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Kate Gosselin/Kendra Wilkinson
Reality TV mom Kate Gosselin is living with her eight children in rural Pennsylvania. As a single mother raising twin girls Cara and Mady (12) and eight-year-old sextuplets Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah and Joel, Kate lives by a rigid set of home rules. She cooks, cleans and shops, all while working to support her family. Kendra Wilkinson, perhaps best known as a Playboy Magazine cover girl and Hugh Hefner's former girlfriend, resides in Los Angeles with former-NFL husband Hank and their four-year-old son, Hank IV, aka "Little Hank." Kendra and Hank have a very relaxed parenting style in which they allow "Little Hank" the freedom to learn and grow without any harsh guidelines. Hank is a supportive husband who pampers his wife by cooking for her, helping out around the house and planning "girls' nights out" for Kendra and friends. The family also has a full-time housekeeper/nanny, Rosa, who runs the household so that Kendra can relax during the day and enjoy her free time. When Kate touches down in Los Angeles, she tries to get used to relaxing - an entirely new concept to this working mom of eight. Meanwhile Kendra struggles, plunging head-first into the chaos of caring for eight kids. It's a comic turn of events as Kendra tries to put all the kids to bed while Kate is treated to a girls' night out. As the week progresses, Kendra continues to juggle all of her new responsibilities while Kate relishes her "me" time, far away from household chores and obligations.

Robin Leach/Eric Roberts
Grammy Award-winning rapper Coolio, his girlfriend, Mimi, and her three children - Majaniek (14), Javante (10) and Tariq (5) - live in a suburban community in Las Vegas. When he's not touring or hanging out with friends, Coolio spends the majority of his time sleeping or relaxing at home, while Mimi works as a bartender and an exotic dancer, in addition to taking care of their home and raising her three children. Mark McGrath, who is perhaps best known as the front man of the 90s rock band Sugar Ray, and his wife, Carin, are parents to two-year-old twins Lydon and Hartley. When self-sufficient Mimi arrives in Los Angeles, CA to swap lives with Carin, she is surprised to see a maid, a nanny and Carin's parents - who live with them full time. Mimi is flabbergasted when she sees how the twins have complete control over the household. She also zeroes in on Mark's "helicopter parenting" and thinks that his hovering over everyone's interaction with the twins is a problem. It's a far cry from the standoffish behavior Coolio displays when Carin arrives: Sleeping the day away and hanging out with his friends, he spends little time at home with the kids or helping with the household duties. And when it comes time to implement her own set of house rules, Mimi discovers that Coolio is less than quick to accept her terms.

Tichina Arnold/Kelly Packard
Alan Thicke is probably best known to television viewers as Dr. Jason Seaver, a role he played on the family sitcom "Growing Pains." He and his wife, Tanya, live on a sprawling ranch in Santa Barbara, CA with Alan's 15-year-old son, Carter, where they enjoy the finer things in life. Tanya loves to throw lavish dinner parties with the help of a large staff that tends to all of the household needs. Gilbert Gottfried lives in New York City with his wife, Dara, and their two children, Lilly (5) and Max (3). When Gilbert isn't doing stand-up comedy or voice over work, he's a notorious penny-pincher who likes to save money by shopping at .99 cent stores. He also walks all around the city, not wanting to waste money on cab, subway or bus fare. Dara is accustomed to Gilbert's frugal ways and believes you don't need to spend a lot of money on those you love just to show you care. Upon arriving in New York City, Tanya realizes that her bedroom in Santa Barbara is as large as Gilbert's entire apartment. When Gilbert gets home with his two children, he welcomes her with his unique style of comedy, continually impersonating and making fun of her husband, Alan. What's more, it's a definite shock for Tanya to experience Gilbert's economical ways: things come to a head when Gilbert treats Tanya to an "anniversary night out" - she's standing in for Dara as the couple celebrate their wedding anniversary - and the evening isn't at all what Tanya might have expected. In Santa Barbara, Dara is treated to a warm welcome by Alan and Carter and can't believe the size of their ranch. She's soon given her first assignment of the swap, to cook a surf & turf dinner for the family. Admitting she's no chef, Dara gives it her best shot, and at the end of a long first day joins Alan in the Jacuzzi for champagne. Stepping into Tanya's shoes again, Dara throws an elegant dinner party for Alan's friends in which she has to oversee all aspects of the dinner - from place cards and menu to d???cor and dishes. It's a new experience for Dara, one that definitely takes her out of her comfort zone.

