Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is (2006)
Titled after Keyshia Cole's 2005 debut album, this reality docudrama peeks inside the life of the Grammy-nominated R&B songstress who has overcome a rough childhood to make her dreams come true. When she's not on the road, in the studio or making public appearances, Keyshia keeps busy re-establishing a relationship with her mom, Frankie -- who placed Keyshia in foster care while Frankie abused drugs and alcohol -- and supporting her sister Neffe and her four children. Through therapy sessions, heated discussions, and tough love, the women work to rid themselves of past demons and strengthen the ties that bind them.
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Episode 1 - Life Coach
Release Date: 2008-11-11Keyshia's life coach and trainer, Jamel, pushes her physically and mentally as she works on her new album; Neffe moves into her new home and clashes with Frankie.
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Episode 2 - Guilt-Ridden Moves
Release Date: 2008-11-11Frankie suffers feelings of guilt for having given her daughter up for adoption, and feels Yvonne is taking advantage of events from her past.
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Episode 3 - Let's Go to Church
Release Date: 2008-11-18Frankie and Yvonne heal old wounds and attend church together where they each speak to the congregation; Neffe thinks Frankie may have relapsed and they have a heated exchange.
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Episode 4 - By Faith We Strive
Release Date: 2008-11-25Keyshia meets with a pastor for spiritual guidance; Neffe and Frankie are still bitter over their recent confrontation.
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Episode 5 - Family Vacation
Release Date: 2008-12-02Keyshia takes her mother and family to Trinidad in an effort to bring everyone closer together.
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Episode 6 - Learn From My Mistakes
Release Date: 2008-12-09In a giving mood, Keyshia takes her niece school shopping, gives her clothes to a local community organization and takes her family to a water park.
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Episode 7 - Nothing but the Blood
Release Date: 2008-12-16Neffe meets with Bishop Eddie Long to discuss Jaylen's baptism; Keyshia puts the finishing touches on her new album.
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Episode 8 - Full Circle
Release Date: 2008-12-23Keyshia visits the local youth center and donates to their annual fundraiser; Neffe gets into an argument with Jaylen's father, Kevin.
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Episode 9 - Transition in Action
Release Date: 2008-12-30Keyshia takes her family to an Atlanta water park; Frankie and Neffe visit the family therapist; Neffe struggles with her relationship with God.
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Episode 10 - New Beginnings
Release Date: 2008-12-30Neffe gets the surprise of her life while celebrating her birthday in Las Vegas; Frankie moves out on her own for the first time.