The first season of The Hills, an American reality television series, consists of 10 episodes and was broadcast on MTV. It aired from May 31, 2006, until August 2, 2006. The season was filmed primarily in Los Angeles, California, with additional footage in New York City. The executive producer was Liz Gateley. The Hills focuses on the lives of Lauren Conrad, Audrina Patridge, Whitney Port, and Heidi Montag. During the season, Conrad moves from Laguna Beach to Los Angeles. Accompanied by her best friend and housemate Montag, the pair attend the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, though the latter left 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.
Episode 1
New City, New Drama
May 31, 2006
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 pretty much just into the party scene. The real test of Lauren's new life is if she can juggle work, school, and partying. However, no matter where she goes, drama always seems to follow.
Episode 2
A Change of Plans
Jun 7, 2006
Lauren has to face her boss after the party. Meanwhile, Heidi doesn't take school seriously and makes different plans for her future.
Episode 3
An Unexpected Call
Jun 14, 2006
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.
Episode 4
Lauren and Jason, Take Two
Jun 21, 2006
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 with her co-workers as she is not yet 21.
Episode 5
Jason's Birthday
Jun 28, 2006
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.
Episode 6
Boyfriends and Work Don't Mix
Jul 5, 2006
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 a model is a no show. Meanwhile, Jason does his best to get Lauren to pay more attention to him, and less to work and school.
Episode 7
Somebody Always Has to Cry
Jul 12, 2006
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 a big fight, causing Lauren to storm off with Heidi.
Episode 8
You Can't Just Be with Me?
Jul 19, 2006
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.
Episode 9
Love Is Not a Maybe Thing
Jul 26, 2006
Heidi and Jordan's relationship starts to go downhill as Heidi starts to realize that she may not feel true love for Jordan.
Episode 10
Timing Is Everything
Aug 2, 2006
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.