Kuncaitis/Zdazinsky
A self described "over the hill party girl," Marissa Zdazinsky lives with her husband Walter, their six-year-old son Jake, and live-in "many," Princess, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Marissa loves to go out, and she visits the Vegas Strip almost every night, where she and Princess drink, dance and party the night away. During the day, Marissa likes to sleep in and relax while her husband is at work and Princess tends to her son, Jake. In Coral, Michigan, Angela Kuncaitis lives on a 40-acre farm with her husband Matt and their six children - Abby (18), Anna (16), Buddy (14), Penny (11), Peter (4) and Favour (3). With a mission to be closer to God, this devout family left their eight-bedroom home with modern amenities for a farm with no electricity or running water, and only one bathroom. The children are home-schooled and are expected to do daily chores and help with the needs of the farm. When "Big Juicy" arrives at the farm in Michigan, it's quite a shock to see the family has no modern amenities, and Marissa quickly realizes that she will be trading in her glamorous and pampered lifestyle for one full of cooking, cleaning and farm chores, while also tending to the needs of six children. While "Big Juicy" has a big heart and an open mind in regard to the lifestyle of her new family, she is upset when she tells them about her best friend/"manny" - Princess -- and they react with disapproval when they learn Princess is gay, causing tension between Matt and Marissa. In Las Vegas, Angela meets her new family and quickly becomes uncomfortable with Marissa's party girl lifestyle. As a devout Christian, she doesn't drink and feels like a fish out of water when Princess treats her to a night on the town. Angela thinks Marissa is lazy and selfish, and finds Jake bratty and undisciplined, with no rules or boundaries in the home. The biggest issue Angela has with her new family is Princess, and when it's time for rules change, Walter and Princess are both dumbfounded with what Angela has in store for the family.

Envy/Loudon
Gina Loudon is a staunch Tea Party activist and conservative political pundit who lives in San Diego, California with her husband, former Missouri State Senator John Loudon, and their five children - Lyda (17), Lilly (13), Jack (10), Beau (6) and their adopted son Samuel (6), who has Down syndrome. Religion and politics are topics of constant discussion in the Loudon home, with John leading daily Bible study for his wife and children. In Charleston, New York, Angela Envy lives with her husband of eight years, Chris, along with Angela's daughter Brooklyn (12) and their three children - Maverick (7), Lyric (5) and Kingston (1-1/2 ). Angela and Chris also share a live-in girlfriend, Ashley, who has become part of the family. Chris is a semi-professional wrestler in his spare time and works at a local warehouse to support his family. When Gina first arrives in Charleston, she meets Ashley and learns that she'll be living with a polyamorous couple. With her conservative views and strong religious convictions, Gina finds the relationship "wrong" and is very uncomfortable with the situation. Tensions rise between Gina and Chris after he and Ashley take Gina out one night for drinks at a local bar. With the alcohol flowing, Gina begins to let her guard down and starts sharing her true feelings about the relationship between Chris, Angela and Ashley, as well as her stance on myriad controversial topics. The evening peaks Chris' interest to look into Gina's background - and what he finds prompts Chris to confront her, sparking an even larger confrontation. Meanwhile, Angela meets her new family, but immediately feels judged by John when she reveals her relationship with Ashley to the family. As someone who does not discuss politics or religion at all, Angela finds the family's strong conservative views upsetting. When it's time for the rules to change, Angela decides to turn the tables by creating a political and religious free zone, but John breaks Angela's rule and continues to share his disdain for her personal life, bringing Angela to tears.

