The Simple Life

2003 - 2007•5 seasons•55 episodes•~25m•

★4.8(38 ratings)

RealityComedy

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.

Creators

Jonathan Murray, Mary-Ellis Bunim

Watchlist

Main Cast

Nicole Richie

Self

Paris Hilton

Self

Full Crew

Production

Producer: Paris Hilton
Producer: Ryan Crow
Producer: Mary-Ellis Bunim
Producer: Jonathan Murray

Keywords

blondewealthyfish out of water

Did You Know?

The Simple Life

2003 - 2007•5 seasons•55 episodes•~25m•

★4.8(38 ratings)

RealityComedy

Overview

Creators

Jonathan Murray, Mary-Ellis Bunim

Watchlist

Main Cast

Nicole Richie

Self

Paris Hilton

Self

Full Crew

Production

Producer: Paris Hilton
Producer: Ryan Crow
Producer: Mary-Ellis Bunim
Producer: Jonathan Murray

Keywords

blondewealthyfish out of water

Did You Know?

The series spans 5 seasons with 55 episodes in total (avg. 11 per season).

Each episode runs approximately 20 minutes.

The series ran from 2003 to 2007 — a total of 4 years on air.

Originally aired on FOX.

Seasons

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Rating

4.8/10

Mixed

38 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

The Simple Life

Status:

Ended

In Production:

Age Rating:

14+

Language:

English

First Episode:

12/2/2003

Last Episode:

8/5/2007

Networks:

Production Companies:

Bunim/Murray Productions

20th Century Fox Television

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The Simple Life

Overview

Creators

Main Cast

Nicole Richie

Paris Hilton

Full Crew

Production

Keywords

Did You Know?

The Simple Life

Overview

Creators

Main Cast

Nicole Richie

Paris Hilton

Full Crew

Production

Keywords

Did You Know?

Gallery

Seasons

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Specials

Similar TV Shows

Family Affair

How Do You Want Me?

Green Acres

One on One

American Dreamer

Due South

Phil of the Future

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The Facts of Life

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