Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles Explained

Alt Name:Million Dollar Listing
Genre:Reality
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:15
Num Episodes:162
List Episodes:List of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles episodes
Runtime:42–44 minutes
Company:World of Wonder Productions
Channel:Bravo

Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles (previously Million Dollar Listing) is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on August 29, 2006.[1] The series chronicles the professional and personal lives of realtors in the real estate Industry based in Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Malibu as they sell high-end properties. It also gives viewers an inside look at the world of high-priced real estate in Los Angeles County.[2]

The success of the series has resulted in three spin-offs; New York, Miami[3] and San Francisco.[4]

Current realtors

Production

The series was announced on July 15, 2005, as Million Dollar Listing: Hollywood. The title would later change to Million Dollar Listing and premiered on August 29, 2006.[1] The first season encompasses two real estate agencies, one in Hollywood and one in Malibu. Numerous agents were featured during the season (including Madison Hildebrand, who appeared in later seasons). Episodes showcased real estate listings starting from the beginning of the selling process to close.

Season 2 premiered on August 5, 2008, almost two years after the prior season. The format of the program changed, focusing on specific agents as opposed to real estate companies. The season featured three Los Angeles real estate agents, Josh Flagg, Madison Hildebrand and Chad Rogers.[5] Season 3 of Million Dollar Listing premiered on October 12, 2009 and examines the falling real estate market and the three agents' tactics in staying afloat.[6] The fourth season premiered on February 3, 2011 and featured agents Josh Flagg, Madison Hildebrand and a new agent, Josh Altman replacing Chad Rogers.[7]

The show title was officially changed to Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles after the premiere of Million Dollar Listing New York, with the fifth-season premiere on June 6, 2012. Season 6 premiered on August 7, 2013 and averaged 1.3 million total viewers, compared to season five which averaged over 1 million total viewers.[8] Season 7 premiered on August 20, 2014, with James Harris and David Parnes joining the cast and Hildebrand departing. Season 8 premiered on September 2, 2015. The ninth season premiered on October 6, 2016 with Madison Hildebrand returning as a full-time cast member. The tenth season premiered on November 2, 2017 with Tracy Tutor Maltas joining the cast.[9] In April 2018, the show was renewed for an eleventh season.[10] Madison Hildebrand confirmed that he would not return for the eleventh season. The eleventh season premiered on January 3, 2019.

On April 30, 2020, it was announced that the twelfth season will premiere on June 16, 2020. The entire season 11 cast returned while the season also featured an appearance by New York broker Fredrik Eklund.[11] The thirteenth season premiered on September 2, 2021 with Fredrik Eklund joining the cast. On April 8, 2022, it was announced that there would be a fourteenth season with Fredrik Eklund, James Harris and David Parnes departing the series.[12] The fourteenth season premiered on December 8, 2022; featuring Flagg, Altman and Tutor.[13]

Realtors

The current cast consists of Josh Flagg, Josh Altman and Tracy Tutor. Previously featured realtors include Carol Bird, Scotty Brown, Chase Campen, Chris Cortazzo, Madison Hildebrand, Shannon McLeod, Chad Rogers, Dia Schuldenfrei, Ray Schuldenfrei, Lydia Simon, James Harris, David Parnes and Fredrik Eklund.

Realtor timeline

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nowrapMadison Hildebrandcolspan=5
Carol Birdcolspan=14
Scotty Browncolspan=14
Chase Campencolspan=14
Chris Cortazzocolspan=14
Shannon McLeodcolspan=14
Dia Schuldenfreicolspan=14
Ray Schuldenfreicolspan=14
Lydia Simoncolspan=14
Chad Rogerscolspan=12
Josh Flaggcolspan=14
Josh Altmancolspan=12
James Harriscolspan=2
David Parnescolspan=2
Tracy Tutorcolspan=6
Fredrik Eklund

