Russy is taking too much of an interest in babysitting his sister Miley. Meanwhile, JoJo heads to Los Angeles to give Vanessa a hand, and Angela creates a video conferencing center.

Rev and Kid Rock's concert tour comes to an end and begins work on a new album. Meanwhile, Russy takes up cooking lessons.

JoJo and Team Black uses Angela's connections at Word Up! magazine as a means of self promotion. Meanwhile, Russy learns about prayer notes, Justine believes that Pal, the family dog, is jealous of Miley.

Rev uses an unusual incentive for Diggy and Russy to get their grades up when they drop off the honor roll. Meanwhile, Rev is impressed with Janine's work when she takes up painting, but his opinion change when she gives him the paintings as a gift.

The children find some of the content objectionable for a book written by Rev an Justine, a family advice book titled "Take Back Your Family: A Challenge to America's Parents." Meanwhile, Diggy would like to launch a clothing line.

JoJo and Team Blackout head to Manhattan to perform for a CD release party at S.O.B.'s as Rev and Justine give the boys some coaching tips. Meanwhile, teasing by Diggy causes Russy to give up on the skateboard, so Rev brings in Ryan Sheckler to try and change his mind.

Rev solicits money from his wealthy friends to keep his seat on the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation.

In the Season 5 finale, Vanessa and Angela realize they are addicted to shopping and see a therapist. Meanwhile, Russy takes an interest in magic and performs for the family, and JoJo takes the whole family out to dinner with the advance from his endorsement deal.