0.933<ref name=ratings3>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: A&E Continues Reign with "Duck Dynasty"|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/11/15/wednesdays-cable-ratings-aande-continues-reign-with-duck-dynasty-462315/cable_20121114/| |
|Viewers=0.933<ref name=ratings3>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: A&E Continues Reign with "Duck Dynasty"|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/11/15/wednesdays-cable-ratings-aande-continues-reign-with-duck-dynasty-462315/cable_20121114/|access-date=December 23, 2012}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary= Bobbi Kristina isolates herself from the family while getting her career together. |
|ShortSummary= Bobbi Kristina isolates herself from the family while getting her career together. |
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|Viewers=0.710<ref name=ratings4>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Moonshiners" Tops Viewers, Demos for Discovery|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/11/26/wednesdays-cable-ratings-moonshiners-tops-viewers-demos-for-discovery-303025/cable_20121121/| |
|Viewers=0.710<ref name=ratings4>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Moonshiners" Tops Viewers, Demos for Discovery|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/11/26/wednesdays-cable-ratings-moonshiners-tops-viewers-demos-for-discovery-303025/cable_20121121/|access-date=December 23, 2012}}</ref> |
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|Title= A Houston Family Vacation |
|Title= A Houston Family Vacation |
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013| |
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|01|23}} |
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|EpisodeNumber = 11 |
|EpisodeNumber = 11 |
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|ShortSummary= Pat gets the family together again for a spiritual retreat in Hawaii. While in Hawaii, island natives perform a ceremony to assist the family in moving on. |
|ShortSummary= Pat gets the family together again for a spiritual retreat in Hawaii. While in Hawaii, island natives perform a ceremony to assist the family in moving on. |
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|Viewers=1.078<ref name=ratings5>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Duck Dynasty" Continues Reign for A&E|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/11/29/wednesdays-cable-ratings-duck-dynasty-continues-reign-for-aande-370111/cable_20121128/| |
|Viewers=1.078<ref name=ratings5>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Duck Dynasty" Continues Reign for A&E|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/11/29/wednesdays-cable-ratings-duck-dynasty-continues-reign-for-aande-370111/cable_20121128/|access-date=December 23, 2012}}</ref> |
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|Title= We Are Family |
|Title= We Are Family |
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013| |
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|01|30}} |
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|EpisodeNumber = 12 |
|EpisodeNumber = 12 |
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|ShortSummary= Bobbi Kristina goes apartment hunting. Gary comes to terms with his declining health and promises to improve himself. |
|ShortSummary= Bobbi Kristina goes apartment hunting. Gary comes to terms with his declining health and promises to improve himself. |
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|Title= New Beginnings: Part 1 |
|Title= New Beginnings: Part 1 |
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013| |
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|02|06}} |
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|EpisodeNumber = 13 |
|EpisodeNumber = 13 |
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|ShortSummary= Bobbi Kristina and Nick host a [[housewarming party]]. Bobbi Kristina later informs Nick that he's not the only man she is seeing. |
|ShortSummary= Bobbi Kristina and Nick host a [[housewarming party]]. Bobbi Kristina later informs Nick that he's not the only man she is seeing. |
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|Title=New Beginnings: Part 2 |
|Title=New Beginnings: Part 2 |
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013| |
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|02|13}} |
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|EpisodeNumber = 14 |
|EpisodeNumber = 14 |
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|ShortSummary= The family is unsure of Pat's plans for Bobbi Kristina's career. |
|ShortSummary= The family is unsure of Pat's plans for Bobbi Kristina's career. |
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|Viewers=1.059<ref name=ratings6>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Duck Dynasty" Goes Out on Top for A&E|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/12/07/wednesdays-cable-ratings-duck-dynasty-goes-out-on-top-for-aande-243112/cable_20121205/| |
|Viewers=1.059<ref name=ratings6>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Duck Dynasty" Goes Out on Top for A&E|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/12/07/wednesdays-cable-ratings-duck-dynasty-goes-out-on-top-for-aande-243112/cable_20121205/|access-date=December 23, 2012}}</ref> |
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==Critical reception== |
==Critical reception== |
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The show was met with mixed or average reviews with a score of 43 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 7 reviews.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-houstons-on-our-own | title=The Houstons: On Our Own: Season 1 | publisher=Metacritic | |
The show was met with mixed or average reviews with a score of 43 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 7 reviews.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-houstons-on-our-own | title=The Houstons: On Our Own: Season 1 | publisher=Metacritic | access-date=October 30, 2012}}</ref> The ''New York Daily News'' said that the show does not have any kind of effect the viewers might want, at least at first.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-10-24/news/34713375_1_sister-in-law-and-manager-tv-review-bobbi-kristina | title=TV review: 'The Houstons: On Our Own' | publisher=The New York Daily News | date=October 24, 2012 | access-date=October 30, 2012}}</ref> The ''Los Angeles Times'' said the show is intrusive and also uncomfortable.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-the-houstons-on-our-own-20121024,0,7953797.story | title='The Houstons: On Our Own' an uncomfortable, intrusive watch | work=The Los Angeles Times | date=October 25, 2012 | access-date=October 30, 2012}}</ref> |
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Genre | Documentary |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 14 |
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Running time | 20–22 minutes |
Production company | Jarrett Creative Group |
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Network | Lifetime |
Release | October 24, 2012 February 13, 2013 | –
The Houstons: On Our Own is an American reality documentary television series that premiered on October 24, 2012, on Lifetime.[1] The series was announced on May 11, 2012, with the working title of The Houston Family Chronicles and was to have ten episodes.[2][3] The Houstons: On Our Own chronicles the lives of Whitney Houston's family as they move on from her death. It ran for 14 episodes.
