The City
Series Overview
The City is an American reality television series that originally aired on MTV from December 29, 2008 until July 13, 2010. Developed as the spin-off of The Hills, the series aired two seasons and focused on the personal and professional lives of several young women residing in New York City, New York. The series originally focused on Whitney Port, who appeared in its predecessor, as she began employment with Diane von Fürstenberg. It additionally placed emphasis on her workplace rival Olivia Palermo, Port's boyfriend Jay Lyon, his roommate Adam Senn, and her friend Erin Lucas. The latter three were replaced by Port's roommate Roxy Olin and Palermo's enemy Erin Kaplan for the second half of the first season.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
2 Seasons • 35 Episodes
30 min per episode
2008 – 2010
Premiered: Mon, Dec 29, 2008
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 12: “Lost In Translation”
When Olivia travels to Japan, Erin tries to permanently replace her with Louise. Plus, Whitney must decide between her loyalty to Kelly and a rival PR firm that wants to represent her.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam DiVello
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Frequently Asked Questions About The City
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What is The City about?
The City is an American reality television series that originally aired on MTV from December 29, 2008 until July 13, 2010. Developed as the spin-off of The Hills, the series aired two seasons and focused on the personal and professional lives of several young women residing in New York City, New York. The series originally focused on Whitney Port, who appeared in its predecessor, as she began employment with Diane von Fürstenberg. It additionally placed emphasis on her workplace rival Olivia Palermo, Port's boyfriend Jay Lyon, his roommate Adam Senn, and her friend Erin Lucas. The latter three were replaced by Port's roommate Roxy Olin and Palermo's enemy Erin Kaplan for the second half of the first season.
How many seasons does The City have?
The City comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The City?
Key cast members in The City include Whitney Port, Kelly Cutrone, Adam Senn.
Who created or directed The City?
The City was developed and directed by Adam DiVello.