Episode Guide

It Was a Very Good Year

The family reminisces about Season II and shows unseen, deleted scenes from their favorite episodes.

Episode: 37

Premiere Date: August 26 2007

Fact or Fiction?

While appearing on The Adam Corolla radio show, Gene is given the ultimate public challenge: take a lie detector test and settle the score--are his sexual exploits Rock Star bravado or cold hard fact? After lunch with Hugh Hefner and a shot at being Playboy guest photographers, Gene and Shannon travel to Vegas for her sister Sara's wedding. While Shannon and Tracy party with the men of Chippendales, Gene has quite an adventure of his own with comedian Carrot Top. With everyone from Hugh Hefner to Extra putting the pressure on, will Gene crack and take the test?

Episode: 33

Premiere Date: August 19 2007

Genetopia

Upset that Gene would not let her accompany him to Turks & Caicos, Shannon decides to have some fun of her own and tags along to watch one of Aunt Tracy's "Speed Dating" sessions. Tracy thinks she has makes a match but quickly learns her date is using her to get to Shannon who, as we all know, is technically single. While stuck in the tropical paradise of Turks & Caicos, Gene toys with the idea of buying his own island. Modestly naming it "Genetopia," he sets out to create a kingdom that will live by HIS rules. Meanwhile, Shannon is besieged by gifts from her "not-so-secret" admirer.

Episode: 32

Premiere Date: August 12 2007

Trapped in Paradise

A "one day" trip to paradise turns into a wild adventure as Gene experiences the "local flavor" and works with the Premier to bring an Indy car race to the beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands.

Episode: 31

Premiere Date: August 05 2007

...And They're Off!

In a panic over Shannon's $100,000 bet on a horse she knows nothing about Gene frantically tries to sell her ticket at a discount to anyone he comes in contact with, including: Jenny McCarthy, Peyton Manning, Kid Rock, Jimmy Fallon, Joey Fatone and more. Unsuccessful, he has no choice but sit helplessly and watch his money race in "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports." Meanwhile, news of Shannon's bet makes news headlines, even eclipsing the Queen of England's first visit to the Derby.

Episode: 30

Premiere Date: July 29 2007

Sucker Bet

Gene muscles in on Shannon and Aunt Tracy's girls weekend to the Kentucky Derby, promising to prove he too can be fun and spontaneous. After a hotel mishap causes them to relive their youth and once again live together, Gene quickly wishes he had stayed behind. Originally uninterested in the race, Gene's attention quickly turns to the Derby when he learns Tracy convinced Shannon to bet $100,000 on a horse she picked using her "fool proof" system.

Episode: 29

Premiere Date: July 29 2007

Alpha Male

To prove her father's sexist philosophies untrue, Sophie decides she wants the family to go camping for her birthday so she and Shannon can show that they are the hardcore ones in the family. After several battles with Mother Nature (including narrowly escaping a visit from a brown bear) the family comes to appreciate Gene's definition of "vacation" after all.

Episode: 28

Premiere Date: July 22 2007

Rich Dad

Gene is hurt to learn that Sophie never informed him of a Father/Daughter Volleyball game, not realizing that she just didn't want to bother him and his busy schedule. While in Las Vegas Gene mistakenly agrees to help a mother and son out with their family business--the oldest strip club in town. Gene rushes home to surprise Sophie and prove that he values family above all else.

Episode: 27

Premiere Date: July 15 2007

All Grown Up

While in London, Sophie is spotted by an A-list French fashion photographer. Gene agrees to accompany her to France for a test shoot while Nick and Shannon stay behind in London. Gene and the photographer clash over differences in Sophie's image. After meeting a girl and becoming taken with Cambridge life, Nick considers college abroad, driving Shannon to shop for castles in preparation for a trans-Atlantic move.

Episode: 26

Premiere Date: July 08 2007

Master Gene Theatre

With brand new segments featuring Gene and the family, we take a look back at Season One including: never before seen couch interviews, outtakes, the Best of Gene's Bad Jokes and other themed montages.

