''Rickey Smiley For Real'' is an American

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series that premiered on November 10, 2015, on TV One. The series follows the life of comedian and radio show host

Rickey Smiley Broderick Dornell Smiley (born August 10, 1968) is an American stand-up comedian, television host, actor, and radio personality, known for his prank phone calls. The calls feature Smiley disguising his voice and carrying on a conversation with t ...

as he juggles between his career, fatherhood and personal life, with the two main settings being

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(his hometown) and

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(where he hosts his syndicated radio show). "

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showcases the ‘real’ Rickey," said D’Angela Proctor, the network's vice president. "We see his real job, real friends, real kids and his really crazy life. As a successful member of our Radio One family, Rickey’s return to TV One is sure to resonate with our audience." Smiley had previously starred on his own scripted series on TV One titled ''

The Rickey Smiley Show ''The Rickey Smiley Show'' is an American television sitcom that aired on TV One and premiered September 18, 2012. The series stars Rickey Smiley, J. Anthony Brown, Noree Victoria, Demetria McKinney, Lil' JJ, Ajiona Alexus, Gabriel Burgess, Roz ...

''. In April 2016, TV One renewed the series for a second season which premiered on May 10, 2016. On August 13, 2018, TV One renewed the series for a fifth season that premiered on October 30, 2018.

Episodes

Season 1 (201516)

Season 2 (2016)

Season 3 (2016)

Season 4 (2017)

References

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* * 2010s American reality television series 2015 American television series debuts English-language television shows Television shows set in Atlanta TV One (American TV channel) original programming {{US-reality-tv-stub