Bravohit the jackpot when they saw the success they were receiving by starting a show revolving aroundHousewives.It may have seemed like a dumb idea at first. Still, the ladies ofThe Real Housewives of Orange Countyknew what they were getting themselves into and performed flawlessly, which started a trend of seeing what otherHousewivesfrom different cities would be like. Boy, did they nail it with the cities they chose to follow!
Viewers have had the opportunity to see many cast members come and go through this franchise, and there is an attachment to many of these shows. Whether a comfort show or pure entertainment,The Real Housewiveshas brought joy to viewers' lives for many years and has significantly impacted them. It is hard to choose a favorite moment or a favorite franchise, but every single one of these franchises is unique in its way, and some may be stronger than others. There has not been a topic thatHousewiveshaven’t covered which has made waves in people’s lives.From arrests to divorces to Munchhausen disease and clip,these women have all made themselves known, and it is time to rank every version ofThe Real Housewivesfranchise.
12The Real Housewives of D.C. (2010)
Created by Scott Dunlop
AHousewivesfranchise focused on the lives of women involved in politics or married to politicians seemed like a brilliant idea.The Real Housewives of D.C.premiered in 2010. It was bound to be a great franchise since it would give viewers an inside scoop on what it’s like to be a part of the socialite class in D.C. Viewers were left hanging, wanting to know more about these women’s lives.
Still, they will never forget howMichaele Salahiand her husbandcrashedPresident Barack Obama’sfirst state dinner, which created chaos since they snuck in so quickly to an event of high standards. After this catastrophe,Bravodecided to cancel the show; AndyCohensaid heloved it so much and wished he could have given it another season, “But that show got torpedoed by the’Salamis'. There was such a stink on it from those two.”
The Real Housewives of D.C.
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11The Real Housewives of Dallas (2016-2021)
The excellent state of Texas could not be left behind and not have its own franchise.The Real Housewives of Dallashad the potential to become a great franchise, but the show had many issues since the beginning, and it was lucky to have lasted five seasons.
The main issue that viewers and the cast could see was theracism problems it had.Not only was the show dealing with these issues, but it also didn’t help that the show’s last season was during the start of the COVID pandemic, in which many people were still learning how to navigate this global pandemic, and the Dallas ladies were not doing an excellent job at showing they were being careful. In an interview withReality Blurb,Dr. Tiffany Moon,a cast member fromDallas,said that the universe was telling them that the show was not working, and her feud withKameron Westcottenhanced the franchise’s many problems.
The Real Housewives of Dallas
10The Real Housewives of Dubai (2022 -)
With almost two seasons,The Real Housewives of Dubai could potentially becomea great franchise. What keeps it in the lower ranks is that it only has one entire season done, and its upcoming second season is showing to make viewers shake from the many alliances shifting inDubai.It is important to note that the one that has helped the show become even more popular is cast memberChanel Ayan.
Any time she is shown on screen, viewers are ready for the next thing she will say, making everyone laugh and become a top-tier housewife; she also has excellent one-liners that have become iconic, like her"Period dot"comeback. Besides Chanel being at the center of it all, the glamour that had been missed by many of the other franchises is shown in Dubai, and it is bringing people into a world that many people may have had a different perspective on. The ladies have known each other for a while, but what could harm them, like any other franchise, is not being able to move on from issues and havingthe capacity to move forward.
The Real Housewives of Dubai
9The Real Housewives of New York City (2023 Reboot)
When shows start to hit a point where they are not connecting with the audience anymore, and changes need to be made, they decide to start a reboot.The Real Housewives of New York Cityhas been one of theHousewivesfranchises most loved by audiences, but the show needed a reboot after Season 13. The new ladies of New York brought a breath of fresh air toBravothat no one knew was missing.
Sure, it would have been nice to continue following the lives of the past cast, but this cast was younger and more refreshed, which meant it would bring in new drama and be able to connect with audiences better. Even though these ladies did not get into too many crazy arguments, it made many viewers change their perspectives on who they thought the season’s standouts would be. Thanks toJessel Tankand her antics, she got viewers to keep watching to see how her growing feud with some of the ladies would end. Also, having someone as high profile asJenna Lyonsshowed thatBravo can still bringin people from different career points in their lives. The ladies are about to embark on their second season, and they are now prepared to bring in the drama onBrynn Whitfield reminded viewers, " I wouldn’t be caught dead at Catch …I’m not a D-list model."
The Real Housewives of New York City
8The Real Housewives of Potomac (2016 -)
During its early years, the Real Housewives of Potomachad everything to become one of the topHousewivesfranchises. Still, as the seasons went by, some of the cast started to become more calculated and began to go through theHousewivescurse of the cast not getting along at all, which made it restrictive for there to be an actual show. In the beginning, the main characters from this franchise are seen asGizelle Bryant and the Grand Dame Karen Hueger.These two were the heart ofPotomacbecause they showed two different perspectives on what life is like there while also showing they had an ongoing feud for many years.
