In a surprising and emotional turn of events, Caitlyn Jenner made her first-ever appearance on "The Kardashians" to join her family for a farewell dinner at their former Hidden Hills home. The episode, which aired on October 30, 2025, documented the family gathering to say goodbye to the iconic residence they lived in for 15 years. The invitation, extended by Kris Jenner, came as a shock to the rest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan.
Kris Jenner, 69, explained her decision to include Caitlyn, 76, stating that it "wouldn't be the same" without her, as she was a part of the "amazing memories" created within those walls. Kris emphasized that the house wasn't just hers but "our house," acknowledging Caitlyn's role in building their family home.
The episode revealed how Kris reached out to Caitlyn, who was "eating dinner and watching Fox News" when she received the invitation. Kris's simple invitation to "come say goodbye to El Dorado Meadow with us and be with your kids" was met with an immediate "I'm on my way" from Caitlyn.
Caitlyn's arrival was met with a mix of surprise and warmth from the family. Kendall, 29, admitted she "definitely wasn't expecting my dad to be here," given the "distant" relationship between her parents. She expressed happiness that she and Kylie didn't have to request Caitlyn's presence, appreciating her mother's inclusive gesture. Kylie acknowledged that her parents might never be "best friends again," but saw this as a "great first step".
The farewell dinner provided a platform for Kris and Caitlyn to engage in casual conversation, discussing topics like the recent Los Angeles wildfires. Khloé applauded her mom for showing "growth" by extending the invitation to Caitlyn. Kris summed up the night, expressing her happiness that they were all together to say goodbye to a house filled with "joy and love; blood, sweat, and tears; highs and lows," also mentioning that "it was Caitlyn's house too".
Caitlyn's appearance marks her first on the Hulu reality series, which premiered in 2022 after "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" concluded its run on E! in 2020. Kris and Caitlyn divorced in 2014, and Caitlyn publicly came out as a transgender woman the following year.
The episode also featured Rob Kardashian's return to television after a nine-year absence. The 38-year-old joined his family at their old home for the farewell dinner, marking his first TV appearance since 2016. Kim expressed missing having Rob on the show, noting his humor and expressing the hope that he would regularly return.
The Hidden Hills home, referred to as "El Dorado Meadow" by the family, was where Kendall allegedly lost her virginity and smoked weed. The house was put up for sale in February for $13.5 million, prompting the family to reminisce about their time there and host one last gathering. Kris described selling the house as "bittersweet," calling its black-and-white floors "iconic".
The episode, titled “She Was Such a Hater,” seemingly does not refer to either Kris or Caitlyn, as both were on their best behavior during the emotional get-together. The episode is available to stream on Hulu.
