Raising Whitley
Raising Whitley is a humorous, poignant docu-series following actress and comedienne Kym Whitley and her riotous collective of friends—whom she calls "The Village"—as they attempt to do something none of them have ever done before:raise a baby...together. When Kym signed up to mentor a troubled young girl, she never imagined she'd get a call from the hospital saying, "Your baby is ready." After learning that her mentee exited the maternity ward leaving only Kym's contact information, Kym experienced a cataclysmic moment. With less than an hour to make a life-changing decision—and to do a lifetime of soul-searching—Kym chose to become a mother. The Village banded together to help Kym bring up baby Joshua the best they know how, but sometimes it's hard to tell who is more mature—Joshua or the adults tasked with raising him.
Main Cast
Kym Whitleyas Kym Whitley
Episode Guide
Season 1
- Episode 1: Meet Kym Whitley
Aired: Apr 20, 2013Kym receives a life-changing call making her the guardian of a baby boy.
- Episode 2: Help Wanted
Aired: Apr 27, 2013Kym resolves that you shouldn't advertise for nannies on Craigslist.
- Episode 3: Mama's Manhunt
Aired: May 4, 2013Kym's friends Val and Stacey accompany her on a "manhunt."
- Episode 4: My Two Daddies
Aired: May 11, 2013Kym flies her dad out for a visit, hoping he'll move to LA permanently.
- Episode 5: It Cakes a Village
Aired: May 18, 2013Tempers flare when Val demands a $500 cake for Joshua's second birthday.
- Episode 6: Palm Springs Shimmy
Aired: Jun 1, 2013Wendell babysits while Kym joins the girls for a weekend in Palm Springs.
- Episode 7: Flirting with Disaster
Aired: Jun 8, 2013Rodney is acting suspicious and Kym worries she likes it.
- Episode 8: Friends with Benefits
Aired: Jun 15, 2013Kym remains undecided after Rodney asks if he can move in with her.
- Episode 9: Ho, Ho, Home for the Holidays
Aired: Nov 23, 2013Kym, Joshua and the Village take a joyous look at their favorite moments.
Season 2
- Episode 1: Momma Sexy is Back
Aired: Jan 4, 2014Kym and Rodney struggle to adjust to their awkward new living situation.
- Episode 2: Move Out of My Man Space
Aired: Jan 11, 2014Kym's old flame comes for a visit with Rodney still under her roof.
- Episode 3: A Stuffer's Kerfuffle
Aired: Jan 18, 2014Harold declutters Kym's house by throwing a Village yard sale.
- Episode 4: The Blind Leading the Blind
Aired: Jan 25, 2014The Village men step up to take Joshua on his first camping trip.
- Episode 5: Cleveland Roots
Aired: Feb 1, 2014Kym brings Joshua to her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.
- Episode 6: Here Today, Gondola Tomorrow
Aired: Feb 8, 2014Kym plans Wendell's surprise party and the Village finds him a blind date.
- Episode 7: Enough is a Muff
Aired: Feb 15, 2014The Village stages an intervention for Kym's out-of-control clutter issues.
- Episode 8: The Last Straw
Aired: Feb 22, 2014Kym and Rodney's relationship comes to a head after a confrontation.
- Episode 9: Joshua's Birthmother
Aired: Mar 1, 2014Kym gets a call from Joshua's birthmother while searching for a preschool.
- Episode 10: What's Best for Joshua?
Aired: Mar 8, 2014Kym must decide whether or not she wants Joshua's birthmother in his life.
Season 3
- Episode 1: Growing Up Whitley
Aired: Jan 3, 2015Kym decides to finally meet face-to-face with Joshua's birth mother.
- Episode 2: Wendell's Struggle
Aired: Jan 10, 2015Wendell reveals his personal battle between his sexuality and spirituality.
- Episode 3: One Night Only
Aired: Jan 17, 2015Kym hits the stand-up stage at an infamous comedy club known for hecklers.
- Episode 4: Rodney's Remorse
Aired: Jan 24, 2015Rodney works up the courage to apologize to Kym for his wrongdoings.
- Episode 5: Runaway Bride
Aired: Jan 31, 2015Kym turns to one of her exes to learn why she's been so unlucky in love.
- Episode 6: My Baby's Going to School
Aired: Feb 7, 2015Kym is surprised to learn of an open spot at a coveted preschool.
- Episode 7: Harold's Big Break
Aired: Feb 14, 2015Kym worries "Beauty Shop" lead actor won't be ready for its revival.
- Episode 8: Beauty Shop Returns
Aired: Feb 21, 2015The night is finally here -- the 25th anniversary revival of "Beauty Shop!"
Season 4
- Episode 1: The Whitley Intervention: Part 1
Aired: Nov 21, 2015The Village's Family Feud appearance is put in jeopardy.
- Episode 2: The Whitley Intervention: Part 2
Aired: Nov 28, 2015Kym's friend Judge Mablean comes in to get the Village in order.
- Episode 3: To Z or Not to Z
Aired: Dec 5, 2015Kym finally decides to ask out Rodney's best friend, Z.
- Episode 4: My Baby's Turning Four!
Aired: Dec 12, 2015Rodney shows his devotion by planning Joshua's fourth birthday party.
- Episode 5: Mickey Don't Play
Aired: Dec 19, 2015Kym's longtime friend Mickey shows up unannounced and asks to stay a while.
- Episode 6: Village Vacation
Aired: Jan 2, 2016Kym plans a snowy getaway and invites the Village to come along.
- Episode 7: Movin' on Up
Aired: Jan 9, 2016Kym decides it's time to look for a bigger home for her and Joshua.
- Episode 8: Telling Joshua
Aired: Jan 16, 2016Kym realizes that it's time to finally have "the talk" with Joshua.