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. Mind on the Road
Aired 16 July 2008 • 30 min
Russy is taking too much of an interest in babysitting his sister Miley. Meanwhile, JoJo heads to Los Angeles to give Vanessa a hand, and Angela creates a video conferencing center.
2. Boneless Chicken Dinner
Aired 16 July 2008 • 30 min
Rev and Kid Rock's concert tour comes to an end and begins work on a new album. Meanwhile, Russy takes up cooking lessons.
3. Pass the Frame
Aired 23 July 2008 • 30 min
JoJo and Team Black uses Angela's connections at Word Up! magazine as a means of self promotion. Meanwhile, Russy learns about prayer notes, Justine believes that Pal, the family dog, is jealous of Miley.
4. Outside the Box
Aired 30 July 2008 • 30 min
Rev uses an unusual incentive for Diggy and Russy to get their grades up when they drop off the honor roll. Meanwhile, Rev is impressed with Janine's work when she takes up painting, but his opinion change when she gives him the paintings as a gift.
5. Age Against the Machine
Aired 6 August 2008 • 30 min
The children find some of the content objectionable for a book written by Rev an Justine, a family advice book titled "Take Back Your Family: A Challenge to America's Parents." Meanwhile, Diggy would like to launch a clothing line.
6. Outside the Box
Aired 13 August 2008 • 30 min
7. Mole Beauty, Mole Problems
Aired 20 August 2008 • 30 min
8. Operation Album Drop
Aired 27 August 2008 • 30 min
JoJo and Team Blackout head to Manhattan to perform for a CD release party at S.O.B.'s as Rev and Justine give the boys some coaching tips. Meanwhile, teasing by Diggy causes Russy to give up on the skateboard, so Rev brings in Ryan Sheckler to try and change his mind.
9. That Guy
Aired 3 September 2008 • 30 min
Rev solicits money from his wealthy friends to keep his seat on the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation.
10. Say Hello to My Little Friend
Aired 3 September 2008 • 30 min
In the Season 5 finale, Vanessa and Angela realize they are addicted to shopping and see a therapist. Meanwhile, Russy takes an interest in magic and performs for the family, and JoJo takes the whole family out to dinner with the advance from his endorsement deal.