Z Rock

Paulie and David screw some ZO2 groupies and, in the process, almost screw the band when they oversleep and nearly miss the most important gig of their lives - a kids' party for the son of music titan, Harry Braunstein. Paulie gets chewed out by Harry, David gets swallowed up by Harry's wife Kitty, and absolutely nothing gets spit out - except maybe any chance the boys had at rock stardom. Joan Rivers guest stars.

The guys show up to a kids' party in Long Island and learn it's been double-booked. No problem, except for the fact the other band is Kidtastic! - their nemesis in the kiddie world. Joey seeks relief from those goofy bastards, Paulie seeks relief from a persistent rash, and David seeks relief from a persistent female admirer - Kitty Braunstein. In the end, all 3 of them get their "heads" examined. Members of The Whitest Kids U'Know guest star. Guests: Members of The Whitest Kids 'U Know

The Z Brothers play a bris and meet John Popper. Paulie passes him a ZO2 CD and he absolutely flips for the band. With a little "persuasion" from former flame, Dina, Popper offers the guys the record deal they've been dreaming of...or so they thought. John Popper guest stars. Guests: John Popper

John Popper shows the guys how sweet life could be as a full-time kids' band when he lands them a party for Gilbert Gottfried's son for $10,000. The band gets a taste of the rocker good life, Dina gets a taste of Harry's crazy side, and the insatiable Kitty gets yet another taste of David. Gilbert Gottfried guest stars. Guests: Gilbert Gottfried and John Popper

Haunted and confused by his feelings for Paulie, Neil terminates ZO2's regular gig at Southpaw. With the future of the rock band in question, Dina lands them a gig at Manhattan's Cutting Room. Only it's jazz night, and the crowd doesn't dig their sound. The guys somehow dodge an all-out race war and win over the audience, Joan Rivers, and a tearful Neil in the process. Joan Rivers and Patrice Oneal guest star. Guests: Joan Rivers and Patrice Oneal

The boys make a music video with the help of rock star Dave Navarro. Fresh off the success of his first "feature" - a critically acclaimed adult film entitled, "Broken - Navarro's wildly ambitious vision puts the reputations of both ZO2 and Z Brothers at stake. When he quits the project to pursue another project, little brother Brian Z comes to the rescue. Dave Navarro and Joe Derosa guest star. Guests: Dave Navarro and Joe DeRosa

The future of the band is threatened as the boys get caught up in their own worlds. Paulie pursues a solo career while David tries his hand at modeling and Joey tries his hand at himself. The guys must choose between going their separate ways and admitting they're much better as a team than they'll ever be on their own. Guests: Dee Snider

The boys get the big break they've been working for when they open for Joan Rivers. But with their confidence at an all-time high, they succumb to the temptations of the casino and jeopardize everything in the process. Paulie learns that alcohol does affect decision-making; Joey discovers that putting a Cassata-style "beating" on the casino can have consequences; and David proves he doesn't have to be in Brooklyn to do something stupid -- the Tri-State area works just fine. Joan Rivers guest stars. Guests: Joan Rivers

Faced with having to accept the Popper deal or lose it forever, the boys decide they don't care if they lose it forever -- they'll never sacrifice ZO2 for money. And then they do. When they learn that Dina's lost everything trying to make their dreams come true, they put their dreams aside for her and agree to be Z Brothers exclusively in exchange for Popper's sweet contract cash. Of course, that's before they learn that Harry Braunstein has a spot for ZO2 on his roster after all. John Popper, Dave Attell, and Joan Rivers guest star. Guests: Dave Attell, Joan Rivers and John Popper

Working for John Popper ain't so beautiful. Despite the mad cash they're pulling, the boys aren't allowed to write their own music. While they drown their sorrows in moist brisket and barbequed ribs, Dina confronts Popper and pulls out all the stops to try and get them out of the deal. Strangely, Popper's not interested in her generous "offer" but he does provide an unexpected way out. The only catch? She needs to even the score between him and his old nemesis, Harry Braunstein, the man who's ready to make their lifelong dreams finally come true. John Popper, Joan Rivers, and Dave Navarro guest star.