The Girls Next Door (2005-Present, Not Rated)



The Girls Next Door: Season One - 2005 (Not Rated)

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Year of Release: 2005
Rated: Not Rated
Approx. Running Time: 336 minutes
Format(s): DVD (3 discs)
My Rating: 3 stars (Out of 5)


From Back Cover:

IF THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR TO YOU WERE THIS HOT,
YOU'D NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE!

Welcome to the world's most famous and exotic personal palace, the Playboy Mansion! For the first time ever, The Girls Next Door takes you beyond the Mansion's gates and behind closed doors where you'll meet Holly, Kendra, and Bridget, three gorgeous women with glamorous and, at times, hilarious daily lives!

Join these lovely ladies for a candid, uncensored view of their world as they laugh, love, play, and party, and see why being Hugh Hefner's girlfriends definitely has its advantages! The Girls Next Door also features sexy, never-before-seen, uncensored versions of episodes - unbleeped and unbelievable! There's no place like home... especially if it's the Playboy Mansion!

3-DISC SET INCLUDES:


Episode Summary:

DISC ONE

Episode 1: MEET THE GIRLS
The series premiere introduces Hef's three gorgeous and talented girlfriends - Holly, Bridget and Kendra - the titular Girls Next Door!

Episode 2: NEW GIRLS IN TOWN
Two aspiring Playmates arrive, and the girls initiate them into Mansion life with a night of wild partying on the town.

Episode 3: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KENDRA
Kendra's birthday is a veritable 48 hour love-fest, including a trip to the Playboy Jazz Festival and an emotional visit from her beloved family.

Episode 4: WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS
Holly, Bridget, and Kendra are off to Las Vegas to help celebrate Playmate Carmella DeCesare's birthday, and what happens in Vegas will stay with you for a long, long time!

Episode 5: FIGHT NIGHT
Barbi Benton joins Hef and the girls for Fight Night at the Mansion, where the kid gloves are coming off... among other things!

Episode 6: OPERATION PLAYMATE
It's the Fourth of July, and the girls honor America's birthday by sending care packages to U.S. troops around the world. Ladies, we salute you!

Episode 7: JUST SHOOT ME
The girls pose for a Playboy pictorial, including a steamy shower scene that's every bit as hot as it is wet!

DISC TWO

Episode 8: MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
The girls doll up for Playboy's legendary Midsummer Night's Dream bash, where "lingerie or less" is the dress code, and less is definitely more!

Episode 9: UNDER THE COVERS
Multitalented Holly multitasks, renovating the Playboy guesthouse and throwing a smoking hot barbecue, while the girls slip between the sheets for a sizzlin' photo shoot.

Episode 10: GHOSTBUSTED
It's Halloween at the Playboy Mansion... something wicked this way comes!

Episode 11: GRAPE EXPECTATIONS
Pleasures of the palate are the order of the day as the girls visit Bridget's hometown of Lodi, California for some wine tasting.

Episode 12: I'LL TAKE MANHATTAN
Holly, Kendra and Bridget take a mouth-watering bite of the Big Apple while in town to promote their November cover of Playboy.

Episode 13: MY KIND OF TOWN
The girls tour the Windy City, including a stop at Playboy headquarters, where they stop in on a provocative photo shoot.

Episode 14: CLUE-LESS
Bridget's murder-mystery-themed birthday party is a sexy success as the girls dress in drop-dead-gorgeous 1920s attire and try to catch a killer.

DISC THREE

Episode 15: IT'S VEGAS BABY!
Hef and the girls return to Sin City to paint the town red and to promote the new, red hot Playboy Club at the Palms Hotel, Vegas, Baby!


My Comments:

The ultimate escapist "reality" T.V. - where people get to do whatever the hell they want, they hang out with celebrities, and everybody's beautiful (except Hef)- but it is certainly a bit of a guilty pleasure.


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The Girls Next Door: Season Two - 2006 (Not Rated)

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Year of Release: 2006
Rated: Not Rated
Approx. Running Time: 418 minutes
Format(s): DVD (3 discs)
My Rating: 3 stars (Out of 5)


From Back Cover:

"...a great reality show...viewers actually get to go behind the scenes at Hef's palace!"
-Variety

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the gates of the legendary Playboy Mansion? Join Hugh Hefner's three gorgeous girlfriends - Holly, Bridget and Kendra - for a second season of unscripted, uncensored, and unbelievable fun! It's where fantasy meets reality - with hilarious results!

