Selling Sunset
| Selling Sunset | |
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| Genre | Reality |
| Created by | Adam DiVello |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 24 (list of episodes) |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 28–47 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | March 21, 2019 – present |
Selling Sunset is an American reality television series for Netflix created by Adam DiVello.
The series revolves around the Oppenheim Group, a high-end real estate brokerage firm in Los Angeles, and follows a group of agents as they navigate their personal and professional lives.[1][2][3]
The first season premiered with eight episodes on March 21, 2019. The show returned for a second season on May 22, 2020, and a third season on August 7, 2020.[4][5] On March 11, 2021, Netflix renewed the show for a fourth and fifth season.[6] In 2021, the series was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program.[7]
Cast
- Brett and Jason Oppenheim, co-founders of the Oppenheim Group, twin brothers
- Chrishell Stause, actress, real estate agent and recent addition to the Oppenheim Group, previously married to actor Justin Hartley
- Christine Quinn, real estate agent, Chrishell's rival, marries entrepreneur Christian Richard in season three's finale
- Maya Vander, real estate agent, Israeli, commutes between Los Angeles and Miami
- Mary Fitzgerald, real estate agent, previously dated Jason, marries Romain in season two's finale
- Heather Rae Young, real estate agent, former Playboy Playmate and actress, engaged to television personality Tarek El Moussa
- Romain Bonnet, model, marries Mary in season two's finale
- Davina Potratz, real estate agent, leaves the Oppenheim Group after season three
- Amanza Smith, real estate agent, interior designer, joins the Oppenheim Group from season two
- Vanessa Villela, real estate agent, Mexican-American novela star, joins the Oppenheim Group from season four[8]
- Emma Hernan, real estate agent, former Sports Illustrated model, joins the Oppenheim Group from season four
Episodes
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 8 | March 22, 2019 | ||
| 2 | 8 | May 22, 2020 | ||
| 3 | 8 | August 7, 2020 | ||
Season 1 (2019)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "If Looks Could Sell" | March 22, 2019 | |
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New agent Chrishell joins The Oppenheim Group and realizes she must prove herself. The brokers square off to sell a spectacular Hollywood Hills home. | ||||
| 2 | 2 | "Can't Have Your Cake and Eat It Too" | March 22, 2019 | |
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The agents get real about juggling love and career. Mary is shaken at her anniversary dinner. Heather feels the distance from Nick — and Christine. | ||||
| 3 | 3 | "(Real) Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" | March 22, 2019 | |
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Mary gets a big surprise as Christine finds herself in an unexpected fight — and date. Actor Taye Diggs tours a home. Heather copes with a crisis. | ||||
| 4 | 4 | "Loose Lips Sink Relationships" | March 22, 2019 | |
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Chrishell learns a few lessons about business and friendship while Heather takes flak for delays. Maya makes a discovery but needs to keep it secret. | ||||
| 5 | 5 | "The One That Got Away" | March 22, 2019 | |
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Heather and Christine face off over the firm's big deal as Mary tries to find common ground. Christine warns Chrishell: Secrets set off explosions. | ||||
| 6 | 6 | "Real Estate Hunger Games" | March 22, 2019 | |
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A client pits Chrishell and Christine against each other. Heather sells her hot property and eyes a buyer for the unique home in the Hollywood Hills. | ||||
| 7 | 7 | "It Takes Two to Make a Thing Go Right" | March 22, 2019 | |
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Relationships are everything as Chrishell struggles to find an ideal home for a demanding buyer. Christine and Heather try to work together on a deal. | ||||
| 8 | 8 | "The Gloves Come Off" | March 22, 2019 | |
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Chrishell encounters jealousy as Heather embarrasses Jason. Mary reveals her frustration, and simmering tensions come to a full boil at the big party. | ||||
Season 2 (2020)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 9 | 1 | "Let the Real Estate Games Begin" | May 22, 2020 | |
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The agents catch up at the $44 million home and learn Christine's engaged. Heather reveals a romance. Chrishell works the Vally. Amanza arrives. | ||||
| 10 | 2 | "Billionaires Have Compounds" | May 22, 2020 | |
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Chrishell and Christine have it out. Mary finds a dream home, and Davina thinks big. News of Heather's latest love leads to a frank talk with Brett. | ||||
| 11 | 3 | "Sorry, Not Sorry" | May 22, 2020 | |
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Heather and Amanza connect before Romain drops a bombshell. Chrishell gets a key listing as Christine plans her engagement party and spills to Davina. | ||||
| 12 | 4 | "The Red Engagement Party" | May 22, 2020 | |
