<Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> External links </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Official website </Td> </Tr> <P> Keeping Up with the Kardashians (often abbreviated KUWTK) is an American reality television series that airs on the E! cable network . The show focuses on the personal and professional lives of the Kardashian--Jenner blended family . Its premise originated with Ryan Seacrest, who also serves as an executive producer . The series debuted on October 14, 2007 and has subsequently become one of the longest - running reality television series in the country . The fifteenth season premiered on August 5, 2018 . </P> <P> The series focuses mainly on sisters Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé Kardashian and their half - sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner . It also features their parents Kris and Caitlyn Jenner (previously known as Bruce Jenner), and brother Rob Kardashian . The significant others of the Kardashian sisters have also appeared on the show, including Kourtney's ex-boyfriend Scott Disick, Kim's ex-husband Kris Humphries and Khloé's ex-husband Lamar Odom and ex-boyfriend French Montana . Caitlyn's son Brody Jenner made cameo appearances in the early seasons, before appearing regularly between the 8th and 11th seasons, along with brother Brandon and Brandon's wife Leah . Kim's friend Jonathan Cheban and Khloé's friend Malika Haqq have also been part of the show . </P>

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