Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best? Season 2 Episode 5 A Very Public Affair
- TV14
- February 21, 2012
- 43 min
Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best? season 2 episode 5 titled "A Very Public Affair" follows the life of the famous comedian Joan Rivers and her daughter Melissa Rivers as they navigate their personal and professional lives in Los Angeles.
The episode begins with Joan's excitement about her upcoming book launch. Melissa, who is now a producer for E! News, suggests that Joan reach out to some of her celebrity friends to promote the book. Joan agrees and immediately starts to reach out to all of her A-list friends.
However, things take a turn when one of Joan's longtime friends offers to host a book party for her. Joan is thrilled, but the catch is that the friend wants to make the party a public affair and invite the press. Joan is hesitant at first but ultimately agrees to the idea.
As the party planning continues, tensions rise when Melissa begins to feel like Joan is taking over the event and making it more about her than the book. Melissa attempts to voice her concerns to Joan, but Joan brushes her off and continues with her plans.
The day of the event arrives, and the press is out in full force. However, things quickly spiral out of control when Joan's ex-husband, Edgar, shows up uninvited. Melissa is furious and demands that Edgar leave, but Joan insists that he stays.
The tension between Joan and Melissa continues to grow, and they ultimately have a blowout fight in front of the press. The book launch becomes a disaster, and Joan is left feeling embarrassed and ashamed.
In the aftermath of the failed event, Joan and Melissa reevaluate their relationship and the way they communicate with each other. They come to the realization that they need to set clear boundaries and respect each other's opinions.
As the episode comes to a close, Joan and Melissa make amends, and Joan reflects on the lessons she learned about the importance of family and communication.
Overall, "A Very Public Affair" is a humorous and heartwarming episode that explores the complexities of family dynamics and the challenges of balancing personal and professional lives in the spotlight.
