Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Its Direct Spin-Offs
The original series Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiered on E! in 2007 and ran for 20 seasons before concluding in 2021. The show launched a franchise of spin-off series across E! and Hulu, including Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, Khloé & Lamar, and Kourtney and Kim Take New York. The most recent direct spin-off, The Kardashians, moved to Hulu and debuted in April 2022, with the fourth season premiering in September 2024. The series is produced by Bunim/Murray Productions and Ryan Seacrest Productions, and it remains one of the highest-rated unscripted franchises on Hulu, consistently ranking in the platform's top 10 most-watched shows. The franchise has generated billions in revenue through streaming subscriptions, merchandise, and brand partnerships, with the Kardashian-Jenner family collectively valued at over $10 billion by Forbes as of 2024. Forbes reports the family's combined net worth and business breakdown.
The spin-off timeline follows a clear progression from E! reality formats to Hulu's premium streaming model. Kourtney and Kim Take Miami (2009), Khloé & Lamar (2011), and Kourtney and Kim Take New York (2011) established the template for family-focused spin-offs. After the original series ended, Hulu ordered The Kardashians as a flagship unscripted series, with the first season dropping on April 14, 2022. The second season premiered on September 22, 2022, the third on May 25, 2023, and the fourth on September 19, 2024. Each season typically consists of 8 to 10 episodes, and the show has received multiple nominations at the MTV Movie & TV Awards and People's Choice Awards. Hulu's official series page lists episode counts and release dates.
Life of Kylie, Rob & Chrissy, and Other Related Series
Life of Kylie
Life of Kylie, a spin-off centered on Kylie Jenner, premiered on E! on August 6, 2017, and ran for one season of 8 episodes. The series documented Kylie's business operations, including the growth of Kylie Cosmetics, which was sold to Coty Inc. in a deal valued at $600 million in November 2019. SEC filings confirm the Coty acquisition details.
Rob & Chrissy: Engaged and Underage
Rob & Chrissy: Engaged and Underage, a spin-off following Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna, premiered on E! on September 11, 2016, and lasted one season. The series focused on the couple's engagement and family dynamics. After the series ended, Chyna launched her own documented series, All About the Washingtons, on Netflix, and later appeared in the spin-off Rob & Chyna, which aired on E! in 2019.