Wife Swap Episode Guide, Season 6 - Pazsaz Entertainment Network

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Cameron/Drago
Loving mom Ro Drago of New Jersey is a perpetual mother to three real kids and 14 plastic babies. The reborn babies breathe, have a heartbeat and can cost as much as $5,000. Ro says these dolls are as "real as you can get without giving birth." She jokes that she's just like Angelina Jolie, because she "adopts babies from all over the world," with dolls from Canada and England. Ro is a pampered stay-at-home mom who spends her days shopping (she has multiple closets full of clothes), napping and doting on her reborn babies. Dad Jay works hard to give his family everything they want, and doesn't require much in return. He just wants them to have a social, fun life and be happy. Nick (19), Jessica (17) and Michael (14) are indulged and have no chores or responsibilities. Nick dropped out of college after a couple of days on campus and has just been chilling out for the past year. The hard-working Camerons of Alabama are giving 150% to try and realize Teresa's dream of owning a coffee shop, but the economy isn't making it easy. Dave and Teresa have three boys: Tristan (12), Austin (10) and Gardner (3), and believe in traditional values of discipline and hard work. Teresa says that "children who aren't disciplined are the kids who go to school and slap their teachers." When her boys disrespect her, she has them do push-ups. The boys have to work hard at the family's coffee house, and Tristan works five days a week on a hot dog cart with Dave to bring in extra money. With work and chores, the boys have little time to socialize; Tristan and Austin haven't seen their friends in over a year. However Dave feels "friends are overrated," and he and Teresa don't think a social life will contribute to the boys' future success. In the first week of the swap, Teresa arrives at the Drago home and meets Ro's real family and her plastic family. Jay assures her that Ro doesn't believe the dolls are real, but Teresa becomes concerned more attention is paid to the dolls than the actual kids. After finding closets packed to the ceiling with clothes and witnessing Nick's lack of motivation, she confronts Jay about taking responsibility for the situation in the house. Meanwhile Ro arrives in Alabama and is upset that the boys are working from sun-up to sundown with very little time for fun. As she grows closer to the family, things reach a dramatic climax when Ro finds out that the coffee shop's finances are in a perilous state. In the second week, when the wives change the rules and turn the tables, Ro is determined to give the boys their childhoods back and tries to convince Dave that closing the coffee shop will give him more time to be a father to his sons. Ro also rules that Dave must care for reborn baby Emma to learn how to be more affectionate with his own children, but he threatens to "flush it down the commode!" At the Dragos', Teresa rules the family must learn responsibility by running a family hot dog cart and that Nick help advertise the cart by wearing a hot dog costume. Teresa also rules that Jay and the kids stand up to Ro by cleaning out her overstuffed closets. Nick says Teresa "is ruining their family" and threatens to leave. After two weeks in another home, can Ro Drago convince Dave that kids deserve a little fun and shouldn't have to work so hard? And can Teresa Cameron get Jay Drago to stand up for his family and become the real head of the household?

Fulco/Samel-Garloff
The Fulco family from Nevada believe they're musical superstars who have yet to be discovered. With dad Joey on the drums, mom Vanessa on the keyboard, daughter Joei (12) on the guitar and vocals, son Jesse (10) on the bass, daughter Stevie (6) singing vocals, and youngest son Tyler (3) still in training on the drums, the Fulcos believe they are on the fast track to global popstar domination. The band practices three hours a day, and the family never leaves home without their "PR" bag filled with headshots and business cards ready to be handed out. When they aren't singing, dancing or rehearsing, the kids are expected to do well in school and even become fluent in Mandarin and French for their international fans. The Fulcos believe their kids' education will come in handy one day when they can manage their branded products like Fulco hair gel and Fulco popcorn. Dad Joey is a bundle of energy and a self-proclaimed "yellist," who barks at his kids to keep them focused on the dream. Mom Vanessa is constantly on the go, making sure the kids have nothing to worry about except becoming the next pop sensation! In Oregon, the Samel-Garloff family devote themselves to social causes and an alternative lifestyle. They choose to go against the grain by avoiding television shows which promote pop culture. Tattoo artist and piercer mom Mori opts to home-school her boys, Bronson (13) and Max (11), and uses unconventional techniques like teaching from her bed and letting the boys decide what they want to learn. They encourage the boys to