Cochran/Curry
Heidi Cochran lives in Vancouver, Washington with her husband, Scott, and two children, Josiah (10) and Savannah (4). Heidi spends the majority of her days decked out in camouflage, duck hunting with her husband. She's not at all concerned with appearances and spends more time singing to her chickens than cleaning her home - which includes a "bone yard" in the backyard and the ever-present "laundry volcano" in the living room. Marianne Curry, better known as Miss Marion Popcorn Festival 2011, lives in Columbus, Ohio with her doting husband, Craig, and their three children, Marin (7), Leo (6) and Layne (3). Marianne is a pageant mom who regularly practices pageant poses with her kids and dreams of competing on a national level. She and her husband shuttle their kids around to all kinds of after-school activities, including dance, soccer and gymnastics. Marianne believes appearances are very important, and won't even allow her sons to get haircuts because she thinks it makes them look unique. Opening Marianne's household manual, Heidi reads that the Curry kids have impeccable manners, but that idea goes right out the window once she meets the kids and the boys begin roughhousing, yelling and talking back to their father. Heidi soon realizes that Craig needs to take control and establish some discipline. She also learns that the Curry kids don't actually like participating in pageants and that they're often overwhelmed by their many after-school activities. Meanwhile in Washington, Marianne discovers that her new family only eats freshly hunted meat, and she is intimidated by their whole lifestyle when Scott presents her with dead ducks. She also learns that Scott doesn't normally help Heidi with any of the domestic responsibilities around the house, so tensions mount between him and Marianne when he criticizes her dishwashing skills.

Avery-Lamb/Martin
Cindy Avery-Lamb lives in suburban San Diego, CA with her husband, Andrade, son Jory (17) and daughter Najia (11.) Cindy is a strict disciplinarian and runs a tight ship at home. Her family adheres to a detailed list of chores and scheduled activities, including Cindy's regular "room checks" to make sure her children's bedrooms are neat and clean and up to her meticulous standards. Cindy also keeps tabs on her children at all times, including monitoring their conversations on social media, and she always knows where they are and whom they're with. Dayna Martin lives in Madison, NH with her husband, Joe, and their four children, Devin (13), Tiffany (11), Ivy (8) and Orion (4). Dayna is an advocate of "Radical Unschooling," believes that schools are like prisons and that institutionalizing a child is one of the cruelest things a parent can do. The Martin children live life as if they were on permanent summer vacation, with no chores, mandatory bedtime or responsibilities. When Cindy arrives in Madison, she's surprised by the rundown state of the Martin home. Once inside, she's truly taken back and decides to stay at a local hotel instead of with the family. As Cindy gets to know the Martins, she can't believe that Dayna and Joe allow their children to use electronic devices without restriction, swear without punishment and enjoy the freedom to make all of their own decisions - including Devin's to get his septum pierced at 13. When it comes time for the change of rules, tempers flare between Joe and Cindy when she tries to wake up the children with an air horn. Meanwhile in San Diego, Dayna finds her new family reserved and quiet. When morning comes, she adheres to the rules, waking up Jody and Najia with the hallway fire alarm. Throughout the week she continues to find the home's rigid structure hard to take and feels that Andrade and Cindy are hard on the children. When it comes time for her rules, Dayna invites Jody and Najia's friends over for their first-ever house party, giving them a chance to experience some freedom and fun at home.

DiBella/LaRosh
Marie DiBella lives in Seaside Heights, NJ with her husband, Leo, and their four children - Leo Jr. (26), Nicky (21), Angelo (14) and Gianna (8). Marie likes to spoil her family by cooking big Italian-style dinners consisting of pasta, meatballs, Stromboli, wine and cake. She feels that food is a celebration and cooks every meal with love - and lots of calories - that have added inches to everyone's waistline. Marie handles all of the household duties, including laundry and cleaning, allowing her children free time with no responsibilities. The family owns and operates the pizzeria Bippy's, located at the Jersey Shore. When Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the area, the family had to close their business, and now they wait for the city to rebuild its infrastructure so they can re-open. In San Diego, CA, workaholic and fitness fanatic Carol LaRosh lives with her husband, Larry, and their two daughters, Chloe (12) and Sophia (9). Carol is a real estate agent who strives for perfection and works long hours as the family's main breadwinner. She exercises daily and doesn't sit down for meals with her family. Carol was overweight as a child and lost 80 pounds through diet and exercise. She is determined to keep the weight off and her children's weight under control by portion control and a semi-strict diet. Her home runs like a well-oiled machine, with Carol outlining all of the children's responsibilities and daily chores on a large dry erase board so the kids stay on track. When Marie arrives in California, she tries to follow Carol's work and fitness schedule, and finds herself spending more time in her office than with the children. She worries that, with Larry and Carol putting so much emphasis on weight and food with their children, they may be sending the wrong message to their girls. Marie expresses her concerns to Larry and talks with him about the need to reprioritize things in their life. When the rules change, the family gets a taste of Italian love when Marie leads the family in cooking an authentic Italian dinner and reminds the LaRosh family of the value in spending quality time together. Back in New Jersey, Carol arrives at the DiBella home and, upon seeing a family photo, immediately labels them "A Big Ass Family." On her first night in the house, Carol is treated to a typical DiBella family dinner, cooked by Leo Jr. and Nicky. While Carol agrees to follow the rules, she struggles with the family's eating habits, and shares her personal weight loss story. When it's time for the rules change, Carol institutes "Carol's Boot Camp," getting the DiBella family up and moving, and on track to a healthier lifestyle, with some eye-opening discoveries along the way.

