All the Real Housewives Franchises
The Real Housewives is an American reality television franchise that began on March 21, 2006, with The Real Housewives of Orange County. The franchise has since expanded to include 11 additional series in the United States, as well as 21 international adaptations.
The Real Housewives follows the personal and professional lives of a group of affluent women living in a particular city or region. The series typically features a cast of six to eight women who are friends, neighbors, or acquaintances. The women often have strong personalities and are not afraid to express their opinions, which can lead to conflict and drama.
The Real Housewives has been a critical and commercial success. The franchise has won numerous awards, including 11 Primetime Emmy Awards. The series has also been nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
The Real Housewives has been praised for its humor, drama, and escapism. The series has also been criticized for its portrayal of women and its focus on wealth and privilege.
The Real Housewives Franchises
- The Real Housewives of Orange County (2006-present)
- The Real Housewives of New York City (2008-present)
- The Real Housewives of Atlanta (2008-present)
- The Real Housewives of New Jersey (2009-present)
- The Real Housewives of Washington, D.C. (2010-2013)
- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (2010-present)
- The Real Housewives of Miami (2011-2013, 2021-present)
- The Real Housewives of Potomac (2016-present)
- The Real Housewives of Dallas (2016-present)
- The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (2020-present)
International Adaptations
- The Real Housewives of Melbourne (Australia, 2014-present)
- The Real Housewives of Sydney (Australia, 2017-2020)
- The Real Housewives of Auckland (New Zealand, 2016-present)
- The Real Housewives of Cheshire (United Kingdom, 2015-present)
- The Real Housewives of Toronto (Canada, 2017-present)
- The Real Housewives of Vancouver (Canada, 2012-2013)
- The Real Housewives of Johannesburg (South Africa, 2018-present)
- The Real Housewives of Cape Town (South Africa, 2019-present)
- The Real Housewives of Durban (South Africa, 2021-present)
- The Real Housewives of Lagos (Nigeria, 2022-present)
- The Real Housewives of Nairobi (Kenya, 2023-present)
- The Real Housewives of Abuja (Nigeria, 2023-present)
- The Real Housewives of Gqeberha (South Africa, 2023-present)
- The Real Housewives of Pretoria (South Africa, 2023-present)
- The Real Housewives of Gaborone (Botswana, 2023-present)
- The Real Housewives of Lusaka (Zambia, 2023-present)
- The Real Housewives of Harare (Zimbabwe, 2023-present)
- The Real Housewives of Lilongwe (Malawi, 2023-present)
- The Real Housewives of Windhoek (Namibia, 2023-present)
- The Real Housewives of Maseru (Lesotho, 2023-present)
- The Real Housewives of Mbabane (Eswatini, 2023-present)