use their voices and write speeches defying corporate globalism in hopes of reaching out to the younger generation. When they aren't marching around town with signs and megaphones, the family like to relax with calming yoga. Dad Jon can often be found unwinding on his hammock watching the trees grow. However, the laid back, anything-goes atmosphere in the Samel-Garloff home has caused reserved Max to resent his self-assured older brother, Bronson, for always stealing the spotlight. In the first week, vivacious Vanessa Fulco leaves behind her driven family band for the slow-paced Samel-Garloff home. Upon arrival, she accompanies Jon, Bronson and Max on a march for the environment. After observing the small turnout and Max taking a back seat to his brother, Bronson, Vanessa begins to question whether Jon and Mori are committed to actually making a difference or just like talking about it. Although she tries to embrace Mori's leisurely lifestyle of lying around in bed all day, she finally confronts Jon about his lack of ambition and involvement in his kids' lives. Meanwhile, in Nevada, relaxed Mori steps into the limelight and joins the Fulcos on stage for a big performance. While she admires their passion, she begins to worry that the Fulcos are only seeking fame to better themselves instead of bettering the world. She watches the way demanding Joey snaps at his children, and becomes concerned that the kids have no identity outside of their pursuit for musical superstardom. In the second week of the swap, when the wives change the rules and turn the tables, Vanessa Fulco attempts to help the Samel-Garloffs find their true potential. She puts away Jon's hammock and bans home-schooling from bed. In order to put an end to the rivalry between Max and Bronson, she creates a family band, finally giving Max a chance to step into the spotlight and take the lead. Meanwhile, Mori Samel makes an effort to help the Fulco kids figure out who they truly are - outside of their pop star aspirations -- by banning all things musical. In order to help Joey realize the effect his perpetual yelling has on his kids, Mori switches up the roles and gives the kids a chance to be in charge. After two weeks in another home, can Vanessa Fulco help the Samel-Garloffs put the focus back on their own home rather than the rest of the world? And can Mori Samel teach the Fulcos to use their voices to make the world a better place?

Schroeder/Wardle
Welcome to the dark side! The Addams Family have got nothing on the Schroeders from Indiana, who embrace Goth culture, dressing in black, decorating their home with skulls and finding beauty where other people don't think to look - like graveyards, where they hold regular family picnics. Mom Sheila wears vintage funeral dresses out shopping, and is proud her daughters can talk to the dead and know five ways to kill a zombie. Former dancer Dad Eric has a taste for Goth skirts, platform boots and long black and blue hair, and encourages the kids to dress Goth too - despite the fact they could be teased at school. Their four kids, Jordan (13), Alek (11), Ravynn (7) and Whisper (6), are encouraged to be independent, learn about the arts and practice ballet. Sheila and Eric refuse to believe that they should give in to society's ideas of what is normal, and they discourage competitive sports, even though both Jordan and Alek have expressed a desire do sports instead of ballet. Meanwhile in New York, it's all about sports and competition for the hockey fanatical Wardle family. Mom Stacy is right next to Ed at every hockey activity, pushing her boys to win and calling them losers if they don't. Super competitive Ed and Stacy motivate their boys by singing songs about them sucking at hockey, and image conscious Stacy wants to make sure the whole family looks stylish. Their boys, Everett (10) and Ellis (6), are the hockey stars of the family; Emma (14) loves ballet, but her parents would rather be at the hockey rink than watch her perform ballet, so Emma often feels left out. In the first week, Sheila arrives at her new prim and proper home and must transform into a hockey mom. At practice Sheila is uncomfortable telling the boys to play harder and calling them losers, and she's disturbed that Stacy and Ed never pay much attention to Emma's love of dance. Finally Sheila is overwhelmed when the whole family decide she's not up to the job and sing to her that she sucks at being a hockey mom. In Indiana Stacy is mortified at the skulls and Goth art in the Schroeder home. After meeting the family, she refuses to dress in Goth attire and can't understand why Eric and Sheila would expose their kids to ridicule. Stacy is upset when the boys complain about how they want to play sports, and when she has to go on a family picnic in a graveyard, she decides the whole family is "weird, just weird." After two weeks in another home, can Sheila Schroeder convince the Wardles to turn Goth and encourage Emma's passion for dance? And can Stacy Wardle succeed in bringing competitive sports and stylish new look to the Gothic Schroeders?

