The Simple Life: Season 1

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FOX | E! | Season Premiere Date: December 2, 2003

Starring: Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie

Summary: The Simple Life is a totally unscripted series starring everyone's favorite spoiled socialites, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie!
The show's first 3 seasons were shown on FOX. But seasons 4 and 5 are now on E! with reruns of the first 3 seasons.
During the shows first season, Paris and Nicole got a reality check when they learned what itThe Simple Life is a totally unscripted series starring everyone's favorite spoiled socialites, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie!
The show's first 3 seasons were shown on FOX. But seasons 4 and 5 are now on E! with reruns of the first 3 seasons.
During the shows first season, Paris and Nicole got a reality check when they learned what it was really like to live among the middle-as they moved from their posh Beverly Hills pads to the small town of Altus, Arkansas (population 817) for a one-month stay.Paris and Nicole were horribly inept at their jobs, which were the first they had ever had-including gigs at a dairy farm and a fast-food joint. But pretty soon they were up to their old tricks, picking up guys and causing mischief along the way, all in an effort to spice up the lives of their small town family and to win the hearts of the town's simple, kind-hearted residents. In the end, the girls survived the challenge, and most certainly served to prove that you can take the girl out of the city, but you can't take the city out of the girl!During The Simple Life 2: Road Trip the outrageous Hilton and Richie were again stripped of their cell phones, cash and credit cards and set off on a trip across country in their hot pink pick-up and air stream trailer. Departing from Miami Beach, FL, and ending up in Beverly Hills, CA, the girls had to navigate their way through a wild ride full of new jobs, host families, and small towns across the southern U.S.Now, the girls are back once again and are ready for their next challenge in The Simple Life 3: Interns.(Nicole Richie's final season) This time around, the girls will travel throughout the Northeast United States via Greyhound bus while visiting families and taking on an assortment of odd jobs from zoo keeping to Burger King.They will intern at a job for two days, on the second day they will be graded on their behavior and performance, from an A to an F (The girls' average score) If they complete the job as directed they each receive $100.00 (the managers deduct sometime... They even get fired! The girls stay with families each week and usually contribute by cooking a home cooked meal or preparing a sexy birthday night! This season the girls are really put to the test!Theme Song LyricsLet's take two girls, both filthy rich
(Voice in the background: Hey isn't that Paris Hilton?)
From the bright lights,
Down to the sticks.
From velvet ropes,
To cattle pulls.(To workin' folks SL3)
Let's take away their limousines,
Their credit cards, and shoppin' sprees
Well they're both spoilt rotten
Will they cry when they hit bottom?
Heaven knows who can survive
This simple(Country, Road Trip, Intern, Living, Campers)kind of life
(Paris: Where the hell are we?)… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy, Reality

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E9. The Lost Episode
Air Date: January 26, 2004
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S1:E8. The Simple Life Reunion
Air Date: January 14, 2004
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S1:E7. Good-bye and Good Luck
Air Date: January 14, 2004

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Tim Goodman

Jul 25, 2013

"The Simple Life" is a one-note joke, but it's a good one. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Jun 17, 2013

The producers know precisely what tone to take. Read full review

Jun 28, 2013

Though not much of it seems real, we're calling this a reality show for want of a better label. FOX uses the term "unscripted comedy," which would fit better if the series were funny. Read full review

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drlowdon

Jun 12, 2013

One of the earliest attempts at the semi-scripted reality show The Simple Life followed heiress Paris Hilton and best friend Nicole Richie (daughter of Lionel Richie). This first season saw them staying in a small town in Arkansas and basically irritating everyone they came into contactOne of the earliest attempts at the semi-scripted reality show The Simple Life followed heiress Paris Hilton and best friend Nicole Richie (daughter of Lionel Richie). This first season saw them staying in a small town in Arkansas and basically irritating everyone they came into contact with, including those unfortunate enough to be watching.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: May 28, 2007
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: June 4, 2006
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: December 2, 2003
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: January 26, 2005
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 16, 2004
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: December 2, 2003
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  S1:E9. The Lost Episode
  Air Date: January 26, 2004
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  S1:E8. The Simple Life Reunion
  Air Date: January 14, 2004
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  S1:E7. Good-bye and Good Luck
  Air Date: January 14, 2004
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  S1:E6. Boy Crazy
  Air Date: January 7, 2004
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  S1:E5. Shopaholics
  Air Date: December 17, 2003
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  S1:E4. The One About The Rumors
  Air Date: December 16, 2003
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  S1:E3. Sonic Burger Shenanigans
  Air Date: December 9, 2003
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  S1:E2. Dairy Farmin' Divas
  Air Date: December 3, 2003
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: unknown