Famous in 12 is an American
reality television-
social experiment series that aired on
The CW.[1] Premiering on June 3, 2014, the series chronicles the Artiaga family as they relocate to
Los Angeles in order to seek fame over the course of 12 weeks.[2]TMZ and
Harvey Levin provide the family with opportunities and situations to increase their chances.[3][4] While on the series, the family continues to build their brand utilizing
social media to interact with viewers.[5] Each week features a "star power meter" that calculates which individual family member is receiving the most interest.[5] The show was canceled in week five and the family was sent home early due to lack of viewer interest.[6]
^Newman, Michelle (July 1, 2014).
"'Famous in 12' recap: That's showbiz, folks". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 1, 2014. The Artiagas are going back to Beaumont. The show is abruptly over.