Missing the Punchline

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Missing the Punchline

Michael tries his hand at stand-up comedy but struggles to get a word in between hecklers.

Season 1

Headed for Hollywood

YouTube personality Michael Kittrell gets a manager in Hollywood and his entire family joins him.

Michael's First Audition

Michael's manager gets him an audition but his Mema won't let him go alone.

Let Them Eat Pie

Mema is upset the neighbor's have not welcomed the family into town properly.

Date Night Disaster

Mema reluctantly gets a makeover in preparation for her first date in thirty years.

The Opening Act

Michael has a big audition but he struggles to prepare with his Mema constantly giving her advice.

Beach, Babes, and Bingo

Mema's beach picnic gets ruined by seagulls when the family heads to Venice Beach for the day.

Missing the Punchline

Michael tries his hand at stand-up comedy but struggles to get a word in between hecklers.

Hollywood Nights

Michael meets rapper Too Short and decides he needs to start working harder at his goal.

A Sin City Surprise

Michael and the family go to Las Vegas to celebrate his 21st birthday but things get out of hand.

When Opportunity Knocks

Michael's time in Los Angeles is ending soon so he decides to give making music one last chance.

High-Fallutin' Special

A look back at the first season of "Hollywood Hillbillies," including highlights.

Season 2

Homeless Hillbillies

The family has been living in a motel for the past month as they search for a place to live.

Hillbilly Hip Hop

Michael tries to work on writing a hit song but it ends up being more difficult than he thought.

Dee Dee's Diet

Dee Dee hires a nutritionist to help her lose weight before her wedding; Michael records his single.

Single Male Hillbilly

Michael tries Internet dating but his family tags along; a wedding dress search.

Michael Makes a Music Video

Michael makes his first music video with some help from some hip, young directors.

When the Mema's Away...

Mema returns to Georgia for her 50th high school reunion; a publicity for Michael's video.

Healing the Hillbillies

Mema is upset with David Weintraub after his party leaves her house a mess; a chicken coop.

Hyping the Hillbillies

Mema and Michael visit the Adam Carolla podcast and Michael performs; the family ambulance.

The Hillbillies Cut Loose

Dee Dee's friends arrive from Georgia for her bachelorette party and bring Mema along.

Hillbillies Get Hitched

Deedee and Paul exchange their vows; Michael and Mema meet with potential new managers.

Season 3

Whale Watching

Newlyweds Dee Dee and Paul take the family on a whale watch; Uncle Johnny's money making idea.

Wine Tasting

Dee Dee brings her family to a Malibu winery; Michael starts a new fitness regimen.

Mema's Big Break

Mema becomes a spokesperson for an energy drink; Michael takes his music career into his own hands.

The Island Adventure

The family goes on vacation to Catalina Island; Mema and Johnny take Michael deep-sea fishing.

Artsy Fartsy

Michael gets his first celebrity appearance job; a birthday gift for David Weintraub.

The Highlander

Michael's Scottish roots; David Weintraub asks the Hillbillies to help Nicole Eggert.

Rock-and-Roll Dee Dee

Dee Dee plays a Hollywood gig with her new rock band; Michael and Mema shop for a hi-tech toilet.

Roller Derby Rednecks

After attending a roller derby, the Hillbillies rediscover their love of roller skating.

Michael vs. the Orangutan

An earthquake scare has the Hillbillies preparing for the next big one; an Internet bully.

Drag Race

The family gets dressed up for a charity party; Michael's new Internet girlfriend visits.