Ep 8. NYC or Bust

The Braxton sisters are back with their reality show, Braxton Family Values, for a second season filled with drama, laughter, and tears. In episode 8, titled "NYC or Bust," the sisters are once again at odds as they plan a family trip to New York City.

The episode starts with Toni Braxton, the eldest of the sisters, suggesting that they take a family trip to New York City to celebrate her 43rd birthday. The idea is well-received by most of the sisters, but not all. Tamar, the youngest of the sisters, is hesitant to go on the trip as she is swamped with work commitments.

However, Toni convinces Tamar to come and promises her that she will make time for her work commitments. The sisters then start planning their trip, with Trina, Traci, and Towanda all excited about the prospect of visiting New York City. Meanwhile, Mama Braxton is not too thrilled about the trip, as she finds travelling exhausting.

As the sisters start packing for the trip, Tamar finds out that she has to perform at a concert the same night they arrive in New York City. She is upset that she will miss out on celebrating Toni's birthday with the rest of the family. However, Toni assures her that they will all wait for her, and they can celebrate the next day.

The family finally arrives in New York City and start exploring the city. They visit popular tourist attractions such as the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and Times Square. The sisters also take some time to do some shopping and indulge in New York City's famous cuisine.

Despite their initial excitement about the trip, tensions start to rise among the sisters. Traci feels left out as she had to sit out of some of the activities due to her bad knees. Meanwhile, Tamar is still resentful about missing out on the family celebrations for Toni's birthday.

As the day progresses, the sisters start to bicker more, with Tamar and Traci getting into a heated argument in the middle of Times Square. The argument escalates and becomes physical, leading the rest of the sisters to intervene and break it up.

Realizing that their trip is in danger of being ruined by their arguments, the sisters come together to apologize to each other and make amends. Toni takes charge and suggests that they all do something special for Mama Braxton, who had been feeling left out throughout the trip. The sisters then plan a surprise birthday party for Mama Braxton, complete with cake, balloons, and presents.

The episode ends with the sisters coming together to celebrate Mama Braxton's birthday and putting aside their bickering. The family finally realizes that they need to stick together despite their differences and focus on what is truly important - their relationships with each other.

In conclusion, Braxton Family Values season 2 episode 8 "NYC or Bust" is an emotional rollercoaster, filled with family drama, laughter, and tears. It highlights the importance of family, forgiveness, and putting aside differences to come together in the end.