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Television personality Rob Kardashian has made a rare appearance on social media via a Throwback Thursday post on Instagram. Reuters/Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun

Reality TV star and model Kendall Jenner gave her followers a reminder of Rob Kardashian’s time in the family’s reality show. On Tuesday, she took to Instagram and shared some old footage of her brother taken from a 2012 episode of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.”

In the short montage of clips, Rob could be seen laughing out loud and awkwardly dancing. According to a report by People, the footage was taken from an episode titled “Dishing it Out.” It was aired back in 2012 when Rob was still actively taking part in the family’s hit show.

The episode featured members of the Kardashian-Jenner clan as they watched several hilarious never-before-seen clips from their show. In this particular footage, Kylie Jenner, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian as well Caitlyn Jenner -- who was then known as Bruce -- could be seen watching the clips.

“This makes me ridiculously happy @robkardashian,” wrote Kendall in the photo caption. She finished it off with a blue heart emoji.

Rob has rarely been seen in person or on the family’s TV show for the past two years. He used to be a regular fixture in the series until he opted to steer clear in the past two seasons. His personal issues and weight gain have become a recurring theme in the show.

Last year, he famously skipped the family’s trip to Thailand and left Europe early during the weeklong celebration of Kim Kardashian’s wedding to Kanye West. His sister Kim made a controversial statement in a recent interview with Rolling Stone where she talked about the reasons behind Rob's elusiveness.

"It's not that mysterious, what's happening with Rob. He has gained weight. He feels uncomfortable being on the show, and that's OK. Do I think he smokes weed, drinks beer, hangs out and plays video games with his friends all day long? Yes," she said. Kim has always maintained a tough love attitude towards her brother, and this has caused many conflicts between her and other members of the family, especially Khloe who is said to be protective of Rob.

“Keeping Up with the Kardashians” Season 10 returns this fall. The series airs every Sunday at 9 p.m. EDT on the E! network.