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The House of Shattered Dreams was an episodic faux reality show by Donksonology.
There were two seasons; five episodes in season one and seven episodes in season two.
The series was filmed over a thirteen month period (January 2005 - January 2006).

House of Shattered Dreams: Season 2

Season 2, Episode 7 - `Unholy Matrimony`
- The stirring season finale of the House of Shattered Dreams has arrived and it doesn't get much more ridiculous than this. The wedding of is in full force and everyone seems to have their own agenda. Jesse and Riley have a body to get rid of, Andrew wants to dance, Dillon wants to act, and Jim/Michael just want to ruin the ceremony. Calamity definitely ensues at the chapel.
- Meanwhile, Hank unloads his true intentions to James Agius and Trevor woos Carly in a date unlike any other. The finale is here, all questions are answered and all secrets are exposed!
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Season 2, Episode 6 - `Tomorrow, Tomorrow`
- The plot thickens as Hank the piano man's motives become more and more questionable. James Agius is out cold and the wedding is approaching rapidly. Jim, Michael, and Carly get in a car accident and are forced to find alternative means of transportation to get home. Jesse and Riley try to get rid of some unwanted baggage to no avail.
- Josh Cutler finally gets his shot at the assistant position and Trevor Montgomery (while visiting the sickly James Agius) makes a friend in Carly. This episode is considerably darker than previous, so beware! 24 minutes long, enjoy!
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Season 2, Episode 5 - `Nude Dead Body`
- The Jim/Michael alliance is back in full force and, for the life of them, they can't seem to find a place to stay. This doesn't matter though, as their journey leads them to something they've been wanting to do for 11 months. Hank's dinner is served and his true colors are slowly coming to light. Maureen is wooed, James is furious.
- Carly's parents want her to come home, citing that they detect she is having a breakdown of some sort. Carly disagrees, as does Alvin. Dominic gets some bad visitors and some even worse news. And who can forget the nude dead body? Watch!
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Season 2, Episode 4 - `Lots of Conflict`
- ReallyHotPingols.com has become extremely successful and everyone is tuning it hoping to see something special. Hank is preparing a world-class dinner for the Agius family and James Agius is less than pleased. Jim and Michael find themselves without homes... until their paths cross while both looking for shelter at their overacting friend Dillon's house.
- Carly's parents visit, unaware of Alvin Pingol's voyeurism. Riley is sent on an odd job that results in an unpredictable return with an even bigger twist. Clocking in at 21 minutes, this episode is aptly titled: there is `lots of conflict!` Watch now!
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Season 2, Episode 3 - `Take the A-train`
- James Agius Jr. is greeted with an unfortunate surprise when his Maureen throws him a huge birthday party. Tensions mount as everyone seems to be on edge. Meanwhile, Jim is on the road looking for a place to stay after getting kicked out... he decides to impose upon an old friend and throw his weight around a little bit.
- Carly, Michael, Brian, and Galen have all gone off to college and are getting adjusted. Carly seems frazzled after the Bounty incident, and Michael/Brian/Galen are having the time of their lives. More surprises abound in this 30 minute episode, watch!
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Season 2, Episode 2 - `Bountiful Irony`
- After a two month hiatus due to the Incurable Love filming/premiere, Team Steel Chair is back in action. Michael and Jim are once again fighting... and a custody battle for their recently flown-out Internet friend has begun. Dominic and his new bandmate, Clark Feeney, start work on their `coming of age` film for the Facedance film festival. James and Maureen cope with their disappointing sons and the chaos that ensues in their home.
- This 32 minute epic will shock, surprise, and entertain you all the way until it's thrilling conclusion.
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Season 2, Episode 1 - `Really Hot Singles`
- The spectacle of Internet reality TV returns with a new season! Recently booted from their condo, the crew of HoSD has drifted apart... and now their paths are about to cross again!
- Jim Agius has taken on a new apprentice in Justice Buckner, leaving Michael Heriford behind. Heriford, unpleased with this development, is hot on their trail. Carly and Shauna, determined to convince the world that Jim Agius is bad news, are hosting a `hella chill` party in an effort to recruit more people to their side. Jesse has gone to Iraq, and the rest of the group has decided to seek love through reallyhotsingles.com. Needless to say, chaos ensues.
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House of Shattered Dreams: Season 1

Season 1, Episode 5 - `. . . To End All Funerals`
- When a close friend of the Agius family dies, it’s up to James and Maureen to throw the deceased the send-off he deserved. Unfortunately for the crew of the House of Shattered Dreams, they have a six-man boxing grudge match just an hour before.
- Between Michael Heriford’s intense training, the preparation for the funeral, Jim bowing down to the paralyzed Shauna Powers, and Dominic’s recent continued infatuation with his cousin... things never slow down for the inhabitants and guests of the HoSD. Season 1 ends with a bang in this, the 32 minute grand finale.


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Season 1, Episode 4 - `Making a Statement`
- Hollywood mogul Mike Perlas has returned from Southern California and is hosting a film festival. The reward? The winner gets a contact at his studio. The war begins as Pingol, Agius, and Cutler vie for the top spot and begin production on their films.
- Bizarre guest appearances and sabotage become regular events in this episode.. But the contestants never give up. Will Alvin Pingol step it up? Will Josh Cutler reveal the truh? Who will win? All this and more in `Making a Statement.`

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Season 1, Episode 3 - `These Mean Nothing`
- Alvin Pingol’s back, and he’s laying down the law. Jim and Michael are banished from the condo until further notice... and must find another place to go. Glass guardian angels and Dominic’s heart
are broken in this episode, and the fallout from both is extreme.
- Alvin’s welcome back party and Cutt’s new masterpiece both highlight this episode... but both are cut short by an angry Jesse. It looks as if the tables have turned for one Daniel Coxon. Will Jim Agius disrupt Jim Cartan’s team? Will Dominic ever find love again? Is Jesse insane? Find out in `These Mean Nothing.`

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Season 1, Episode 2 - `Times in Which We Live`
- Depression and paranoia are running rampant at the House of Shattered Dreams. Dominic is devastated that his cousin/girlfriend has been sent to boot camp and Jesse has been sleeping for days ever since Alvin Pingol put his group to shame. Jim and Michael find their actions suspicious and wire the entire apartment.
- Also, a political debate turns deadly as Jesse goes insane. Will Dominic ever find true love again? Will Jim discover anything disturbing? Will the mystery roommate be revealed? Find out in `Times In Which We Live.`

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Season 1, Episode 1 - `The Video Journal`
- Alvin Pingol refused to come to the Legend of Dirk premiere and may have talked some trash about the XL2. Team Steel Chair now must seek revenge through a hostile video. Then, in an nexpected but pleasant turn of events, some of Michael Heriford’s darkest secrets are discovered and then displayed on a public forum.
- Will Alvin Pingol succeed in tearing the team apart? Does being twice removed from a third cousin qualify you for a relationship? How many forms of cancer has George W. Bush cured in the last four months? Find out all this and more in `The Video Journal.`

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