Fireheart/Terry
Karina Fireheart lives in Salem, MA with her husband, Arana, and their two sons, Tallon (17) and Kele (7). The Firehearts are Pagans who practice witchcraft together in their Civil War era home. With tenants residing on the first floor, the family live upstairs in a cramped and cluttered apartment with no doors between rooms - including to the bathroom. Their home is filled with shrines, symbols and objects of worship, all of which the Firehearts say are misunderstood by the general public. No one gets special treatment in the Fireheart home, and everyone contributes equally to the household. Sabrina Terry lives in Los Angeles, CA, with her husband, Robert, and their World-Champion tap dancing son, "Little" Robert (13.) Sabrina is a doting wife and mother who pampers her husband to the point of dressing him in the morning and cutting up his meat at mealtime, and she is also solely responsible for the cooking and cleaning. The Terry home is filled with trophies, plaques and medals that "Little" Robert has won. Sabrina and Robert expect nothing but excellence from their son in everything he does, but most importantly during his dance practice. Robert trains him two hours every evening, wielding harsh criticism and a long stick to keep "Little" Robert in line and on his tap toes. When Karina meets her new family, she tells them that she is a Pagan, a fact that surprises the Terrys and makes for an awkward start to the swap. Robert and his son are unsure how things will go, as they don't know what to make of Karina's witchcraft ways. But sparks fly almost immediately; despite following Sabrina's manual, Karina can do no right when it comes to pleasing Robert, who criticizes everything she does. And when it's time for the rules to change, Karina turns the tables on Robert, which produces an interesting and eye-opening breakthrough for him and "Little" Robert. Back in Salem, Sabrina is confused and even a little scared by all of the Pagan objects in the Fireheart home, making her wonder if she's swapping with a family of devil worshipers. But when Sabrina meets her new family and shares her concerns, Arana assures her that this is not the case and sheds some light on the Pagan religion. Soon enough, however, Sabrina is once again frightened when the family bring her to their local Pagan temple for a "welcome ceremony," taking her way out of her comfort zone. When the rules change, Sabrina looks forward to bringing some organization to the home, working with Aran to de-clutter his office. But it's not all smooth sailing, especially when Sabrina shares her true feelings about their religion. Still, she leaves the Fireheart family a permanent reminder of her stay, one that Karina is sure to enjoy.

Markiewicz/Zusin
April Markiewicz lives in Covington, LA with her husband, Mark, and 15-year-old son Alex, who has no respect for authority and is used to a complete lack of structure or discipline at home. Alex's favorite activity is playing games from his extensive video game library for hours on end, which April and Mark allow. Mark is a stay-at-home dad who is responsible for the cooking, cleaning and management of the home. He's eccentric and likes to spend his free time restoring old payphones and going over his Disney memorabilia collection. He can also often be seen in the neighborhood wearing only a towel as his clothing of choice. Yelena Zusin is a Russian "Tiger Mom" from Pelham Manor, NY. She and her husband, Oleg, have three children, 9-year-old Aiden and 8-year-old twin girls Elizabeth and Annabelle. Yelena and Oleg feel American parents are too easy on their children, so their children's days are filled with lots of after-school activities, including figure skating, gymnastics and piano practice. Yelena and Oleg believe their children should be the best in everything they do and never quit. When April meets her new family, she's immediately overwhelmed by their busy schedule and rigorous after-school activities. When it's time for rules to change, April ditches schedules in favor of free time, and decides it's time for the Zusin children to host a house party full of friends, junk food, silly string and goofy antics. Back in Covington, Yelena is shocked by Alex's lack of discipline and disrespectful attitude. She finds no structure or direction in the Markiewicz home, and thinks that April and Mark are lazy parents. Determined to get Alex out of his room and motivated to try new things, Yelena has him lock up all of his video games and replaces them with new, physical activities.

