Season 9 (Teen Mom 2)

Season 9
Seasonal Information
No. of Episodes:	18
No. of Specials:	5
Originally Aired:	January 14, 2019 – present
Premiere:	"Dot Dot Dot"
Finale:	"9xTBA"
Starring
Cast:	Jenelle Eason Chelsea DeBoer Kailyn Lowry Leah Messer Briana DeJesus Jade Cline
Season Chronology
Seasons	1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9

The ninth season of Teen Mom 2 began airing on MTV on January 14, 2019.

Production

• Filming Leah's segment began on July 10, 2018.^[1]
• On August 13, 2018, Jenelle has officially signed on to star in the season. Jace’s father Andrew Lewis is also set to make a appearance.^[2]
• On August 23, 2018, Jo Rivera and Vee Torres have signed on for Season 9.^[3]
• Layne Ettie DeBoer was born on August 29, 2018.
• Taylor Leonard's husband Joe adopted her daughter Paislee on September 14, 2018.^[4]
• On November 21, 2018, the season was extended for 6 more episodes, totaling 18 episodes.^[5]
• The video of Jenelle burning Kailyn's Pothead Haircare products was posted on December 21, 2018.^[6]
• Jenelle and Barbara's Instagram live stream occurred on January 19, 2019.^[7]
• Amber Portwood's Instagram live rant against Jenelle occurred on January 21, 2019.^[8]
• Filming for the reunion and specials occurred April 5-7, 2019.^[9]
• On April 29, 2019 it is reported that filming for season 9B has begun.^[10]
• On May 7, 2019, Jenelle Eason has been officially fired by MTV and is being replaced by Jade Cline.^[11][12]
• Jade's parents Christy and Corey Smith were arrested on May 9, 2019.^[13]
• The announcement of Jade Cline joining Teen Mom 2 was filmed on May 18, 2019 during a recording of Coffee Convos.

Cast

Moms

• Jenelle Eason, mother of Jace, Kaiser and Ensley (episode 1–18)
• Chelsea DeBoer, mother of Aubree, Watson and Layne
• Kailyn Lowry, mother of Isaac, Lincoln and Lux
• Leah Messer, mother of Aliannah, Aleeah, and Adalynn
• Briana DeJesus, mother of Nova and Stella
• Jade Cline, mother of Kloie (episode 19–)

