Mann & Wife

*Mann & Wife*
Mann & Wife
Genre	Sitcom
Created by	David Mann ; Tamela Mann ; Roger M. Bobb
Starring	David Mann ; Tamela Mann ; Vivica A. Fox ; Tony Rock ; Jo Marie Payton ; Tiny Lister ; John Marshall Jones ;
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	3
No. of episodes	30 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Angi Bones; Tamela J. Mann; Ri-Karlo Handy
Production location	Long Beach, California
Running time	22 minutes
Production company	Bobbcat Films
Original release
Network	Bounce TV
Release	April 7, 2015 –; May 23, 2017

Last updated November 06, 2024

Mann & Wife is an American sitcom that premiered on the digital television network Bounce TV on April 7, 2015.^[1]

The series stars real-life married couple David Mann and Tamela Mann as newlywed couple Daniel and Toni Mann, who blend their family together after getting married. Both police officer Daniel and teacher Toni have children from previous relationships; Daniel has two boys and Toni has two girls. Toni and her girls move into Daniel's house in Atlanta with Daniel, his sons, and his mother Lorraine (Jo Marie Payton). The blended family must navigate their new lives together.

Bounce TV announced the series on May 5, 2014^[2] and the series premiered on April 7, 2015, with the first season consisting of 10 episodes. On June 16, 2015, Bounce TV renewed the series for a second season.^[3] On April 13, 2016, the show has been renewed for a third season. The show has yet to be cancelled or renewed for a fourth season.

Cast and characters

David Mann as Daniel Mann, a police officer, Terri and Tasha's stepfather, DJ and Darren's father
Tamela Mann as Toni Mann, a teacher, DJ and Darren's stepmother, Terri and Tasha's mother
Jo Marie Payton as Lorraine Mann, Daniel's mother who lives with the family; a retired schoolteacher
Tony Rock as Michael Hobbs, Daniel's new partner
Tiny Lister as Daniel's former lieutenant and boss
John Marshall Jones as Daniel's new lieutenant and boss
Steven Walsh, Jr. as Daniel "D.J." Leviticus Mann, Jr., Daniel's older son
Lauryn Kennedy Hardy as Terri, Toni's older daughter
Amir O'Neil as Darren Mann, Daniel's younger son
Jadah Marie as Tasha, Toni's younger daughter

Recurring

Vivica A. Fox as Michelle Mann, DJ and Darren's biological mother, Daniel's ex-wife
J. Anthony Brown as Lionel Mann, Daniel's brother and Toni's brother-in-law
Rolonda Watts as Shawna, choir director
Maverick White as Moenah, school teacher

Development and production

Bounce TV announced the series in May 2014 with the series set to premiere in the winter of 2015.^[4] Production began in November 2014.^[5]

Bounce TV and Bobbcat Productions were in a legal battle over the Mann's in November 2014. When co-creator Roger M. Bobb pitched the series in February 2014, Bobbcat Productions also announced a reality series featuring the couple to air on BET. Since, Bobbcat Productions has found a way to honor both series and the series premiered as scheduled on April 7, 2015.^[6]

Episodes

Season	Episodes	Originally aired
Season	Episodes	First aired	Last aired
1	10	April 7, 2015 (2015-04-07)	June 9, 2015 (2015-06-09)
2	10	April 5, 2016 (2016-04-05)	June 7, 2016 (2016-06-07)
3	10	March 28, 2017 (2017-03-28)	May 23, 2017 (2017-05-23)

