Kourtney and Kim Take Miami
Kourtney and Kim Take Miami (previously titled Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami) is an American reality television series. It premiered on E! on August 16, 2009, as the first Keeping Up with the Kardashians spin-off. The series originally followed sisters Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian as they opened a second D-A-S-H location in Miami, Florida. From the third season onward, sister Kim Kardashian replaced Khloé, who had other work commitments. The third season began filming in October 2012, and premiered on January 20, 2013.[1]
Kourtney and Kim Take Miami | |
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Also known as | Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami |
Genre | Reality |
Starring | |
Opening theme | "I'm in Miami Trick" by LMFAO (seasons 1–2) "Showstopper" by Brandon & Leah (season 3) |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
No. of seasons | 3 |
No. of episodes | 30 (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producer(s) |
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Camera setup | Multiple |
Running time | 42 minutes |
Production company(s) | Bunim/Murray Productions Ryan Seacrest Productions |
Release | |
Original network | E! |
Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
Original release | August 16, 2009 – April 7, 2013 |
Chronology | |
Related shows | Keeping Up with the Kardashians Kourtney and Kim Take New York Khloé & Lamar |
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Website |
A web series spin-off was created during the third season, titled Lord Disick: Lifestyles of a Lord, the series showcases Disick as he informs viewers on how to live like a "king".[2]
Synopsis
For the first two seasons, Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami followed sisters Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian as they oversee the opening of a D-A-S-H store in Miami, a follow-up to their original store in Calabasas. It also featured Khloé's radio show at Y100, 'Khloé After Dark', co-hosted by Terrence J, and the day-to-day lives of the duo. The third season sees Kim joining Kourtney as they find a new location for D-A-S-H Miami. This is the first Kardashian-related series to air after the birth of Kourtney and boyfriend Scott Disick's son Mason.
Cast
Main
- Kourtney Kardashian
- Khloe Kardashian (main: season 1–2, recurring: season 3)
- Kim Kardashian (main: season 3, recurring: season 1–2)
- Scott Disick
Supporting
- Rob Kardashian
- Mason Disick
- Penelope Disick
- Kanye West
- Jonathan Cheban
- Larsa Pippen
- Simon Huck
- Chapman Ducote
- Dani Campbell
Episodes
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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First aired | Last aired | |||
1 | 8 | August 16, 2009 | October 4, 2009 | |
2 | 10 | June 13, 2010 | August 15, 2010 | |
3 | 12 | January 20, 2013 | April 7, 2013 |
Ratings
The first-season premiere was viewed by 2.8 million viewers — but only three weeks later lost almost half of its premiere audience.[3][4] However, ratings recovered as the season finale was viewed by 2.6 million viewers.[5] The season averaged 1.89 million viewers.[6] The second-season premiere was viewed by 2.607 million viewers and has had a successful run to-date with the lowest rated episode being viewed by only 13.04% less than the premiere with 2.267 million in contrast to the previous season where ratings dropped to 1.475 million.[4][7][8] The season finale reached an all-time high with 3.656 million viewers.[6][9] The season averaged 2.717 million viewers.
References
- "E!'s "Kourtney & Kim Take Miami" Follows the Sisters to the Tropical Climate of Miami When the Series Premieres January 2013" (Press release). Retrieved December 2, 2012.
- "E!'s First Royal Subject Is Crowned and Steps Into the Spotlight in E! Online's "Lord Disick: Lifestyles of a Lord"". The Futon Critic (Press release). January 30, 2013. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
- "E!'s Kourtney and Khloe' Take Miami premiere averages 2.7 million". TVByTheNumbers.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2009. Retrieved June 29, 2010.
- "Cable Ratings For the Week ending September 6, 2009: Monday Night Football, NASCAR Sprint Cup, WWE RAW, Saturday Night College Football BYU vs. Oklahoma, Leverage, Design Star, NCIS, SpongeBob". TVByTheNumbers.com. Retrieved June 29, 2010.
- "Kourtney & Khloe score E!'s most-watched first season finale in 7 years". TVbytheNumbers.com. Retrieved June 29, 2010.
- "Season Finale of 'Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami' Hits Highs on E!". TVbytheNumbers.com. Retrieved August 17, 2010.
- "Sunday Cable Ratings: True Blood, Breaking Bad, Army Wives, Drop Dead Diva & Much More". TVbytheNumbers.com. Archived from the original on June 19, 2010. Retrieved July 29, 2010.
- "Sunday Cable Ratings: True Blood, Leverage, Kate Plus 8 & Much More". TVbytheNumbers.com. Archived from the original on July 15, 2010. Retrieved July 29, 2010.
- "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'True Blood, Kourtney & Khloe, Hasslehoff Roast;' + 'The Glades' Slips & More". TVbytheNumbers.com. Retrieved August 18, 2010.