Foursome (TV series)
| Foursome | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
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| Running time | 30 mins |
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| Original network | Playboy TV |
| Original release | 2006 |
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Foursome (promoted as Playboy's Foursome) is an adult reality dating series, which has to date aired five seasons on Playboy TV.
Premise
Based on similar reality dating game shows of the early 2000s like Blind Date and The 5th Wheel, Foursome gathers 4 singles, 2 men and 2 women, and bases them in a Los Angeles (and, in some later episodes, New York City) mansion for 24 hours. Throughout the experience daters are introduced, profiled, and made to participate in erotic activities both in the mansion and off-site.
Playmates and models generally instigate the first round sexually-oriented party games, followed by "field trips" to Hollywood clubs, massage parlors, or trendy bars. What transpires between the participants varies depending on factors such as chemistry. In some episodes, they may engage in one or more sexual encounters; in others, they may go to bed separately without doing so; occasionally, a participant may be so dissatisfied that he or she leaves the mansion early. Participants also occasionally "hook up" with the facilitators of the various activities in lieu of or in addition to their fellow residents.
Notable singles from past seasons include Survivor contestant Ozzy Lusth,[1] Big Brother 11 contestants Michele Noonan and Braden Bacha,[2] adult actress Mika Tan, The Real World cast member Dunbar Flinn, Flavor of Love contestant Brooke "Pumkin" Thompson, I Love New York contestants Jason "Heat" Rosell and Sandro "Rico" Padrone.
Season 2 and beyond
In 2008, Foursome returned for a second season, featuring a new mansion and slightly updated format. In some episodes, facilitators and other special guests end up having sex with participants, leading to friction among some daters.
In September 2009, Playboy TV premiered a third season of the series,[3] with cameras going to homes in Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Miami.
In September 2010, Playboy TV announced the fourth season[4] of the series which takes place in New York City, and Los Angeles. A fifth season aired in 2011.
Beginning in the second season, the level of sexual explicitness increased in the series, with penetration and other sexual acts shown uncensored. As noted below, this resulted in the DVD release of Season 2 being edited to remove such content.
Porn stars appearing in the show
In addition to the celebrities mentioned above, several porn stars have also participated in the series, appearing both as Foursome participants and as facilitators. The series usually does not identify when a porn star appears as one of the daters. (This is only a partial list.)
- Brittany Andrews (several appearances as a facilitator)
- Ryan Driller (also known as Jeremy Bilding) (as Adam)
- Franchezca Valentina (as Christine)[5] - Season 1, Episode 2 "When in Rome..."
- Ariel X (as Ariel)[6] - Season 1, Episode 3 "Nerd Gets the Girl?"
- Kasey Poteet (aka Diana Prince) - Season 1, Episode 3 "Nerd Gets the Girl?"
- Layla Rivera (as Marie, giving her occupation as model) - Season 1, Episode 6
- Luccia Reyes (as Lucia) - Season 1, Episode 8 "Teeny Weeny Latex Bikini"
- Irina Sky (as Irena) - Season 1, Episode 8 "Teeny Weeny Latex Bikini"
- Aaliyah Jolie (as Amy)[7] - Season 2, Episode 11
- Jessica Rockwell (as Jessica)[8] - Season 2, Episode 12
- Tiffany Turner (as Tiffany) - Season 3, Episode 2
- Kelly Divine (as Kelly, giving her occupation as model)[9] - Season 3, Episode 3
- Jannelle Priego as (Jannelle) - Season 3, Episode 3
- Kristy Enos (as Kristy) - Season 3 Episode 5
- Slave Mason (as Mandy) - Season 3 Episode 6
- Skylar Price (as Nicki) - Season 3 Episode 8
- Cherry Lane (as Eli) - Season 3, Episode 9
- Gianna Lace (as Jenn, giving her occupation as DJ) - Season 3, Episode 9
- Tiffany Lyne (as Tiffany)[10] - Season 3, Episode 11
- Imani Rose (as Vanessa) - Season 4, Episode 3
- Andi Anderson (as Ashley) - Season 4, Episode 4
- Jackie Lin (as Lisa) - Season 4, Episode 4
- Alia Janine (as Alia)[11] - Season 4, Episode 5
- Marcus Ruhl (as Orlando) - Season 4, Episode 11
- Jacky Joy (as Justine)[12] - Season 4, Episode 11
- Erica Lynne (as Erica) - Season 5 Episode 1
- TJ Cummings (as TJ) - Season 5, Episode 5
- Kendra Lust (as Michelle) - Season 5, Episode 5
- Christie Stevens (as Christy)[13] - Season 5, Episode 7
- Dava Foxx (as Danielle)[14] - Season 5, Episode 10
DVD releases
As of spring 2010, season 1 has been released to DVD in Region 1 over two volumes, with a single-volume Season 2 release. The second season DVD is censored to remove explicit footage from the original broadcasts.
References
- ↑ Ross, Dalton (October 20, 2006). "The Former Lives Of Survivor Contestants". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 4, 2008.
- ↑ "'Big Brother' Star Braden Bacha's 'Foursome'". BuzzFeed. Retrieved September 2, 2009.
- ↑ "Foursome - Playboy TV". playboytv.com. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ↑ Archived September 22, 2010, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "Foursome (2006) - Episodes cast". IMDb. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ↑ "Foursome (2006) - Episodes cast". IMDb. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ↑ "Foursome (2006) - Episodes cast". IMDb. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ↑ "Foursome (2006) - Episodes cast". IMDb. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ↑ "Foursome (2006) - Episodes cast". IMDb. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ↑ "Foursome (2006) - Episodes cast". IMDb. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ↑ "Foursome (2006) - Episodes cast". IMDb. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ↑ "Foursome (2006) - Episodes cast". IMDb. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ↑ "Foursome (2006) - Episodes cast". IMDb. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ↑ "Foursome (2006) - Episodes cast". IMDb. Retrieved 14 August 2015.