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The Hills: Season 1

10 episodes Premiered May 31, 2006 Updated Jul 25, 2026

The Hills season 1 is the first season of the American reality television series. It consists of 10 episodes and aired on MTV from May 31, 2006, until August 2, 2006. The season was primarily filmed in Los Angeles, California, with additional footage in New York City. The executive producer was Liz Gateley. The season focuses on the lives of Lauren Conrad, Audrina Patridge, Whitney Port, and Heidi Montag. During this

Season overview

The Hills season 1 is the first season of the American reality television series. It consists of 10 episodes and aired on MTV from May 31, 2006, until August 2, 2006. The season was primarily filmed in Los Angeles, California, with additional footage in New York City. The executive producer was Liz Gateley. The season focuses on the lives of Lauren Conrad, Audrina Patridge, Whitney Port, and Heidi Montag. During this time, Conrad moves from Laguna Beach to Los Angeles, accompanied by her best friend and housemate Montag. They attend the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, although Montag leaves the college after receiving employment from Bolthouse Productions. Conrad befriends Port through an internship with Teen Vogue, while Montag develops a companionship with Patridge after learning that she lives in their apartment building. The season was broadcast on MTV and was primarily filmed in Los Angeles and New York City.

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

New City, New Drama

May 31, 2006 · 30 min

Lauren ("LC") moves from Laguna Beach to Los Angeles where she plans to apply for an internship at Teen Vogue and attend fashion school. Alongside her is best friend Heidi who is p

S1·E2 Core

A Change of Plans

Jun 7, 2006 · 30 min

Lauren has to face her boss after the party. Meanwhile, Heidi doesn't take school seriously and makes different plans for her future.

S1·E3 Core

An Unexpected Call

Jun 14, 2006 · 30 min

Lauren gets an assignment to fly to New York and deliver a dress for a fashion show. Heidi is faced with the reality of her "dream job" because she is expected to do work.

S1·E4 Core

Lauren and Jason, Take Two

Jun 21, 2006 · 30 min

Lauren receives flowers and another phone call from Jason. Heidi almost calls it quits from her job at Bolthouse Productions after being told that she cannot travel to Las Vegas wi

S1·E5 Core

Jason's Birthday

Jun 28, 2006 · 30 min

After a Teen Vogue event, Lauren hurries home as it's Jason's birthday. However, things don't go well as Jason only wants to hang out with his friends.

S1·E6 Core

Boyfriends and Work Don't Mix

Jul 5, 2006 · 30 min

Heidi gets her big chance to work in the nightclub scene, but it happens to fall on her anniversary. While at a Teen Vogue fashion show, Whitney is asked to walk the runway since

S1·E7 Core

Somebody Always Has to Cry

Jul 12, 2006 · 30 min

As the holiday season comes around, Lauren, Heidi, Jason and Jordan are ready to celebrate. However, things don't go so well. While at a New Year's Eve party Lauren and Jason have

S1·E8 Core

You Can't Just Be with Me?

Jul 19, 2006 · 30 min

Whitney and Lauren are given the task of photographing male models for Teen Vogue, causing Jason to feel jealous. Meanwhile, Heidi and Jordan get into yet another argument.

S1·E9 Mytharc

Love Is Not a Maybe Thing

Jul 26, 2006 · 30 min

Heidi and Jordan's relationship starts to go downhill as Heidi starts to realize that she may not feel true love for Jordan.

S1·E10 Mytharc

Timing Is Everything

Aug 2, 2006 · 30 min

Lauren and Jason make plans to spend the summer together, but their plans take a turn when Lauren is offered a summer job in Paris, France.

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