The series initially aired from January 12, 1997, to May 6, 2010, and centers on the Hills, an American family in the fictional city of Arlen, Texas, as well as their neighbors, co-workers, relatives, classmates, friends, and acquaintances. The show's realistic approach seeks humor in the conventional and mundane aspects of everyday life. It was named by Time magazine in its 2007 list of "The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time" The series has won two Emmy Awards and has been nominated for seven.