''Kourtney and Kim Take New York'' is an American

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series that premiered January 23, 2011, on E! and ran for two seasons. The series followed sisters

Kim Kardashian Kimberly Noel Kardashian (formerly West; born October 21, 1980) is an American socialite, media personality, and businesswoman. She first gained media attention as a friend and stylist of Paris Hilton, but received wider notice after the s ...

and

Kourtney Kardashian Kourtney Mary Kardashian (born April 18, 1979) is an American media personality and socialite. In 2007, she and her family began starring in the reality television series '' Keeping Up with the Kardashians''. Its success led to the creation o ...

as they opened a

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boutique in

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. ''Kourtney and Kim Take New York'' is the second

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of ''

Keeping Up with the Kardashians ''Keeping Up with the Kardashians'' (often abbreviated ''KUWTK'') is an American reality television series which focused on the personal and professional lives of the Kardashian–Jenner blended family, airing between 2007 and 2021. Its prem ...

''.

Premise

Kourtney and Kim Take New York follows Kourtney Kardashian as she leaves Los Angeles once more, this time followed by younger sister

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, to open a third

retail store, in

. Kim and Kourtney started shooting a second season in August 2011. On October 26, 2011, E! announced that the series has been renewed for a second season. The second season was filmed following Kim's marriage to basketball player

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that month. However, the season was reworked to focus more on the couple's troubles after Kardashian filed for divorce in October 2011. The second season premiered on November 27, 2011, and the premiere episode acquired 3.1 million viewers.

Cast

Main

Scott Disick Scott Michael Disick (born May 26, 1983) is an American media personality and socialite. He is most famous for starring as a main cast member on '' Keeping Up with the Kardashians'' and its spinoffs. Disick's popularity on ''Keeping Up with the ...

Supporting

Khloé Kardashian Khloé Alexandra Kardashian (; born June 27, 1984) is an American media personality and socialite. Since 2007, she has starred with her family in the reality television series '' Keeping Up with the Kardashians''. Its success has led to the c ...

(seasons 1–2) *

Kris Jenner Kristen Mary Jenner ( Houghton , formerly Kardashian; born November 5, 1955) is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman. She rose to fame starring in the reality television series ''Keeping Up with the Kardashians'' (2007� ...

(seasons 1–2) * Mason Disick (season 2), Kourtney and Scott's son. *

(season 2), Kim's then husband, now ex-husband. * Jonathan Cheban (season 2), Kim's best friend *

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Episodes

Series overview

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Season 1 (2011)