Special seasons

Josh & Josh

After the premiere of the show's thirteenth season, Bravo announced a four-part limited series titled Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles: Josh & Josh, which features Josh Altman and Josh Flagg. The series chronicles the high-end properties sold by both Altman and Flagg outside of Los Angeles, including Napa, Aspen, and Newport Beach, whilst detailing the personal drama and moments in each other's lives. They are both joined by their respective loved ones, Heather Altman and Bobby Boyd.[14]

Episodes

See main article: List of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles episodes.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: It's Big Money and High-Drama with the Premiere of Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing" on Tuesday, August 29 at 9:00 PM ET/PT. The Futon Critic. Futon Media. May 13, 2013. July 26, 2006.
  2. Web site: Inflated Egos in a Deflated Market. August 6, 2008. Steve. Kurutz. The New York Times. January 8, 2015.
  3. Kondolojy. Amanda. Bravo Media Explored the Luxury Market of Miami Real Estate and Greenlights 'Million Dollar Listing Miami'. https://web.archive.org/web/20131025225111/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/23/bravo-media-explored-the-luxury-market-of-miami-real-estate-and-greenlights-million-dollar-listing-miami/211001/. dead. October 25, 2013. TV by the Numbers. Tribune Digital Ventures. October 23, 2013. March 19, 2015.
  4. 'Million Dollar Listing New York' Renewed for Season Four + Bravo Greenlights Three New Series . Kondolojy . Amanda . TV by the Numbers . Tribune Digital Ventures . July 14, 2014 . July 14, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150704035603/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/07/14/million-dollar-listing-new-york-renewed-for-season-four-bravo-greenlights-three-new-series/282651/ . July 4, 2015 .
  5. Web site: Big Money and High-Drama Returns with the Premiere of the Second Season Bravo's 'Million Dollar Listing,' Tuesday, August 5 at 11 PM ET/PT. The Futon Critic. Futon Media. May 13, 2013. June 25, 2008.
  6. Web site: Cut Price, Cutthroat Realty — the Third Season of Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing" Returns Monday, October 12 at 11 PM ET/PT. The Futon Critic. Futon Media. May 13, 2013. September 2, 2009.
  7. Web site: The Boys Are Back Living the Dream and Selling the Lifestyle When Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing" Returns Tuesday, February 1 at 10 PM ET/PT. The Futon Critic. Futon Media. May 13, 2013. December 16, 2010.
  8. Web site: Kondolojy. Amanda. Bravo and Oxygen Media Delivered Record-Breaking Wednesday With 'Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles' and 'Preachers of LA'. https://web.archive.org/web/20131028033509/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/25/bravo-and-oxygen-media-delivered-record-breaking-wednesday-with-million-dollar-listing-los-angeles-and-preachers-of-la/211294/. dead. October 28, 2013. TV by the Numbers. Tribune Digital Ventures. October 25, 2013. March 19, 2015.
  9. Bibel. Sara. 'Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles' Season Seven to Premiere Wednesday, August 20 on Bravo. https://web.archive.org/web/20140627104017/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/06/23/million-dollar-listing-los-angeles-season-seven-to-premiere-wednesday-august-20-on-bravo/275921/. dead. June 27, 2014. TV by the Numbers. Tribune Digital Ventures. June 23, 2014. June 23, 2014.
  10. Web site: Bravo Renews 'Vanderpump Rules' and 19 Other Shows, Expands to Seven Nights a Week . Otterson, Joe . April 11, 2018 . April 12, 2018.
  11. Vena. Jocelyn. Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles Returns This Spring and the Agents Are Ready for "War" (UPDATED). The Daily Dish. bravo. March 31, 2021. March 26, 2020.
  12. Web site: James Harris and David Parnes Exit MDLLA as Season 14 Focuses on 'Fan Favorites'. People. April 8, 2022.
  13. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/million-dollar-listing-los-angeles/listings Shows A-Z - million dollar listing: los angeles on bravo - TheFutonCritic.com
  14. Vena. Jocelyn. Josh Flagg and Josh Altman Face New Real Estate Drama in MDLLA: Josh & Josh: Get Your First Look. The Daily Dish. bravo. December 3, 2021. December 3, 2021.