True Drama
While some scenes may be faked, the drama surrounding them can be very real. When Kourtney and long time partner Scott Disick broke up, the cameras were right there. Kourtney later claimed that this was the hardest episode to film, but the show must go on, no matter how hard it can be to get through.
Is This Thing On?
The Kardashian family wear microphones for all hours of the day. Even if they have to take a quick bathroom break, the microphone stays on. They never know when the perfect sound byte might come, so the family has to be prepared at all times. That is some serious dedication...