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Keeping Up with the Kardashians: Season 12

21 episodes Premiered May 1, 2016 Updated Sep 25, 2026

In this new season Khloé deals with estranged husband Lamar Odom's long and difficult road to recovery, Kourtney moves onto a new chapter in her life after breaking up with longtime partner Scott Disick, and Kendall tries to balance her booming career as a high fashion model with quality family time.

Previously on Keeping Up with the Kardashians

Season 12 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Keeping Up with the Kardashians Season 11.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.

Season overview

In this new season Khloé deals with estranged husband Lamar Odom's long and difficult road to recovery, Kourtney moves onto a new chapter in her life after breaking up with longtime partner Scott Disick, and Kendall tries to balance her booming career as a high fashion model with quality family time.

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Season 12 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 12: Filler vs. Essential Canon

Filter episodes by narrative weight. Focus on essential mytharc and skip standalone side quests.

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Mytharc (5): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (16): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S12·E1 Mytharc

Out With the Old, In With the New

May 1, 2016 · 42 min

Khloé adjusts to caregiving for Lamar; Scott decides to buy a house in Calabasas to be closer to Kourtney and their kids, while Kourtney tries to embrace life without him.

S12·E2 Core

A New York Family Affair

May 8, 2016 · 42 min

Kanye invites the entire family to NYC for his fashion show, but Khloé is torn over whether Lamar can handle such a big first appearance since his accident. Meanwhile, Kim tries to

S12·E3 Core

Significant Others and Significant Brothers

May 15, 2016 · 42 min

Khloé is upset when she is the last to learn that Rob is moving into a house of his own; Kim speculates about Kourtney and Corey's budding friendship; and landing on the cover of A

S12·E4 Core

All About Meme

May 22, 2016 · 42 min

Jokes made by Rob on social media aren't taken lightly by the women in his family, which does little to help ease their concerns about his new relationship. Meanwhile, living toget

S12·E5 Core

Fake It 'Til You Make It

Jun 5, 2016 · 42 min

Kendall, Kylie and Khloé get prosthetic makeovers in hopes of having a "normal day out"; Scott feels insecure about his place in the family; Kris resists Corey's idea of fun.

S12·E6 Core

The Kardashian Curse

Jun 12, 2016 · 42 min

Khloé travels to Napa with Kourtney and Kris, where she needs to make a decision about her divorce; Scott tries to rid himself of the alleged Kardashian Curse.

S12·E7 Mytharc

Snow You Didn't! (Part 1)

Jun 19, 2016 · 42 min

Kris takes her family on a surprise vacation to Vail, Colo.; and the Ks react to news that Rob has proposed to Blac Chyna. Also: Scott's behavior concerns Kourtney.

S12·E8 Mytharc

Snow You Didn't! (Part 2)

Jun 26, 2016 · 42 min

Conclusion. The family vacation in Vail, Colo., continues as everyone digests the shocking news that Rob is engaged. Meanwhile Scott tries to behave himself for the rest of the tri

S12·E9 Core

Oh Baby!

Jul 3, 2016 · 42 min

Fresh off the heels of his engagement announcement, Rob has another piece of news that will change the family forever. Meanwhile, Kylie struggles with anxiety from being in the spo

S12·E10 Core

Iced Out

Jul 10, 2016 · 42 min

Kim has plans to travel to Iceland with Kanye for his "Highlights" video shoot. Kourtney tags along and makes a birthday trip out of it. Scott feels left out because he isn't celeb

S12·E11 Core

Got MILF?

Jul 17, 2016 · 42 min

Kim wonders if she should take a stand for Kanye, feeling fed up that he's misunderstood and unfairly vilified. Between hosting a party in Vegas and getting ready and filming Fergi

S12·E12 Core

Havana Good Day

Jul 31, 2016 · 42 min

The girls are off to an unforgettable trip to the once-restricted country of Cuba; Kourtney fights with family members; Kris loses it when she can't speak to the girls overseas.

S12·E13 Core

Havana Good Night

Aug 7, 2016 · 42 min

Kim, Kourtney and Khloé travel to to the once-restricted country of Cuba. Originally, they were going to watch Kendall walk in the Chanel show, but she had to drop out due to a sch

S12·E14 Core

The Digital Rage

Aug 21, 2016 · 42 min

Drama between Rob and the family flares up when Chyna launches an app they find questionable; Scott is on a mission to prove that Kourtney's allergies aren't real.

S12·E15 Core

Blood, Sweat, and Fears

Aug 28, 2016 · 42 min

When Kris sees Khloé struggling, she urges Rob to reconnect with his sister; Kourtney worries about giving Scott mixed messages; Kris pushes herself too far in order to keep up wit

S12·E16 Core

Love at First Fight

Sep 4, 2016 · 42 min

The sisters try to fix Rob and Chyna's relationship after the couple get into an explosive fight; the family set their sights on ending Khloe's streak of bad birthdays; and Kourtne

S12·E17 Core

Khloé's New Breast Friends

Oct 23, 2016 · 42 min

In the mid-season premiere, Kim ends up upsetting her mom by helping Cait get ready for the ESPY Awards. Meanwhile, Khloé gets a taste of what her life would be like with bigger br

S12·E18 Core

Lord Disick Returns

Oct 30, 2016 · 42 min

The family celebrate MJ's birthday in San Diego, but can't escape the drama when Rob doesn't show up for the party and can't be found after a fight with Chyna. Meanwhile, Scott res

S12·E19 Core

Lord of the Cougars

Nov 6, 2016 · 42 min

Kendall suffers from sleep paralysis; Kim searches for methods to control her anxiety; Scott develops an unlikely friendship.

S12·E20 Mytharc

Controversies & Legacies

Nov 13, 2016 · 42 min

Kim's choice to try for a third child proves to be a matter of life and death. Kendall fears backlash from supporting stricter gun control and Kris gets emotional about her mom.

S12·E21 Mytharc

No Good Deeds

Nov 20, 2016 · 42 min

A baby shower is planned for Rob and Chyna, but a fight ruins the occasion; Kris gets in an accident.

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