{{Episode table , background=#2DAADA , overall=5 , season=5 , title=58 , airdate=21 , viewers=11 , country=U.S. , episodes= {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 1 , EpisodeNumber2 = 1 , Title = Life in the Big City , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2011, 01, 23 , ShortSummary = Kourtney and Kim arrive in New York City in hopes of achieving success with the opening of their new store, DASH New York. Kourtney considers asking her boyfriend Scott to move into her hotel suite, which annoys Kim who had planned on spending most of her time with her sister. Also, newly single Kim tries to mingle with eligible New Yorkers but when the media sees Kim out on innocent dates, they twist the story into something that it's not, upsetting Kim. , Viewers = 3.01 , LineColor = 2daada {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 2 , EpisodeNumber2 = 2 , Title = Start Spreading the News , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2011, 01, 30 , ShortSummary = Scott gets into a fight at New York's Juliet supper club with a man after his girlfriend started arguing with Kim, resulting in Kourtney not speaking to Scott, whom she believes started the fight. Meanwhile, Khloè comes to New York City to visit Kourtney and Kim. , Viewers = 3.17 , LineColor = 2daada {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 3 , EpisodeNumber2 = 3 , Title = Sexy in the City , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2011, 02, 13 , ShortSummary = Kourtney fears Kim is heading too fast toward love with her former bodyguard. Scott makes a pricy purchase that infuriates Kourtney. , Viewers = 1.55 , LineColor = 2daada {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 4 , EpisodeNumber2 = 4 , Title = Diva Las Vegas , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2011, 02, 20 , ShortSummary = Kim and Kourtney head to Las Vegas for a birthday and Kourtney forces her to do something wild before she turns 30. Meanwhile, Scott wonders if he can maintain his sobriety. , Viewers = 2.18 , LineColor = 2daada {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 5 , EpisodeNumber2 = 5 , Title = Down and Out in New York City , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2011, 02, 21 , ShortSummary = Kim is devastated to learn Shengo's visa is expiring and wonders if there's a way to keep her Aussie in the country. Meanwhile, Kourtney and Scott struggle to find privacy. , Viewers = N/A , LineColor = 2daada {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 6 , EpisodeNumber2 = 6 , Title = Dream A Little Dream , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2011, 03, 06 , ShortSummary = Kim receives an unexpected offer to record a single with music superstar The Dream but her nerves force her to reconsider. Meanwhile, Scott purchases a walking stick that annoys Kourtney. , Viewers = 1.99 , LineColor = 2daada {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 7 , EpisodeNumber2 = 7 , Title = Straight Expectations , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2011, 03, 13 , ShortSummary = Kourtney tries to prove to Kim that her new shopping buddy isn't who she thinks he is. Scott and Kourtney have an explosive argument leading them to question if they can live together. , Viewers = 2.07{{cite web, url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/15/sunday-cable-ratings-chopped-rises-leads-night-breakout-kings-army-wives-down-much-more/85829, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110318083213/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/15/sunday-cable-ratings-chopped-rises-leads-night-breakout-kings-army-wives-down-much-more/85829, url-status=dead, archive-date=March 18, 2011, title=Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Chopped' Rises, Leads Night; 'Breakout Kings;' 'Army Wives' Down & MUCH More, last=Gorman, first=Bill, publisher=TV by the Numbers, date=March 15, 2011 , LineColor = 2daada {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 8 , EpisodeNumber2 = 8 , Title = A Dash of Respect , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2011, 03, 20 , ShortSummary = Khloé returns to NY for DASH's grand opening, leaving Kim hurt and jealous when Kourtney and Khloe bond. Scott lands a magazine cover and hires an assistant to help with his busy schedule but he may act a little too bossy. , Viewers = 2.07 , LineColor = 2daada {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 9 , EpisodeNumber2 = 9 , Title = In a New York Minute , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2011, 03, 27 , ShortSummary = Kourtney gets the opportunity of a lifetime when she's offered a role on ''

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''. Kim must decide between attending Scott's work event or obeying her mother's commands. , Viewers = 2.10 , LineColor = 2daada {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 10 , EpisodeNumber2 = 10 , Title = One Last Dash , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2011, 04, 03 , ShortSummary = Kim's torn about leaving NYC and debates making a drastic cross-country move. Kourtney and Scott celebrate their relationship with a night out and Scott considers popping the question. , Viewers = 2.07 , LineColor = 2daada

Season 2 (2011–12)

{{Episode table , background=#AE0057 , overall=5 , season=5 , title=58 , airdate=21 , viewers=11 , country=U.S. , episodes= {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 11 , EpisodeNumber2 = 1 , Title = The Honeymoon is Over , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2011, 11, 27 , ShortSummary = The second season begins with newlyweds Kim and Kris living with Kourtney and Scott, but things don't go exactly as planned. Kourtney and Scott continue to clash and Scott eventually goes to his friend, Jonathan Cheban, to get some space. Kris also acts up during an event with Kim because it interferes with his training schedule. Kris also struggles dealing with Kourtney and Mason, as well as living with Kim. After he walks in on Kourtney, Kim and some friends taking a

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class inside their apartment, Kris gets furious at Kim after seeing a naked yoga instructor. He then decides to go to Minnesota and train in his element. , Viewers = 3.19 , LineColor = AE0057 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 12 , EpisodeNumber2 = 2 , Title = Go Get Your Man , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2011, 12, 4 , ShortSummary = Khloe visits the city to help Kim and Kourtney deal with their man problems. She sends Kim to Minnesota to persuade Kris to come back to New York, but she lashes out at Khloe over waking her up an hour earlier than she should have and ends up hurting Khloe's feelings. Kourtney, Khloe and Mason go to Scott's parents' house in the Hamptons, where Kourtney continues to wreak havoc with her uber-cleanliness and she offends Scott's mother when she throws away vintage items. Kourtney and Scott eventually make up and Kris finally agrees to come back to New York with Kim after she continuously nags him to compromise. , Viewers = 2.99 , LineColor = AE0057 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 13 , EpisodeNumber2 = 3 , Title = Three's a Crowd , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2011, 12, 11 , ShortSummary = Kim decides to get off of birth control and decides to ask Kris Humphries if it's time to have a baby. Meanwhile, Kris Jenner visits the girls in NYC and hosts the Today show with Scott. However, after serious consideration, Kim decides not to have a baby at this moment despite Kris Humpries wanting to start a family after talking to Scott. , Viewers = 3.21 , LineColor = AE0057 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 14 , EpisodeNumber2 = 4 , Title = True Colors , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2011, 12, 18 , ShortSummary = Kim feels betrayed when Jonathan writes a tell all book about her which results in a fight. But after reading an unofficial copy of the book, she realizes that it wasn't a tell all book, but instead a book about how to make it as a "it girl" and referring to Kim as a successful and extraordinary person. Meanwhile Kris throws a house party behind Kim and Kourtney's back while they are in California promoting their Kardashian Kollection with

