Even though Maddy’s the star of the show, getting screen time can be tough when you live with a family of scene-stealers. No one is hungrier for camera time than 17-year-old captain-of-every-team-in-school Brody. While Maddy throws her heart and soul (and dignity) into every frame, Brody can burp the alphabet and suddenly Maddy’s best efforts end up on the cutting room floor. Plus, adorably precocious Clarke and charismatic Dad are both natural camera-magnets without even trying.

Through every mishap, dramatic turn and embarrassing moment, Maddy and BFF Julia demonstrate the true meaning of friendship by staying real to themselves and to each other. Reality TV tends to mess with Maddy’s real life sometimes, but as long as they can out-do Brody, out-smart Clarke, and out-last their contract, Maddy and Julia may just be able to ride this wave of fame and still have a blast!