We’ve got some new Bravolebrities on deck with the premiere of The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys Season 2! Their first season aired on Peacock, and Bravo picked them up for their sophomore season, just in time to document their earth-shattering FBI case.
The family patriarch, Steven McBee, spent all of Season 1 talking about which one of his sons would take over the family farm in his retirement. Now, he’s faced with some major federal charges, so his retirement will look a little bit different from what he anticipated. Here’s what you need to know about the case and how it’s going to play out on Bravo.
The McBee Dynasty FBI investigation will be a Season 2 focus

In Season 2 of The McBee Dynasty, we’ll see Steven McBee Jr. take over the family business from his dad. Meanwhile, mom Kristi McBee will have a bigger presence on the show, helping their family navigate the shocking news of Steve Sr.’s federal case.
Steve pleaded guilty to federal crop insurance fraud last year, following an extensive investigation by the FBI. They accused Steve of causing a loss to the US Department of Agriculture of over $4 million through his fraudulent activity. So, how exactly does that happen?
According to the court documents, Steve admitted to making a false insurance claim with a company called Rain and Hail in 2018. He told the insurance company that his total soybean and corn crops were significantly less than what they actually were. The false report caused him to receive over $2.6 million in federal crop insurance benefits.
Steve also admitted to pulling similar stunts in 2019 and 2020, and his actions might have come from desperation. As we saw in Season 1, the family farm is facing a massive financial crisis with millions of dollars of debt.
Steve faces 30 years in federal prison without parole. His sentencing hearing is on September 9, 2025. In the meantime, his family is trying to continue on as if things are normal. They’ve got weddings and other shenanigans on tap for their Season 2 storylines.
The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys airs Mondays at 9/8c on Bravo. It streams on Hayu in the UK and Ireland.
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