Global InformationShahs of Sunset information
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| Genre | Reality television |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 9 |
| No. of episodes | 128 (list of episodes) |
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| Camera setup | Multiple |
| Running time | 42 minutes |
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| Network | Bravo |
| Release | March 11, 2012 – August 29, 2021 |
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Shahs of Sunset is an American reality television series that aired on Bravo.[1] The series debuted on March 11, 2012, and ended on August 29, 2021.[2] The series followed a group of Iranian Americans[3] living in Beverly Hills (and the greater area known as "Tehrangeles"), who are trying to juggle their active social lives and up-and-coming careers while balancing the demands of their families and traditions.[4] It is the second American reality television show about Iranians after E!'s Love Is in the Heir in 2004.[5] The series originally focused on Reza Farahan, Golnesa Gharachedaghi, Sammy Younai, Asa Soltan Rahmati, Mike Shouhed, and Mercedes Javid. Of the original shahs, Younai left after the first season and Soltan Rahmati departed after the sixth. The remaining shahs joined in later seasons, Rose and Vand in the seventh. Past shahs include Lilly Ghalichi (seasons 2–3), Asifa Mirza (season 4) and Shervin Roohparvar (seasons 5–6).
Work on the fourth season was underway when Ryan Seacrest Productions (RSP) and Bravo denied the show's post-production crew a union contract. The crew went on strike with the support of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.[6] Bravo fired the crew and the fourth season had been delayed.[7] Eventually, RSP "ratified a union agreement, ending the month-long strike."[8] The fourth season of Shahs of Sunset premiered on March 2, 2015.[9] In June 2015, the show was renewed for a fifth season which premiered April 10, 2016.[10] On October 27, 2016, the show was renewed for a sixth season which premiered Sunday, July 16, 2017.[11] In April 2018, the show was renewed for a seventh season.[12]
In January 2020, Bravo announced that Shahs of Sunset would return for its eighth season on February 9, 2020, with Destiney Rose, Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi, Mercedes "MJ" Javid, Mike Shouhed, Reza Farahan, and Nema Vand returning as main cast members.[13] Sara Jeihooni joins in a supporting, friend role.[13]
In April 2022, it was announced that Shahs of Sunset had been canceled after nine seasons.[14]
- ^ "Bravo Launches New Docu-Series "Shahs of Sunset" on Sunday, March 11 at 10 pm ET/PT". Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ^ Jethro Nededog, Bravo Renews 'Shahs of Sunset' for Second Season, The Hollywood Reporter, April 17, 2012. Retrieved April 17, 2012.
- ^ Dixon, David Dixon Shirin Hakimzadeh, David (June 1, 2006). "Spotlight on the Iranian Foreign Born". migrationpolicy.org. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
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- ^ Porochista Khakpour, A New Persian Empire Plants a Personal Flag, The New York Times, March 6, 2012. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
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- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (January 15, 2015). "'The Real Housewives of Orange County', 'Married to Medicine' & 'Flipping Out' Renewed for New Seasons + Premiere Dates Unveiled for 'Shahs of Sunset' More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on January 16, 2015. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (June 15, 2015). "'Shahs of Sunset' Renewed for Season Five by Bravo". TV by the Numbers. Tribune Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on June 18, 2015. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
- ^ Ge, Linda (October 27, 2016). "Bravo Renews 'Southern Charm,' 'Shahs of Sunset,' More Shows". The Wrap. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (April 11, 2018). "Bravo Renews 'Vanderpump Rules' and 19 Other Shows, Expands to Seven Nights a Week". Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- ^ a b Gutierrez, Jordan (January 15, 2020). "Friendships are Tested when Bravo's 'Shahs of Sunset' returns on Sunday, February 9 at ET/PT". NBCUniversal. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- ^ "Bravo Cancels Shahs of Sunset After 9 Seasons". Yahoo! Entertainment. Retrieved April 7, 2022.