Adams/Hess
In Pennsylvania, the Hess family home is a zoo, literally. With 29 pets, including 11 reptiles, 8 dogs and a skunk, the Hess home is one big mess. Parents Paul and Amanda believe living with animals makes you a kinder person. They've turned their compassion into a business; Amanda hosts a reptile show once a month. When he's not conversing with his pet alligator, Paul is a pizza-maker. Back at home, kids Connie (15), Lil Paul (12), Kayla (12) and Lil Jimmy (4) have the freedom to do whatever they please. With no responsibilities, the kids enjoy running wild. The Hesses don't bother with their appearances, since they'd rather hang out with their creepy, crawly friends in their jungle-like house. In Kentucky, the Adams family live a disciplined and animal-free life. Parents Michael and Samantha Adams treat their only daughter, Michaela (14), like their maid by giving her a heavy dose of daily chores. On top of her regular school work, Michael and Samantha require her to rehearse Shakespeare daily for thirty minutes. Both parents try to lead by example by working demanding full time jobs. Despite their heavy workload, the Adams family believe in always being fabulous and stylish. Michael even considers fashion to be more important than air, since everyone can have air but not necessarily a sense of fashion. In the first week of the swap, Amanda Hess leaves behind her house of wildlife and equally wild children for the spotless Adams home. Upon arrival, Michael determines she is a fashion misfit and jokes that he wouldn't want to be seen with her in public. After her "fabulous" makeover, Amanda tries to bond with the family. While Michael relaxes, Michaela continues her grueling routine of chores and homework. Meanwhile, in the untamed Hess home, Samantha Adams struggles from the get-go with the overwhelming smell of all the animals. She tries to embrace Amanda's lifestyle by feeding and caring for the animals and letting the kids run the home, but the zoo and its inhabitants are too much for her. In the second week of the swap, when the wives change the rules and turn the tables, Amanda Hess moves in a menagerie and Michael has a face-off with an iguana. Amanda also decides to give Michael Adams a taste of his own medicine by allowing Michaela to draft the "Declaration of Michaela," stating what she would like to see changed in the home. She pleads with her father to allow her to hang out with friends like a normal teenage girl. After he is forced to complete her usual chores, Michael agrees to sign the document giving Michaela her first taste of freedom. It's a huge step, but will it last? Meanwhile in the Hess home, Samantha Adams tries to bring some order by removing all the animals, much to the family's dismay. After two weeks in another home, can Amanda Hess help Michaela gain some freedom? And can Samantha Adams help the Hess family realize that a more orderly home would benefit all the family members, including the four legged creatures?

Beauvais/Clayton
The Beauvais family of Arizona are living their dream. Dina says that, through the power of positive thinking, she ?manifested' her husband, Mark, her beautiful home and two children, Lauren (8) and Luke (6). She and Mark are go-getters and inventors. Dina believes so much in the power of positive thought that she developed a system to show others how to manifest their dreams. The family practice daily affirmations and positive sayings like "be my best me" to encourage the kids to be successful. The Beauvais also believe healthy eating and exercise are vital for a happy family. To them, dreaming and believing are all you need to create a better life, whether you're rich or poor. The Claytons' dreams went up in smoke when the local RV factory closed down. Their town is now considered one of the most economically depressed of the country. Dad Steve was laid off, but wife Sherrie says that, as long as they have clothes on their backs and a roof over their heads, they're happy. Sherrie, Steve and their two sons, Robert (13) and Kennedy (11), live in an 800-square foot trailer in a mobile home park. Sherrie says her biggest dream is living in a three-bedroom trailer, instead of their two-bedroom one. She stretches a dollar by making her own laundry detergent and using vinegar as fabric softener, and says the family can't afford fresh fruits and vegetables. Without money to spend, the family eat at a local soup kitchen, use a file cabinet for a dresser, and entertain themselves by fishing off a bridge. However the Claytons always maintain that they are poor but happy, because they have each other. In the first week, Dina arrives at the Clayton trailer and is immediately sympathetic to the family's situation, but worries that they have given up on their dreams. She takes a tour of the town with Steve and eats at a soup kitchen, as Steve explains how tough things are for the area. But Dina is convinced that Steve can change his life with a little positivity, a new attitude and believing in his dreams. She also becomes concerned for the family's health and well-being because of their diet. Back in Arizona at the Beauvais home, Mark is immediately wary of Sherrie because of her appearance, while she accuses Mark of using their dream program to exploit people during tough economic times. In the second week of the swap, when the wives change the rules and turn the tables, Dina is set on revamping the Claytons into success-minded individuals, and makes Steve and the boys write down positive affirmations and set goals for themselves. Dina holds one of her dream seminars at the local soup kitchen and, as she plugs her program, an outraged Steve storms out. At the Beauvais home, Sherrie struggles to make Mark understand what it's like to be poor and takes the family to a soup kitchen, but they clash over every rule. The swap heads towards one of the most dramatic table meetings ever, as Dina accuses Sherrie of being fat and lazy and Sherrie answers that Dina is a thief. After two weeks in another home, can Dina Beauvais convince the Claytons to become positive thinkers who just need to believe in order to achieve their dreams? And can Sherrie Clayton show the Beauvais family that money and material possessions are not the key to a happy life?

