The Real Housewives is a name most people are aware of, and they know exactly what to expect from it. Being one of the most popular reality show franchises, it has been a fan favorite series to binge-watch for fans and viewers alike. The show offers a peek into the luxurious, enticing, and extravagant lives of several women as they navigate their personal and professional lives in the spotlight.
Piping hot tea, scandals, and drama are expected. Over the course of almost two decades, these reality stars have launched businesses, raked in money, and become influential socialites. Their lifestyles, careers, and personal lives aren’t the only things that hook the viewers. The dynamic between the women ranges from friendships to rivalries in a high-pressure and not-so-private environment. Conflicts and tiffs arise in the connections as they go through ups and downs.
Each installment focuses on a group of upper-class women from a particular region around the world. The cameras give viewers a peek into the changing equations and shed light on the sparks and feuds. Popcorn-worthy entertainment is thus guaranteed. There are 11 American and 27 global installments of The Real Housewives, and the series is ever-expanding into new continents and countries.
Sniffing out potential reality television stars is a task, but one the producers are good at. Names like Kyle Richards, Bethenny Frankel, Yolanda Hadid (that’s right, Gigi Hadid’s mother), Nene Leakes, Teresa Giudice, and Lisa Vanderpump (of the controversial Vanderpump Rules) are known in social circles. They’ve had quite controversial lives, and the Internet loves to know more.
The Real Housewives: American editions guide
The Real Housewives has given birth to several discussions, opinions, iconic quotes, scandalous moments, and, most of all, some really entertaining memes. Here’s a guide to all the American installments of the reality show.
#RHOC: The Real Housewives of Orange County
- Name: The Real Housewives of Orange County
- Release: March 21, 2006 — present
- Seasons: 18
- Symbol: Orange
- Location: Orange County, California
The Real Housewives of Orange County, also known as #RHOC, was the first installment of the franchise. Having premiered almost two decades ago in March 2006, it has aired for 18 seasons. As its name suggests, the series revolves around women residing in Orange County, California. The symbol of the edition is an orange slice, which is quite self-explanatory. Check out this post for an in-depth guide to all seasons of the Orange County version.
#RHONY: The Real Housewives of New York City
- Name: The Real Housewives of New York City
- Release: March 4, 2008 — present
- Seasons: 14
- Symbol: Apple
- Location: New York City
The Real Housewives of New York City, also known as #RHONY, was the second installment of the franchise. It premiered in March 2008 and has aired 14 seasons so far. It revolves around women residing in New York City, with its symbol being apples. This is in reference to the city being known as The Big Apple. Take a look at this post for an in-depth guide to all seasons of the New York City edition.
#RHOA: The Real Housewives of Atlanta
- Name: The Real Housewives of Atlanta
- Release: October 7, 2008 — present
- Seasons: 15
- Symbol: Peach
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
The Real Housewives of Atlanta, also known as #RHOA, was the third installment of the franchise. It premiered in October 2008 and has aired 15 seasons so far. It revolves around women residing in Atlanta, Georgia. The symbol of the edition is a peach, since Georgia is known as the Peach State. You can go through this post for an in-depth guide to all seasons of the Atlanta series.
#RHONJ: The Real Housewives of New Jersey
- Name: The Real Housewives of New Jersey
- Release: May 12, 2009 — present
- Seasons: 14
- Symbol: State of New Jersey
- Location: New Jersey
The Real Housewives of New Jersey, also known as #RHONJ, was the fourth installment of the franchise. It premiered in May 2009 and has aired 14 seasons yet. It revolves around women residing in New Jersey. Its symbol is the silhouette of the state of New Jersey, which is yet again, self-explanatory. This post has an in-depth guide to all seasons of the New Jersey edition.
#RHODC: The Real Housewives of DC
- Name: The Real Housewives of DC
- Release: August 5 — October 21, 2010
- Seasons: 1
- Symbol: The Capitol
- Location: Washington, DC
The Real Housewives of DC, also known as #RHODC, was the fifth installment of the franchise. It premiered in August 2010 and aired for only one season, since it was cancelled. It revolved around women residing in Washington, DC. Its symbol was the United States Capitol which is located in Washington. A new DC-based edition focused on women residing in Potomac, Maryland was later released.
#RHOBH: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
- Name: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
- Release: October 14, 2010 — present
- Seasons: 14
- Symbol: Diamond
- Location: Beverly Hills, California
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, also known as #RHOBH, was the sixth installment of the franchise and remains one of the most popular. It premiered in October 2010 and has aired 14 seasons yet. It revolves around women residing in Beverly Hills, California. Its symbol is a diamond referring to its luxurious offerings. This post has an in-depth guide to all seasons of the Beverly Hills edition.
#RHOM: The Real Housewives of Miami
- Name: The Real Housewives of Miami
- Release: February 22, 2011 — present
- Seasons: 6
- Symbol: Flamingo
- Location: Miami, Florida
The Real Housewives of Miami, which is also known as #RHOM, was the seventh installment of the franchise. It premiered in February 2011 and has aired 6 seasons so far. The edition was canceled after three seasons but was revived in 2021.
It revolves around women residing in Miami, Florida. Its symbol is a flamingo, a reference to a neighborhood of the same name in South Beach, Miami. As per lore, flamingos were native to Florida before they disappeared around the 20th century. This post has an in-depth guide to all seasons of the Miami edition.
#RHOP: The Real Housewives of Potomac
- Name: The Real Housewives of Potomac
- Release: January 17, 2016 — present
- Seasons: 9
- Symbol: Cherry Blossoms
- Location: Potomac, Maryland
The Real Housewives of Potomac, which is also known as #RHOP, was the eighth installment of the franchise. It premiered in January 2016 and has aired 9 seasons so far. This was the second attempt of the franchise to focus on an area in DC. The original DC version of The Real Housewives was cancelled after one season.
This series revolves around women residing in Potomac, Maryland. Its symbol is a branch of pink cherry blossom flowers. This is a reference to the Cherry Blossom Festival. This post has an in-depth guide to all seasons of the Potomac edition.
#RHOD: The Real Housewives of Dallas
- Name: The Real Housewives of Dallas
- Release: April 11, 2016 — May 11, 2021
- Seasons: 5
- Symbol: Cowgirl Heel
- Location: Dallas, Texas
The Real Housewives of Dallas, also known as #RHOD, was the ninth installment of the franchise. It premiered in April 2016 and aired 5 seasons. It revolved around women residing in Dallas, Texas. Its symbol was a cowgirl heel, in reference to its country culture. This post is an in-depth guide to all seasons of the Dallas edition.
#RHOSLC: The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
- Name: The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
- Release: November 11, 2020 — present
- Seasons: 5
- Symbol: Mountains
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, also known as #RHOSLC, was the tenth installment of the franchise. It premiered in November 2020 and has aired 5 seasons so far. It revolves around women that reside in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its symbol is the outline of mountains, referencing the location and its geography. This post has an in-depth guide to all seasons of the Salt Lake City edition.
#RHUGT: The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip
- Name: The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip
- Release: November 16, 2021 — present
- Seasons: 4
- Symbol: Airplane
- Location: Various
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, also known as #RHUGT, was the eleventh installment of the franchise. It premiered in November 2021 and has aired 4 seasons so far. It revolves around housewives from different American editions of the franchise on a trip together. Its symbol is an airplane, referring to travel. This post has an in-depth guide to all seasons of the Ultimate Girls Trip.