Bristol & Willow Palin/Melissa & Joan Rivers
Bristol and Willow Palin reside in Wasilla, Alaska with Bristol's four-year-old son, Tripp, who rules the roost. What Tripp says goes in the Palin household. When Melissa Rivers arrives in Wasilla, she's surprised to see snow on the ground - in May! Meeting Willow and Tripp, Melissa finds it a challenge to deal with Tripp's boyish exuberance, and feels that he needs to have a set daily routine. Aunt Willow is no help when it comes to discipline, and in fact is often the instigator behind Bristol's back. But Melissa is determined to bring structure to the Palin home, so when it's time for the rules change, she immediately initiates a new sticker chart reward system for Tripp. She also applies rules changes to Willow, helping Willow to get one step closer to following her passion in a career. Joan and Melissa Rivers, one of television's most popular mother-daughter duos, live together with Melissa's 12-year-old son, Cooper, in her Los Angeles, California home, which doubles as a television production office and the set of three TV shows produced there. Every day in the house is scheduled to the minute. While the Rivers' home is bustling with assistants, crew members and cameras, the family still find time to sit down together for dinner every night. Stepping into Melissa's shoes, Bristol Palin is not prepared for the Rivers' formality and schedule, and is reluctant to fill in as executive producer of "Fashion Police." When Joan throws a formal dinner party to welcome Bristol, it doesn't go as Bristol had expected, leading her to appreciate her life back in Alaska even more. But Bristol is determined to bring some more fun into the Rivers' lives before the week is over. In the series, two mothers of celebrity families, each with opposing values, trade households, lifestyles and children (but not bedrooms) in a week-long challenge. In the first part of the exchange, each mom moves into the other's home and agrees to follow a manual of "household rules" written by the departing mother, including: how to parent, manage their social life, do house work, unwind and more. Everything changes in the second half of the week, when "new" mommy" takes charge, introduces her own set of rules and runs the "nest" her way. At the end of the week the two couples meet for the first time. In a raw, honest and highly-charged exchange of views, the couples will make frank assessments of each another and discuss their experiences, having had a very real taste of what life would be like in someone else's family.

Ric Flair/"Rowdy" Roddy Piper
Ric Flair, better known to wrestling fans around the world as "The Nature Boy," lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his girlfriend, Wendy, and her four children, Sophia (14), Sebastian (12), Paris (10) and Summer (9). Ric and Wendy live a very lavish and fast-paced lifestyle and enjoy the finer things in life, spending most evenings out on the town where Ric revels in his celebrity and the attention of fans. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper is one of the WWE's most notorious villains and one of "The Nature Boy's" fiercest competitors. Retired from the ring, Roddy lives with his wife of 30 years, Kitty, daughter Fallon, son Colt and his fiancee, Sarah, on a large piece of land on a mountain in Portland, Oregon. While retired from the business, Roddy's never too far from the sport, spending his days training Colt, who is following in his father's footsteps as a professional wrestler. The Pipers are a close-knit family who enjoy spending time at home together. Kitty is solely responsible for the running of the home, including cooking, cleaning and caring for the family's animals. When Kitty, arrives at the Flair home, she's happy to catch up with her old friend, Ric. On the first night of the swap, she gets an immediate taste of Ric's lifestyle when he takes her to a jewelry store and buys her an expensive gift, followed by drinks and dinner out. Kitty finds it hard to keep up with Ric as she watches him mingle with fans, and feels left on the sidelines and alone. When it's time for the rules change, Kitty sits down for a heartfelt talk with Ric that really opens his eyes and puts things into perspective. Meanwhile in Portland, Wendy finds stepping into Kitty's shoes challenging, especially when she tries to cook dinner for the family. When it's time for Wendy to implement her rules change, she tells the Pipers that it's time to get off the mountain and have some fun - specifically having the thrifty Roddy spend money on a family day in town - which Roddy surprisingly enjoys. In the series, two mothers of celebrity families, each with opposing values, trade households, lifestyles and children (but not bedrooms) in a week-long challenge. In the first part of the exchange, each mom moves into the other's home and agrees to follow a manual of "household rules" written by the departing mother, including: how to parent, manage their social life, do house work, unwind and more. Everything changes in the second half of the week, when "new" mommy" takes charge, introduces her own set of rules and runs the "nest" her way. At the end of the week the two couples meet for the first time. In a raw, honest and highly-charged exchange of views, the couples will make frank assessments of each another and discuss their experiences, having had a very real taste of what life would be like in someone else's family.

