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Untying the Knot
GenreReality television
Starring Vikki Ziegler
Michael Millea
Mark Millea
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes14
Production
Executive producers
  • Steven Engel
  • Dean W. Slotar
Camera setup Multiple
Running time
  • 22 minutes (season 1)
  • 43 minutes (season 2)
Production companyEngel Entertainment
Original release
Network Bravo
ReleaseJune 4, 2014 (2014-06-04) –
February 1, 2016 (2016-02-01)

Untying the Knot is an American reality television series that premiered June 4, 2014, and airs on Bravo. [1] The series follows the life of Vikki Ziegler, a divorce mediator. [2] Ziegler mediates, advises and divides divorcing couples' assets out of court. [3] Mark and Michael Millea work with Ziegler in appraising items, they are featured regularly in the series. [4]

In November 2014, the show was renewed for a second season. The second season was expanded to an hour-long format. [5] The second season premiered on November 8, 2015. [6]

Cast

  • Vikki Ziegler is a practicing matrimonial lawyer and civil litigator based in New York and New Jersey. She has founded her own law firm, Ziegler and Zemsky LLC. She is a practicing attorney of matrimonial law and civil litigation; a television personality known for her commentaries on high-profile cases; an active volunteer for women's and children's charities; and the innovator of a unique and realistic approach to “divorce management.” Bringing together her insights as a divorce attorney, her childhood experience of her own parents’ divorce, and years of careful listening to clients and friends, Ziegler's approach seeks to de-stigmatize divorce by allowing its empowering aspects to triumph. [7]
  • Michael Millea and Mark Millea are two brothers who are co-founders and owners Millea Bros. Ltd., a boutique auction and appraisal company, specializing in fine art and antiques from upscale New York metropolitan area estates. [8] [9]

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
16June 4, 2014 (2014-06-04)July 9, 2014 (2014-07-09)
28November 8, 2015 (2015-11-08)February 1, 2016 (2016-02-01)

Season 1 (2014)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
11"Battle of the Buddha Head"June 4, 2014 (2014-06-04)0.84 [10]
22"Passport for Divorce"June 11, 2014 (2014-06-11)0.83 [11]
33"The War of the Weisses"June 18, 2014 (2014-06-18)0.88 [12]
44"To D or Not to D"June 25, 2014 (2014-06-25)0.75 [13]
55"A Date for Divorce"July 2, 2014 (2014-07-02)0.79 [14]
66"From Wedding Couture to Marriage Detour"July 9, 2014 (2014-07-09)0.62 [14]

Season 2 (2015–16)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
71"Two Wrights Make a Marriage Wrong"November 8, 2015 (2015-11-08)1.56 [15]
82"Zen and the Art of Marriage Maintenance"November 11, 2015 (2015-11-11)N/A
93"The Belle and the Bachelor"November 18, 2015 (2015-11-18)N/A
104"This Little Piggy Went to Mediation"January 4, 2016 (2016-01-04)0.57 [16]
115"War Of The Rosie"January 11, 2016 (2016-01-11)0.65 [17]
126"He's Fast, She's Furious"January 18, 2016 (2016-01-18)0.79 [18]
137"Big Trouble in Sin City"January 25, 2016 (2016-01-25)0.73 [19]
148"Law and Disorder"February 1, 2016 (2016-02-01)0.66 [20]

References

  1. ^ Perlman, Jake (June 5, 2014). "Bravo's 'Untying the Knot': The marriage is over, now who gets all the stuff?". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  2. ^ Kuperinsky, Amy (May 9, 2014). "'Untying the Knot': New reality show stars NJ divorce attorney". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  3. ^ Bentley, Jean (June 4, 2014). "'Untying the Knot' premiere: Divorce lawyer Vikki Ziegler helps end marriages". Zap2it. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  4. ^ Bibel, Sara (April 29, 2014). "'Real Housewives of Atlanta: Kandi's Wedding', 'Ladies of London', 'Untying the Knot' & 'Million Dollar Listing Miami' to Premiere in June on Bravo". Zap2it (Press release). Archived from the original on April 30, 2014. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  5. ^ Kondolojy, Amanada (November 21, 2014). "'Untying the Knot' Renewed for Second Season by Bravo". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Archived from the original on November 24, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  6. ^ Nededog, Jethro (September 28, 2015). "Meet the woman whose unique strategies can save divorcing couples a lot of time and money". Business Insider. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
  7. ^ "Vikki Ziegler — Biography". Bravo. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  8. ^ "Mark Millea — Biography". Bravo. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  9. ^ "Michael Millea — Biography". Bravo. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  10. ^ Yanan, Travis (June 4, 2014). "Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: Game 1 of Stanley Cup Finals Wins Demo Race". The Futon Critic. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  11. ^ Bibel, Sara (June 12, 2014). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'Duck Dynasty' Wins Night, Stanley Cup Finals, 'Catfish', 'Suits', 'Graceland' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 15, 2014. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
  12. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (June 19, 2014). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'Duck Dynasty' Wins Night + World Cup Soccer, 'Catfish', 'Suits', 'Melissa & Joey' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 22, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  13. ^ Yanan, Travis (June 25, 2014). "Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: CBS Tops Originals with Return of "Big Brother"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
  14. ^ a b Yanan, Travis (July 10, 2014). "Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Extant," "Big Brother 16" Top Charts". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  15. ^ Porter, Rick (November 10, 2015). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Walking Dead' dips, 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' premiere solid". TV By The Numbers. Archived from the original on November 12, 2015. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
  16. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 6, 2016). "Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Update: 1.4.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on January 9, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
  17. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 12, 2016). "Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Update: 1.11.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on January 13, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
  18. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 20, 2016). "Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Update: 1.18.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on January 21, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
  19. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 26, 2016). "Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Update: 1.25.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on January 28, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
  20. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 3, 2016). "Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Update: 2.1.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on February 3, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2016.

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