Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?: Season 1

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WE | WE - Women's Entertainment | WE tv | Season Premiere Date: January 25, 2011

Starring: Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Lynne Koplitz

Summary: Joan Rivers moves from New York to Malibu to live with her daughter, Melissa Rivers.

Genre(s): Reality

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E8. Happily Ever After...Joan-Style
Air Date: March 15, 2011
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S1:E7. Home Alone With Joan
Air Date: March 8, 2011
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S1:E6. Joan Looks for Love
Air Date: March 1, 2011

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Tom Gliatto

Feb 1, 2011

Rivers scarcely pretends any of the setups are real--it's just more material for her. [7 Feb 2011, p.41]

Matthew Gilbert

Jan 26, 2011

If you're a committed Riversian, and I am, Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best? is an enjoyably lighthearted hour of prime Joan shtick. Read full review

Alessandra Stanley

Jan 26, 2011

Ms. Rivers is, even in this silly imposture, very funny, making jokes and playing the role of doting grandmother and interfering mother self-mockingly. Read full review

Diane Werts

Jan 25, 2011

The target viewer wouldn't watch all this predictable--I mean, impulsive--bickering and button-pushing while thinking: I wonder why all the paintings and posters on the walls in the background are blurred out? And then think: Geez, why am I even wondering about that? The audience for Joan Knows Best? will be loving Joan's visits to three plastic surgeons Tuesday, not fretting. Read full review

Mark A. Perigard

Jan 25, 2011

At 60 minutes, these episodes will test even loyal fans, although some viewers will discover a new respect for Melissa, who displays patience not unlike Job in her trials. Still, Joan is her mother. Everyone else can skip the guilt trip. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Jan 25, 2011

Episodes are one hour each, requiring ample manufactured "drama" to keep this thing percolating. Read full review

Linda Stasi

Jan 25, 2011

Added to these uncomfortable, setup situations are some others that simply defy explanation. Read full review

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Sher

Feb 2, 2011

I LOVE this show! Joan is funny and the chemistry between her and Melissa is the best! Joan holds nothing back. I think this is a pretty darn "close to normal" life situation show that I have seen for a long time. Very entertaining! Please don't take it off the air....!

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wayupnorthgal

Feb 8, 2011

I love this show! Had to find a place to express this. Joan had me on the apprentice. I watched Joan as a kid when she performed while pregnant with Melissa on TV... love watching Joan push the boundaries and Melissa react....Joan's grandson - well only out of the mouths of babes..."it's aI love this show! Had to find a place to express this. Joan had me on the apprentice. I watched Joan as a kid when she performed while pregnant with Melissa on TV... love watching Joan push the boundaries and Melissa react....Joan's grandson - well only out of the mouths of babes..."it's a chick magnet" describing her car was hysterical....Love this show...hope to follow it for a long time....… Expand

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pattib71

Feb 18, 2011

I love this show. Of course the incidents are set up to let Joan do what she does best...be hysterically funny...but being the mother of a grown daughter the show highlights many of the same big issues that arise between mothers and daughters...albeit a bit over the top...but that is whatI love this show. Of course the incidents are set up to let Joan do what she does best...be hysterically funny...but being the mother of a grown daughter the show highlights many of the same big issues that arise between mothers and daughters...albeit a bit over the top...but that is what makes it entertaining. I admire Ms Rivers for how she has reacted to all of the setbacks in her life and career..she is a real workhorse and a very talented one at that. And I love Melissa....she loves her mom but struggles to assert her own identity...love love love the show… Expand

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beechmi

Feb 20, 2011

This is my favorite reality show, and very insightful into both Joan & Melissa's lives. What a treat to get to see Joan every week, and also get a glimpse of what life is really like for themselves and their families. Although some moments appear a bit scripted, overall the viewer gets theThis is my favorite reality show, and very insightful into both Joan & Melissa's lives. What a treat to get to see Joan every week, and also get a glimpse of what life is really like for themselves and their families. Although some moments appear a bit scripted, overall the viewer gets the sense that this is the real deal. And there's no one in entertainment today who is as quick, and as funny as Joan.

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Seasons & Episodes

52

Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: March 29, 2014
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: February 23, 2013
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: January 24, 2012
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 25, 2011
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  S1:E8. Happily Ever After...Joan-Style
  Air Date: March 15, 2011
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  S1:E7. Home Alone With Joan
  Air Date: March 8, 2011
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  S1:E6. Joan Looks for Love
  Air Date: March 1, 2011
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  S1:E5. Can We Not Talk?
  Air Date: February 22, 2011
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  S1:E4. Family Feud
  Air Date: February 15, 2011
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  S1:E3. Kiss My Ash
  Air Date: February 8, 2011
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  S1:E2. Joan Takes Over
  Air Date: February 1, 2011
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  S1:E1. Joan Moves In
  Air Date: January 25, 2011