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The Simple Life

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: December 2, 2003
  • Seasons: 5
  • Episodes: 56
  • Networks: FOX
  • Genres: Reality, Comedy
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The Simple Life(2003)
Comeback King
This show finished strong! The final season's average rating was higher than the previous one.

TMDB Rating: 4.7 (36 votes)

Overview

The Simple Life is an American reality television series. The series aired from December 2, 2003 to August 5, 2007. The first three seasons aired on Fox, and the final two on E!. The series depicts two wealthy socialites, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, as they struggle to do manual, low-paying jobs such as cleaning rooms, farm work, serving meals in fast-food restaurants and working as camp counselors.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

9 episodes • 2003Avg: 8.1

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Ro-Day-O vs. Ro-Dee-ODec 2, 20039.0
2Dairy Farmin' Divas a.k.a. First Day of WorkDec 3, 20039.0
3Sonic Burger Shenanigans a.k.a. Welcome to SonicDec 9, 20039.0
4The One About The Rumors a.k.a. Fair FunDec 16, 20036.0
5Shopaholics a.k.a. Live Stock AuctionDec 17, 20030.0
6Boy Crazy a.k.a. Fill 'Er UpJan 7, 20040.0
7Good-bye and Good Luck a.k.a. Goin' HomeJan 14, 20047.0
8The Simple Life ReunionJan 14, 20048.0
9The Lost EpisodeJan 26, 20049.0
Season 2 Poster

Season 2

11 episodes • 2004Avg: 8.6Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Journey BeginsJun 16, 200410.0
2Mermaid OutingJun 16, 20049.0
3Nudist ResortJun 23, 200410.0
4Making SausagesJun 30, 20049.0
5Jenny's First DateJul 7, 20049.0
6Dancing SheepJul 14, 20048.0
7Play BallJul 21, 20049.0
8Brand New LookJul 28, 20046.0
9DeputizedAug 4, 20048.0
10Back in the SaddleAug 4, 20048.0
11The Simple Life 2: Road Trip: The Stuff We Weren't Allowed To Show YouNov 17, 20040.0
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Season 3

16 episodes • 2005Avg: 8.5Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1MechanicsJan 26, 20059.0
2SecretariesJan 26, 20050.0
3AirlineFeb 9, 20059.0
4MortuaryFeb 16, 20059.0
5Plastic SurgeryFeb 23, 20058.0
6BroadcastingMar 2, 20059.0
7DaycareMar 9, 20059.0
8ZooMar 16, 20058.0
9CulinaryMar 23, 20058.0
10PsychicMar 30, 20059.0
11Nursing HomeApr 6, 20059.0
12Ad Agency (BK)Apr 13, 20059.0
13FirefightersApr 20, 20059.0
14ManufacturingApr 28, 20058.0
15Wedding PlannerMay 12, 20059.0
16DentistryMay 12, 20055.0
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Season 4

10 episodes • 2006Avg: 8.0

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Nolan FamilyJun 4, 20068.0
2The Ghauri FamilyJun 11, 200610.0
3The Weekes FamilyJun 18, 20069.0
4The Padilla FamilyJun 25, 20060.0
5The Bowden FamilyJul 9, 20067.0
6The Murrie FamilyJul 16, 20067.0
7The Contreras FamilyJul 23, 20068.0
8The Beggs FamilyJul 30, 20068.0
9The Burton FamilyAug 6, 20067.0
10The ConfrontationAug 13, 20068.0
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Season 5

10 episodes • 2007Avg: 8.3

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Welcome to Camp ShawneeMay 28, 200710.0
2Big PrimpinJun 3, 20078.0
3Pageant Girls Just Want to Have FunJun 10, 20070.0
4ShowstoppersJun 17, 20078.0
5Flirting with DisasterJun 24, 20077.0
6CommittedJul 1, 20078.0
7Say Hello to Myke HawkeJul 8, 20079.0
8Babes in the WoodsJul 22, 20078.0
9Almost Fame-lessJul 29, 20078.0
10Hollywood EndingAug 5, 20070.0

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