Potomacused to be a very light-hearted show, and viewers would come every week to watch the antics the ladies would have. It was seen that the show had its most perfect cast with the additions ofMonique Samuels and Candiace Dillard-Bassett,but theconfrontation between the two created a rift between all the ladiesthat they hadn’t been able to repair. Now, the show has undergone many changes, and viewers cannot wait to see the new era ofPotomac.
The Real Housewives of Potomac
7The Real Housewives of Miami (2011 -)
Sometimes, when shows are rebooted, it doesn’t mean they were not significant. They needed to take a break from being in the spotlight, as withThe Real Housewives of Miami.When the show was on the air back in 2011, it may not have been the viewer’s favorite, and it was showing for the low ratings it was receiving, soBravocame up with the solution ofputting the show onpause after its third season.
This was the best decision the network could have made because, when it was brought back eight years after it orginally ended onPeacock,it showed everyone how a reboot should work. Instead of getting rid of the whole cast, the decision was to bring back three veterans and bring fresh blood to the show, and they hit the nail on who they chose for the cast. The show has become more popular season after season, and thanks to the additions ofGuerdy Abraira, Nicole Martin, and Julia Lemigova, itshook up the cast and kept all the veterans on their toes.
The Real Housewives of Miami
6The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (2020 -)
“Receipts, proofs, screenshots, timeline, f**king everything,” viewers have heard these sounds everywhere this year afterThe Real Housewives of Salt Lake Citycreated one of the most shocking reveals in reality TV history by exposingMonica Garciato be in charge of atroll page account calledReality Von Tease. Even after creating a big scandal, the show has become an instant classic since many of the situations on this show are very different from any otherHousewivesfranchise.
Sure, there have been arrests on other Housewives shows, but no one will ever forget seeingJen Shahfleeing on a cast trip because the FBI was looking for her. Even though Jen Shah left the show and left a void in it, she was quickly forgotten becauseMeredith Marks, Lisa Barlow, Whitney Rose, and Heather Gayknew what they had to do to make sure their show was still followed by viewers and made it enjoyable to watch. The following season without Monica will be enjoyable to watch since it’ll show the aftermath of her reveal, but these ladies know how to bring it and learn not totalk about their bathtubs.
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
5The Real Housewives of New Jersey (2009 -)
As one of the most beloved franchises by viewers all around,The Real Housewives of New Jerseyhas understood the assignment for many seasons. Even though the dynamics have completely changed between theGorgas and the Giudicefamilies, it still brings back many iconic moments throughout the cast. It is clear to everyone that viewers are continuously interested in knowing the next step forTeresa Giudicein her life and how she will continue to grow her “love bubble.”
The show has lost its spark from the earlier years thanks to theaddition ofMargaret Josephs,since she has been trying to manipulate many of the narratives on the show.RHONJwas one of the first shows to have seen a big scandal with the arrest ofJoe Giudiceand Teresa, but seeing her significantly grow from past mistakes has become a journey that everyone has enjoyed.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
4The Real Housewives of Atlanta (2008 -)
Created by Princess Banton-Lofters
As one of Bravo’s OG franchises,The Real Housewives of Atlantahas been one of the most beloved franchises because of its many iconic moments throughout the year and the great cast it had for many seasons until this last one. The show had one of the longestHousewiveson the show,Kandi Burruss,and even one of their most successful cast members since she has had manyopportunities thanks to her time on the show.
Still, besides Kandi, some of the biggest names in reality TV history have come out from this show, likeNene Leakes, Kenya Moore, and Porsha Williams.They have created some of the best moments that will go down in history. As one of the most popular franchises, viewers could see that with every season, a change was felt in the cast, and they started to argue too much and not come together as a group.Inthe end, Bravo came up with the decision to reboot the show and bringin new faceswhile keeping some veteran faces a laMiami.The show lost its spark with its latest season, but with its changes, it promises aGone with the Wind fabulous season.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
3The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (2010 -)
When thinking of a glamourous bunch, the cast and show that may come to mind isThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.This show has had one of the most well-known cast members in all the franchises, and many of the names of this cast have made their mark on reality TV history. Such is the case withLisa Vanderpump.She was a part of the first season and became the target for many of the ladies until it reached a point where there was enough of finger-pointing.
Some of the most iconic moments inHousewiveshave come fromBeverly Hills,likethedinner party from hell from the first season, the Amsterdam trip from hell, and “Goodbye Kyle"afterKyle Richardsis kicked out of Lisa Vanderpump’s house. These ladies have been through it all, but the one with a first-class seat has been Kyle Richards since she is the only one from the show who has been on it since its first season. The old seasons ofBeverly Hillswill always have a special place in viewers' hearts, and with the newest season filming at the moment, it is certain to stir the pot since many of them have been on this for so long that it is time to be honest about everything in their lives.