Haller-Wren/Spencer
The Spencer family, from the heart of Texas, are football crazy. The macho men of the house play high school, college and semi-pro football, and ex-cheerleader mom Debbie is their biggest supporter. Debbie is proud that Kirby (18) and Chase (16) are being raised to be rough, tough "real men" - these boys can't even pronounce the word feminine. There's no time for creativity in the Spencer home, which Dad Mike terms "artsy-fartsy." He expects Debbie to keep up her trophy wife looks because, if she doesn't, he'll start looking elsewhere. Debbie has to look after the home and cater to the Spencer men's every whim. She even cooks, serves and stands until all three have eaten their meals, and Mike says she's the best waitress in the county. The Haller-Wren family of Atlanta are a joy-pod flying through space, hippies who believe in letting their freak flag fly. Mom McKenzie celebrates nature at local community drum circles and is a feminist who hasn't shaved her underarms in 20 years. Reuben, a former Ivy Leaguer, earns a living expressing creativity through being a clown. The Haller-Wrens are raising their two boys, Elijah (9), who loves the color pink, and Devon (6), who loves tie-dye, to be creative free thinkers. Elijah's room is painted pink, his furniture is pink and many of his clothes and accessories are pink, and he's often mistaken for a girl because of his long hair. There are no gender roles in the Haller-Wren home, and McKenzie loves the fact that Reuben is in touch with his feminine side. In the first week, Debbie arrives at the Haller-Wren home and immediately decides they're "dirty, freeloading hippies." She sees a family photo and mistakes Elijah for a young girl. When Reuben takes her to a drum circle, Debbie is so uncomfortable that she walks out and heads home. She's concerned at the boys' lack of participation in "manly" group sports. Meanwhile in the Spencer home, McKenzie is greeted at the door with a scale, broom and mop. She instantly feels disrespected by Mike, and is upset that he, Kirby and Chase apparently never help Debbie around the house and expect their mother to take care of all the chores. Things come to a head in the first week when Mike is exposed to McKenzie's underarm hair while exercising -- and he reduces her to tears. After two weeks in another home, can Debbie Spencer teach the Haller-Wrens how to become more masculine men? And can McKenzie Haller-Wren show the Spencer men how to value and appreciate their mother and -- quite literally -- get Mike to give birth to his feminine side?

Herrington/Trevino
The Herringtons can be found in any state on any highway in the U.S. as they travel, performing from one county fair to the next. Jim and Lory raise their four kids, Heidi (20), Joe (19), Gabe (14) and Miranda (12), on the road, living in the very tight quarters of an RV. The kids have agreed to live this lifestyle and to perform in the family's clean-cut stage show. Jim and Lory are extremely conservative and make sure the girls always look modest. Heidi says she has never been on an unsupervised date because her parents' strict rules have scared off all the boys. All four kids say they feel disconnected from dad Jim, as he spends most of his time off-stage by himself. The Trevinos of Texas are all about low-riding cars and "keeping it real." Chris and Tera are laid-back parents who say this means raising their girls to be open and honest with them about everything. Their five girls, Myla (14), Farrah (13), Alana (11), Cameran (7) and Cris (5), all see their mom as their friend. Chris and Tera take their girls to car shows that feature other low-rider cars, scantily clad girls and flashy paint jobs. Chris is the lone provider for the family, and Tera spends most of her day "getting her beauty sleep" and hanging out. In the first week, Tera is shocked that the entire family live in the small space of an RV. The family have a show to perform, but everything stops when Tera refuses Jim's request that she remove her lip piercing. Jim and Tera go back and forth on the matter and eventually Tera is allowed to perform as is. But she is embarrassed by the family's show and even more concerned that the kids are so sheltered, they have no idea what goes on in the real world. Lory arrives in Texas to find a house full of low-riders and car trophies. She quickly gets a low-rider makeover and attends a low-rider show dressed in a mini-skirt, low-cut top and pink hair extensions. She's concerned that the shows are an unhealthy environment for the girls. When she brings it up with Chris, they have their first of several blow-outs over Lory's criticism of their lifestyle. In week two of the swap, when the wives change the rules and turn the tables, Tera is excited to teach the Herringtons to "keep it real." She's determined to show Jim how he's missing out by not spending more time with his great kids. The Herrington kids finally share their feelings with their dad about how he makes them feel, and Jim makes an admission of his own. Back in Texas, Lory tells the Trevinos that "low-riding is a raunchy lifestyle for hoochie-mamas, thugs and gangsters," and calls a tow-truck to take away the family cars. Lory also sets out to turn the Trevinos into a wholesome family act fit for the stage. After two weeks in another home, can Tera Trevino convince the Herrington family to give the kids some freedom and to really get to know each other before it's too late? And can Lory Herrington show the Trevino family that wholesome activities can also be fun?

