Frank the Entertainer in a Basement Affair (sometimes stylized Frank the Entertainer... in a Basement Affair) is a VH1 reality television show starring Frank "The Entertainer" Maresca, who previously starred in I Love New York, I Love Money, and I Love Money 2. Unlike other dating shows, the contestants live with Frank and his parents in a house down the street from Frank's real home. The show premiered on January 3, 2010, with the series to run a total of 11 episodes. Fifteen women competed for his love. The winner was Kerry Schwartz.

Contestants

Call-out order

Episodes

Episode 1: "Meet The Marescas"

First aired January 3, 2010 The fifteen female contestants meet Frank Maresca and his parents. A photographer takes a family picture of each contestant with Frank and his parents. Frank consults with his parents when deciding whom to eliminate. In the end, Kari M. and Stephanie are eliminated. Frank's mom had previously expressed that she liked Kari more than Mandy, and was disappointed with Frank's decision. Reasons for Elimination

Episode 2: "A Big Decision"

First aired: January 10, 2010 As the episode beings, Frank informs the women that they will each be given an opportunity to showcase one of their talents. Each contestant will be given two minutes in the basement with Frank. The three women whose talents impress Frank the most will be invited on a group date to the Brooklyn bridge. Frank uses his microwave as a timer for each date. During the challenge, Christy decided to teach Frank hula-hooping even though he was better at it than she was. Cathy was late for her timeslot, which upset Frank, and as a result, she was only allowed one minute. Frank's mom interrupts Mandy's time, due to her distrust of Mandy. In the end, Frank is most impressed by Felicia, Kerry, and Renee. After the date, the women have a party outside in the hot tub. Cathy becomes inebriated, which upsets Frank, as he doesn't want her to wake up his parents. Frank's mom discovers vodka in one of the water bottles, and accuses Mandy of placing it there. Later, she further implores Frank to eliminate Mandy. Rather than make Mandy suffer through elimination, Frank privately asks her to leave, as to separate Mandy from his mother. At elimination, Cathy and Jessica are in the bottom two, and it is Jessica who is eliminated. Reasons for Elimination

Episode 3: "Haggle For My Love"

First aired: January 17, 2010 The Marescas are having a garage sale and wants his girls to sell items for money, whichever teams earns the most money wins the date with Frank. With a sluggish start, the yellow team had an idea giving massages for $10, but it irritates Mrs. Maresca. The Blue Team had also had an idea of drawing portraits from Annie. The garage sale ends and the Blue Team won the challenge, earning the most money. Frank took the winning team to a bar. The next day, Frank took Tammy and Christi to a cupcake shop. Frank felt he couldn't understand Tammy sometimes, but Christi gave the scoop about Renee spying on Frank. During elimination, Jenny and Tammy were at the Bottom 2, and ultimately Tammy was sent home. Reasons for Elimination

Episode 4: "Getting To First Base"

First aired: January 24, 2010 Reasons for Elimination

Episode 5: "Nine Franks Are Better Than One"

First aired: January 31, 2010 Reasons for Elimination

Episode 6: "Meet The Rest Of The Marescas"

First aired: February 14, 2010 Reasons for Elimination

Episode 7: "Sucker Punch My Heart"

First aired: February 21, 2010

Episode 8: "Big Dreams, Little Italy"

First aired: February 28, 2010

Episode 9: "We Need Therapy!"

First aired: March 14, 2010

Episode 10: "A Family Affair"

First aired: March 21, 2010

Episode 11: "Get Me Out of the Basement!"

First aired: March 28, 2010

After the show

Frank and Kerry broke up after three days. Frank's father, Gary Maresca, died on November 16, 2010, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 62 years old.