Cast
- Bobbi Kristina Brown: Whitney and Bobby Brown's daughter
- Cissy Houston: Whitney's mother
- Gary Houston: Whitney's older brother
- Rayah Houston: Pat and Gary's daughter
- Pat Houston: Whitney's sister-in-law, manager, and Krissy's guardian
- Nick Gordon: Bobbi Kristina's partner
Episodes
No. | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
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1 | "100 White Roses" | October 24, 2012 | 1.333[4] | |
The Houston family comes together for their first Mother's Day without Whitney. Bobbi Kristina announces some shocking news. | ||||
2 | "Houston, We've Got a Problem" | October 31, 2012 | 1.313[4] | |
Pat attempts to get Bobbi Kristina more involved with the family and starting her own career but there are some problems that need to be worked out first. | ||||
3 | "Nothing Saint About Simon" | November 7, 2012 | 0.722[5] | |
Pat and Bobbi Kristina take a trip out of town for a girls weekend getaway. Ray and Gary talk to Nick about responsibility. | ||||
4 | "Too Little, Too Late" | November 14, 2012 | 0.689[6] | |
Pat and the family fly to Los Angeles for BET's tribute to Whitney. | ||||
5 | "Moving Pieces" | November 21, 2012 | 0.723[6] | |
Pat and Nick work to help Bobbi Kristina lift her spirits. Pat and Gary play a game of basketball. | ||||
6 | "Cupcakes for Krissy" | November 28, 2012 | 0.889[7] | |
Pat reaches out to Bobbi Kristina's godmother, CeCe Winans, to invite her over for dinner. Bobbi Kristina is confronted by her cousin due to her outrageous behavior. | ||||
7 | "A Cabin in the Mountains" | December 5, 2012 | 0.933[7] | |
The Houstons attend a spiritual retreat but chaos ensues when a member of the family is rushed to the emergency room. | ||||
8 | "Calling All Houston's" | December 12, 2012 | 0.675[8] | |
The family realizes how important each other are after the recent hospital scare. Pat attempts to strengthen her bond with Bobbi Kristina. | ||||
9 | "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" | December 19, 2012 | 0.710[8] | |
Bobbi Kristina isolates herself from the family while getting her career together. | ||||
10 | "All That Sparkles" | December 26, 2012 | 0.981[9] | |
The family flies to Los Angeles to attend the debut of Sparkle. | ||||
11 | "A Houston Family Vacation" | January 23, 2013 | 1.078[9] | |
Pat gets the family together again for a spiritual retreat in Hawaii. While in Hawaii, island natives perform a ceremony to assist the family in moving on. | ||||
12 | "We Are Family" | January 30, 2013 | 1.022[10] | |
Bobbi Kristina goes apartment hunting. Gary comes to terms with his declining health and promises to improve himself. | ||||
13 | "New Beginnings: Part 1" | February 6, 2013 | 1.137[10] | |
Bobbi Kristina and Nick host a housewarming party. Bobbi Kristina later informs Nick that he's not the only man she is seeing. | ||||
14 | "New Beginnings: Part 2" | February 13, 2013 | 1.059[10] | |
The family is unsure of Pat's plans for Bobbi Kristina's career. |
Critical reception
The show was met with mixed or average reviews with a score of 43 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 7 reviews.[11] The New York Daily News said that the show does not have any kind of effect the viewers might want, at least at first.[12] The Los Angeles Times said the show is intrusive and also uncomfortable.[13]
References
- ^ "Lifetime's Highly Anticipated New Series, 'The Houstons: On Our Own,' to Premiere Wednesday, October 24". The Futon Critic. September 25, 2012. Retrieved October 13, 2012.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 11, 2012). "Lifetime Picks up Docu-Series 'The Houston Family Chronicles'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 13, 2012.
- ^ de Moraes, Lisa (September 25, 2012). "Whitney Houston family reality series bows Oct. 24". Washington Post. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
- ^ a b "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "American Horror Story," "Duck Dynasty" Maintain Top Spots". Retrieved December 23, 2012.
- ^ "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "American Horror Story" Tops Halloween in Viewers, Demos". Retrieved December 23, 2012.
- ^ a b "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Duck Dynasty" Tops Charts in Viewers, Demos". Retrieved December 23, 2012.
- ^ a b "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: A&E Continues Reign with "Duck Dynasty"". Retrieved December 23, 2012.
- ^ a b "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Moonshiners" Tops Viewers, Demos for Discovery". Retrieved December 23, 2012.
- ^ a b "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Duck Dynasty" Continues Reign for A&E". Retrieved December 23, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Duck Dynasty" Goes Out on Top for A&E". Retrieved December 23, 2012.
- ^ "The Houstons: On Our Own: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "TV review: 'The Houstons: On Our Own'". The New York Daily News. October 24, 2012. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "'The Houstons: On Our Own' an uncomfortable, intrusive watch". The Los Angeles Times. October 25, 2012. Retrieved October 30, 2012.