Flannagin/Logan
Lana and Stephen Flannagin of Alabama recreate the 1840s pioneer lifestyle with their two children, Olivia (17) and Coltan (8), dressing in deerskin, living in tents and starting fires with flint at events called Rendezvous. They compete with other enthusiasts in throwing tomahawks and shooting muskets, bows and arrows. Quiet Stephen handcrafts everything from moccasins to muskets, and even built his own home. The Flannagins believe in old fashioned gender roles. The women take care of the home and the men work outside, and they're raising Olivia to carry on the tradition. The Logan family of California are technology crazy. Mom Heather's home has all the latest technology and "toys" a modern family could want: Seven television sets, seven game consoles and even a remote control for their swimming pool. Their three boys, Trevor (13), Nathan (11) and Devon (8), are either glued to their televisions playing video games or stuck on their hand-held video games. Heather is the breadwinner in this home, leaving husband Jim to look after the home and kids. The Logans regularly hold parties at which Jim is the center of attention. Even Heather says "he's loud and obnoxious," and gets frustrated with his constant stream of jokes at her expense. In the first week, Heather has to immediately trade in her modern clothes for a frontier make-over and head out to a Rendezvous. She wakes up to the sound of cannons and has to cook over an open fire. Once back at the Flannagin home, she finds life -- and Stephen -- too quiet. She vows to pull the family out of the past and bring them back to the future. Lana enters the Logan home and, upon discovering sliding cupboard doors, comments "everything is so high tech." She has to host a Logan-style house party, putting up with Jim's jokes and comments. Lana works hard to provide for the family, and she becomes curious to see what Jim does during the day. She concludes that Jim is lazy and not pulling his weight. She's also concerned by the amount of technology around the house and the excessive time the boys spend playing video games. In the second week of the swap, when the wives change the rules and turn the tables, Lana removes all video games from the Logan home. She transforms the family into frontiersmen, complete with Davy Crockett hats, and leads them off into the wilderness to experience living 1840s-style. At the Flannagins', Heather bans the 1840s and tries to bring the family into the modern world. She clashes with Stephen over her rules. Events come to a head when she institutes a board tracking his progress from mountain man to modern man. Stephen finally raises his voice and gets loud, but not in the way Heather had hoped. After two weeks in another home, can Lana Flannagin teach the Logans there are valuable lessons to be learned from the past? And can Heather Logan teach the Flannagins that embracing technology and the 21st century is not a bad thing?

Cathrea/Stewart
After their eldest daughter saw a TV show about the 2012 Mayan prophecies, the Stewart family moved to a remote area of the Midwest, fearing that doomsday may be near. While Dawn and Grover don't talk about the end of the world in front of the younger kids, they do their best to ensure Kimberly (13), Odin (8), Freya (7) and Ian (5) are prepared for any eventuality. They have weekly survival training, and the kids take survival kits with them wherever they go. There are no extra-curricular activities for the kids, as their parentls want them home in case of disaster. From hazmat suits to gas masks, this home is stocked with survival gear, and there's a countdown board to TEOTWAWKI - The End Of The World As We Know It - 21 December, 2012. But it's not all doom and gloom; they cheerfully point out they've taken advantage of interest free credit till 2012 to furnish their home, as there will be no one around to collect. The optimistic Cathrea family of California believe their daughter, Casie (14), will become the world's next great golfer. In addition to golf prodigy Casie, Harry and Railene Cathrea have a son, Cory (12), who excels in school. But in order to give the kids the best attention they can, the family are divided, with Harry spending all his time with Casie, and Railene spending all her time with Cory. Railene works six different jobs to support the family and is also responsible for the cleaning, cooking and yard work at home, as Harry believes men and women have different skills - "I'm good at buying the vacuum cleaner - they're good at using the vacuum cleaner." In the first week, Dawn arrives at the Cathrea home and is concerned the family have no plans or training in case of disaster. Harry is bemused that Dawn carries a survival pack with her everywhere and laughs in her face when she tells him about theories related to 2012. Dawn is troubled that Harry doesn't contribute to the home in any way and spends all his time with Casie. At the Stewarts', Grover tries to explain their concerns about 2012 to a skeptical Railene. After lessons in survival training and researching 2012, Railene worries that they may be naive and misinformed. In week two of the swap, as the wives change the rules. Dawn gives the Cathrea clan survival training, complete with hazmat suits. At the Stewarts', Railene bans survival gear and training and enlists a professor to educate Grover about the Mayans. After two weeks in another home, can Dawn Stewart convince the Cathreas that they should be prepared for 2012? And can Railene Cathrea show the Stewarts that they need to live life to the fullest, and that 21 December, 2012 is just another day on the calendar?

