Keeping Up with the Kardashians and the Original Spin-Off Launch
The reality series Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiered on E! in 2007 and ran for 20 seasons, ending in 2021. The show is credited with launching a large franchise of spin-offs that expanded the Kardashian-Jenner family's television presence across multiple E! series, with the network and production company relying on the family's documented personal and business lives to build the franchise. The Forbes coverage of the finale notes the series' role in creating a reality television ecosystem around the family.
After the original series ended, E! continued to air several spin-offs, including Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, Khloé & Lamar, and Kourtney and Kim Take New York, which focused on individual family members' lives and relationships. These early spin-offs established the format of short-run, event-style series that later evolved into longer-running shows, with E! using the family's visibility to maintain a consistent lineup of reality programming.
Major Long-Running Spin-Off Series and Their Order
Keeping Up with the Kardashians spawned several long-running spin-offs, including Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, Khloé & Lamar, and Kourtney and Kim Take New York, which aired on E! and focused on the personal and professional lives of specific family members. Billboard's ranking of the Kardashian-Jenner TV shows lists these series among the most prominent entries in the franchise.
The most prominent later spin-offs include Rob & Chyna, Life of Kylie, and Flip It Like Disick, which aired on E! and streaming platforms, with Rob & Chyna premiering in 2016 and Life of Kylie following in 2017. These series shifted focus toward younger family members and business ventures, with E! using the titles to attract younger demographics and to document the family's expanding commercial interests.
Current Status of the Franchise and Where to Watch
As of the newest public data, the Kardashian-Jenner family continues to produce and star in multiple series, including The Kardashians, which moved from E! to Hulu and premiered in 2022, with subsequent seasons continuing the franchise on the streaming platform. Hulu's official series page for The Kardashians lists the current seasons and episodes available for streaming.
Other active or recently aired spin-offs include The Kardashians companion series and various specials, with E! and Hulu using the family's content to drive subscriptions and advertising revenue. SEC filings from parent companies document the financial impact of such programming on media corporations. Forbes coverage of the latest season provides further detail on viewership and production updates.