Season 1 (2015)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
1	1	"Pilot"	Roger M. Bobb	David Mann, Tamela Mann, Roger M. Bobb & Dani Renee	April 7, 2015 (2015-04-07)
In the series pilot, Daniel and Toni return from their honeymoon and have to come back to reality when trying to navigate their blended families living together. DJ is stunned when Toni is his substitute teacher. Meanwhile, Daniel meets his new partner when he returns to the station.
2	2	"Mann's New Baby"	Roger M. Bobb	Ebony Rice & Indigo Ruffin	April 14, 2015 (2015-04-14)
After the family falls sick, DJ's class assignment to care for an automated doll is left in the hands of Daniel. Lorraine substitutes for Toni's class and almost costs Toni her job.
3	3	"Mann-datory Counseling"	Roger M. Bobb	P.J. Paul, Jr.	April 21, 2015 (2015-04-21)
After a series of unfortunate events occur from chasing a suspect, Daniel and Michael are forced to attend communication therapy. The kids fight for equal rights of their household chores.
4	4	"The Ex-Mann"	Roger M. Bobb	Ari Madison	April 28, 2015 (2015-04-28)
Daniel's ex-wife, Michelle, comes to visit and the family is anxious for her arrival. Michael's girlfriend has Daniel worried that she is more than just a pretty face.
5	5	"The Mann Brothers"	Roger M. Bobb	Walt Underwood	May 5, 2015 (2015-05-05)
When Daniel's brother, Lionel, makes a surprise visit, sibling rivalry takes over the Mann household. Toni tries to improve the school dress code, but upsets DJ in the process.
6	6	"Mann's New Church"	Roger M. Bobb	Dani Renee	May 12, 2015 (2015-05-12)
Toni wants to join a new church, which frustrates Lorraine, and starts a tug of war with the family. DJ has tryouts at school, but Daniel is way too aggressive with his enthusiasm.
7	7	"Mann's Payback"	Roger M. Bobb	Chrystal A. Ellzy	May 19, 2015 (2015-05-19)
When the family learns that a criminal Daniel put away years ago has been released, everyone is concerned with his safety. Toni tries to bond with DJ through video gaming and learns a valuable lesson.
8	8	"Mann's Bodyguard"	Roger M. Bobb	Ebony Rice & Indigo Ruffin	May 26, 2015 (2015-05-26)
Daniel is hired as a bodyguard for a celebrity singer, who drives the family crazy. Terri becomes friends with the mean girls at school but soon learns the value of real friendship.
9	9	"Mann's to Make Her Dance"	Roger M. Bobb	Walt Underwood	June 2, 2015 (2015-06-02)
Toni's mom, Carol, visits and clashes with Lorraine. Daniel is working on a case that may prevent him from going to Terri's father-daughter dance.
10	10	"Undercover Mann"	Roger M. Bobb	P.J. Paul, Jr.	June 9, 2015 (2015-06-09)
Daniel and Michael go undercover to catch an art thief. Michelle visits and is excited to help DJ with a school assignment, but has a hard time convincing DJ she's up for the job.

