About this season
Run's House is an American reality television series that debuted on October 13, 2005. The series chronicles the family life of former Run–D.M.C. rapper and hip-hop music pioneer Joseph Simmons. Its theme song and show name are from the Run-D.M.C. album Tougher Than Leather. Filming locations were at the Simmons family home in Saddle River, New Jersey, the Simmons offices in Manhattan, New York, and the apartment shared by Vanessa and Angela Simmons in Los Angeles, California.
Episodes (10)
1. Baby Fever
Aired 15 June 2006 • 30 min
In the second-season premiere, Run hosts a sleepover for Diggy, Russy and friends to see if Justine is serious about her wish for another child.
2. A Healthy Heart
Aired 22 June 2006 • 30 min
Justine thinks it's time for Run to have a check-up since he hasn't had one in 12 years. Diggy wants to record a track.
3. All Work and No Peace
Aired 29 June 2006 • 30 min
Run can't balance his work and home life, so he seeks guidance from his church's bishop. Also: Russy breaks another GameBoy, and Dad makes him do chores to earn money for a new one.
4. Rev's Fix It List
Aired 6 July 2006 • 30 min
Vanessa is asked to pose in a men's magazine, but wonders how her dad will react. Meanwhile, JoJo tries to pass the test for his driver's permit, and Rev gets a “sign” to buy a new Lamborghini.
5. Maximum Growth
Aired 13 July 2006 • 30 min
The family visits Las Vegas. Run spends the day showing JoJo the family business. The girls arrange a surprise wedding for their parents.
6. Vegas Vacation
Aired 20 July 2006 • 30 min
Justine writes up a list of self-improvements for Rev, while Diggy makes the family late for church by taking too long to get dressed.
7. Rev Mom
Aired 27 July 2006 • 30 min
Rev Run takes on some household duties when they learn that Justine is pregnant.
8. Downward Facing Dawg
Aired 3 August 2006 • 30 min
Reverend Run and the girls join Russell at yoga. JoJo goes into the studio to record a track with his friend Zach and members of his family.
9. Anger Management
Aired 10 August 2006 • 30 min
Reverend Run and Russy attend a martial arts lesson to help Russy deal with his anger. Angela prepares and presents a pitch for a new magazine.
10. Two Down and One to Grow
Aired 17 August 2006 • 30 min
Vanessa plans to move to L.A., the family awaits the birth of the new baby, and Run thinks about buying a jet.