E!'s top-rated, laugh-loaded series follows the Girls Next Door through their all-new adventures: from a star-studded celebration at Hef's over-the-top birthday bash, to the glamour and glitz of the Playboy Club's grand opening in Las Vegas, to unforgettable travels through the hottest of European "hot spots."

This sensational season sizzles, proving once again that blondes really do have more fun!

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Episode Summary:

DISC ONE

Episode 1: HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU, HEF!
Hef and the girls kick off their "best weekend ever" with a special Casablanca Night in honor of Hef's favorite film.

Episode 2: EIGHTY IS THE NEW FORTY
Hef's 80th birthday bash is truly an affair to remember, with cool celebrities, hot ladies, and an unforgettable striptease courtesy of the lovely Bridget.

Episode 3: CAREER DAZED
In the wake of their recent success, the girls give some thought to the future, as Holly designs a line of jewelry and Bridget tries a career in broadcasting.

Episode 4: MUTINY ON THE BOOTY
Holly, Kendra, and Bridget gear up for their second Playboy pictorial, featuring themes highlighting each girl's unique personality.

Episode 5: SAN DIEGO OR BUST
An emotional visit to Kendra's hometown provides the girlfriends with a fun-filled day of sightseeing, fine dining, and flashing!

DISC TWO

Episode 6: HEAVY PETTING
Spring is in the air, and the girls play Easter Bunny, decorating eggs and preparing the Mansion for Hef's annual Easter celebration.

Episode 7: SLEEPWEAR OPTIONAL
The torrid trio throws a sexy slumber party in honor of Kara Monaco, Playboy's 2006 Playmate of the Year. Not surprisingly, nobody gets any sleep!

Episode 8: I SEE LONDON, I SEE FRANCE
It's a British invasion of a different kind as the girls embark on a two-week European jaunt. Wait 'til you catch Holly's joie de vivre!

Episode 9: WHEN IN ROME
The European tour continues as the girls flamenco dance in Barcelona, soak up the atmosphere at a German beer hall, and fend off Italian paparazzi.

Episode 10: BABY TALK
Back in the States, Holly throws a baby shower for an expectant Playmate, while Kendra takes on some pesky prank callers.

Episode 11: THE 21 CLUB
Kendra celebrates her 21st birthday Vegas style, replete with diamond-encrusted pimp cup and matching dental grill. Bling, bling!

DISC THREE

Episode 12: GIRLS WILL BE GHOULS (Extended Version)
Letting their morbid curiosity get the best of them, the girls embark on a spooky tour of some wickedly infamous Hollywood haunts.

Episode 13: THE AGE OF AQUARIUM
The girls surf the airwaves, appearing live on Lovelines with Dr. Drew. And, there's something fishy about Holly and Hef's fifth anniversary celebration.

Episode 14: RABBIT SEASON
The girls interview Bunny candidates for the new Playboy Club in Las Vegas, and Kendra emphasizes three important qualities: booty, booty, booty!

Episode 15: WE CAN WORK IT OUT
Holly, Bridget, and Kendra prepare to whip their viewers into shape when they sign on to star in a workout video for Exercise TV.

Episode 16: PLAYBOYS AFTER DARK
Sin City, here we come! Hef and his girlfriends are off to Las Vegas for the grand opening of the fabulous Playboy Club at the Palms Casino Resort.


My Comments:

More fun with Hef and the girls.


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The Girls Next Door: Season Three - 2007 (Not Rated)

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Year of Release: 2007
Rated: Not Rated
Approx. Running Time: 330 minutes
Format(s): DVD (3 discs)
My Rating: 3 stars (Out of 5)


From Back Cover:

"Joyful, glittery and warm-hearted, like a goofy fairy tale."
-Us Weekly

Season Three of The Girls Next Door proves that "the third time really IS the charm"! Holly, Bridget and Kendra - Playboy's Blonde Mafia - are back for another outrageous peek behind the scenes at Hugh Hefner's legendary Playboy Mansion.

Whether they're building a holiday snowman in 70 degree temperatures, horseback riding through the rugged hills of Hollywood, or making hairpin turns around the track at the Toyota Celebrity Grand Prix, Hef's Girls really do want to have fun! And joining them are some of the sexiest and most beautiful women in the world.

Proof positive that good things really do come in threes!

THREE-DISC EDITION
Contains All 14 of The Girls Next Door Season Three Episodes
Plus The Full One-Hour Behind-The-Scenes Special, "Bedtime Stories: The Best Of The Girls Next Door"

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Episode Summary:

DISC ONE

Episode 1: SNOW PLACE LIKE HOME
Everyone's dreaming of a white Christmas as the Mansion is transformed into a winter wonderland. But what sort of gift can the Girls get for the man who has everything?

