Too Close to Home ( TV series ) - wikipedia Too Close to Home ( TV series ) Too Close To Home Genre Drama Created by Tyler Perry Starring Danielle Savre Brock O'Hurn Kelly Sullivan Brad Benedict Brooke Anne Smith Alpha Trivette Trisha Rae Stahl Robert Craighead Annie Thrash Curran Walters Crystle Stewart Justin Gabriel Nick Ballard Charles Justo Country of origin United States Original language ( s ) English No. of seasons No. of episodes 24 ( list of episodes ) Production Executive producer ( s ) Tyler Perry Running time 42 minutes Production company ( s ) Tyler Perry Studios Release Original network TLC Picture format NTSC ( 480i ) HDTV 1080i Original release August 22, 2016 ( 2016 - 08 - 22 ) -- present ( present ) External links Official website www.tlc.com/tv-shows/too-close-to-home/ Too Close to Home is an American television drama series, created, executive produced, written and directed by Tyler Perry that debuted on TLC on August 22, 2016. It is the first scripted series for TLC. TLC renewed the show for a second season on September 1, 2016, which premiered on January 4, 2017. Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast and characters 2.1 Main 2.2 Recurring 3 Production 4 Series overview 5 Episodes 5.1 Season 1 ( 2016 ) 5.2 Season 2 ( 2017 ) 5.3 Season 3 ( 2017 ) 6 References 7 External links Plot The series follows a young woman, Anna, from a working class life who, after having an affair with the President of the United States, becomes the center of a political scandal. When the scandal erupts, she returns to her old life. Cast and characters Main Danielle Savre as Annie Belle `` Anna '' Hayes : A woman who works in the White House, but after her affair with the President is revealed she resorts to a safe place, which is her hometown in Happy, Alabama Brock O'Hurn as Brody Allen : Anna 's former love interest who currently has feelings for Bonnie Kelly Sullivan as Bonnie Hayes : Anna 's eldest sister, who has natural love for Anna. She takes care of Anna 's daughter Rebel, Shelby 's son Mac, and her mother Jolene. She also helps Brody take care of his father, Dr Allen. She also works at the May Sally 's Diner Brad Benedict as J.B. : Brody 's estranged half - brother and Bonnie 's ex-boyfriend. Brooke Anne Smith as Michelle `` Shelby '' Hayes : The youngest Hayes sister, who is a drug and alcohol addict, and who is the mother of Mac Alpha Trivette as Doctor Allen : Brody 's father who has dementia Trisha Rae Stahl as Jolene : Anna, Bonnie and Shelby 's mother who is suffering from morbid obesity and hoarding Robert Craighead as Sheriff Mobley Annie Thrash as Rebel : Anna 's 15 - year old daughter that she left behind to move to DC Curran Walters as Mac : Shelby 's teenage son who is a similar age to Rebel Crystle Stewart as Frankie ( season 2 -- present ) : a licensed therapist and the Hayes ' neighbor who knows about Regina and Elm 's affair Justin Gabriel as Rick ( season 2 -- present ; recurring, season 1 ) : Shelby 's love interest Nick Ballard as Dax ( season 2 -- present ; recurring, season 1 ) : Anna 's friend who works with her in the White House Charles Justo as Victor ( season 2 -- present ; recurring, season 1 ) : Another one of Anna 's friends and Dax 's boyfriend Recurring Christian Ochoa as John ( season 1 ) a news reporter Ashley Love - Mills as Valerie : Anna 's best friend who also works with her in the White House. She despite Anna after learning of her affair with the President Jason Vendryes as Agent Larry ( season 1 ) Matt Battaglia as President Thomas ( season 2 -- present ; guest, season 1 ) : Anna 's potential love interest Heather Locklear as First Lady Katelynn ( season 2 -- present ; guest, season 1 ) Angela Rigsby as Octavia ( season 2 -- present ; guest, season 1 ) : a next door neighbor of Bonnie who also works with her at the diner Azur - De Johnson as Regina ( season 2 -- present ) : Nelson 's wife who has an affair with his best friend, Elm. Courtney Burrell as Nelson ( season 2 -- present ) : Octavia 's older brother and Regina 's husband who returns after serving time in the army Nelson Estevez as Elm ( season 2 -- present ) : Nelson 's friend and Tina 's husband K.D. Aubert as Tina ( season 2 -- present ) : Elm 's wife James Shanklin as Eli ( season 2 -- present ) : Rebel and Mack 's father. He has caused trouble with the Hayes sisters. Production It was officially ordered as a series on March 31, 2016 with an eight - episode order. On June 21, 2016 announced that Too Close to Home is Perry 's first series or film with an all - white starring cast, even though the full cast is very diverse. Danielle Savre was cast as the series ' lead, and Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia make guest appearances. Series overview Season Episodes Originally aired First aired Last aired 8 August 22, 2016 ( 2016 - 08 - 22 ) October 10, 2016 ( 2016 - 10 - 10 ) 8 January 