Ep 1. Episode 1

After seven explosive seasons, the ladies of Basketball Wives are back for an eighth season, and this season promises to be the most explosive yet. In episode one, we are introduced to the cast of the season and are given a glimpse into what's to come.

The episode opens with a dramatic scene featuring Evelyn Lozada, the show's veteran and one of the most recognizable names on the cast. Evelyn is seen in the back of a car, visibly upset as she talks to someone on the phone about her ex-husband. It's clear from the conversation that there's still a lot of unresolved issues between them, and it sets the tone for the rest of the episode.

As we're reintroduced to the rest of the cast, we can see that there are some new faces this season. Ogum "OG" Chijindu is the first new cast member to be introduced, and she quickly causes a stir when she reveals that she's been dating one of the other cast members' exes. The news doesn't sit well with everyone, and it sets the stage for some serious drama throughout the season.

Another new face this season is Feby Torres, a rapper and former friend of Season 7's Jennifer Williams. Feby makes it clear that she's not afraid to call out anyone on the cast if she feels disrespected, which only adds to the sense of tension throughout the episode.

As the ladies settle into the season, we see that there are still some old wounds that haven't fully healed. One of the most significant conflicts comes when Jackie Christie, one of the original cast members, brings up a rumor about Malaysia Pargo, accusing her of being disloyal to the group. The two women get into a heated argument, which threatens to spill over into violence.

Of course, as with any season of Basketball Wives, the drama isn't just limited to the women's personal lives. There's also plenty of drama surrounding their careers, as several of the ladies work towards new business ventures. Evelyn Lozada is working on launching a new line of swimsuits, while Jackie Christie is trying to get her own reality show off the ground.

In one of the more lighthearted moments of the episode, we see some of the ladies take a boxing class together. The class quickly devolves into chaos when Malaysia and Jackie get into it again, but it's clear that the women have developed a strong bond despite their conflicts.

As the episode comes to a close, we're left with a sense of anticipation for what's to come. With so many unresolved issues and new conflicts just starting to bubble up, it's clear that this season of Basketball Wives is going to be one for the books.

Overall, Episode 1 of season 8 of Basketball Wives is a strong start to what promises to be an intense and dramatic season. With new cast members, old feuds, and career ambitions all colliding, we can't wait to see what happens next.