Episode 2: MAY THE HORSE BE WITH YOU
The Girls ring in the New Year by making their resolutions for 2007: Bridget focuses on her career goals, Kendra gets organized, and Holly bonds with some of the Playmates on a horseback ride through the wild hills of Hollywood!

Episode 3: LET THEM EAT BIRTHDAY CAKE
Holly's birthday has a Marie Antoinette theme, completed with a guillotine! Everyone must dress up or it's "off with their heads".

Episode 4: MY BARE LADY
Wanting to make Hef proud, Holly learns the ins and outs of producing a Playmate photo shoot by serving as apprentice editor. Kendra, meanwhile, has her eye on some choice real estate.

Episode 5: CALENDAR GIRLS
From slithering snakes to vintage valentines, the girls give their fans exactly what they want (check out Kendra's "booty shot"!) as they plan their sizzling-hot 2008 calendar.

DISC TWO

Episode 6: SNOWBOARDED
Vail, Colorado, heats up as our lovely ladies join Olympic gold medalist Shaun White on the slopes and enjoy the high life back at the lodge.

Episode 7: HEARTS AFIRE
February at the Playboy Mansion means two things: Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras! There's dinner, dominoes, dress-up and a chance for Kendra to play Cupid.

Episode 8: PMOY NOT?
The Girls get to know the luscious leading candidates vying for Playboy's 2007 Playmate of the Year. Kendra goes golfing, Bridget samples German cuisine and for Holly it's "Hooters, anyone?"

Episode 9: FAMILY AFFAIRS
While Holly and Hef take care of business back at the Mansion, Kendra gets some much needed help fixing up her condo. Elsewhere, Bridget and her mom take a tour of the Windy City, including a stop at Playboy's Chicago headquarters.

Episode 10: HOME, SWEET SUITE
The Blonde Mafia takes on Sin City, and everyone's a winner, because when you're staying at the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa at the Palms, all you need is love!

DISC THREE

Episode 11: TRAINING DAZE
While Kendra brushes up on her etiquette (How does one drink properly from a pimp cup?), Bridget turns to a dog trainer for help with her pesky pup. Meanwhile, Holly continues her apprenticeship with the Playboy photo department.

Episode 12: DANGEROUS CURVES
Gentlemen, start your engines! Bridget and Holly join Kendra on the track as she races for the checkered flag at the Toyota Celebrity Grand Prix.

Episode 13: SURELY YOU JOUST
All the world's a stage as the Girls escort Hef - the visiting King of France - to a local Renaissance Faire. Just watch who you're calling a "sausage wallet!"

Episode 14: GUESS WHO'S COMING TO LUNCHEON
While Holly's proud family pays a visit, Barbi Benton shows up at the 2007 Playmate of the Year luncheon. Get out your handkerchief.


My Comments:

More crazy hijinks with Hef and the girls.


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The Girls Next Door: Season Four - 2008 (Not Rated)

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Year of Release: 2007-2008
Rated: Not Rated
Approx. Running Time: 379 minutes
Format(s): DVD (3 discs)
My Rating: 3 stars (Out of 5)


From Back Cover:

"Überaddictive!"
-Diablo Cody, Entertainment Weekly

It's Season Four - and there's so much more! More glamour, more exotic travel, and - most importantly - more of Hugh Hefner's stunningly sexy leading ladies, Holly, Bridget and Kendra. Take a peek behind the scenes at the legendary Playboy Mansion, where the Girls' adventures unfold in unparalleled luxury. Travel to Holly's home state of Alaska and to the beaches of Jamaica. You'll witness spectacular photo shoots, quirky pet psychics, and a Midsummer Night's Dream Party so outrageously hot, it'll leave you begging for more, more, more of The Girls Next Door!

THREE-DISC EDITION
Contains All 16 of The Girls Next Door Season Four Episodes!


Episode Summary:

DISC ONE

Episode 1: PATRIOT DAMES
A patriotic fireworks display is held on the Fourth of July

Episode 2: HEAVY LIFTING
Holly updates the mansion's gym, even though Hef wants to keep its '70s style.

Episode 3: HALF-BAKED ALASKA
The girls take a trip to Holly's home town.

Episode 4: UNVEILINGS
Hef throws a "Midsummer Night's Dream Party" with an "Arabian Nights" theme; Kendra's mother reveals a new look.

Episode 5: THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY O'CONNOR
Mary O'Connor, Hef's personal secretary, lets the gals and a group of Playmates hang out at her house, while Hef hosts "Manly Night" at the Mansion.