Episode: 24

Premiere Date: June 10 2007

Growing Pains

Under pressure from his friends, Nick decides to investigate leaving home for college. Although a weekend orientation program turns into the trip from hell, Sophie convinces him to tell Gene and Shannon he is having a blast in hopes their parents will sweeten the pot and bribe them with gifts to go to school locally.

Episode: 23

Premiere Date: June 03 2007

Uncle Gene Wants You

When Sophie is assigned a paper on the armed forces, Gene arranges a private tour of San Diego's Camp Pendleton to aid in her research. While there, some good-natured father/daughter smack-talk results in the two going head to head in brutal basic training exercises. Inspired by the dedication and patriotism they witness, Gene records a new rock n' roll anthem for the armed forces and returns to Pendleton to perform live for the troops.

Episode: 34

Premiere Date: May 20 2007

The Wingman

When Gene learns his business partner's 30-year old nephew is getting a divorce he decides to show him a good time in Las Vegas. After learning the poor guy has only been with one woman his entire life, Gene makes it his personal mission to show him a very good time. After disastrous attempts at the Consumer Electronics Show and the Adult Video News Expo, it is Gene that actually learns a thing or two about the superior sex.

Episode: 22

Premiere Date: May 06 2007

Coming Out Party

Gene's inability to follow doctor's orders is hampering his recovery, forcing him to miss a "Rent-A-Bachelor" charity event he committed to. Nick reluctantly agrees to go in his place and is shocked to learn who placed the winning bid. Meanwhile, Gene explores every holistic cure available in a desperate attempt to heal in time to debut his new face as the recipient of the first ever "Golden Tongue" award at the Adult Video News Awards.

Episode: 21

Premiere Date: April 29 2007

Snowblind.

Shannon's girls' weekend in Aspen is dampened when Sophie convinces Gene and Nick they should all join her. Gene's spa recovery is cut short when he learns Sophie's hidden agenda--a cute skier she wants to spend time with. Determined to learn more about this boy, Gene gets in over his head--literally, and must be rescued by the Ski Patrol.

Episode: 20

Premiere Date: April 22 2007

Stir Crazy.

A bruised and weary Shannon returns home. Wrapped head to toe and heavily sedated, she and Gene begin recuperating at opposite ends of their 16,000 square foot mansion and drive the whole family crazy in the process. Nick and Sophie enlist crazy Aunt Tracy to rescue them while Gene defies doctor's orders, pushing Shannon over the edge and jeopardizing their recovery.

Episode: 19

Premiere Date: April 15 2007

Face Off

Gene and Shannon undergo over 8 hours of surgery. The procedures go smoother for Gene than for Shannon, who has a much harder time post surgery and must be hospitalized longer than expected. Meanwhile, Gene returns home and has a very emotional and upsetting reunion with Nick and Sophie.

Episode: 18

Premiere Date: April 08 2007

Nice Day for a Facelift

Our cameras document every moment of Gene and Shannon's dual cosmetic surgeries. We are by their side as they kiss the kids goodbye, get prepped for their procedures and are put under anesthesia.

Episode: 17

Premiere Date: April 01 2007

Gene's Big Mouth

Gene's suggestion that he and Shannon adopt a child is music to her ears until she learns he hopes the yearlong process will dampen her enthusiasm. While Gene chases his lost precious black book from one end of Manhattan to the other, Shannon plans to teach Gene he should think before he speaks.

Episode: 16

Premiere Date: April 01 2007

A Bun in the Oven?

While Nick, Sophie and Aunt Tracy await the results of Shannon's pregnancy test Gene and fellow KISS band member Paul Stanley serve as the Grand Marshals of the NYC Halloween Parade. After receiving a strange proposition from two groupies, Gene returns home to learn the results of Shannon's pregnancy test.

Episode: 15

Premiere Date: March 25 2007

Under the Knife?

Moments away from getting his facelift, Gene receives a call telling him the KISS publicity tour has been rescheduled. While he hops a plane to New York, Aunt Tracy takes Nick on an embarrassing shopping spree to get a pregnancy test for Shannon. Right before a live appearance on MTV's TRL, Gene realizes his Demon costume has gone missing, sending the hotel's assistant manager on a mad dash to recover 30 years of history and make sure Gene gets to his live TV show on time.

Episode: 14

Premiere Date: March 25 2007