McLeish/O'Dell
Good manners, social status and first impressions are paramount for Rosa McLeish, who runs an etiquette school for boys and girls in New York. Rosa also trains young ladies to be presented to formal society at events called cotillions, and loves hosting elegant tea parties for friends. She and husband, Nyron, run a tight ship at home and their two daughters, Jenae (10) and Jasmine (5), are inspected head to toe every morning before they leave and are marked on report cards for behavior, manners and even how long it takes them to get from the car to the house - "transition time." The girls participate in cheer because, according to Rosa, "cheerleading is an elitist group in the community, so to get accepted, to be part of that group, is a form of stature." Nyron is Mr. Mom, making sure the home is always tidy and neat, as the MacLeish family believe in balanced roles for men and women. The O'Dell family of New York love to get down and dirty. Kelly and Sandy are two fun-loving parents who work hard in the family auto shop and enjoy life by spending family time mud racing. Their two daughters, Brittanie (19) and Kayla (17), are tomboys who love working on cars and would never be caught dead in a dress; they'd rather be mud queen than prom queen. Sandy not only works on the cars in the shop but also manages the office and takes care of all the housework back at home, while Kelly puts his feet up watching TV. The O'Dells spend evenings together having family dinner with mismatched plates and no regard to manners, with Brittanie and Kayla belching and burping at the table. The O'Dell' No. 1 priority is to have fun together, even if it means rolling around in the mud. In the first week, Rosa arrives at the O'Dell home and is appalled that the girls enjoy being in the mud and getting dirty. She is upset with Kelly for raising his daughters like boys and is shocked the girls don't match their socks to the rest of their outfits, "a big fashion faux pas." When Kelly, Brittanie and Kayla take Rosa out for a mud race, she's disgusted at the sight of the girls rolling in the mud and horrified when she gets a spot of dirt on her clean clothes. Meanwhile Sandy arrives at the McLeish home and feels there is zero fun in the house and that the girls are overly controlled. A tearful and emotional Sandy butts heads with Nyron, and soon etiquette goes completely out of the window. In the second week of the swap, when the wives change the rules and turn the tables, Rosa is determined to clean up the McLeish family's act and rules that the girls must take etiquette lessons. But Kelly burns the clothes Rosa has picked out for the family, and the girls break down in tears when they feel that Rosa is belittling their father. At the McLeishes' Sandy bans manners and rules and tries to introduce the girls to mud-sliding, mud-racing, burping, dressing like tomboys and throwing a mud party. An outraged Nyron dramatically attempts to bring the swap to a stop. After two weeks in another home, can Sandy O'Dell show the McLeish family that the girls can have fun and loosen up a little? And can Rosa McLeish get the O'Dell family out of the mud and transform them into well mannered, elegant members of society?

Funderburgh/Warren
Tom and Denise Warren were working long hours building successful careers in the Big Apple. However, their nanny was spending more time with their children than they were. With no prior farming experience, the Warrens packed up and moved their family to an organic goat farm in upstate New York. Fourteen years later, they now operate a successful restaurant and farm store out of their home, which allows them to be stay-at-home parents to kids Katie (16) and Shane (11). Since they rarely leave the property, they opt to shop at thrift stores and don't care that they smell of farm animals. In order to keep the farm running smoothly, both Katie and Shane have heaps of chores with no pay, allowing no time for a social life. Katie doesn't partake in normal teenage activities like the prom, since the family thinks it's outdated and expensive. Shane's friends live a distance away, and he doesn't see them very often. He has resorted to befriending a lamb named Lubert, though his parents will eventually have to butcher Lubert and sell him for the meat. In Oklahoma, the Funderburgh family's first priority is being fabulous! Diva mom Angie is a workaholic and clocks 60 hour weeks so she can give her family all the luxuries they desire. Angie plays as hard as she works and makes sure to have "me time" away from her family to shop and pamper herself with manicures and pedicures. Stay-at-home dad Tim cleans the house and cares for kids Trevan (11), Kylie (9) and Tiana (18 months), whose only responsibilities are to be happy, popular and good looking. Angie conducts "cool school" to teach the kids how to walk, dance and act hip. When Tim actually asks the kids to pitch in around the house, he typically resorts to bribing them. Angie doesn't mind her kids walking all over Tim; she boasts they learned to be high maintenance from her, since she considers herself a queen. In the first week of the swap, Denise Warren leaves her organic farm life behind for the flashy Funderburgh house. An amused Denise finds Angie's fabulous belt collection, hair extensions and sparkly designer clothes rather tacky and questions Angie's idea of taste. Denise wonders if Angie's absence in the home and obsession with material items is sending the kids the wrong message. Although she finds Tim and the kids to be warm and inviting as they induct her into "cool school," she later confronts Tim about their family's seemingly shallow priorities. Meanwhile in New York, pampered Angie Funderburgh gets a taste of farm life as she is forced to trade in her designer duds for overalls and boots. She struggles to keep up with Denise's workload and Tom's expectations. After spending the day trying to get Katie to reconsider going to the prom and meeting Shane's only friend, Lubert the lamb, she questions whether Tom and Denise are really in touch with their children. In the second week of the swap, when the wives change the rules and turn the tables, Denise puts an end to Angie's demanding work schedule in hopes the Funderburgh kids will enjoy having a mom at home. In order to teach them the value of hard work, she brings baby goats home for the kids to raise. After Tim witnesses the kids' bad attitudes towards Denise's rules, he begins to wonder if their indulgent parenting is having a negative effect. Meanwhile, in New York, Angie tries to negotiate with Tom to find a way to keep Shane's friend, Lubert the lamb, from heading to the slaughter house. Angie is also on mission to bring some glamour into the Warrens' lives by giving Tom, Katie and Shane makeovers. Although Tom seems to dismiss Angie's rules, he thinks twice when Katie lights up like a princess after her makeover. After two weeks in another home, can Denise Warren teach the Funderburghs that there's more to parenting than enrolling kids in "cool school?" And can Angie Funderburgh bring the Warrens closer to their children and save Lubert the lamb?

