The eighth season of The Kardashians is officially streaming on Hulu in the United States. Select content is also available through Disney+ for eligible bundle subscribers. The new installment follows Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian Barker, Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Kylie Jenner as they navigate major personal updates, professional ambitions, and family relationships.
What to Expect in Season 8
According to official promotional materials released by Disney+ and Hulu, the new season centers around love, reinvention, and the future. The family balances massive business empires with intimate storylines. These range from school drop-offs and playtime to healing old wounds and embracing independence.
Familiar faces make appearances throughout the 10-episode run. These include Scott Disick, Caitlyn Jenner, and Travis Barker. Executive producers for the series include Ben Winston from Fulwell Entertainment, Danielle King, Emma Conway, Elizabeth Jones, Erin Foye, and all six main family members.
Kim Kardashian’s Health Disclosure
One of the most talked-about moments from the promotional trailer centers on Kim Kardashian’s health. In an emotional conversation with relatives, Kim reveals a diagnosis of esophagitis. This condition is an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, which is the muscular tube connecting the throat to the stomach.
The trailer briefly touches on family tensions before shifting focus to Kim’s medical situation and hospital visit. This gives viewers an honest look at how the family handles unexpected health scares while living in the public eye.
Release Schedule and How to Watch
Season 8 premiered with its first episode, titled “Slap the S*** Outta Her,” on Thursday, October 8. New episodes drop weekly on Thursdays at 12 a.m. ET on Hulu for US subscribers. Viewers outside the United States can stream the new chapter on Disney+ in supported international markets.
Episode Release Timeline
- Episode 1: October 8
- Episode 2: October 15
- Episode 3: October 22
- Episode 4: October 29
- Episode 5: November 5
- Episode 6: November 12
- Episode 7: November 19
- Episode 8: November 26
- Episode 9: December 3
- Episode 10: December 10
The Continuing Legacy of Reality TV’s First Family
Nearly two decades after the Kardashian-Jenner family first invited television cameras into their homes with E!’s Keeping Up with the Kardashians, their transition to Hulu in 2022 has kept them firmly anchored in pop culture. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Khloé Kardashian noted that the family has no specific end date in mind for the series. They intend to continue filming as long as the process remains enjoyable and audiences keep watching.
Whether tuning in for high-end glamour, business updates, or vulnerable personal disclosures like Kim’s health journey, fans can expect plenty of entertainment as Season 8 unfolds weekly through December.
