Frank the Entertainer in a Basement Affair

Call-out order

     The contestant won Frank's Love      The contestant won a solo date with Frank      The contestant won a solo date with Frank, and received a key before the elimination ceremony.      The contestant went on a group date with Frank      The contestant was eliminated outside of Elimination Ceremony.      The contestant was eliminated.      The contestant won a date with Frank, but was eliminated.      The contestant decided to leave

^{^[m]} In Episode 2, Mandy was eliminated before the ceremony due to Frank's mother's objection to her being in the house.

^{^[f]} In Episode 11, Frank tells the ladies that in a unanimous vote they had to decide who of the three will be going home.

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 who 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.

Bottom 3: Kari M., Mandy, Stephanie

Eliminated: Kari M., Stephanie

Reasons for Elimination

Kari M.: Frank didn't feel a connection with her.

Stephanie: Frank felt she didn't know anything about him.

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. At elimination, Cathy and Jessica are in the bottom two, and it is Jessica who is eliminated.

Challenge: Two Minutes In Heaven

Winners: Felicia, Kerry, Renee

Bottom 2: Cathy, Jessica

Eliminated: Mandy, Jessica

Reasons for Elimination

Mandy: Frank felt his mom doesn't like Mandy and feared that both of them will not get along with each other.

Jessica: Frank felt that she has a lack of focus in her life.

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.

Challenge: Maresca's Garage Sale

Yellow Team: Christi, Tammy, Felicia

Blue Team: Annie, Dana, Jenny

Pink Team: Cathy, Renee

Green Team: Kerry, Melody, Melissa

Challenge Winners: Annie, Dana, Jenny

Bottom 2: Tammy, Jenny

Eliminated: Tammy

Reasons for Elimination

Tammy: Frank couldn't connect with her.

Episode 4: "Getting To First Base"

First aired: January 24, 2010

Challenge: 1st Annual Bikini Softball Game

Team Spaghetti: Cathy, Melissa, Christi, Melody, Jenny

Team Meatballs: Kerry, Felicia, Renee, Dana, Annie

Challenge Winners: Kerry, Felicia, Renee, Dana, Annie

MVP: Annie

Bottom 2: Jenny, Renee

Eliminated: Jenny

Reasons for Elimination

Jenny: Frank found a sexy photo of her on the internet despite her "conservative" act.

Episode 5: "Nine Franks Are Better Than One"

First aired: January 31, 2010

Challenge: To Take Care Of 9 Little Franks

Challenge Winners: Melody, Kerry S.

Bottom 2:: Felicia, Christi

Eliminated: Christi

Reasons for Elimination

Christi: Frank felt that he cannot trust Christi after finding out she is still friends with her ex-boyfriend.

Episode 6: "Meet The Rest Of The Marescas"

First aired: February 14, 2010

Challenge: To Meet The Entire Maresca Family

Challenge Winner: Felicia

Bottom 2:: Melissa, Renee

Eliminated: Renee

Reasons for Elimination

Renee: Frank felt that she was too weird.

Episode 7: "Sucker Punch My Heart"

First aired: February 21, 2010

Challenge: To Sing For Frank And His Parents

Team 1 / Working Out: Cathy, Melissa

Team 2 / Video Games: Felicia, Melody

Team 3 / Muscle Tees: Kerry S.

Team 4 / Sleeping In: Annie, Dana

Challenge Winner/s: Felicia, Melody

Bottom 2: Annie, Melody

Eliminated: Annie

Reason for Elimination:

Annie: She told Frank to let her go if he didn't have feelings for her.

Episode 8: "Big Dreams, Little Italy"

First aired: February 28, 2010

Challenge: To Plan A Future With Frank

Challenge Winner: Kerry S.

Bottom 2: Dana, Melissa

Eliminated: Melissa

Reason for Elimination:

Melissa: Frank felt that he would get along better with Melissa as a friend.

Episode 9: "We Need Therapy!"

First aired: March 14, 2010

Challenge: Therapy With Girls

Challenge Winner: N/A

Dates: Melody, Felicia, Dana

Bottom 2: Dana, Melody

Eliminated: Melody

Reason for Elimination:

Melody: Frank felt that Melody was too good for him.

Episode 10: "A Family Affair"

First aired: March 21, 2010

Challenge: Meet Possible Future In-Laws

Challenge Winner: None

Bottom 2: Dana, Kerry S.

Eliminated: Dana

Reason for Elimination:

Dana: Frank felt that Dana was too young for him.

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

First aired: March 28, 2010

Final 2: Cathy, Kerry S.

Eliminated/Quit: Felicia

Reason for Elimination:

Felicia: The challenge was choosing between the three last contestants, which girl should go home, and Felicia quit the competition after saying that she felt that Frank had more connection with Kerry and Cathy.

Winner: Kerry S.

Runner-up: Cathy

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.

Frank married a girl from his hometown, Ashley Sansalone on September 13, 2013.