Mob Wives
Mob Wives is an American reality television series on VH1 that made its debut April 17, 2011. It follows a group of Staten Island women after their family members are arrested and imprisoned for crimes connected to the Mafia. In December 2015, VH1 announced its decision to end the series after its sixth season, which premieres on January 13, 2016.
Overview and casting
The idea for the show came from Jennifer "Jenn" Graziano, sister of cast member Renee Graziano. Season 2 debuted on January 1, 2012, with two new cast members — Ramona Rizzo and Angela "Big Ang" Raiola. On May 9, 2012, VH1 announced that the series had been renewed for a third season. On August 12, 2012, Renee Graziano tweeted that filming was underway for the third season It was announced on December 11, 2012 that the third season would debut on January 6, 2013 with new cast member Love Majewski. Renee Graziano revealed on May 14, 2013 that Mob Wives had been renewed for a fourth season, although that had not been officially announced by VH1 at the time. In an interview during New York Fashion Week, Housewife Ramona Rizzo mentioned that she, Karen Gravano, and Carla Facciolo would not be returning for the series' fourth season. In Season 4 the show was re-titled, Mob Wives: New Blood, and added two new cast members: Alicia DiMichele Garofalo and Natalie Guercio. It premiered on December 5, 2013.