Craig Ross Jr.'s Monogamy is an American television drama series created by Craig Ross Jr. and his wife Caryn Ward Ross. The series follows four married couples and their unconventional form of therapy with the hopes of reviving their failing relationships. It starring ensemble cast includes Jill Marie Jones, Brian J. White, Vanessa Simmons, Darius McCrary, Wesley Jonathan, Caryn Ward Ross, Blue Kimble and Chrystee Pharris. The writing staff includes Tamika Lamison, Cleve Lamison, Kelvin Foster, Shannan E. Johnson, Caryn Ward Ross and Craig Ross Jr.

Monogamy
GenreDrama
Created by
Starring
Composers
  • Gregory De Iulio
  • Nelson K.Johnson
  • Jawaan "Madman" Lowery
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes18
Production
Executive producers
  • Craig Ross Jr.
  • Jill Marie Jones
  • Matthew Helderman
  • Wesley Jonathan
  • Blue Kimble
  • Darius McCrary
  • Angela Northington
  • Patrick Peters
  • Chrystee Pharris
  • Vanessa Simmons
  • Luke Taylor
  • Caryn Ward
  • Brian J. White
ProducersRodney Gumbo King
Tamika Lamison
Camera setupRuperto Luis Sanchez
Running time30 minutes
Production companyNASA STUDIOS INC BondIt Media Capital
Original release
Network
ReleaseMay 4, 2018 (2018-05-04) –
present

The first season premiered on the streaming service Urban Movie Channel on May 4, 2018.[1][2] On March 28, 2019, the series was renewed for the second season.[3][4] The series was renewed for the third season premiering in 2021.[5] According to UMC, Monogamy is the streamer's most popular program.[6] In 2020, the series premiered on Netflix worldwide outside the United States.[7]

Cast and characters

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Episodes

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast airedNetwork
16May 4, 2018 (2018-05-04)June 7, 2018 (2018-06-07)Urban Movie Channel
26November 14, 2019 (2019-11-14)December 19, 2019 (2019-12-19)
36September 2, 2021 (2021-09-02)September 30, 2021 (2021-09-30)Allblk

Season 1 (2018)

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No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"To Thine Own Self"Craig Ross Jr.Craig Ross Jr.May 4, 2018 (2018-05-04)
22"Out of the Frying Pan"Craig Ross Jr.Tamika LamisonMay 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)
33"Let Your Hands Go"Craig Ross Jr.Kevin FosterMay 18, 2018 (2018-05-18)
44"Truth or Consequences"Craig Ross Jr.Kevin FosterMay 24, 2018 (2018-05-24)
55"Loves Me, Loves Me Not"Craig Ross Jr.Tamika LamisonMay 31, 2018 (2018-05-31)
66"Decisions"Craig Ross Jr.Craig Ross Jr.June 7, 2018 (2018-06-07)

Season 2 (2019)

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No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
71"Should I Stay, or Should I Go?"Craig Ross Jr.Tamika LamisonNovember 14, 2019 (2019-11-14)
82"It Ain't Over Til It's Over"Craig Ross Jr.Kevin FosterNovember 21, 2019 (2019-11-21)
93"Unspoken Agendas"Craig Ross Jr.Cleve LamisonNovember 27, 2019 (2019-11-27)
104"Once Upon a Time In Vegas"Craig Ross Jr.Cleve LamisonDecember 5, 2019 (2019-12-05)
115"The Decision Remix"Craig Ross Jr.Kevin FosterDecember 12, 2019 (2019-12-12)
126"Grass is Greener"Craig Ross Jr.Tamika LamisonDecember 19, 2019 (2019-12-19)

Season 3 (2021)

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No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date [8]
131"Hit Me With Your Best Shot"Craig Ross Jr.Tamika LamisonSeptember 2, 2021 (2021-09-02)
142"Life is Like Monkey Bars"Craig Ross Jr.Kevin FosterSeptember 2, 2021 (2021-09-02)
153"The Bridge"Craig Ross Jr.Shannan E. JohnsonSeptember 9, 2021 (2021-09-09)
164"The Questions We Ask"Craig Ross Jr.Cleve Lamison and Caryn WardSeptember 16, 2021 (2021-09-16)
175"Todays Choice is Tomorrows Consequence"Craig Ross Jr.Kevin FosterSeptember 23, 2021 (2021-09-23)
186"Divine Intervention"Craig Ross Jr.Tamika LamisonSeptember 30, 2021 (2021-09-30)

References

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  1. ^ "UMC -- Urban Movie Channel's Provocative New Original Series 'Craig Ross Jr.'s Monogamy' Premieres May 4, 2018". Multichannel (Press release). Media Financial Management Association.
  2. ^ "Carlton And Diamond Come Face To Face In The 'Love Is Blind' Reunion". 4 November 2020.
  3. ^ Yang, Rachel (March 28, 2019). "UMC Sets New Drama 'A House Divided,' 'Craig Ross Jr.'s Monogamy' Season 2".
  4. ^ "Provocative Series 'Craig Ross Jr.'s Monogamy' Starring Jill Marie Jones And Vanessa Simmons Gets Season 2 On UMC". shadowandact.com.
  5. ^ Hipes, Patrick (July 13, 2020). "UMC Renews 'Monogamy', 'Double Cross', House Divided,' More Amid Sub Surge". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  6. ^ Obenson, Tambay (March 12, 2020). "UMC's Underdog Advantage: Inside the Streaming Battle for Premium Black Content".
  7. ^ "Noutăți Netflix în luna mai: The Adjustment Bureau, Catch me if you can, Vertigo, Forrest Gump și altele". Profit.ro.
  8. ^ "Monogamy – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
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