The show was never just about the women. The "honorary Kardashian," , provided much of the series' early comedic relief and drama. Despite never being a biological Kardashian, his role as the father of Kourtney’s children kept him central to the cast. Caitlyn Jenner (formerly Bruce Jenner ) played a pivotal role as the family patriarch for the first half of the series before documenting her transition in later seasons.

Here’s a short story based on the , imagining a quiet moment behind the cameras.