Parker/Robinson
Step aside and get ready to meet nine-year-old hip hop artist Lil' Chris Parker. "Momager" Andrea Parker and her husband, Robert, manage and produce their son's career, from performances to autograph signings to publicizing him on billboards. Andrea admits that she spends a lot of time working and investing money in her kids because "parents that don't put their kids first are selfish." But for Andrea and Robert, the bulk of their time and efforts go toward launching Lil' Chris's career. Alpheus (15), Lataris (14), Allyson (14) and Kaylon (4) also spend time helping Lil' Chris in his career, though their interests are generally overlooked by Robert and Andrea. Although the Parkers are a blended family, Andrea maintains that you'd never know it because she doesn't believe in treating the kids differently? everyone's part of the family. She and Robert focus on making their kids happy as opposed to enforcing house rules and chores. As a result, the kids run wild. Far from the music world of Memphis is the geeky Robinson family. Rob and Tracy are cryptozoologists, otherwise known as monster hunters, and have a lifelong quest to find the "Swamp Ape" of Florida. Tracy doesn't care about fashion, preferring neutral colors and simple clothing. Rob's son and Tracy's stepson, Josh (17), more often than not is alone in his room. Rob and Tracy spend almost all of their time together hunting the Swamp Ape, cruising on Rob's hovercraft or taking care of Rob's action figure collection, and seem to have little time for Josh. Rob believes he should be able to enjoy his life, as opposed to living it for anyone else, including Josh, whom he calls "socially delayed," and Tracy admits she treats Josh like a stepson instead of as her own son. In the first week, Tracy arrives at the Parker home and notices the car covered with Lil' Chris' face. After Tracy changes her drab clothes into something trendy, the family head out to one of Lil' Chris' performances. Tracy must act as his "momager" and get him ready for the show, but as she sits with Lil' Chris, she feels that he's being forced to perform and that he doesn't really enjoy it. She also spends time talking to the other kids about how they feel about all the attention constantly being lavished on Lil' Chris, and is pleasantly surprised to learn they're all interested in nature and animals and would very much love to spend more time outside? even hunting the Swamp Ape. Back in Florida, Andrea has a very different experience with Rob and Josh; she hates the outdoors, but spends an evening with Rob hunting the Swamp Ape, using chimp urine packets to attract the monster. Andrea cannot understand Rob's obsession with a fictitious creature when his own son is sitting at home alone, and when she speaks to Josh, she learns that he's sad he has no relationship with his parents and would love for them to spend more time with him. In the second week of the swap, when the wives change the rules and turn the tables, Tracy puts all hip-hop activities aside and sets the kids to chores and monster hunting. When she takes the family out to the countryside for the hunt, Robert doesn't understand the point, but the kids have a great time. Things don't go over that easily in Florida: Andrea sets some rules for Rob, ordering him to sell his action figures and his hovercraft in order to pay for Josh's hip-hop career. When he refuses, he's sent to Josh's room to sit alone. After a few arguments and experiencing sitting alone while Andrea and Josh spend time together, Rob realizes that being alone is hard and that he isn't spending enough time with his son. After two weeks in another home, can Tracy Robinson convince the Parkers that hunting the Swamp Ape and monsters can be a fun, family activity? And can Andrea Parker show the Robinsons that investing time in their children is better than any hobby?

