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Ozzy Osbourne’s Death Reignites Interest in MTV’s The Osbournes

Streaming services are reissuing the Emmy-winning series, fueling widespread sharing of classic family moments online.

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Sharon Osbourne, Jack Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne on Dec. 17, 2004 in London.

Overview

  • Fans are flooding social media with standout clips—from Ozzy’s burrito obsession to his expletive-filled reactions to modern tech—since his July 2025 passing.
  • The Osbournes, which ran from 2002 to 2005 and earned MTV its highest ratings and a Best Reality Program Emmy, is now available on Pluto TV, Tubi, Sling, the Roku Channel and Amazon Prime Video.
  • MTV’s gamble on an unfiltered look at a rock legend’s home life pioneered the celebrity-family reality format that laid the groundwork for shows like The Kardashians.
  • The series reframed Ozzy from metal frontman to relatable father, documenting key moments such as Sharon’s cancer diagnosis and Ozzy’s near-fatal quad bike accident.
  • Its success spawned numerous imitators and reshaped unscripted television by proving the appeal of candid, celebrity-driven content.