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Ozzy Osbourne‘s pioneering MTV reality show The Osbournes is back in the spotlight following the legendary rocker’s passing on Tuesday (July 22).
First premiered on March 5, 2002, the hit reality series ran for four seasons and documented Osbourne family’s day-to-day life through both the good, bad and ugly. You’ll meet a young Kelly rocking neon pink hair and an even youger and more gothic Jack along with Ozzy’s manager and wife Sharon. If you’re a fan of Black Sabbath or the late rocker and his family, you can rewatch classic episodes of The Osbournes on Amazon with a Prime membership for free.
One of the most impactful seasons is the second one, given we get a glimpse into the way the family adapted to sudden fame and Sharon’s cancer diagnosis. The season is generally revered as the show’s best, given the high ratings of around 6.6 million viewers for its premiere. Generally, there are around 10 episodes per season, save for season two, which had a whopping 21.
The concept of the reality show is comparable to The Simple Life, Flavor of Love and The Anna Nicole Show, giving fans and followers an intimate look into the lives of their heroes. The series helped pioneer the family-focused reality show, making way for hit shows like Keeping Up With the Kardashians, The Family Stallone and Jon & Kate Plus 8. The Osbournes was cited as the most-viewed series ever on MTV. Amazon Prime acquired reruns of the series back in 2024.
With an Amazon Prime membership, you’ll also get access to unlimited streaming of big name movies, series, documentaries and live sports. Think hit shows like Euphoria, You and Fellow Travellers, along with top films like The House That Jack Built, The Substance, Sinners and so much more. You also have access to Amazon Originals like The Boys and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and content from partners like Max and Crunchyroll through add-on subscriptions.
