Rev Runs Around the World
Internationally acclaimed hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Joe "Rev Run" Simmons spent his younger days touring all over the world with powerhouse trio Run-DMC. He's seen it all, but now as a proud father, husband, and prominent family man, he wants his wife and kids to see it too. Leaving behind the comforts of New Jersey, Rev Run, Justine, Russy, and Miley Simmons are about to embark on the trip of a lifetime. An around-the-world one-way ticket over 5 continents and 16 countries will give the family a taste of what it's like to be immersed in foreign cultures, customs, and languages where everything is just a little (or a lot) different than back home. Rev and his family won't leave each location until they've experienced a place to its fullest. Yes, there will be bumps in the road and unexpected turbulence along the way, but at the end of the day, great times await and comedy will ensue on this epic global adventure.
- 2015-2016
- 1 season
- Scripps Networks
- Reality
Internationally acclaimed hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Joe "Rev Run" Simmons spent his younger days touring all over the world with powerhouse trio Run-DMC. He's seen it all, but now as a proud father, husband, and prominent family man, he wants his wife and kids to see it too. Leaving behind the comforts of New Jersey, Rev Run, Justine, Russy, and Miley Simmons are about to embark on the trip of a lifetime. An around-the-world one-way ticket over 5 continents and 16 countries will give the family a taste of what it's like to be immersed in foreign cultures, customs, and languages where everything is just a little (or a lot) different than back home. Rev and his family won't leave each location until they've experienced a place to its fullest. Yes, there will be bumps in the road and unexpected turbulence along the way, but at the end of the day, great times await and comedy will ensue on this epic global adventure.
Season 1 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2015 - 2016
Episode 1
Kingston: One Rev, One Love
Wed, Dec 2, 2015 21 mins
Rev Run and his family start their world tour off in the city of "one love," Kingston, Jamaica. For Rev, it's all about easing the family into the calm crisp waters of the Atlantic before throwing them into the deep end of the Pacific. Hopefully, Rev will get to ease onto a tropical beach while he's at it.
Episode 2
Mexico City: They Are Eating Crickets
Wed, Dec 2, 2015 21 mins
Rev and the family head to the colorful sprawl of Mexico City where they sing with mariachi bands, take a Sunday cruise on the Xochimilco canals, and sample a local delicacy that's got Rev thinking twice about his tacos.
Episode 3
Tokyo: Getting Diggy with It
Wed, Dec 9, 2015 21 mins
Rev's son Diggy and his assistant Perry join the family in Tokyo for Diggy's 20th birthday weekend. Rev's going to have to fight like a ninja to keep the spotlight on Diggy when everyone else gets distracted by Tokyo's futuristic and fast-paced culture.
Episode 4
Bali: Hammock Hunters Int.
Wed, Dec 9, 2015 21 mins
Rev wishes to get centered by taking his family to the "Island of the Gods," Bali. He hopes this central hub for rejuvenation, relaxation, and romance will help him find harmony in his relationship with the family and the Self. After all, no Rev is an island.
Episode 5
Hong Kong: Please Don't Run
Wed, Dec 16, 2015 21 mins
Russy's wish for a custom suit turns the family's layover into an unplanned stayover. Faced with three days to explore, Rev gets the tailors to create an insider itinerary filled with Hong Kong ping pong, dim sum, and then some.
Episode 6
Chiang Mai: Elephant for X-mas
Wed, Dec 16, 2015 21 mins
Rev and the family arrive in the "land of smiles": Chiang Mai, Thailand. Home to over 300 temples, sweeping rice paddy fields, and beautiful mountain views, the city has Rev and the family quickly searching for their dream vacation home.
Episode 7
Dubai: Rev Goes to Extremes
Wed, Dec 23, 2015 21 mins
After their Asian adventures, Rev and the family head to Dubai - a Middle Eastern man-made oasis in the desert. Rev can't wait to go exploring in this playground full of family activities, but Justine's just got one thing in mind: gold shopping.
Episode 8
Istanbul: Run Bath or Bust
Wed, Dec 23, 2015 21 mins
The family arrives in Istanbul, a mecca of culture and style with a foothold in Europe and Asia. Rev just wants to find a Turkish bath, but his expectations of a sultan's palatial tub are met with a surprising reality when he visits a very traditional Turkish bath house.
Episode 9
Copenhagen: Rev's Great Dane Fairytale
Wed, Dec 30, 2015 21 mins
Rev's on a mission to win Father of the Year on the family's trip to Copenhagen. When Miley gets bored during their architecture tour, Rev decides to win back his daughter's attention by seeing the city through the eyes of a 7-year-old.
Episode 10
Rome: Pizza & Gelato Farfa Home
Wed, Dec 30, 2015 21 mins
Rev and family say "Andiamo!" as they make their way to Italy's capital city, Rome. Italians treasure "good food and big family," a mantra Rev can relate to. While taking tours of the city and Italian countryside, he plans to get the family to practice their own mantra: "when in Rome, do as the Rev does."
Episode 11
Geneva: Cheese, Watch, Chocolate
Wed, Jan 6, 2016 21 mins
Rev and the family are excited to visit Switzerland - but for very different reasons. Rev sees it as a great place to detox in the fresh mountain air, but all Justine and the kids can think about is cheese and chocolate.
Episode 12
Amsterdam: Rev Wants to Chaperone
Wed, Jan 6, 2016 21 mins
The Simmons head to The Netherlands for some family-friendly fun in Amsterdam, but Russy throws a wrench in Rev's plan when he decides to split from the family and go on a date instead.
Episode 13
London: Pinkies Up
Wed, Jan 13, 2016 20 mins
Rev plans to treat his family like royalty on their trip to the Big Smoke, but Justine thinks they'll need to act like royalty first by dressing the part and learning proper British etiquette before they visit all the famous landmarks of London.
Episode 14
Reykjavik: Stranded on a Glacier
Tue, Jan 12, 2016 21 mins
Rev and the family wrap up Europe with a one-day stopover to the land of fire and ice. With 22 hours of sunlight on their side, they line up activities in and around Reykjavik, but it's a race against the clock as Rev tries to squeeze in as much sightseeing as possible before their flight to South America. Luckily for the Simmons, the sun never set on a good time.
Episode 15
Rio: Rev Run's Recall Redeemed
21 mins
Rev and the family are determined to warm up in Rio after their chilly trip in Iceland. The last time Rev was in Rio was more than 25 years ago, so Rev wants to immerse himself in the local culture.
Episode 16
Buenos Aires: Rev, Raw & Romantic
21 mins
The Simmons make one last stop on their around-the-world adventure to Buenos Aires, Argentina, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Rev wants to pull out the romantic stops from the comforts of their hotel, but Justine insists they make the most of this striking multicultural city.