Nia Peeples/Tiffany
Nia Peeples is an actress and singer best known for roles on the television series "Fame" and "Pretty Little Liars." She and her filmmaker husband, Sam, live in a mobile home on the beach in Malibu, California with her children, Christopher (23) and Sienna (14.). The family spend the majority of their time outside in the surf and the sand. Sam, a professed "surfer dude," plans his days around the daily surf reports and encourages the family to enjoy every moment, many times putting schoolwork, household chores and responsibilities on the back burner. Former pop icon Tiffany shot to worldwide stardom with her self-titled, debut album. Today she resides outside of Nashville, Tennessee with her husband, Benn, and 20-year-old son Elijah. Both Tiffany and her husband work long hours; Benn with his car company and Tiffany - when she's not touring or performing - at the vintage clothing boutique she owns. When Tiffany arrives in Malibu, she learns that the "guest room" in Nia's home is a tent outside. Being a trooper, she spends the first night of the swap under the stars. Living in Nia's shoes, Tiffany heads to the beach and learns how to surf and paddle board while spending time with Nia's children, specifically sharing her love of music with Nia's son, Christopher, who is an aspiring singer/songwriter. Back in Nashville, Nia enjoys some Southern hospitality when Benn cooks a pork rib dinner for the family. While ribs are not something Nia and her family would choose to eat - their diet typically consists of vegetable-based meals -- she decides to give it a try. At dinner, Nia observes that Benn is constantly connected to his cell phone working at his car business. With Benn at work and Elijah at school, she finds herself home alone and generally lonely when she's not at the boutique, which turns out to be pretty overwhelming for her.

Andy Dick/Lorenzo Lamas
Actor and comedian Andy Dick lives in Calabasas, California with his former love interest, Lina, their 15-year-old daughter, Meg, and Lina's two daughters from a previous relationship. With Andy and Lina no longer romantically involved, Andy lives in an airstream trailer in the driveway of their home, where he spends time with his girlfriend, actress Jennifer Gimenez. Lina is responsible for all of the household needs, including the cooking and cleaning, allowing Andy a stress-free home life in which he sleeps late, lounges by the pool and enjoys raw meals which Lina prepares for him. Lina also serves as Andy's personal chauffeur, driving him around town to various meetings, gigs and appointments because Andy doesn't like to drive - even though he has a drivers license. Lorenzo Lamas, best known for his roles on TV shows such as "Falcon's Crest" and "Renegade," lives in Beverly Hills, CA with his fifth wife, Shawna, and his three daughters, Alexandra (16), Victoria (14) and Isabella (12.) Lorenzo is a hands-on dad who enjoys spending time with his kids and gets up early every morning to make lunches and take the girls to school. During the day, Shawna works at an egg donation center, and at night as a bottle service girl at a local nightclub. In addition to working outside the home, Shawna is responsible for the majority of the household duties, including cooking weekday meals in advance so the family can enjoy dinner while she is working. While Lorenzo and Shawna are very close, when it comes to walking the red carpet with her man, Shawna does not like to have pictures taken with Lorenzo and always walks separately. But she does pick out all of Lorenzo's outfits, making sure he always looks camera ready. When Lina arrives in Beverly Hills, she soon figures out that she's in Lorenzo Lamas' house and can't believe she's going to be living with such a "hunk." Excited to meet the family, Lina quickly falls into the role of Shawna and leaves for her nightclub gig. Not knowing what a bottle service girl does, Lina finds it challenging to keep up with the fast-paced club. Living with Lorenzo is definitely a change of pace for Lina, who is used to taking care of Andy and her kids. When Lorenzo surprises her with a day out on his motorcycle followed by a helicopter ride, Lina is beyond thrilled with her time in the swap. When it's time for rules change, though, Lina makes changes to some of the modern electronics and amenities Lorenzo and the girls have grown attached to. Back in Calabasas Shawna meets Andy and the girls, and he informs her that she will be his chauffeur and that she "better be ready to work." Shawna is not pleased that she is spending her time driving Andy all over Los Angeles simply because he doesn't like to drive. When it's time for dinner, Shawna makes a meal for the family - including her take on "raw lasagna" for Andy. Meeting Jennifer for the first time, tensions rise due to miscommunication between Jennifer and Andy, resulting in an argument between the couple in the kitchen. When it's time to switch things up, Shawna is determined to make some changes that will benefit Andy, Lina and the girls.