Harris/Weasel
The Harris family of Tennessee abide by strict conservative values. Parents Ken and Jen own and operate a gym, allowing them to devote their lives to training their future gymnastic champion kids, Mackenzie (8) and Hunter (6). To learn financial responsibility, the children run their own mini-businesses making popcorn and selling candy at the gym. Their profits go directly into their college fund. With all the focus on rearing well-behaved, fiscally responsible kids, Jen and Ken have no social life. Jen says if she wanted to have fun at a party, she probably wouldn't invite herself. For the fun-loving Weasel family of Michigan, life is about living every day to its fullest. Parents Jamie and Shanna don't want to grow up and be responsible. Together they play in a non-competitive adult kickball league. After their rowdy games, they go to the local pub for some kooky karaoke. Shanna is responsible for picking up after sons Mitchell (13) and Marshall (8), because they don't believe in delegating chores or responsibilities. Carefree Shanna doesn't see a problem with the messy piles that have been lying around their house for two years. Although they have no savings for their retirement or the boys' education, Jamie and Shanna don't like to worry about the future. As a family, they enjoy going to antique stores and blowing their money on whatever they want. In the first week of the swap, Jennifer leaves behind her immaculate home for the chaotic Weasel home. She has trouble taking Jamie seriously as an adult. To help her understand the Weasel philosophy of always having fun, he takes her to a kickball game. Back at home, she struggles with giving Mitchell five dollars simply because he asks for it. When he literally flushes the money down the toilet to prove its unimportance, she confronts Jamie about the incident to see if he can muster the courage to discipline his son. Meanwhile in Tennessee, carefree Shanna can't find any trace of kids in the pristine Harris home. After meeting Ken, she wonders why the whole house has to conform to his controlling ways. In the second week of the swap, when the wives change the rules and turn the tables, Jen cracks down on the unruly Weasel household. She starts by putting the men to work. After failing to get through to him, Jen questions if Jamie will ever learn to be a responsible parent. Meanwhile, in Tennessee, Shanna Weasel attempts to breathe some life into the Harris household by allowing the kids to finger paint on Ken's beloved beige walls. Shanna worries that, with a rigid role model like Ken, the kids will never learn how to have fun. After two weeks in another home, can Jennifer Harris teach the Weasels the benefits of discipline and financial responsibility? And can Shanna Weasel help the Harris family to lighten up and learn how to have a good time as a family?

Cyboran/Owen-Ladino
Look... up in the sky! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's the superhuman Owen-Ladinos of New York. Shanti (formerly known as Patti) and her fiance, Arjuna (formerly known as Harold), are a spandex-wearing superhero couple whose mission is to rid the world of boring relationships. The Owen-Ladinos hold relationship and superhero workshops to bring out the hero within. Their closets are filled with sparkly costumes and wigs, and they wear their superhero outfits all the time, whether it's to promote their workshops or go out on the town. But Shanti's 15-year-old daughter, Savannah, is embarrassed by their antics and mostly keeps to herself, staying in her room. Savannah has no real chores besides keeping her room clean, and although her relationship with her mother is close, neither she nor Arjuna feels the need to get to know one another -- despite the fact that Arjuna is about to marry her mother. Far away from city life, out in Wisconsin, are the human and very down to earth Cyboran family. Mom Claudia and Dad John traded city life for a calm and quiet existence in the country, as they felt the "forces of evil" are greater in the city. But while Claudia and John love country life, their six children -- Brianne (18), Chad (16), Zach (14), Brooke (12), Bridgette (9) and Britt (6) -- are not so keen. Claudia and John admit that they're strict parents, so in order to keep the kids out of trouble, they busy them with household duties and chores. Claudia's relationship with oldest daughter Brianne is strained, and even her relationship with husband John is not what it used to be; John admits that what once was not just a spark but "a blow-torch" is now a flicker... a candle burning. In the first week, Claudia, upon reading in the manual that the Owen-Ladinos are superheroes, wants to know if they can fly. She must transform into a Super-Claudia, complete with costume, but is mortified to be seen in public. Claudia is amazed that anyone could believe they're real superheroes, and is dismayed at the poor relationship that between Arjuna and Savannah. In Wisconsin, Shanti shocks the family when she arrives at the Cyboran home in her superhero costume, and conservative John decrees she must dress more appropriately. Shanti sees a challenge for herself as a relationship superhero for John and Claudia's estranged relationship, and clashes with John over whether or not the kids are happy in the country. In the second week of the swap, when the wives change the rules and turn the tables, Shanti decides to transform the Cyboran family into superheroes and Claudia sets her goals on bringing Arjuna back to reality. An emotional Shanti struggles to bring fun and happiness into the Cyboran kids' lives and dubs John "Dictator Dad." At the Owen-Ladinos', Claudia bans costumes, moves the family to the country and puts Arjuna's superpowers to the test. After two weeks in another home, can Shanti Owen-Ladino bring out the Cyborans' inner superhero? And can Claudia Cyboran bring high flying superman Arjuna back down to earth?