Chrissy & Mr. Jones is the first spin-off in the Love & Hip Hop franchise. The show premiered on VH1 on September 24, 2012 and ended on December 16, 2013 after two seasons.
Development[]
On September 7, 2012, VH1 confirmed that Chrissy and Jim would leave Love & Hip Hop, to star in their own spin-off show, now titled Chrissy & Mr. Jones.
Series synopsis[]
Overview and casting[]
Chrissy & Mr. Jones chronicles Chrissy and Jim's romantic struggles, as well as their business ventures, specifically Jim's Vamp Life clothing brand.
Several members of Chrissy and Jim's inner circle appear as supporting cast members in green screen confessional interview segments throughout the series. They include Chrissy's best friend and former Love & Hip Hop co-star Emily Bustamante, Jim's mother Nancy Jones, Nancy's long-time friend and occasional business partner Freddie Robinson Jr. and celebrity stylist Talia Coles. Chrissy and Jim's housekeeper Paulina and Jim's personal assistant Tina Lauren would appear in minor supporting roles, while Rev. Run, Adrienne Bailon, Talia's boyfriend CJ Hilton, Russell Simmons and Rev.'s wife Justine Simmons would make guest appearances.
The show returned for a second season with Jim's son Joseph "Pudie" Jones II joining the cast, along with Nancy's friend and partner-in crime LaToya "Sassy" Everett and Waka Flocka Flame's mother and business manager Deb Antney, who acts as Chrissy's mentor for her business ventures. Freekey Zekey, photographer Heather Hunter, Damon Dash, author Wahida Clark and Ice-T would make guest appearances.
Cast timeline[]
| Onscreen title | Status | Season(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrissy | N/A | Main | 1 – 2 |
| Jim Jones | N/A | Main | 1 – 2 |
| Emily | N/A | Supporting | 1 – 2 |
| Mama Jones | N/A | Supporting | 1 – 2 |
| Freddie | N/A | Supporting | 1 – 2 |
| Talia | N/A | Supporting | 1 |
| Paulina | N/A | Supporting | 1 |
| Tina Lauren | Jim's assistant | Supporting | 1 |
| Pudie | N/A | Supporting | 2 |
| Sassy | N/A | Supporting | 2 |
| Deb Antney | Manager | Supporting | 2 |
Series overview[]
| Season | Episodes | Originally Aired | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | ||||
| 1 | 8 | September 24, 2012 | November 12, 2012 | ||
| 2 | 8 | October 28, 2013 | December 16, 2013 | ||
| Love & Hip Hop spin-offs |
|---|
| Chrissy & Mr. Jones | K. Michelle: My Life | Stevie J & Joseline: Go Hollywood | Leave It to Stevie | Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies |
| Chrissy & Mr. Jones cast members |
|---|
| Chrissy | Jim Jones | Emily | Mama Jones | Freddie | Talia | Paulina | Tina | Pudie | Sassy | Deb Antney |