Supporting

Episodes

No. in series	No. in season	Image	Title	Original air date	U.S. viewers (millions)
9A
142	1		Dot Dot Dot	January 14, 2019	1.18[14]
			Leah has a new boyfriend, Jenelle and Nathan square off, Chelsea gets disappointing news, Briana makes a big decision, and Kailyn sees Javi's pregnant girlfriend in person.
143	2		Reconnect	January 21, 2019	1.13[15]
			Jenelle is upset when Jace's father unexpectedly reaches out, Chelsea wonders if Adam can get it together for visitations with Aubree, and Isaac visits Javi's house.
144	3		Hurricane	January 28, 2019	1.14[16]
			Jenelle makes a shocking call to 911, Kailyn considers reconnecting with her mother, and Chelsea checks into the hospital after experiencing signs of early labor.
145	4		Don't Wanna Go Home	February 4, 2019	1.10[17]
			Jenelle refuses to appear on camera after her 911 tape leaks, Leah takes Ali to a vital doctor's appointment, Kailyn reconnects with her sister, and Briana visits a new beau.
146	5		Shutting Down	February 11, 2019	1.03[18]
			Chelsea and Cole welcome their daughter Layne, Barbara grows concerned when Jenelle avoids filming, Leah's home floods, and Briana goes on a camping trip with her new flame.
147	6		Cry It Out	February 18, 2019	0.89[19]
			Briana faces an emergency, Leah worries about Addie, Chelsea and Cole bring their new baby home, Kailyn plans her sister's baby shower, and Jenelle contemplates her future.
148	7		Surprise!	February 25, 2019	0.97[20]
			Chelsea learns that Aubree's father gave up custody of his other daughter, Jo files for child support from Kailyn, and Leah's new boyfriend Jason meets Corey.
149	8		Cold War	March 4, 2019	1.03[21]
			Jenelle undergoes emergency surgery, Briana and Kailyn each confront their exes about child support, and Chelsea is upset when Adam once again flakes on a visit with Aubree.
150	9		Momster Mash	March 11, 2019	0.98[22]
			Jenelle considers introducing Jace to his dad, Chelsea leaves Layne and Watson alone with Cole for the first time to spend time with Aubree, and Kailyn butts heads with Javi.
151	10		This Can Go One of Two Ways	March 18, 2019	1.11[23]
			Barbara is frustrated when Jace's dad doesn't show up when she flies out to meet him, Kailyn gets mixed signals from Lux's dad Chris, and Devoin joins Briana on a family trip.
152	11		Peace Gathering	March 25, 2019	0.99[24]
			Jenelle reignites her feud with Kailyn, Briana is frustrated with Luis's absence, Leah gets an update on Ali's vision, and Chelsea questions how to deal with Adam's parents.
153	12		Do the Dangle	April 1, 2019	0.96[25]
			Kailyn's haircare line launch brings her closer to her sister, Chelsea manages the stress of having three kids, and Jason steps up to help Leah plan the twins' birthday.
154	13		Home Is Home	April 8, 2019	1.03[26]
			Jenelle's custody battle continues, Kailyn and Jo head to court, Briana tries to reassure Nova, Leah's home gets an upgrade, and Chelsea and Cole celebrate Aubree's birthday.
155	14		Something We Said	April 15, 2019	0.90[27]
			Barb and Jenelle accidentally fuel their feud with Kailyn, Briana throws her boyfriend a surprise birthday party, and Chelsea and Cole land an exciting business opportunity.
156	15		Bow Down	April 22, 2019	0.88[28]
			Leah's kids reveal their feelings about Jason, Teen Mom OG's Amber calls out Jenelle's feud with Kailyn, someone breaks into Chelsea's home, and Briana's family meets John.
157	16		He Didn't Look Like a Prince	April 29, 2019	0.91[29]
			Leah makes a decision about Jason, Jenelle has a change in plans, Kailyn spends time with Amber, Chelsea deals with a sick toddler, and Briana lets Luis babysit Stella.
158	17		Checks and Balances	May 6, 2019	0.93[30]
			Chelsea experiences anxiety after the break-in at her house, Briana's mom plans a family portrait, Addie has questions for Leah and Jeremy, and Kailyn makes big plans.
159	18		Family Portrait	May 13, 2019	0.99[31]
			Leah and Jeremy take Addie to the emergency room, Nova takes a big step that surprises Briana, Chelsea seeks help for her anxiety, and Kailyn's sister gives birth.
9B
160	19		Hey, Girl, Hey	September 10, 2019	0.81[32]
			Leah attends a Teen Mom 2 reunion in New York City, Chelsea struggles with her anxiety on a trip to Minneapolis, and Briana lets Devoin watch Nova for the weekend.
161	20		Welcome to the Jungle	September 17, 2019	0.79[33]
			Leah and Kailyn take a trip to Costa Rica, Jade and Sean get off to a rocky start in their new home, and Briana confronts Devoin for being drunk while taking care of Nova.
162	21		Direct Message	September 24, 2019	0.78[34]
			Kailyn reflects on her past relationships, Briana receives an upsetting Instagram DM about John, and Leah and Jeremy find out whether Addie needs to get a biopsy.

Specials

No. in series	No. in season	Image	Title	Original air date	U.S. viewers (millions)
69	1		Ask The Moms	December 31, 2018	0.33[35]
			Leah, Kailyn and Paislee's mom Taylor get candid about relationships, social media and more when they sit down with Nessa to answer questions from Teen Mom 2's biggest fans.
70	2		Reunion: Part 1	May 20, 2019	0.80[36]
			Dr. Drew and Nessa talk to Leah about where she stands with Jeremy, Kailyn reveals news about Chris, and Briana discusses her issues with Devoin.
71	3		Reunion: Part 2	May 27, 2019	0.80[37]
			Jenelle shares her side of the story, Kailyn faces Javi, Briana calls out Devoin's drinking, and Chelsea chats about Cole's parenting style.
72	4		Reunion: Part 3	June 3, 2019	0.72[38]
			Kailyn announces the newest member of Teen Mom 2, Briana confronts Devoin about his alcohol consumption, and Andrew takes the reunion stage for the first time since Season 1.
73	5		Unseen Moments	June 3, 2019	0.46[39]
			Nessa and the Teen Mom 2 families react to unaired Season 9 footage, including Chelsea and Cole throwing axes, Leah wetting herself and Roxanne confronting Briana.

Trivia

• After being fired last season, David Eason will not return this season.
• This season introduces Chelsea's new daughter Layne DeBoer, Leah and Briana’s new boyfriends: Jason Jordan and Johnny Rodriguez, Javi's girlfriend Lauren Comeau and their son Eli Marroquin.

References