I Want to Be a Hilton
I Want to Be a Hilton featured people who "Wanted to be like a Hilton." The finalist of the competition receives a prize package that includes a $200,000 trust fund, a new apartment, wardrobe and the opportunity to get to know the Hiltons. They resided at a fancy New York hotel and were divided into two teams, "Park" and "Madison". In each episode, they were required to perform certain tasks, ranging from dog grooming, a fashion show and organizing a charity event, while learning etiquette and manners. As they competed, Hilton guided them through a variety of challenges that cover subjects ranging from art and culture to beauty and fashion. Hilton met with the losing team at the end of each episode and eliminated one contestant with the catchphrase, "You're not on the list." The show was originally entitled The Good Life, to tie it in to Paris Hilton's reality show The Simple Life. The show was not renewed for a second season.
Cast

Kathy Hilton
Self - Host

Paris Hilton
Self

Nicky Hilton
Self

Frederique van der Wal
Self
Rick Hilton
Self
Seasons
E1Episode 1
Jun 21, 2005
Kathy Hilton embarks on her search for the next socialite! Meet the 14 young contestants who will compete for the extravagant grand prize package which includes a new apartment and wardrobe for one year, plus a $200,000 trust fund. Kathy will immerse the group in the New York society scene and then lead the contestants through weekly challenges to see how well they can adapt. Those who don’t make the cut will be eliminated from Kathy’s list.
E2Episode 2
Jun 28, 2005
Kathy has the teams participate in a charity auction to raise money for breast cancer. Paris and Nicky join the contestants and show them that being a do-gooder is part of the life of a socialite.
E3Episode 3
Jul 5, 2005
The teams compete in a New York scavenger hunt designed to educate them on culture and art.
E4Episode 4
Jul 12, 2005
E5Episode 5
Jul 19, 2005
E8Episode 8
Aug 9, 2005
Storyline
I Want to Be a Hilton featured people who "Wanted to be like a Hilton." The finalist of the competition receives a prize package that includes a $200,000 trust fund, a new apartment, wardrobe and the opportunity to get to know the Hiltons. They resided at a fancy New York hotel and were divided into two teams, "Park" and "Madison". In each episode, they were required to perform certain tasks, ranging from dog grooming, a fashion show and organizing a charity event, while learning etiquette and manners. As they competed, Hilton guided them through a variety of challenges that cover subjects ranging from art and culture to beauty and fashion. Hilton met with the losing team at the end of each episode and eliminated one contestant with the catchphrase, "You're not on the list." The show was originally entitled The Good Life, to tie it in to Paris Hilton's reality show The Simple Life. The show was not renewed for a second season.
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