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A stressed Mary must secure a wedding venue stat. Chrishell and Christine consider the unthinkable. Tempers flare at a red-hot engagement party. | ||||
| 13 | 5 | "I’m No Soldier" | May 22, 2020 | |
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Chrishell tours Jason's celebrity-owned home for her star client. Mary confronts Christine and battles the boss. Maya checks out Brett's project. | ||||
| 14 | 6 | "The Wait Will Be Worth the Wait" | May 22, 2020 | |
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Retail therapy gives Christine a chance to vent. Mary shops for her ideal wedding dress. Amanza tries to help Heather, but ca she do anything right? | ||||
| 15 | 7 | "That’s Why They Call It Real Estress" | May 22, 2020 | |
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Amanza confides in Mary. Davina ponders an invitation. The agents dish the dirt in Los Feliz. After hours, the bachelorette bash seethes with drama. | ||||
| 16 | 8 | "Karma’s Gonna Get You" | May 22, 2020 | |
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The realtors get real and revisit the "overlap" flap. Tears at a broker's open lead to a blowout. On her big day, Mary juggles her work and wedding. | ||||
Season 3 (2020)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 17 | 1 | "Back to Business" | August 7, 2020 | |
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Amanza breaks down the backstabbing. After touring a sexy new listing and getting a tarot reading, Christine lashes back at her birthday bash. | ||||
| 18 | 2 | "Confidence Is Key" | August 7, 2020 | |
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Business is booming, but Jason isn't happy with Amanza. Brokers turn out for Christine's burger and Botox blowout. Alone, Chrishell and Davina clash. | ||||
| 19 | 3 | "The Biggest Agent in the Room" | August 7, 2020 | |
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Tensions grow over a high-priced listing, and fissures appear in a friendship. Heather and Amanza warily team up. Mary makes a confession to Romain. | ||||
| 20 | 4 | "Everybody Loves Mary" | August 7, 2020 | |
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The agents dish about favoritism and weigh their options. Heather and Amanza get — and give — some bad news. Friendsgiving brings a huge announcement. | ||||
| 21 | 5 | "Bad News Travels Fast" | August 7, 2020 | |
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A "Versace house" is on the agenda. Christine falls for a wedding gown. Two agents try to talk it out. After Chrishell's event, shocking news breaks. | ||||
| 22 | 6 | "One Text Changes Everything" | August 7, 2020 | |
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Still raw, Chrishell confides in Mary. Christine, Maya and Davina meet for tea. Mary faces Romain. Amanza and Heather's teamwork makes for dream work. | ||||
| 23 | 7 | "Two Sides to Every Story" | August 7, 2020 | |
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It takes two. Chrishell regroups and reassesses in St. Louis as Christine gets set for her wedding. After all her hard work, Amanza clinches a deal. | ||||
| 24 | 8 | "A Not So White Wedding" | August 7, 2020 | |
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Chrishell returns. Heather bristles. After showing a Neutra to "Queer Eye" star Karamo, Christine walks down the aisle. Unanticipated drama awaits. | ||||
Controversies
Celebrities such as Chrissy Teigen have questioned the authenticity of the show.[9] A long-term real estate agent in LA told the Mail that "The Oppenheim brothers are the real deal but none of us have ever come across the women they have working for them. It's clear these 'girls', as they call them on the show, were hired to make the show sizzle."[10] Star Chrishell Stause has fought back against the accusations, going so far as to post a picture of her real estate license online to dismiss the rumors.[11]
References
- ^ "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Selling Sunset' On Netflix, A Bravo-Style Reality Show About Women Who Sell High-End Houses". Decider. 22 March 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
- ^ "Selling Sunset Season 1 Netflix Review – Gouge your eyes out instead". Ready Steady Cut. 22 March 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
- ^ "'Selling Sunset' is 'The Hills' for people in their 30s with real jobs". The Daily Dot. 12 April 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
- ^ Petski, Denise (April 22, 2020). "'Selling Sunset' Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix/Lionsgate". Deadline. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ "'Selling Sunset' Season 3 Coming to Netflix in August 2020". What's on Netflix. May 22, 2020.
- ^ "Netflix Renews 'Selling Sunset' for Seasons 4 and 5". 11 March 2021.
- ^ "Emmy Awards: 'Bridgerton,' 'I May Destroy You,' 'Ted Lasso,' 'WandaVision' Among Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ^ "Make Room, Christine! Meet Selling Sunset's 2 New Cast Members". 26 May 2021.
- ^ Henry, Grace. "Is Selling Sunset real or scripted? The truth about "amped up" Netflix series". Radio Times. Radio Times. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ "Selling Sunset: Netflix reality show hit by 'fake' claims". HELLO!. 2020-08-24. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
- ^ "Selling Sunset: Chrishell Shows Proof After Claims She's A Fake Realtor Circulate". ScreenRant. 2020-08-26. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