4, 2017 ( 2017 - 01 - 04 ) February 22, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 22 ) 8 October 18, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 18 ) TBA Episodes Season 1 ( 2016 ) No. overall No. in season Title Original air date U.S. viewers ( millions ) `` Dangerously Close '' August 22, 2016 ( 2016 - 08 - 22 ) 0.77 Anna, who works at the White House, has her closely guarded secret revealed. Special guest stars : Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia. `` Alabama '' August 22, 2016 ( 2016 - 08 - 22 ) 0.77 In order to protect herself, Anna searches for a safe haven after her secret gets found out and soon finds that home is the only place to go. Special guest star : Heather Locklear. `` Highway 16 '' August 29, 2016 ( 2016 - 08 - 29 ) 0.81 While she 's with Bonnie, Shelby unknowingly puts their lives in danger `` Have You Heard ? '' September 5, 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 05 ) 0.60 Anna 's recent controversy sparks questions 5 5 `` A Surprise Visit '' September 12, 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 12 ) 0.63 Anna introduces her co-worker's partner Victor to Happy, Alabama 6 6 `` Hard Feelings '' September 19, 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 19 ) 0.68 Anna 's arrival home comes with unhappy results. 7 7 `` In My Sister 's Shoes '' October 3, 2016 ( 2016 - 10 - 03 ) 0.66 Bonnie shares a memorable moment with Anna. 8 8 `` The Evil Dragon '' October 10, 2016 ( 2016 - 10 - 10 ) 0.76 In the season 1 finale, J.B. meets up with Shelby. Season 2 ( 2017 ) No. overall No. in season Title Original air date U.S. viewers ( millions ) 9 `` The Mysterious Man '' January 4, 2017 ( 2017 - 01 - 04 ) 1.027 The town is abuzz following a catastrophic event. Special guest stars : Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia. 10 `` A Family Affair '' January 11, 2017 ( 2017 - 01 - 11 ) 1.032 Mack reveals troubling news about Rebel. 11 `` Blocked In '' January 18, 2017 ( 2017 - 01 - 18 ) 1.6555 Regina and Elm take precautions to keep their secret, and an unexpected guest arrives in Happy. Special guest stars : Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia. 12 `` A Happy Invasion '' January 25, 2017 ( 2017 - 01 - 25 ) 1.177 Outsiders invade Happy, Alabama. Special guest star : Heather Locklear 13 5 `` Car Trouble '' February 1, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 01 ) 1.179 Frankie 's car trouble leads to a shocking revelation for Octavia. 14 6 `` A Game of Chess '' February 8, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 08 ) 1.027 Octavia fights to keep a family secret ; Bonnie tries to keep her family safe. Special guest star : Heather Locklear 15 7 `` Mercury '' February 15, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 15 ) 0.979 Temper flare when the community comes together to clean Jolene 's trailer. Special guest stars : Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia. 16 8 `` Blurred Lines '' February 22, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 22 ) 1.174 Confrontation and chaos surround everyone amid a joyful occasion. Special guest stars : Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia. Season 3 ( 2017 ) No. overall No. in season Title Original air date U.S. viewers ( millions ) 17 TBA October 18, 2017 TBD A surprise guest arrives in Happy Alabama and stuns Anna, Bonnie deals with the hardship of Eli, JB has plans for Dr. Allen References ^ Jump up to : Wagmeister, Elizabeth ( March 31, 2016 ). `` Too Close To Home : Tyler Perry Scripted Drama Ordered at TLC ''. Variety. Retrieved August 19, 2016. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( September 1, 2016 ). `` Tyler Perry 's ' Too Close To Home ' Renewed For Second Season By TLC ''. Deadline.com. Retrieved September 1, 2016. ^ Jump up to : Petski, Denise ( June 21, 2016 ). `` Too Close To Home : Tyler Perry TLC Drama Series Sets Cast ; Heather Locklear To Guest Star ''. 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Retrieved September 6, 2016. Jump up ^ http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/close-home-season-one-ratings/. Missing or empty title = ( help ) ^ Jump up to : http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/too-close-to-home-tlc-tv-show-season-two-ratings/ External links Too Close to Home on IMDb Tyler Perry Stage I Know I 've Been Changed I Can Do Bad All by Myself Diary of a Mad Black Woman Madea 's Family Reunion Madea 's Class Reunion Why Did I Get Married ? Meet the Browns Madea Goes to Jail What 's Done in the Dark The Marriage Counselor Laugh to Keep from Crying Madea 's Big Happy Family A Madea Christmas Aunt Bam 's Place I Do n't Want to Do Wrong ! 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Question: who is frankie on too close to home
Answer: a licensed therapist and the Hayes' neighbor who knows about Regina and Elm's affair