The Most Unforgettable Moments That Made 'The Osbournes' a Reality TV Classic — As Series Is Remembered Following Rocker's Tragic Death
'The Osbournes' continues to be talked about even years after the final episode aired.
Aug. 1 2025, Published 9:00 p.m. ET
The Osbourne family took reality television by storm with their hit series The Osbournes, debuting in 2002. Featuring rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, his wife Sharon, and their children Kelly and Jack, the show transformed the family into household names.
Despite its massive success, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program in its second year, Ozzy, who passed away on July 22 at age 76, later said he shouldn't have filmed the series.
"Of course, I regret doing the f------ show," he told NME in 2013. "I didn't want to be on f------ television. I didn't become a f------ rock 'n' roll singer to read the f------ weather forecast, know what I mean?"
Throughout its run from 2002 to 2005, The Osbournes aired 52 episodes, spotlighting the family's wild dynamics and penchant for chaos.
RadarOnline.com can reveal six of the most shocking moments that defined the series.
The Infamous Bubbles
'The Osbournes aired 52 episodes.
In a memorable Season 1 episode, Sharon introduced a new concert effect involving bubbles to Ozzy.
"Bubbles! Oh, come on, Sharon!" he exclaimed. "I'm f------ Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of f------ Darkness. Evil! Evil! What's f------ evil about a b----load of f------ bubbles!?"
The Fight With the Neighbors
The show ran from 2002 to 2005.
Early in the series, the Osbournes faced off against noisy neighbors. After several unsuccessful attempts to quiet them, the family resorted to extreme measures. When the neighbors began singing loudly, Jack retaliated with music.
It escalated to Sharon throwing an old Christmas ham over the fence, leading to Ozzy launching a log through their window once the police left.
Ozzy Fights the Television
The rockstar admitted he 'regretted' doing the series.
In one particularly relatable moment, Ozzy struggled with the family's complicated television setup.
"I'm a very simple man," he lamented. "You've got to have a computer now to turn the f------ TV on and off. I press one button and the shower starts. What is this? Where am I, man? The nightmare continues. Nightmare in Beverly Hills."
Dog Issues
The show featured plenty of memorable moments.
The Osbourne household boasted numerous pets, leading to chaotic situations.
In Season 2, Ozzy had had enough of cleaning up after them.
"I'm not picking up dog s---," he declared. "I'm a rock star."
When suggestions to hire a dog trainer came up, he retorted, "You don't need to hire a dog therapist! You just need to wake up at 7 a.m., and open the f------ door!"
Ozzy Fights the Ocean
It remains one of MTV's most popular shows.
In another iconic Season 2 moment, Ozzy attempted to build a campfire at his beach house but made the mistake of placing it too close to the tide.
As the fire went out, he yelled at the ocean, "Stop! F---! Go to Alaska! No, no, no, no. You f------ a------ ocean! No!"
This wasn't the first time Ozzy had issues near water, as he and Jack often found themselves in comical fishing disasters.
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Kelly and Jack's Fight About Christina Aguilera
In one episode, Christina Aguilera caused a ruckus between siblings Jack and Kelly.
A heated sibling rivalry unfolded when Kelly confronted Jack for dancing with her nemesis, Christina Aguilera.
"When you hate someone, I hate someone," she yelled.
The situation quickly escalated as Kelly punched Jack, and Sharon intervened to break up the brawl.
The Osbournes remains a defining moment in reality television history, showcasing the family's complex dynamics amidst outrageous and often laugh-out-loud antics.
