[1][2] The series follows the struggle of self-proclaimed "D-list" celebrity Kathy Griffin to climb the Hollywood ladder.

Griffin had titled her first Bravo comedy special The D-List, to imply that her pull as a bottom-feeder celebrity was so low, she didn't even make the "C-list."

The special was so popular that the network later approached Griffin to film a reality series based on her celebrity-bashing comedy.

[3][4] Season 5 premiered with almost one million viewers, making it Bravo's highest rated Monday original series telecast ever in all demographics, at the time.

Bonus features include extended scenes, stand-up from Kathy, and video blogs from her assistants.