Downtown Julie Brown/Lisa Leslie
Downtown Julie Brown is best known as one of MTV's first V-Jays with her catch phrase, "Wubba Wubba." Julie lives in Marina Del Ray, CA with her husband, Martin, and their 19-year-old daughter, Gianna, who resides with her boyfriend nearby. Julie and her husband have a laidback lifestyle in which they enjoy life without daily schedules. In the evenings, the couple can usually be found sipping champagne by the pool. Four-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA All Star Lisa Leslie lives in Calabasas, California with her husband, Michael, and their two young children, Lauren (5) and M.J. (3.) Lisa and her husband have a very active lifestyle, with Lisa keeping everyone on a tight schedule, including planning all of the children's activities. Lisa and Michael feel they are raising future pro-athletes, so the children eat a sugar-free diet, with Lisa preparing healthy, home-cooked meals that the family enjoys promptly at 6:00 p.m. each and every evening. When Lisa walks into Julie's home, she immediately notices its eclectic d???cor and the absence of toys, signaling that no children live here. Then she meets Martin and Gianna and gets to know the family. After dinner Lisa and Marin head to the roof, where they lounge with a glass of champagne, as Lisa struggles to adjust to a slower-paced life. Meanwhile in Calabasas, Julie meets Michael and the kids. Michael informs her that she will be cooking dinner for them, as well as the extended family, who will be visiting that evening. Julie heads to the kitchen, but is soon overwhelmed by all the work that needs to be done in a short amount of time. As she struggles, Michael watches from the sidelines without pitching in, causing the evening's schedule of dinner and bedtime to go off much later than expected. The next morning Julie is up early, getting the children ready for the day while trying to adjust to the family's regimented lifestyle. When it's time for rules change, Julie tries to slow things down to remind Lisa's family of the importance of enjoying the moment without schedules and time constraints, while Lisa tries to show Julie's family the value of planning activities and spending time together.

Gerardo/Sisqo
Gerardo Mejia, best known for his hit song "Rico Suave," lives in Chino, California with his wife, Kathy, and their children, 17-year-old Nadia and 12-year-old Jaden. In the Mejia home, Gerardo is definitely the boss. Now a music executive and lay pastor, he is a strict disciplinarian who knows where his kids are at all times. Gerardo also keeps an open door policy and hosts a weekly bible study in his home for between 50-80 people. Kathy is responsible for all of the cooking, cleaning and laundry, while Gerardo and the kids have no household responsibilities. Sisqo, the man behind the ???90s multi-platinum hit "The Thong Song," lives in Baltimore, Maryland with his girlfriend, Elizabeth, his 18-year-old daughter, Shaione, and his and Elizabeth's 11- month-old son, Ryu. Sisqo is a family man who shares household responsibilities, including all of the cooking. Appearance is very important to Sisqo and Elizabeth; the couple like to color coordinate their outfits and stick to a 1200-calorie diet while exercising regularly in "sauna suits" to help sweat away extra calories. When Kathy and Elizabeth meet their new families, they get along well, but both women definitely see major differences in how their households operate. And when it's time for the rules change, Kathy wants to get Sisqo to loosen up - and takes steps to help Sisqo's daughter further her career dreams - while Elizabeth wants Gerardo and the kids to appreciate Kathy more, especially with all that she does at home.