It’s episode four of TLC’s PolyFamily and Melissa and Rebekah are back with their fourth recap—because nothing says “closed quad” like four co-parents and two co-hosts.

This week, the paternity drama takes a backseat as the quad looks ahead to a much bigger challenge: securing legal parental rights for all four adults over their five shared children. Spoiler: it’s going to be a long, winding, and legally murky road.

Meanwhile, the group attempts something equally complex—planning a date night. After a surprising amount of negotiation, Taya and Tyler come out on top, but is Tyler’s idea of romance a reward or a punishment?

Family ties tighten and fray in equal measure as Taya receives unwavering support from her dad, sister, and brother, while Alesia expresses a desire to reconnect with her own father—despite his disapproval of their lifestyle.

Melissa and Rebekah may be split on Taya vs. Alesia, and they agree Tyler’s ego took a long-overdue hit, but on one point they remain united: Sean is still the worst.

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Rebekah and Melissa are back with their third PolyFamily recap…this week, the setting and city have changed, but the conversations remain remarkably similar.

This week, Alicia is still hoping to share the breastfeeding journey with Taya, but despite her best efforts she can’t lactate, so while they women are great friends, they will never be bosom buddies.

Meanwhile, things heat up as the Tyler vs. Sean turf war continues to bubble just beneath the surface…until the final scene, where the baby-daddy showdown finally begins. This fight is less punches and more patronizing — thanks, Sean. 

Taya also shares she’s missing one thing in her life: a romantic relationship with a woman. Is this family of 9 going to become a party of 10? Only time—and TLC producers—will tell.

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For a polycule that claims not to care about paternity, they sure can't stop talking about it.

Welcome to our second recap of TLC’s PolyFamily—a show Melissa and Rebekah hate to love (but here we are). This week, Taya gives birth, Alicia volunteers as tribute to help breastfeed, and Sean and Tyler mark their territory… with a baby?

The show lurches awkwardly from scene to scene, but what it lacks in grace it makes up for in tension, oversharing, and top-tier baby daddy drama. In the wild world of TLC, that’s basically prestige television.

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Is it polyamory or just chaos with mandatory seating arrangements?

This week, Melissa and Rebekah are recapping TLC's new show, PolyFamily—because Rebekah can run from TLC but Melissa won't let her hide.

Meet Alysia, Tyler, Sean, and Taya: two married couples who've formed a closed quad, living under one roof and raising five kids together. The twist? They intentionally avoid knowing the paternity of their three youngest children to promote equal parenting .

Rebekah leads the first half establishing the family structure and history of the relationships. Melissa takes the second half and this is when the cracks start to show, which is of course, our favorite part. And finally? Hear why both Melissa and Rebekah—independently and with zero prompting—decided Sean is simply not it.

Here's what the hosts are watching:

Melissa: Hacks, Max

Rebekah: Your Friends and Neighbors, AppleTV

Check out Rebekah's new favorite feed on social media: @champagne.roast on IG and TikTok

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The Criminality hosts felt it was high time for a Bravo/Reality TV update episode - from sentencings to ski accidents, and new reality shows with divisive responses, they’ll get into it all and then some. Stick around to hear what they’re watching which includes two Netflix pics with that get two thumbs up.

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Melissa and Rebekah are back on FIRST FRIDAYS with all new reality TV content, stores, and updates. 

Enjoy this replay of Episode THREE  this week. 

Anna Nicole Smith...Beyond her bombshell beauty, what do we really know about her? Well to start, that is not her real name, and to end, well, it’s complicated. Melissa unfolds the twisty legal and personal battles that Anna faced throughout her life and career, and if you are looking to marry a millionaire, do not take a page from Anna’s book, but DO listen to this episode! Rebekah’s episode is next and gave these three clues for her next story: sugar baron, oil heir and a German prince! 

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The Criminality hosts felt it was high time for a Bravo/Reality TV update episode - from sentencings to ski accidents, and new reality shows with divisive responses, they’ll get into it all and then some. Stick around to hear what they’re watching which includes two Netflix pics with that get two thumbs up.

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It was only a matter of time before Melissa grabbed the mic to unleash her expert insights, scorching hot takes, and full-blown Sister Wives obsession. And Rebekah is there too.

In this new “First Friday” era of Criminality, we’re shaking things up—starting with Melissa’s version of a TED Talk, Brown family edition. If you love TLC’s Sister Wives, you won’t want to miss this deep dive into the unraveling of plural marriage within the Brown family. If you haven’t yet found your way into this saga, this just might be your lucky day.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Criminality without some TV talk. Melissa and Rebekah drop hints about what’s on their watchlists and celebrate a major milestone—four years of Criminality!

Thank you for being part of the journey!

Melissa: Netflix, Korea, Dubbed

Rebekah: MAX, Pittsburg, Hospital

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Mike Sorrentino and the Internal Revenue "Situation"

Melissa invites us to travel back to a simpler time and place. 2009. The Jersey Shore. We fondly remember all that this MTV reality show gave us, but we also learn that Mike Sorrentino encountered the all too often quandary; “Mo Money, Mo Problems.” From failed businesses to tax evasion, Mike found himself in quite a situation.

Rebekah is up next episode and offers these three clues as to what her story is about: Bling, Paris, and Social Media. Any guesses? Let us know on social media!

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Episode Sources:

BROBIBLE: https://brobible.com/culture/article/mike-the-situation-sentenced-prison/

THE GUARDIAN: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/aug/17/jersey-shore-situation-abercrombie-fitch

INSIDER: https://www.insider.com/jersey-shore-things-you-didnt-know-2018-6

WEB ARCHIVE: https://web.archive.org/web/20100816124221/http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/38646435/ns/today-entertainment

https://web.archive.org/web/20100905011446/http://www.torontolife.com/daily/daily-dish/bottoms/2010/08/31/can-this-new-protein-infused-vodka-help-with-bodybuilding-ask-the-situation/

https://web.archive.org/web/20100816124221/http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/38646435/ns/today-entertainment

PEOPLE: https://people.com/parents/mike-the-situation-sorrentino-pregnant-wife-lauren-pesce-reveal-sex-of-baby/

https://people.com/tv/mike-situation-sorrentino-jersey-shore-star-talks-rehab-18-months-sober-painkiller-addiction-family-boot-camp/

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jersey-shores-situation-earn-5-26940

ABC NEWS https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/jersey-shore-side-show-money-making-schemes-galore/story?id=11438790&page=1

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/mike-situation-sorrentino-expected-plead-guilty-tax-evasion/story?id=52411242

FOX NEWS: https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jersey-shores-mike-the-situation-sorrentino-opens-up-about-his-relationship-with-family

NJ.COM

https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2010/06/the_situation_releases_rap_tun.html

US MAGAZINE: https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/mike-the-situation-sorrentino-is-engaged-to-lauren-pesce/

https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/the-situation/

CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2014/06/17/showbiz/mike-situation-sorrentino-arrest/index.html

BUZZFEED NEWS: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tasneemnashrulla/unpleasant-situation

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/jersey-shore-star-loses-fitchuation-57975https://ew.com/article/2014/03/31/sorrentinos-the-situation-reality-series/

NZ HERALD:

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/a-quick-word-mike-sorrentino/RBRQJSXUIUF37MH3UCCNGBUK2A/

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