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The Simple Life

The Simple Life
★ 4.7/10•2003•20m•14+•Reality•Comedy
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime20m
LanguageEN
First Air DateDec 2, 2003

Episodes

Episode 1 - Ro-Day-O vs. Ro-Dee-OE1

Ro-Day-O vs. Ro-Dee-O

The girls move into the farm where we meet their hosts, the Ledding family. They freak out over chicken plucking and the enormous tick in their bedroom overtop a well. The dad lays down the rules but when have the Hiltons ever obeyed them? And both girls decide the oldest son deserves a little reminder of this trip.....

Dec 2, 2003

Episode 2 - Dairy Farmin' Divas a.k.a. First Day of WorkE2

Dairy Farmin' Divas a.k.a. First Day of Work

Paris and Nicole learn what it means to work for a living when they get their first jobs -- milking cows at Danny's Dairy Farm.

Dec 3, 2003

Episode 3 - Sonic Burger Shenanigans a.k.a. Welcome to SonicE3

Sonic Burger Shenanigans a.k.a. Welcome to Sonic

Fresh off their failure as dairy-farm workers, the girls take a job at a fast-food joint, only to find that serving the public is their private nightmare.

Dec 9, 2003

Episode 4 - The One About The Rumors a.k.a. Fair FunE4

The One About The Rumors a.k.a. Fair Fun

To get the town to know them better Paris and Nicole (with the help of the mayor) become co-chairman of the annual town festival--obviously things do not go well. Plus, Paris gets her dog certified over at the town hall, making sure the dog is healthy.

Dec 16, 2003

Episode 5 - Shopaholics a.k.a. Live Stock AuctionE5

Shopaholics a.k.a. Live Stock Auction

The girls work for this cattle auctioneer. He has them go to the feed store to pick up some feed. Nicole decides to charge a few extra things to his account. A folding mirror and a $120 birdhouse to give to the lady they are staying with for Mother's Day. The man finds out and comes to talk to them.

Dec 17, 2003

Episode 6 - Boy Crazy a.k.a. Fill 'Er UpE6

Boy Crazy a.k.a. Fill 'Er Up

The ladies get jobs at a gas station-food mart (and bait shop), and soon reel in two local boys as customers, whom they'll accompany to a club. In so doing, they'll stay out beyond their curfew, and in a number of ways they'll pay.

Jan 7, 2004

Episode 7 - Good-bye and Good Luck a.k.a. Goin' HomeE7

Good-bye and Good Luck a.k.a. Goin' Home

In the finale, the girls are prodded to pack their pricey bags after Nicole's barroom hissy finally gets Janet's goat. Not that they've been model citizens anyway. Having insulted locals and avoided labor since day one, it's a safe bet that few folks will be missing Misses Richie and Hilton once they're gone.

Jan 14, 2004

Episode 8 - The Simple Life ReunionE8

The Simple Life Reunion

Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie reunite with the Ledding family. They talk about season one in front of a live studio audience and promote season two.

Jan 14, 2004

Episode 9 - The Lost EpisodeE9

The Lost Episode

Paris and Nicole get a job working with a taxidermist; Paris is homesick and relies on Nicole to cheer her up.

Jan 26, 2004

Actors

Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie

Self

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton

Self

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