Keeping Up With the Kardashians is an American reality-based television series that debuted on E! on October 14, 2007. The series is a joint venture between Bunim-Murray Productions and Ryan Seacrest Productions. The series documents the daily lives of the Kardashian/Jenner family, the former of which consists of the ex-wife and children of late attorney Robert Kardashian.
The show premiered on E! October 14, 2007, and has since then been the highest-rated series on Sunday nights among women 18 to 34. Its November 4 telecast averaged a 1.06 rating among adults and a 1.7 among women 18 to 34, according to Nielsen Media Research. The network also said that Keeping Up With the Kardashians has reached over 13 million total viewers in its first month on air.
Cast
Kris Jenner (b. Kristen Mary Houghton 5 November 1955 San Diego, California) matriarch, business manager. Kris was married to Robert Kardashian, the late defense attorney who became famous during the O.J. Simpson murder trial. They had three daughters and one son during their marriage. She divorced Kardashian in 1989 and later married athlete Bruce Jenner. Bruce and Kris had two daughters together. Kris owns a children's boutique, Smooch, in Calabasas, California.
Bruce Jenner (b. William Bruce Jenner 28 October 1949 Mount Kisco, New York). 1976 Summer Olympics decathlon champion, Kris's husband and the Kardashian kids' stepfather. During the U.S. Olympics trials in 1972, Bruce placed third and then finished tenth at the Munich games in the same year. He set an Olympic and world record of 8,634 points at the 1976 games in Montreal. After his Olympic career, he tried acting in 1980. His first film was Can't Stop the Music. In 1991, he married Kris Kardashian. Besides being the stepfather of Kris's four children, he has six children of his own.
Kimberly Noel Kardashian (b. 21 October 1980 Los Angeles, California). Daughter of Kris Jenner and Robert Kardashian, Sr., and the main focus of the series. She is the second born in the Kardashian family. Kim is famous today for being a businesswoman and socialite, for having a sex scandal, and for her former friendship with Paris Hilton. She was previously married to Damon Thomas from 2000 to 2004. She is currently dating Reggie Bush, an NFL player. Kim co-owns a women's boutique in Calabasas, California, DASH.
Kourtney Mary Kardashian (b. 18 April 1979 Los Angeles, California). She was the first born to Kris and Robert Kardashian. After graduating from high school, she attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She transferred to the University of Arizona in Tucson after two years. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts and a minor in Spanish in 2002. She co-owns a women's boutique with her sisters, DASH. She was previously in Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive.
Khloe Alexandra Kardashian (b. 27 June 1984). The youngest of the Kardashian sisters.Co-owns Dash a women's boutique
Robert Arthur Kardashian, Jr.(b. 17 March 1987 Los Angeles, California). The youngest child and only son of Kris Jenner and Robert Kardashian Sr,. He is dating actress/singer Adrienne Bailon. He attends the University of Southern California.
Kendall Nicole Jenner (b. 3 November 1995) Kris and Bruce's 12-year-old daughter.
Kylie Maria Jenner (b. 10 August 1997) Kris and Bruce's 10-year-old daughter.Guest appearances
Season 1
Tyra Banks, model and television hostess Brittny Gastineau, reality TV participant Bree Olson, adult film actress Melody Thornton, Pussycat Doll Robin Antin, Pussycat Doll Joe Francis, producer of Girls Gone Wild (He called the family while he was in prison at the time) Hugh M. Hefner, editor-in-chief of Playboy Holly Madison and Kendra Wilkinson of The Girls Next Door Kara Monaco, Playmate of the Year 2006 Bruce's sons Brody and BrandonSeason 2
Reggie Bush, New Orleans Saints running back and the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner Adrienne Bailon, of The Cheetah Girls Cris Judd, choreographer and ex-husband of Jennifer Lopez Burt, Brody, and Brandon JennerEpisode list
Season 1
I'm Watching You (10/14/07) Kim appears on The Tyra Banks Show. Managing Mom (10/21/07) Kim "fires" Kris. Kris hires a nanny. Brody In The House (10/28/07) When the girls go to Mexico, Brody Jenner babysits Kylie and Kendall. Birthday Suit (11/4/07) Kim poses for Playboy. Remembering Dad (11/11/07) The family remembers Robert Kardashian. Khloe is arrested for DUI. You Are So Pregnant Dude (11/18/07) The girls go to Vegas. Kourtney may be pregnant. Helping Hand (11/25/07) Khloe and Kourtney help a homeless man. The Price Of Fame (12/2/07) Scandalous photos of Kourtney resurface.Season 2
Kim Becomes A Diva (3/9/08) The family thinks Kim's fame is going to her head. Scott may have cheated on Kourtney.
Rob's New Girlfriend (3/16/08) Rob falls in love with pop star Adrienne Bailon. Kris gets chickens for the house. Khloe Wants to Act(3/23/08) Khloe is tired of being the only one of the sisters working and wants to have a career in pop culture like Kim. Kris hires a fashion consultant for Bruce. Kris the Cheerleader(3/30/08) Kris injures her knee training to be a cheerleader. Kourtney, Kim, and Khloe teach their younger sisters about puberty. Khloe's Blind Dates (4/6/08) Kim and Kourtney start an online dating profile for Khloe. Kendall pays someone to do her chores so she can earn $50.00 to get clear heels. Learning Self Defense (4/13/08) After DASH is vandalized, the girls look in to methods of self defense. Rob considers becoming a professional model. Kardashian Civil War (4/27/08) After Kim purchases a Bentley, jealousy ensues as the girls fight over petty grievances. Kris gets drunk and gets a tattoo. Bruce begins showing symptoms of a mid-life crisis. Kardashian Family Vacation (5/4/08) To recuperate the ongoing chaos, the family takes a ski vacation to Colorado. Bruce's crisis intensifies. Kim's Calendar for Reggie (5/11/08) Kim makes a calendar for Reggie for their anniversary. New Perspective in New Orleans (5/19/08) The girls visit New Orleans for a pool tournament and meet a family devastated by Hurricane Katrina and decide to help out, Bruce plans a romantic weekend alone with Kris.Then, Kris cousin drops by and ruins itOfficial links
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