DISC TWO

Episode 6: THE FULL MONTE CARLO
Hef and the ladies travel to Monte Carlo, Monaco, to attend an international television festival at the invitation of Prince Albert.

Episode 7: EVERY DAY IS WEDNESDAY
Holly poses nude for a PETA ad to encourage people to not wear fur.

Episode 8: GO WEST, YOUNG GIRL
Holly becomes the West coast photo editor of the magazine and makes lots of changes.

Episode 9: JAMAICAN ME CRAZY
Holly, Bridget and Kendra travel to Jamaica to attend the wedding of Holly's sister.

Episode 10: WEDDING BELLES
The gals celebrate at the wedding of Holly's sister.

DISC THREE

Episode 11: IT'S MY PARTY AND I'LL DIE IF I WANT TO
A birthday party is planned for Bridget, and the gals learn to work a stripper's pole to get into shape.

Episode 12: SURF'S UP
The ladies plan a trip to the beach, with help from the staff.

Episode 13: HOUSE BUNNIES
The ladies and Hef film their appearance in the 2008 movie "The House Bunny, which is about life in the Playboy Mansion.

Episode 14: HOT CHOCOLATE
Hef and the ladies travel to Las Vegas to celebrate his 82nd birthday.

Episode 15: SHE GOT GAME
Hef and the ladies host a Super Bowl party at the mansion.

Episode 16: SCREAM TEST
Bridget produces a low-budget horror movie for Halloween.


My Comments:

Yet another season of crazy hijinks with Hef and the girls.


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The Girls Next Door: Season Five - 2008-2009 (Not Rated)

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Year of Release: 2008-2009
Rated: Not Rated
Approx. Running Time: 390 minutes
Format(s): DVD (3 discs)
My Rating: 3 stars (Out of 5)


From Back Cover:

WHOEVER SAID "BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN" WASN'T KIDDING!

Glamorous photo shoots, exotic travel, and outrageous parties at the world-famous Playboy Mansion - they're all in a day's work for Hugh Hefner's three gorgeous girlfriends, The Girls Next Door. In Season Five, Holly cooderinates a special nationwide Playmate search, Bridget plans a rockin' Las Vegas wedding, and Kendra swings for the fence at the world's sexiest softball game. From a thrilling run for the roses at the Kentucky Derby to a romantic stroll down memory lane with Mr. Playboy himself, join The Girls Next Door, and see why blondes really do have more fun!

THREE-DISC EDITION
Contains All 16 of The Girls Next Door Season Five Episodes!


Episode Summary:

DISC ONE

Episode 1: CHANGE OF UNDRESS
Holly decides to remodel the Mapleton house and throws a painting party. Kendra decides to get creative with her painting technique.

Episode 2: GIRL CRAZY - PART 1
Holly is on a mission to find the 50th Anniversary Playmate.

Episode 3: GIRL CRAZY - PART 2
The search continues.

Episode 4: KENTUCKY FRIED
Hef and the girls are off to the Kentucky Derby for big parties, big hats and big bets.

Episode 5: PLEADING THE 55TH - PART 1
Hef and Holly narrow down the options for Playboy's 55th Anniversary Playmate.

DISC TWO

Episode 6: PLEADING THE 55TH - PART 2
The 55th Annniversary Playmate is chosen.

Episode 7: CATCHER IN THE RAW
Kendra organizes a Playmate softball game.

Episode 8: GLUED TO THEIR SEATS
The girls gather photos for The Girls Next Door book and Hef shows them his extensive collection of photo albums.

Episode 9: KICKIN' ASPEN
Hef and the girls travel to Aspen to visit the - rather bizarre - home of Barbi Benton.

Episode 10: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANASTASIA
The gals go on a road trip to celebrate Anastasia's 21st birthday.

DISC THREE

Episode 11: TYING THE NAUGHTY
Former girlfriend Stacey Burke is getting married and Bridget is the Maid of Honor.

Episode 12: FANGS FOR THE MAMMARIES
Filming for Bridget's horror movie,The Telling, begins.

Episode 13: THE SPA WHO LOVED ME
The girls take their moms and grandmas to the spa for Mother's Day.

Episode 14: THE BIG EASY DOES IT
The girls are off to New Orleans for Mardi Gras.

Episode 15: SCUBA, SCUBA, DO!
The girls take scuba lessons.

Episode 16: THIRD TIME'S THE CHARMING
The girls go for their third Playboy pictorial.


My Comments:

More craziness. A bit disappointing that the "Transitions" episodes are not here though.


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