Ball In The Family Season 5, Episode 12: Hard Times In The Big Easy

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The Great Divide

While the three Ball brothers enjoy a boy’s trip in Miami, Lavar sets his sights on relaunching the BBB brand back in Los Angeles. The only problem is Lonzo doesn’t know if he wants to be a part of it anymore causing a great divide between him and his father.

21 min

2

Housewarming Jitters

Lonzo throws a housewarming party to celebrate his new home in Manhattan Beach but anxiety over seeing Lavar and discussing his role in BBB boils over. Gelo visits Jaden in Texas to help her move to Los Angeles.

22 min

3

Striking a Balance

Denise seeks Lonzo’s help to strike a balance between motherhood and pursuing a career. Gelo discovers he needs surgery on his ankle, crushing his hopes for Summer League.

21 min

4

Tripped Up

Gelo gets surgery on his ankle in NYC and receives a surprise visit while recovering. Tensions run high when Lonzo skips dinner with Lavar after Melo's first Drew League game in an effort to avoid talking about BBB.

22 min

5

In or Out?

Tina has a tough time during her first speech therapy session. Gelo moves out of the Ball mansion and in with Zo, starting his physical therapy. LaVar and Zo finally face off over Zo's involvement with BBB.

20 min

6

Traded

In this special episode of Ball in the Family, our cameras follow Lonzo in real time throughout the day he is traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. Watch the drama unfold as LaVar and the rest of the family react to the startling news.

19 min

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Zo's Big News, Melo's Surprise Move

After struggling to decide how committed he'll be to the the BBB brand in the future, Lonzo sets a much anticipated meeting with LaVar to share his thoughts. Gelo welcomes Jaden to Los Angeles, excited that their relationship is no longer long distance. Melo shares surprising news with the family.

20 min

8

Hooked on a Feeling

After finally finding the BBB headquarters of his dreams, Lavar sets his sights on getting his sons, especially Melo, back on board with the brand. Tina begins her speech therapy sessions, and Noni and Robert are called out for being helicopter parents.

20 min

9

Ready, Set, Pro!

With Melo leaving to start his professional career in Australia soon, Zo takes his little brother under his wing and helps set him up for success. Gelo finally makes a decision about where to continue his training, and shares the big news with Jaden.

18 min

10

Do I Stay Or Do I Go?

With Lonzo’s move to New Orleans looming, Denise is forced to examine the strength of their relationship and make a big decision. Will she stay in LA with her family or move to New Orleans with Zoey to be with Lonzo?

18 min

11

Ball Men vs The Wild

Dmo and Gelo take Lonzo camping in an effort to raise his spirits and get his mind off his breakup with Denise. Lavar finally meets Tina’s speech therapist.

20 min

12

Hard Times In The Big Easy

Lonzo brings Denise and Zoey to New Orleans in an effort to mend fences after the breakup and include them in the house hunting process. LaVar gives Tina a special gift to celebrate how far she's come.

20 min

13

Pro Mind-Set

LaVar grows concerned that Melo’s mindset is becoming lackadaisical. Melo learns a valuable lesson during the Drew League quarter finals.

21 min

14

Goodbye Boys

With all three Ball brothers preparing to leave Los Angeles, Tina and LaVar host a goodbye party for the family where things quickly go awry.

21 min

15

Stay Melo

LaVar travels to Australia to check in on Melo, and to show of the Melo-focused BBB swag. With the move to New Orleans just days away and his ankle rehab almost compete, Gelo is faced to decide if relocating to NOLA makes sense for him.

19 min

16

Growing Pains

Lonzo has a hard time adjusting to his new life in New Orleans. Gelo surprises Jaden with some exciting news.

21 min

17

Hot Date

With the BBB warehouse finally ready, LaVar and Tina celebrate the relaunch of the brand by going on a hot date. In Texas, Gelo tries to impress Jaden’s father.

20 min

18

Keep It G3 Baby!

Gelo gets involved with the relaunch of BBB. Meanwhile, Tina is given a new goal as part of her recovery journey, and Melo is courted by different clothing companies as his draft stock rises.

21 min

19

Ghosted

The Ball family travels to Australia to watch Melo’s first professional game, but tensions arise when the family learns some new information about Melo. Lavar is haunted by a discovery about Alan Foster.

20 min

20

Talk To Me

The Ball family is stunned to discover that Alan Foster is countersuing, but Lavar is more worried about Melo's continued silence on the topic of BBB and his MB1 clothing line.

20 min

21

Ballin' in the Big Easy

LaVar, Tina and Gelo go to New Orleans to support Lonzo in his season home opener with the Pelicans, but the family reunion takes a turn for the worse when LaVar confronts Lonzo over his lack of commitment to BBB.

21 min

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Mr. Big Mouth

With the relaunch of the BBB brand just around the corner, Lavar’s camp warns him that his opinions in the media could damage Melo’s draft stock and the success of the relaunch. Gelo sets his sights on playing again with Melo in Australia.

18 min

23

All About Zoey

Denise brings Zoey to Phoenix for some bonding time with Lonzo, but the trip hits a snag. Gelo launches his G3 clothing line on his 21st birthday and Tina reaches a milestone.

21 min

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The Main Event

In the season finale, LaVar and Tina travel to Australia to relaunch the BBB brand with their much-anticipated pop-up shop, but will Melo show up to support the launch? Meanwhile, Lonzo is transformed after spending the weekend alone with his daughter, Zoey.

26 min