Buying Beverly Hills
Buying Beverly Hills is an American television series on Netflix.[1] The first season premiered in 2022. The unscripted series focuses on Mauricio Umansky and his staff at The Agency RE.[2][3][4]
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| Genre | Reality television |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
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| Running time | 33–51 minutes |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | November 4, 2022 |
Overview
Season 1
The official trailer for the debut season was released on October 7, 2022.[5] Season one was released on Netflix on November 4, 2022.[6] The original cast consisted of Mauricio Umansky, Farrah Brittany, Alexia Umansky, Sonika Vaid, Santiago Arana, Ben Belack, Joey Ben-Zvi, Jon Grauman, Brandon Graves, Allie Lutz Rosenberger, and Melissa Platt.[7]
Season 2
On April 10, 2023, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a second season.[8] The second season wrapped filming on July 15.[9] Agents Zach Goldsmith, Michelle Schwartz, and Umansky's daughter Sophia Umansky were added to the main cast.[10] They also cover the day the news broke of Mauricio Umansky and Kyle Richards split, and the aftermath with the family.[11]
Cast
- Mauricio Umansky, founder and owner.[12]
- Farrah Brittany, senior agent. Mauricio's stepdaughter.[12]
- Alexia Umansky, junior agent, Umansky team. Mauricio's daughter.[12]
- Sonika Vaid, junior agent, Grauman team.[12]
- Santiago Arana, senior agent.[12]
- Ben Belack, senior agent.[12]
- Joey Ben-Zvi, junior agent, Umansky team.[12]
- Jon Grauman, senior agent.[12]
- Brandon Graves, junior agent, Grauman team.[12]
- Allie Lutz Rosenberger, senior agent.[12]
- Melissa Platt, senior agent.[12]
- Adam Rosenfield, Principal, Grauman Rosenfeld Group.[13]
- Kyle Richards, Mauricio's ex-wife.[10]
- Sophia Umansky, prospective agent on the Umansky team. Mauricio's daughter.[13]
- Zach Goldsmith, Director, Estate Division.[13]
- Michelle Schwartz, Managing Partner, Sherman Oaks, Studio City & Calabasas.[13]
Timeline of cast members
| Cast member | Seasons | |
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| 1 | 2 | |
| Mauricio Umansky | Main | |
| Farrah Brittany | Main | |
| Alexia Umansky | Main | |
| Sonika Vaid | Main | |
| Santiago Arana | Main | |
| Ben Belack | Main | |
| Joey Ben-Zvi | Main | |
| Jon Grauman | Main | |
| Brandon Graves | Main | |
| Allie Lutz Rosenberger | Main | |
| Melissa Platt | Main | |
| Adam Rosenfeld | Recurring | Main |
| Kyle Richards | Guest | Recurring |
| Sophia Umansky | Main | |
| Zach Goldsmith | Main | |
| Michelle Schwartz | Main | |
Episodes
Season 1
| No. | Title | Original release date [16] | |
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| 1 | "Family Dynasty" | November 4, 2022 | |
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Alexia steps up to sell the family home but fails to impress Allie when she bungles a showing; Joey apprentices with veteran agent Ben. | |||
| 2 | "Friend or Foe" | November 4, 2022 | |
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Brandon and Sonika can't close the deal at a practise open house; Alexia stumbles through another showing, which draws a harsh evaluation from Melissa. | |||
| 3 | "Flames and Games" | November 4, 2022 | |
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Joey struggles to land his aunt's gem of a listing, causing Mauricio to step in; Alexia confronts Melissa about feeling betrayed. | |||
| 4 | "Best Offers" | November 4, 2022 | |
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Before an open house, Jon gives Brandon a pep talk about having confidence; Farrah finds the courage to talk to her partner about their future. | |||
| 5 | "Farrahween" | November 4, 2022 | |
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At an over-the-top Halloween party, Sonika confronts her boyfriend about his past with another agent; Ben gets a tempting offer from a rival agency. | |||
| 6 | "Who's Going With Me?" | November 4, 2022 | |
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Brandon admits to Alexia why people at The Agency treat her differently; Sonika and Kevin try to repair their relationship, as do Ben and Joey. | |||
| 7 | "Love, Leads, and Loyalty" | November 4, 2022 | |
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Alexis throws an influencer-filled open house that impresses her coworkers; Farrah challenges Mauricio on an unfair commission split. | |||
| 8 | "The Next CEO" | November 4, 2022 | |
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Jon secures The Agency's biggest-ever listing, a house worth US$139 million; Mauricio announces that the family business is about to get a little bigger. | |||
Season 2
| No. | Title | Original release date [17] | |
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| 1 | "Everything Changes" | March 22, 2024 | |
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Sophia Umansky joins the team, putting a few agents on edge; Mauricio opens up about his struggles with Kyle; Joey undermines Alexia on a $28 million property. | |||
| 2 | "Not Everyone's Going to Make It" | March 22, 2024 | |
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The Agency represents a "Botched" doctor's home in a high-stakes auction; Sonika receives some bad news at work; a flashy competitor courts Zach. | |||
| 3 | "Roasted and Burned" | March 22, 2024 | |
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Brandon confronts Ben over his Instagram snub; Alexia and Sophia use their internet savvy for a $150 thousand-per-month rental; Zach cracks a joke that bombs. | |||
| 4 | "Queen of the Valley" | March 22, 2024 | |
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An open house for an NBA player gets awkward; Sophia shadows Zach while touring a house rich in Hollywood history; Alexia nervously teams up with Michelle. | |||
| 5 | "Umanskys Always Win" | March 22, 2024 | |
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The Umanskys' pickleball tournament stirs up drama; the crew heads to Miami for a jaw-dropping listing; Farrah's love life becomes office gossip. | |||
| 6 | "Business Suicide" | March 22, 2024 | |
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In Miami, Farrah confronts Melissa; back in Los Angeles, Alexia teams up with Tyler as Michelle raises doubts about the Umansky daughters taking over The Agency. | |||
| 7 | "No Loyalty" | March 22, 2024 | |
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Busy schedules strain Kyle and Mauricio's marriage; Santiago puts Zach on the spot; Farrah, Alexia and Michelle have a showdown at an open house. | |||
| 8 | "Breaking News" | March 22, 2024 | |
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The Umanskys travel to Aspen, Colo., where news about Kyle and Mauricio rattles the family; in Los Angeles, Ben and Tyler bounce back after the Sierra Mar listing. | |||
| 9 | "I Don't Want to Lose You" | March 22, 2024 | |
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The agents join the Umanskys in Aspen, Colo.; Zach's loyalty is questioned, and Joey gets called out; Mauricio meets with Michelle to discuss her bold comments. | |||
| 10 | "Mergers & Separations" | March 22, 2024 | |
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Sonika raises issues with Brandon about Kevin's home; Zach makes a major career decision; Mauricio considers the future of his family and business. | |||
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