The Ashlee Simpson Show was a television reality show about the life of Ashlee Simpson. The first season, taped from 2003 to mid-2004, focused on the beginnings of her career as a singer and the recording of her debut album, Autobiography. A second season, taped from late 2004 to early 2005, focused on her career after the album's release.
Consisting of eight half-hour episodes, the first season ran on MTV in the U.S. in the summer of 2004. The show proved quite successful and helped to establish widespread recognition for Simpson, whose album was released on July 20, 2004, a month after the show began airing, and debuted at number one in sales. Jordan Schur, the president of Simpson's record label, Geffen, said that "There's no question that it really helped expose her and her music. She's got a tremendous personality; people gravitate toward that. They want to watch her and listen to her music." The second season, consisting of ten episodes, aired in early 2005.
With a brand spankin' new recording contract, Ashlee Simpson is ready to take her first steps in her new life. She waves goodbye to mom and dad and hello to her fabulous apartment and budding romance. Unfortunately, she quickly learns…
Episode 2. Ashlee Verses Her Label
2004-06-23
After breaking up with her boyfriend Ashlee travels to New York City. When she gets there she writes songs with her music producer.
And while shes in New York, Ashlee buys a Christmas tree and pierces her ear.
Episode 3. Ashlee Rocks Ryan's World
2004-06-30
Ashlee Simpson is starting to realize that being a rock superstar isn't as easy as it seems. Disagreements with her label and problems hitting the right notes in the studio have made Ashlee especially determined to create a successful…
Episode 4. Valentine's Bummer
2004-07-07
Ashlee & Ryan officaly become an item. Ryan plays a song for Ashlee. And it ends up that Ashlee does not even know the song, that makes Ashlee mad.
Episode 5. Ashlee Strikes a Pose
2004-07-14
Ashlee does her first photo shoot, and she ends not knowing what to wear. Ashlee is determined not to look too girly or like Jessica.
Episode 6. Ashlee Performs Live
2004-07-21
Ashlee and Jessica film their Pizza Hut commercial. Also Ashlee Performs Live at The Knitting Factory.
Episode 7. Ashlee Hits the Big Time
2004-07-28
With Ashlee's cd about to be released and her tour about to start, Ashlee takes pictures for the cover of her cd.
Episode 8. Ashlee Goes Platinum
2004-08-04
Ashlee does a press tour for her new CD. She goes to New York and appears on many talk shows and radio shows. Also she learns that her CD, is selling like hotcakes. Meanwhile when she goes on the Today Show Nick is there. And when she…
