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Last night, Run's House ended its season the same way it began -- with an amazing doubleheader that made us wonder what we'd do without the Simmons family in our lives. And while there was a whole lot of family love going around (especially in the second episode!) there was also some serious tension between Angela and Vanessa.

True, Angela should have known better than to bring her pseudo-boyfriend to Girls' Night Out. (Hello? Did she not see The Real Housewives of New York? Anyone??)  But then again, she's not exactly the first person in the world to get wrapped up in a new relationship.

Which brings us to a more general question: Is it ever okay to ditch your girlfriends for a guy? Let us know where you guys stand!

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Bad news, kids. Summer's over, school's already in session and season five of Run's House is coming to an end. Fortunately, the Simmons family won't be going down without a fight (cue still-frame of Angela throwing punches in the boxing ring). Anyhow, looks like tonight's finale is all about family feuds. And, for once, it's not another Diggy vs. Russy grudgematch! (Read: No braces/skateboarding/prayer notes drama!) No, tonight, Rev Run gets chewed out by his brother Russell while Vanessa accuses Angela of spending toom uch time with her new boyfriend. Check out what's in store for the big finish then tune in tonight at 10pm to see how it all plays out.

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It's been an incredible year for reality tv-watchers. We've sat back and watched as Tila Tequila desecrated a pickle on Shot at Love 2, Lauren refereed between Lo and Audrina on The Hills, Will and Dave built up their dude resumes on Real World: Hollywood, Fonzworth Bentley forced a bunch of gangstas to wear sweater vests (and play cricket!) on G's to Gents and Life of Ryan star Ryan Sheckler moved into his swingin' new bachelor pad. But we've never seen them all in the same place at the same exact time...until now.

Next Sunday, tune into the 2008 VMAs for a chance to see a veritable smorgasboard of your favorite celebs and reality tv stars. (And that's just BEFORE the show!)

Be sure to keep a special eye out for The Hills gang, the Real World: Hollywood cast (minus Greg!) Buzzin' boys Shwayze and Cisco, From G's to Gents' Fonzworth Bentley, Run's House's Angela and Vanessa Simmons and, of course, the one and only Tila Tequila. Just think of it as the most amazing MTV crossover episode ever! Or, you know, just a chance to ogle your favorite reality boys and gals while simultaneously envying their lives -- and critiquing their outfits.

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After last week's lesson on inner beauty and the power of Mole people, we weren't sure what to expect on this week's Run's House. So imagine our surprise when we learned that gorgeous pro-boarder -- and Life of Ryan star -- Ryan Sheckler was gonna be in the hizouse. Natch, this should be right up the guys' alley (particularly Diggy, the fam's resident skater boy) but it turns out to be Russy who gets the benefit of a private lesson from the master himself.

Meanwhile, Team Blackout gets ready for their first big gig by hiring a choreographer (spirit fingers, everyone!), while Russy considers a new business venture and Rev Run explains why rappers over 40 shouldn't rhyme. So whether you're on Team Simmons or (hoping to be) the future wife of Ryan Sheckler, make a date with the Rev tonight at 10pm and check out all the crazy crossover fun!

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In addition to being pure, mind-numbing entertainment, Run’s House also happens to be extremely educational. So step into our virtual classroom and grab your notebook as we sift through the laughs, the rapping and the artificial birthmarks and come away with a valuable life lesson.

TODAY’S LESSON: Age can be a sensitive subject. So when admiring an old photo of your mother, it's generally best not to try and date the picture. Particularly when your guesses span all the way back to the 18th century...

Russy: How long ago was that?
Justine: I don't really want to go there.
Russy: 2000? 1998? [pause] 17...
Justine: [murderous glare]

++ Your homework assignment? Tell us what you thought of tonight’s episode! And don’t forget to tune in next week for an all-new Run’s House. In the meantime, class dismissed.

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Last week, Run's House taught us all about the gift of giving. Rev Run dangled a giant, gift-box sized carrot over Diggy and Russy's heads and Justine gave her husband a piece of artwork that inexplicably found its way into the nearest storage bin.

This week, however, it's all about appearances. Justine weighs the pros and cons of an artificial birthmark while Russy contemplates the indignity of wearing braces longer than his younger brother. But is beauty only skin deep? Check out this sneak-peek at tomorrow night's episode and then tune in to find out what happens.

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Sure, this week's Run's House was ostensibly about thinking outside the box and incentivizing (not a word?) your kids, but it was also about How To Piss Off Your Loving Wife. Turns out, that one's easy! All you need to do is pretend to like your wife's artwork, then wait for her to discover that you secretly stashed it in the dark, smelly boiler room.

Except, like any marital dispute, there are two sides to this story. Find out what the clutter-averse Rev Run -- and the rest of his family -- had to say about The Great Painting Betrayal. Then be grateful for the simple fact that your dad's never tried to throw out your prom dress.

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In addition to being pure, mind-numbing entertainment, Run’s House also happens to be extremely educational. So step into our virtual classroom and grab your notebook as we sift through the laughs, the rapping and the hideous Hawaii-inspired artwork and come away with a valuable life lesson.

TODAY’S LESSON: Don't ask a question if you don't really want to hear the answer. (Case study: Rev Run asks Diggy why he failed to make the Honor Roll this time around.)

Rev Run: You don't know what 'flippant' means? That's a problem, now you have a vocabulary problem, too. You're talking as if it's okay not to be on the Honor Roll. Last year, you came to me talking about 'Get me something, I'm on the Honor Roll.' So explain to me this year why you're not on the Honor Roll.
Diggy: Because you didn't get us a gift.

And for extra credit? A short lesson in the art of deductive reasoning. (Case study: an impatient Diggy and Russy try and determine the contents of the humongous gift-box).

Diggy :I really want to know whats in that box.
Russy: Yeah.
Diggy: What do you think's in it?
Russy: It's not a puppy. It'd be dead...right?

++ Your homework assignment? Tell us what you thought of tonight’s episode! And don’t forget to tune in next week for an all-new Run’s House. In the meantime, class dismissed.

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Okay, so we've been steadily reading Rev Run's new book, "Take Back Your Family," and guess what? Upon closer reflection, we think Angela was TOTALLY justified in blowing up over the whole "Bow Wow" chapter on last week's Run's House. Turns out, her dad not only wrote about her love life -- he also totally butted in! On pages 131-132, Rev Run describes giving the rapper -- and Angela's then-boyfriend -- a sex talk! As in, 'you shouldn't be having any.' (Um, yikes). Here's an excerpt:

"I should also add that I shared my views on relationships with Bow Wow, because beyond his relationship with Angela, I wanted to make sure that he was on the right path, too. I didn't want my daughter dating a rapper who I perceived as a ladies' man, but the truth is I also love Bow Wow...Which is why before they broke up, I decided to have a little talk with him...

"Now, you know in this house, we don't believe in premarital sex [I said]. So if you're truly serious about Angela, and she's truly serious about you, then we have very high expectations for how you two are going to act...So if you're serious about Angela, then ask her to marry you and do this the right way. And if you're not, then you two can go your separate ways and still be friends."

+ What do you guys think? Can you understand Rev Run's instinctive urge to protect his daughter? Or are you totally feeling Angela's humiliation right about now?

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We haven't finished reading Rev Run and Justine's parenting book ("Take Back Your Family") just yet. But from the looks of this week's episode of Run's House, getting your kids to make Honor Roll is simple: just buy them a gigantic box with a box on it and tell them they can only open it after they've gotten straight A's. Sadly, not every gift is quite as successful. Like, the one Justine bought for Rev Run that somehow found its way into the basement. Oops.

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