. Being against it from the start, Scott takes the blame for the party when the girls find out after seeing pictures taken from the party. Meanwhile, Scott tries to get in touch with his Jewish roots after realizing that Kourtney wants to raise Mason as a Christian. Despite Kourtney's doubts that Scott is taking his religion seriously, she finally agrees to support him. , Viewers = 2.84 , LineColor = AE0057 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 15 , EpisodeNumber2 = 5 , Title = Questionable Actions , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2012, 01, 01 , ShortSummary = Kris Humphries ruffles feathers with Kim & Jonathan when he questions Jonathan's sexuality. Kourtney takes a surprising interest in coupons and Scott makes his biggest impulse buy yet, but takes it way too far. , Viewers = 3.19 , LineColor = AE0057 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 16 , EpisodeNumber2 = 6 , Title = Cat's Away Mice Play , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2012, 01, 08 , ShortSummary = Kourtney, Kim and Mason visit

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while Kris and Scott sneak to Toronto for Kris' appearance at a party. This makes Kim unhappy when she finds out on the internet and wonders if she can trust him. , Viewers = 3.27{{cite web, last=Seidman, first=Robert, title=Sunday Cable Ratings: Kardashians Rule, Oprah Drools? + Atlanta 'Housewives,' 'Cajun Pawn Stars,' 'Mob Wives 2,' 'Rachael vs. Guy,' 'Leverage,' 'Shameless' & More, url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/10/sunday-cable-ratings-kardashians-rule-oprah-drools-atlanta-housewives-cajun-pawn-stars-mob-wives-2-rachael-vs-guy-leverage-shameless-more/115904/, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120113064859/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/10/sunday-cable-ratings-kardashians-rule-oprah-drools-atlanta-housewives-cajun-pawn-stars-mob-wives-2-rachael-vs-guy-leverage-shameless-more/115904/, url-status=dead, archive-date=January 13, 2012, work=TV by the Numbers, date=January 10, 2012 , LineColor = AE0057 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 17 , EpisodeNumber2 = 7 , Title = Kim Takes Dubai , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2012, 01, 08 , ShortSummary = Kim travels to Dubai with her mom and realizes she's having a great time without her husband. Back in New York, Kourtney and Khloe play a prank on Kris Humphries, who ends up finding it annoying. , Viewers = 3.30 , LineColor = AE0057 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 18 , EpisodeNumber2 = 8 , Title = Family Therapy , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2012, 01, 15 , ShortSummary = Kim takes her frustration with her husband out on her sisters and Scott. Khloe tries to help Kourtney and Scott get back in the same bedroom, and Kim eventually apologizes to Khloe about the email she sent her. , Viewers = 3.27 , LineColor = AE0057 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 19 , EpisodeNumber2 = 9 , Title = Voices From Beyond , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2012, 01, 22 , ShortSummary = Kim sees a medium to communicate with her late father. Kris' sister arrives in town. , Viewers = 2.94 , LineColor = AE0057 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 20 , EpisodeNumber2 = 10 , Title = Goodbye, New York , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2012, 01, 29 , ShortSummary = Kim comes to a conclusion about her marriage as the gang prepares to leave New York City. , Viewers = 4.47{{cite web, last=Gorman, first=Bill, title=Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Kourtney & Kim' Finale Goes Large + Atlanta 'Housewives,' 'Ax Men, 'Mob Wives 2,' 'Shameless' & More, url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/31/sunday-cable-ratings-kourtney-kim-finale-goes-large-atlanta-housewives-ax-men-mob-wives-2-shameless-more/118082/, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202213916/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/31/sunday-cable-ratings-kourtney-kim-finale-goes-large-atlanta-housewives-ax-men-mob-wives-2-shameless-more/118082/, url-status=dead, archive-date=February 2, 2012, work=TV by the Numbers, date=January 31, 2012 , LineColor = AE0057

References

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External links

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