First Wives Club Season 1 Soundtrack: The First Wives Club is an American comedy television series created and written by Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip), based on the 1996 film of the same name written by Robert Harling. The series premiered on September 19, 2019 on BET+.
The First Wives Club follows three women – Ari, Bree, and Hazel – who band together in New York City after their marriages fall apart, finding strength in their sisterhood (and a little revenge) along the way.
The main cast includes Michelle Buteau as Dr. Bree Washington, Jill Scott as Hazel Rachelle, Ryan Michelle Bathe as Ariel “Ari” Montgomery, Mark Tallman as David Montgomery, RonReaco Lee as Gary Washington, Malik Yoba as Derrick Ellsworth, and Michelle Mitchenor as Jayla Wright. Singer Deborah Cox also has a recurring role as Regina, giving her the chance to perform several songs within the show itself.
Quick Facts
| Title | The First Wives Club |
| Premiere Date | September 19, 2019 |
| Creator / Writer | Tracy Oliver |
| Network | BET+ |
| Starring | Michelle Buteau, Jill Scott, Ryan Michelle Bathe |
| Score Composer | Chris Alan Lee |
| Seasons / Episodes | 3 seasons, 29 episodes (2019–2022) |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Where to Watch | BET+ |
Who Composed the First Wives Club Score?
The show’s underscore was composed by Chris Alan Lee, who was announced to score the series ahead of its 2019 premiere. Separately, several in-story songs are performed by cast member Deborah Cox (as Regina) and R&B singer Ayana George, released commercially as the companion EP First Wives Club (Music from the BET+ Original Series) via Paramount Music in 2021.
First Wives Club Season 1 Soundtrack List
Here is the track list from First Wives Club (Music from the BET+ Original Series). You can listen to them on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, and Apple Music.
| Song | Artist |
|---|---|
| “In My Bed” | Ayana George |
| “What I Want” | Ayana George |
| “Go There” | Ayana George |
| “Lady Marmalade” | Deborah Cox, Shanice, Chanté Moore & Kelly Price |
| “I Do” | Deborah Cox |
| “What You Owe” | Deborah Cox |
| “CPR” | Deborah Cox |
| “David & Gary Rap Battle” | Mark Tallman & RonReaco Lee |
Where to Watch First Wives Club
All three seasons of The First Wives Club are available on BET+. The series ran for three seasons and 29 episodes between September 19, 2019 and December 15, 2022; as of this writing, no fourth season has been announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created the First Wives Club TV series?
The BET+ series was created and written by Tracy Oliver, known for co-writing Girls Trip. It’s based on the 1996 film The First Wives Club, which was written by Robert Harling, though the TV series is not a direct adaptation of the film’s plot or characters.
Who composed the music for First Wives Club?
The show’s score was composed by Chris Alan Lee. In addition to the score, several original songs are performed within the show by cast member Deborah Cox and singer Ayana George, collected on the companion EP released by Paramount Music.
Does Deborah Cox sing in First Wives Club?
Yes. Deborah Cox plays the recurring role of Regina and performs several songs on-screen, including a cover of “Lady Marmalade” alongside Shanice, Chanté Moore, and Kelly Price, plus solo tracks “I Do,” “What You Owe,” and “CPR.”
How many seasons of First Wives Club are there?
The First Wives Club ran for three seasons and 29 episodes on BET+, airing from September 19, 2019 to December 15, 2022. No fourth season had been announced as of this writing.
Where can I watch First Wives Club?
All three seasons of The First Wives Club stream exclusively on BET+.
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