Bayou Billionaires
The Dowdens are a typical, hardworking and close-knit family of modest means living in Shreveport, La. After discovering their home sits on the fourth largest deposit of natural gas in the U.S., the Dowdens struck it rich and are now ready to experience the finer things that life has to offer. Led by patriarch, Gerald, and matriarch, Kitten, the 30-minute, 10-episode series follows the family as they experience the perks of belonging to a new tax bracket - from joining country clubs and hiring personal trainers, to traveling to places they never imagined they'd go.
- 2011-2012
- 2 seasons
- CMT
- Documentary
The Dowdens are a typical, hardworking and close-knit family of modest means living in Shreveport, La. After discovering their home sits on the fourth largest deposit of natural gas in the U.S., the Dowdens struck it rich and are now ready to experience the finer things that life has to offer. Led by patriarch, Gerald, and matriarch, Kitten, the 30-minute, 10-episode series follows the family as they experience the perks of belonging to a new tax bracket - from joining country clubs and hiring personal trainers, to traveling to places they never imagined they'd go.
Season 2 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 2012
Episode 1
Dowden Day Parade
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 41 mins
Bayou Billionaires centers on a Shreveport family who strikes it rich when they discover that their home rests on the fourth largest deposit of natural gas in the U.S. In the new season, Gerald and Kitten Dowden are taking their newfound fortunes by dreaming bigger with more elaborate escapades, from prepping for an apocalypse to producing a zombie/Kung Fu movie and making the biggest mailbox in Louisiana and a modeling stint. The new episodes also sees the Dowdens taking a trip to Hawaii for a second honeymoon and a bachelorette party.
Episode 2
A Senior Prom
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 21 mins
Dalton's senior prom is around the corner, but he has no interest in going. Kitten and Gerald decide to throw a prom in his honor while Grandpa sets out to find his own prom date.
Episode 3
Doomsday Dowden
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 21 mins
The Dowden family is prepping for storm season, and Gerald Sr. is going to use their "mailbox money" to make sure he's ready for anything.
Episode 4
Bayou Beauty
Sat, Sep 29, 2012 21 mins
Chantel and Albert's trip to beauty school leads to a new career in "Extreme Dog Grooming." After a friendly wager, Gerald and Thomas are determined to build Louisiana's largest mailbox on their property--and their wives are determined to stop them!
Episode 5
Bayou Boogie
Sat, Sep 29, 2012 21 mins
Nikki and Valerie have entered the Dowdens into the "Bayou Boogie Battle," a local family dance competition--but the Dowdens don't dance! Kitten comes to the rescue and hires the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders as the family's new dance coaches.
Episode 6
Dude! Where's My Donkey?
Sat, Oct 6, 2012 21 mins
Gerald brings home a donkey named Jack to mate with Kitten's prized horses, so he can breed his very own spotted mule. The Dowden women strap on their skates and enter the world of competitive Roller Derby as the Well-En-Dowdens!
Episode 7
The Big Not-So-Easy
Sat, Oct 13, 2012 21 mins
The Dowdens travel to New Orleans so that Kitten can see about buying a Bed and Breakfast--and the Dowden men are not pleased! Gerald Sr. and the boys scheme in order to make Kitten give up on the big purchase.
Episode 8
Lights! Camera! Dowden!
Sat, Oct 13, 2012 21 mins
The Dowden Family begins production on SHREVEPORT SAMARAI--a Kung Fu Zombie epic screen written by Thomas. But production goes awry when Gerald names himself director and takes control.
Episode 10
Shreveport Smackdown
Sat, Oct 20, 2012 21 mins
Jessica is ready to move off the Dowden Compound and live on her own but Val and Kitten aren't quite sure she's ready. So, Momma and Grandma test Jessica with household chores to see if she's ready to take care of herself.
Episode 11
I Do! I Do Again
Sat, Oct 20, 2012 21 mins
Kitten and Gerald Sr. decide to renew their vows with a big beautiful wedding on the Dowden Compound. The kids all agree to pitch in and help out but their plans all backfire.
Episode 12
Hula Hula Honeymoon
Sat, Oct 27, 2012 41 mins
In this 1 hour season finale, Gerald Sr. and Kitten bring the whole family down to Hawaii for their honeymoon but everyone has a different interpretation of rest and relaxation.