VH1Ooh girl, the tea is piping hot if you’re the spouse of an NBA player. Thankfully, reality TV fans can cash in with Basketball Wives Season 12 Episode 1 – here’s how to watch for free.
We’re only five months in 2025, and TV viewers have been spoilt for choice when it comes to real-life drama. From Baddies to new Netflix series The Devil’s Plan, there’s truly something for everyone this year.
Now, Basketball Wives Season 12 is joining the party. Doing exactly what it says on the tin, a group of best friends are either the wife, ex-wife, or girlfriend of an NBA superstar, and have the flashy life to show for it. We get stuck into the drama, watching them fend off groupies, deal with jealousy, and try to “find stable ground in their often unstable world.”
With Jackie Christie, Lozada, Maxiell, Brittany Renner, Chantel Christie, and Ming Lee leading the cast, here’s how you can watch Basketball Wives Season 12 Episode 1 for free.
How to watch Basketball Wives Season 12 Episode 1 for free
If you don’t already have a VH1 subscription, fans can watch Basketball Wives 12 for free through trials on Philo, FuboTV, and DirecTV Stream.
VH1Each free trial lasts for seven days, with Philo then $28 per month after. FuboTV is $24.99 for the first month, then $32 per month after. DirecTV Stream is a little on the pricier side at $34.99 per month, but has $25 off for the first three months. Of course, fans aren’t just getting VH1 content for the price – each platform has access to around 200 channels.
If you want to cancel after your free trial, going directly to VH1 via a Hulu subscription would be the most cost-effective option. Plans start from $9.99 per month, with Hulu having a build-your-own subscription, with the options of Hulu + Live TV now with Disney+ and ESPN+.
As for VH1, there’s also the option to watch TV live on its website using a 24-Hour Pass.
Where this differs slightly is for fans outside the US. As is true for many streaming services, not all of the same titles are available in different regions, or available at all.
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But never fear! That’s when a VPN comes in handy. Once you have one, just change your location to the US, sign up for the Hulu streamer, and start watching.
Basketball Wives Season 12 Episode 1 dropped on May 5, 2025, with episodes airing on a weekly basis after. It’s currently unknown how many Season 12 episodes there will be.
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