XOX Betsey Johnson

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XOX Betsey Johnson
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Lulu Johnson (left) and Betsey Johnson
Genre Reality
Starring Betsey Johnson
Lulu Johnson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Archie Gips
  • Dan Cutforth
  • Jane Lipsitz
  • Sarah Weidman
  • Sitarah Pendelton-Eaglin
ProducersJerri Howell
Pete Shanel
CinematographyMichael Millikan
Running time40 to 42 minutes
Production companyMagical Elves Productions
Release
Original networkStyle Network
Original releaseMay 12 (2013-05-12) 
July 18, 2013 (2013-07-18)

XOX Betsey Johnson is an American reality television series on the Style Network [1] and debuted on May 12, 2013. [2] The series follows Betsey Johnson and her daughter, Lulu, as they struggle to evolve their mother-daughter relationship, move on from filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy [3] and nurture their future careers. [4] [5]

Contents

Cast

Main

Recurring

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal air date
1"Welcome to Betseyville"May 12, 2013 (2013-05-12)
In the series premiere, Betsey strategies with Steve Madden's team on how to re-launch her brand and image after bankruptcy. Lulu begins to designing her own line. Betsey celebrates her new collaboration with Steve Madden by hosting a party to honor her best designs.
2"Rebrand Spankin' New"May 19, 2013 (2013-05-19)
Betsey prepares for her upcoming fashion show that will assist in the reestablishment of her brand. With all the work adding up, Betsey asks her former design assistant Brandon to come back and work for her. Lulu is excited to start her new business venture but is confronted by Betsey after she receives an expensive credit card bill. The duo attend family therapy.
3"Right Hand for the Job"May 26, 2013 (2013-05-26)
Betsey and Lulu must drive down to their Hamptons home to retrieve a vintage archival pieces that Betsey needs for her fashion show. Later, Betsey begins to talk with a previous love interest that she has to hide due to Lulu disapproving him.
4"NY Stakes & LA Quakes!"June 13, 2013 (2013-06-13)
Betsey is busy selecting thirty models for a fashion show located on the East Coast while also flying to the West Coast for an appearance.
5"Walk Down Vintage Lane"June 20, 2013 (2013-06-20)
Lulu starts to question Allison's contributions to her business while Betsey continues working on her upcoming show.
6"Biggest Show of My Life"June 27, 2013 (2013-06-27)
Cyndi Lauper performs at Betsey's show while Lulu's business has a difficult time achieving success.
7"5 O'Clock Somewhere"July 11, 2013 (2013-07-11)
With the rebranding of her image, Betsey collaborates with editors to create and launch her new website. Lulu and Betsey later get their routine mammograms, with one of the tests having abnormal results.
8"Betsey Takes Tokyo"July 18, 2013 (2013-07-18)
In order to get away from the stress, the duo fly to Tokyo. Betsey is able to discover and learn more about Harajuku fashion. Lulu reveals some hidden feelings to her mom.

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