Season 2 (2016)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
11	1	"Mann Up"	Roger M. Bobb	David Mann, Tamela Mann, Roger M. Bobb & Dani Renee	April 5, 2016 (2016-04-05)
Toni's cousin comes to visit after another break up and gets set straight by Lorraine. DJ and Trey try to prove their masculinity by participating in a police ride along. Daniel and Michael fight for the Lieutenant's job.
12	2	"Miracle Mann"	Roger M. Bobb	Ebony Rice & Indigo Ruffin	April 12, 2016 (2016-04-12)
Tasha thinks she has healing powers when her goldfish dies and comes back to life the next morning. She doesn't know Daniel replaced the fish after it died in his care. Michael has a relative come to visit and he tries to keep everyone from knowing.
13	3	"State of Mann"	Roger M. Bobb	P.J. Paul, Jr.	April 19, 2016 (2016-04-19)
Michael falls in love. Terri's plans to attend college get derailed.
14	4	"Give That Man a Stake"	Roger M. Bobb	Ari Madison	April 26, 2016 (2016-04-26)
Lorraine loses a pearl necklace when the choir members come over for practice. After missing several date nights, Daniel is forced to take Toni on a date, which is actually a stakeout.
15	5	"One Mann's Junk"	Roger M. Bobb	Walt Underwood	May 3, 2016 (2016-05-03)
Lorraine becomes extra nice when she thinks that Daniel and Toni are putting her in a retirement home. Daniel and Michael give the Lieutenant some tips before his big date.
16	6	"Sick Mann"	Roger M. Bobb	Dani Renee	May 10, 2016 (2016-05-10)
Toni takes things too far, when she helps Terri get ready for the school talent show. Daniel milks an injury to get pampered by the family.
17	7	"Funny Mann"	Roger M. Bobb	Chrystal A. Ellzy	May 17, 2016 (2016-05-17)
Daniel and Michael go undercover in a comedy club to catch a criminal. Toni runs for the school board and goes against a mean rival (CoCoa Brown).
18	8	"Don't Kiss and Yell Mann"	Unknown	Unknown	May 24, 2016 (2016-05-24)
Daniel's female sexual harassment training instructor (Elise Neal) makes a pass at him. Terri believes DJ's new girlfriend is bad news.
19	9	"Secret Lover Mann"	Unknown	Unknown	May 31, 2016 (2016-05-31)
When Lorraine discovers racy notes, new perfume, and sneaky behavior, she thinks Toni is cheating on Daniel. Daniel goes to war with his next-door neighbor.
20	10	"Who's That Mann"	Unknown	Unknown	June 7, 2016 (2016-06-07)
Daniel digs up clues about his real father in the season 2 finale. DJ tries to pass his driver's test with help from Daniel's former wife (Vivica A. Fox).

Season 3 (2017)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
21	1	"Take Me to the Mann"	Roger M. Bobb	Unknown	March 28, 2017 (2017-03-28)
22	2	"Pressured By the Mann"	Roger M. Bobb	Unknown	March 28, 2017 (2017-03-28)
23	3	"Ramblin' Mann"	Roger M. Bobb	Unknown	April 4, 2017 (2017-04-04)
24	4	"Mann in Charge"	Roger M. Bobb	Unknown	April 11, 2017 (2017-04-11)
25	5	"Come On, Mann!"	Roger M. Bobb	Unknown	April 18, 2017 (2017-04-18)
26	6	"Mann Shark"	Roger M. Bobb	Unknown	April 25, 2017 (2017-04-25)
27	7	"Dead Mann Walking"	Roger M. Bobb	Unknown	May 2, 2017 (2017-05-02)
28	8	"Dope Mann"	Roger M. Bobb	Unknown	May 9, 2017 (2017-05-09)
29	9	"A Woman's Mann"	Roger M. Bobb	Unknown	May 16, 2017 (2017-05-16)
30	10	"Mann, Shut Yo Mouth"	Roger M. Bobb	Unknown	May 23, 2017 (2017-05-23)

Reception

Ratings

The premiere on April 7, 2015, was the most watched original programming for Bounce TV. The premiere episode garnered 0.46 million viewers, with 0.14 million in adults 18–49, and over .8 million viewers over its premiere time slots.^[7] The second episode grew to 1.3 million viewers over its time slots premieres.^[8]

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[2] "'Family Time' & 'Off the Chain' Renewed by Bounce TV; New Series 'Mann & Wife' & 'Sisters' Announced". Archived from the original on 2014-05-05.

[3] "Bounce TV Renews 'Mann & Wife' For".

[4] "Bounce TV Announces New Series & Series Renewals".

[5] "Bounce TV Adds Stations, Sponsors, Viewers, Movies & Originals".

[6] "Entertainment Buzz: After A Legal Battle, Bounce TV's 'Mann & Wife' Featuring David & Tamela Mann Set To Air".

[7] ""Mann & Wife" Series Premiere Becomes Most-Watched Original in Bounce TV's History".

[8] ""Mann & Wife" Viewership Grows in Week Two, Second Episode Becomes Most-Watched Original in Bounce TV's History".

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