While a guest on Kris Jenner's talk show, Joan decides that in order to build a Kardashian-sized empire she must make a sex tape. She actively pursues a co-star. Melissa struggles with the new man in her life.

Joan's glamorous image keeps her from getting acting roles so she undergoes a make-under: less makeup and she acts her age. Melissa faces a love triangle betrayal.

The Rivers' beloved Pekingese dog, Max, passes away. The weight of loss propels Joan into uncharacteristic behavior. Melissa faces the man who betrayed her.

As she downsizes her life, Joan stresses out and mysterious events unfold. Melissa confronts Cooper's lacrosse coach and learns she is the source of Cooper's problem.

Penn & Teller enlist Joan to do a show at Magic Castle. Joan's magic powers disappear leaving Melissa trapped. Against Melissa's orders, Grandma Joan buys exotic birds for Cooper; she and Melissa get attacked.

Who has the biggest balls? Joan sells matzo balls created from her grandmother's recipe and Tara Reid joins the fun. Joan and Melissa get involved in Melody's iffy love relationship.

Joan plots to get Melissa to kick her out of the house. But the plan has unexpected relationship consequences. The Rivers work with Lisa Rinna, Christina Milian and French Stewart on a new animated project.