Buying Beverly Hills is an American television series on Netflix.[1] The first season premiered in 2022. The unscripted series focuses on Mauricio Umansky and his staff at The Agency RE.[2][3][4]

Buying Beverly Hills
GenreReality television
Starring
  • Mauricio Umansky
  • Farrah Brittany
  • Alexia Umansky
  • Sophia Umansky
  • Sonika Vaid
  • Santiago Arana
  • Ben Belack
  • Joey Ben-Zvi
  • Jon Grauman
  • Brandon Graves
  • Allie Lutz Rosenberger
  • Melissa Platt
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes18
Production
Executive producers
  • Brent Montgomery
  • Justin W. Hochberg
  • Adam Sher
  • Michael Call
  • Steven Drieu
  • Deanna Markoff
  • Sara Chamberlain
Production locations
Editors
  • Mac Caudill
  • Dan Zimmerman
  • John Longino
  • Aleks Dankers
  • Ben States
  • Jack Alvino
Running time33–51 minutes
Production companies
  • ITV America
  • Just Entertainment
  • Wheelhouse Entertainment
  • Spoke Studios
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseNovember 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)

Overview edit

Season 1 edit

The official trailer for the debut season was released on October 7, 2022.[5] Season one was released on Netflix on November 4, 2022.[6] The original cast consisted of Mauricio Umansky, Farrah Brittany, Alexia Umansky, Sonika Vaid, Santiago Arana, Ben Belack, Joey Ben-Zvi, Jon Grauman, Brandon Graves, Allie Lutz Rosenberger, and Melissa Platt.[7]

Season 2 edit

On April 10, 2023, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a second season.[8] The second season wrapped filming on July 15.[9] Agents Zach Goldsmith, Michelle Schwartz, and Umansky's daughter Sophia Umansky were added to the main cast.[10] They also cover the day the news broke of Mauricio Umansky and Kyle Richards split, and the aftermath with the family.[11]

Cast edit

  • Mauricio Umansky, founder and owner.[12]
  • Farrah Brittany, senior agent. Mauricio's stepdaughter.[12]
  • Alexia Umansky, junior agent, Umansky team. Mauricio's daughter.[12]
  • Sonika Vaid, junior agent, Grauman team.[12]
  • Santiago Arana, senior agent.[12]
  • Ben Belack, senior agent.[12]
  • Joey Ben-Zvi, junior agent, Umansky team.[12]
  • Jon Grauman, senior agent.[12]
  • Brandon Graves, junior agent, Grauman team.[12]
  • Allie Lutz Rosenberger, senior agent.[12]
  • Melissa Platt, senior agent.[12]
  • Adam Rosenfield, Principal, Grauman Rosenfeld Group.[13]
  • Kyle Richards, Mauricio's ex-wife.[10]
  • Sophia Umansky, prospective agent on the Umansky team. Mauricio's daughter.[13]
  • Zach Goldsmith, Director, Estate Division.[13]
  • Michelle Schwartz, Managing Partner, Sherman Oaks, Studio City & Calabasas.[13]

Timeline of cast members edit

Cast member Seasons
1 2
Mauricio Umansky Main
Farrah Brittany Main
Alexia Umansky Main
Sonika Vaid Main
Santiago Arana Main
Ben Belack Main
Joey Ben-Zvi Main
Jon Grauman Main
Brandon Graves Main
Allie Lutz Rosenberger Main
Melissa Platt Main
Adam Rosenfeld Recurring Main
Kyle Richards Guest Recurring
Sophia Umansky Main
Zach Goldsmith Main
Michelle Schwartz Main

Episodes edit

Series overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
18November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)[14]
210March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)[15]

Season 1 edit

No.TitleOriginal release date [16]
1"Family Dynasty"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Alexia steps up to sell the family home but fails to impress Allie when she bungles a showing; Joey apprentices with veteran agent Ben.
2"Friend or Foe"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Brandon and Sonika can't close the deal at a practise open house; Alexia stumbles through another showing, which draws a harsh evaluation from Melissa.
3"Flames and Games"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Joey struggles to land his aunt's gem of a listing, causing Mauricio to step in; Alexia confronts Melissa about feeling betrayed.
4"Best Offers"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Before an open house, Jon gives Brandon a pep talk about having confidence; Farrah finds the courage to talk to her partner about their future.
5"Farrahween"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
At an over-the-top Halloween party, Sonika confronts her boyfriend about his past with another agent; Ben gets a tempting offer from a rival agency.
6"Who's Going With Me?"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Brandon admits to Alexia why people at The Agency treat her differently; Sonika and Kevin try to repair their relationship, as do Ben and Joey.
7"Love, Leads, and Loyalty"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Alexis throws an influencer-filled open house that impresses her coworkers; Farrah challenges Mauricio on an unfair commission split.
8"The Next CEO"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Jon secures The Agency's biggest-ever listing, a house worth US$139 million; Mauricio announces that the family business is about to get a little bigger.

Season 2 edit

No.TitleOriginal release date [17]
1"Everything Changes"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
Sophia Umansky joins the team, putting a few agents on edge; Mauricio opens up about his struggles with Kyle; Joey undermines Alexia on a $28 million property.
2"Not Everyone's Going to Make It"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
The Agency represents a "Botched" doctor's home in a high-stakes auction; Sonika receives some bad news at work; a flashy competitor courts Zach.
3"Roasted and Burned"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
Brandon confronts Ben over his Instagram snub; Alexia and Sophia use their internet savvy for a $150 thousand-per-month rental; Zach cracks a joke that bombs.
4"Queen of the Valley"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
An open house for an NBA player gets awkward; Sophia shadows Zach while touring a house rich in Hollywood history; Alexia nervously teams up with Michelle.
5"Umanskys Always Win"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
The Umanskys' pickleball tournament stirs up drama; the crew heads to Miami for a jaw-dropping listing; Farrah's love life becomes office gossip.
6"Business Suicide"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
In Miami, Farrah confronts Melissa; back in Los Angeles, Alexia teams up with Tyler as Michelle raises doubts about the Umansky daughters taking over The Agency.
7"No Loyalty"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
Busy schedules strain Kyle and Mauricio's marriage; Santiago puts Zach on the spot; Farrah, Alexia and Michelle have a showdown at an open house.
8"Breaking News"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
The Umanskys travel to Aspen, Colo., where news about Kyle and Mauricio rattles the family; in Los Angeles, Ben and Tyler bounce back after the Sierra Mar listing.
9"I Don't Want to Lose You"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
The agents join the Umanskys in Aspen, Colo.; Zach's loyalty is questioned, and Joey gets called out; Mauricio meets with Michelle to discuss her bold comments.
10"Mergers & Separations"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
Sonika raises issues with Brandon about Kevin's home; Zach makes a major career decision; Mauricio considers the future of his family and business.

References edit

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  7. ^ Romero, Ariana (October 14, 2022). "Meet the Glam Agents Tasked with 'Buying Beverly Hills' (and Selling It)". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
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