Adam DiVello
Director
The City (2008)
Season 1
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.
Released Dec. 29, 2008
Episode 30 min
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Genres: Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.new-york-city, tmdb.fashion, imdb.new-york-city, imdb.socialite, imdb.change-of-location, imdb.non-fiction
Watch Providers: Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential
Production Companies: MTV Productions
Network: MTV
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - If She Can Make It Here...
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Dec. 29, 2008, midnight
S1E2 - The Truth Will Reveal Itself
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Dec. 29, 2008, midnight
S1E3 - The L Word
Erin's new boyfriend, Duncan, flies into town from Toronto. They playfully flirt on the couch at Erin's apartment when Whitney walks in. After a brief introduction, Whitney tells them that she will give the two alone time and gets out of their way.
Erin and Whitney grab breakfast at The Smith in the East Village while Duncan is asleep. Whitney shares that she is grateful yet apologetic that Erin has let her stay in her apartment. Erin responds that she is happy to open up her home, even though it might be a little crowded with Duncan in town. Whitney also questions her relationship with Jay -- she wants to trust him, but is finding it difficult.
Whitney and Olivia help out with the styling at a Diane von Furstenberg photo shoot. While on the job, Whitney gets a call from Jay about an apartment he wants her to see immediately. She tells Olivia she wants to check out the place, but doesn't want to leave the shoot. Olivia, a native New Yorker, offers to help Whitney apartment hunt later
Jan. 5, 2009, midnight
S1E4 - Good Things Come In Threes
At the Diane von Furstenberg offices, Whitney and Olivia discuss the guest list for their upcoming Wonder Woman Event with DC Comics. Olivia explains that all the "socials" (i.e. socialites) will be invited. Then Diane (yes, THE Diane von Furstenberg) shows up and talks to Whitney about styling some outfits for the event and then asks her how things are going for her.
Whitney and Erin have lunch at Caffe Falai in Soho. Whitney tells Erin that she thinks she may need to take a step back in her relationship with Jay.
Back at the DVF offices, the staff has a meeting about preparations for the upcoming Wonder Woman Event. Alixe Boyer, the VP Global Image Director and Whitney's boss, tells the team to convert the whole store for the event. Whitney is assigned to handle the window displays and Olivia's assigned to help Whitney.
Duncan, Erin's long distance boyfriend, is coming to the end of his stay in the city at Erin's apartment. They discuss their relationship and have conflicting view
Jan. 12, 2009, midnight
S1E5 - Boys Night Out
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Jan. 19, 2009, midnight
S1E6 - He Never Said He Had A Girlfriend
Allie visits Whitney at her apartment and asks for advice on how she should deal with the alleged kiss between her boyfriend Adam and Catarina, a girl he met drinking out with the boys. Allie thinks that maybe she should confront Catarina.Whitney reminds her that, if she trusts him, then there's no point in causing trouble. But iIf she has doubts, the person to confront is Catarina.
At the DVF offices, Whitney invites Olivia to an art gallery opening Jay and Adam are throwing at Collective Hardware. She warns Olivia that there has been a lot of drama within her circle of friends because of the rumored kiss between Adam and Catarina. Olivia, however, doesn't want to get involved and doesn't want to hear any more of the "high school drama."
While having lunch at Bergdorf Goodman, Catarina tells Samantha that she's nervous about going to the gallery opening because Allie will be there. No one told Samantha that Adam had a girlfriend until after the fact. She doesn't know what to say to
Jan. 26, 2009, midnight
S1E7 - The Truth Hurts
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Feb. 2, 2009, midnight
S1E8 - Mingling With The Commoners
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Feb. 9, 2009, midnight
S1E9 - Unexpected Roommates
The ladies celebrate the New Year, as Duncan pays Erin a visit and run into JR. Adam wishes that Jay would move out of their place.
Feb. 16, 2009, midnight
S1E10 - The Past Catches Up
The gang takes a trip to Miami. Elsewhere, Whitney and Jay's ex have a run in.
Feb. 23, 2009, midnight
S1E11 - Fool Me Twice, Shame On Me
Whitney rethinks her relationship with Jay, after his ex Danielle pops up once again. Meanwhile, Olivia claims she was responsible for a job done by Whitney at the DVF.
March 2, 2009, midnight
S1E12 - I'm Sorry Whit
By Jay waiting to the last minute to tell Whitney that the band is going on tour, causes a strain on their relationship.
March 9, 2009, midnight
S1E13 - I Lost Myself in Us
Whitney questions her life in New York City as she struggles with her break-up and competes with Olivia for new responsibilities at DVF.
March 16, 2009, midnight
S1E14 - Sleeping With The Frenemy
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Sept. 29, 2009, midnight
S1E15 - Working Girls
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Oct. 6, 2009, midnight
S1E16 - It's All Who You Know
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Oct. 13, 2009, midnight
S1E17 - Meet the Fackelmayers
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Oct. 20, 2009, midnight
S1E18 - Hit It and Quit It
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Oct. 27, 2009, midnight
S1E19 - Weekend at Freddie's
Erin has to pick up the slack when Olivia drops the ball on a big interview assignment for ELLE. Plus, Whitney finds out a shady secret about Freddie from his own brother.
Nov. 3, 2009, midnight
S1E20 - Friends and Foe-Workers
Roxy and Whitney get into an argument while on the job at Miami Fashion Week
Nov. 10, 2009, midnight
S1E21 - Forget About Boys
Olivia gets praise from Joe at an ELLE photo shoot, but Erin is frustrated about the preferential treatment. Meanwhile, Whitney and Roxy go on a series of disastrous dates, ending in a blowup at a night club.
Nov. 17, 2009, midnight
S1E22 - If You Want Something Done Right…
At People's Revolution, Whitney gives Kelly the first look at her design samples. Kelly evaluates the rack of clothes and tells Whitney her next step is to make a look book for her pieces.
Nov. 24, 2009, midnight
S1E23 - Everything On The Line
At People's Revolution, Kelly tells Whitney that she sent her look book to Bergdorf Goodman, and Linda Fargo, the senior vice president at Bergdorf, liked what she saw.
Dec. 1, 2009, midnight
Network: MTV
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 1050 min.
Released: Dec. 29, 2008
Last Air Date: July 13, 2010, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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