Total Seasons and Episode Count
Keeping Up with the Kardashians has aired 20 seasons as of its final season on E!, with the series concluding in 2021 after a nearly two-decade run. The show premiered on October 14, 2007, and the final episode of season 20 aired on June 20, 2021, marking the end of the long-running reality franchise. Each season contained between 20 and 26 episodes, with the total episode count exceeding 380 episodes across the entire series. The series was produced by Bunim/Murray Productions and aired on the E! network in the United States, with international distribution handled by NBCUniversal. For a detailed episode guide and season breakdown, refer to the official E! network page for the show Keeping Up with the Kardashians on E!.
The 20 seasons are divided into two distinct eras: the original run from 2007 to 2021 and the spin-off series that followed. The main series covered the personal and professional lives of the Kardashian-Jenner family, including Kris Jenner, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Rob, Kendall, and Kylie Jenner. The show's longevity made it one of the longest-running reality television franchises in American cable history. Its cultural impact extended into fashion, beauty, and social media, with the family's collective net worth estimated in the billions. The series also spawned multiple spin-offs, including Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, Kourtney and Kim Take New York, and Rob & Chyna.
Production and Network Details
The series was produced by Bunim/Murray Productions, a subsidiary of Fremantle, and aired on the E! network, a cable channel owned by NBCUniversal, a division of Comcast. The show's production was based in Los Angeles, California, and the series was created by Ryan Seacrest and executive produced by Ryan Seacrest, Jonathan Murray, and Gil Goldschein. The Kardashians' influence on the network's ratings was significant, with the show consistently ranking among the top-rated programs on E! throughout its run. The final season was confirmed in 2021, with the family announcing that they would not be returning for a 21st season. For more information on NBCUniversal's programming, visit the NBCUniversal official website.
Keeping Up with the Kardashians was a flagship program for E! and played a major role in the network's identity as a reality television destination. The show's success led to the creation of a dedicated E! network block known as "E! News" and a broader programming strategy centered around celebrity lifestyle content. The series also generated significant revenue through international syndication, streaming deals, and branded content. The Kardashians' media empire expanded beyond the show to include KKW Beauty, SKIMS, and Good American, among other ventures. The show's production model and cultural footprint have been studied as a case study in modern reality television and brand building.
Spin-Offs and Legacy
The success of the original series led to the creation of several spin-off shows, including Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, Kourtney and Kim Take New York, Rob & Chyna, Life of Kylie, and The Kardashians, which premiered on Hulu in 2022. The Hulu series, produced by Fremantle and aired on the streaming platform, marked a new chapter for the family's reality television presence. The transition from E! to Hulu reflected broader shifts in the television industry toward streaming platforms and on-demand content. The Kardashians' move to Hulu also aligned with the platform's strategy to expand its reality and unscripted programming slate. For more on the streaming