The Real Housewives of Potomac
GenreReality television
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons8
No. of episodes140 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Steven Weinstock
  • Glenda Hersh
  • Lauren Eskelin
  • Lorraine Haughton-Lawson
  • Kemar Bassaragh
  • Bianca Barnes-Williams
  • Ashley McFarlin Buie
  • Andy Cohen
  • Nora Devin
  • Eric Fuller
Camera setupMultiple
Running time42 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkBravo
ReleaseJanuary 17, 2016 (2016-01-17) –
present (present)
Related
Karen's Grande Dame Reunion

The Real Housewives of Potomac, abbreviated RHOP, is an American reality television series that premiered on January 17, 2016, on Bravo. Developed as the eighth installment of The Real Housewives franchise, it has aired seven seasons and focuses on the personal and professional lives of women living in and around Potomac, Maryland.

The cast of the current eighth season consists of Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Wendy Osefo, Mia Thornton, and Nneka Ihim, with former housewife Charrisse Jackson-Jordan and newcomer Keiarna Stewart serving as "friends of the housewives". Other previously featured cast members include Katie Rost and Monique Samuels.

Overview

Seasons 1–3

Initially titled Potomac Ensemble, The Real Housewives of Potomac was announced on November 11, 2015.[1][2] The series is the network's second attempt to develop a reality series based in the Washington, D.C. area. The first effort was The Real Housewives of D.C., which aired in 2010 and was canceled after one season.[3]

The first season premiered on January 17, 2016, and starred Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Karen Huger, Charrisse Jackson-Jordan and Katie Rost.[4] After the filming for the second season began, Rost was fired from the show.[5] Monique Samuels was then added to the cast for the second season which premiered on April 2, 2017.[6]

The third season premiered on April 1, 2018, with Candiace Dillard Bassett joining the cast and Jordan appearing in a "friend" capacity.[7] Jordan left the show after the third season.[8]

Seasons 4–6

The fourth season, which began filming in August 2018, premiered on May 5, 2019.[9] The season featured Dillard's wedding and Rost as a "friend of the housewives."[10] Rost was not invited back to the fourth season's reunion taping or for the following season.[11]

The fifth season premiered on August 2, 2020, with Wendy Osefo as the newest cast member and Jackson Jordan appearing as a guest.[12] In December 2020, Samuels announced her departure from the series, despite receiving a contract for the next season.[13][14]

The sixth season premiered on July 11, 2021, with new housewife Mia Thornton and friend of the housewives Askale Davis joining.[15]

Seasons 7–present

The seventh season premiered on October 9, 2022, with Davis departing, former housewife Charrisse Jackson-Jordan returning as a friend of the housewives, alongside Jacqueline Blake.[16] Former cast members Rost and Davis both made a guest appearance.

The eighth season premiered on November 5, 2023, with new housewife Nneka Ihim and friend of the housewives Keiarna Stewart joining, alongside Jackson-Jordan returning in a "friend of the housewives" capacity. Former cast member Blake made a guest appearance.[17]

Cast

Timeline of cast members

Gizelle Bryant
Ashley Darby
Monique Samuels
Candiace Dillard Bassett
Wendy Osefo
Main cast members
Cast member Seasons
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Gizelle Bryant Main
Ashley Darby Main
Robyn Dixon Main
Karen Huger Main
Charrisse Jackson-Jordan Main Friend Guest Friend
Katie Rost Main Guest Friend Guest
Monique Samuels Main
Candiace Dillard Bassett Main
Wendy Osefo Main
Mia Thornton Main
Nneka Ihim Main
Friends of the housewives
Askale Davis Friend Guest
Jacqueline Blake Friend Guest
Keiarna Stewart Guest Friend

Episodes

The Real Housewives of Potomac episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally airedAverage
Viewers
First airedLast aired
112January 17, 2016 (2016-01-17)April 17, 2016 (2016-04-17)1.62
214April 2, 2017 (2017-04-02)July 16, 2017 (2017-07-16)1.40
320April 1, 2018 (2018-04-01)August 19, 2018 (2018-08-19)1.06
421May 5, 2019 (2019-05-05)September 29, 2019 (2019-09-29)1.05
522August 2, 2020 (2020-08-02)December 27, 2020 (2020-12-27)1.03
622July 11, 2021 (2021-07-11)December 5, 2021 (2021-12-05)1.00
720October 9, 2022 (2022-10-09)March 5, 2023 (2023-03-05)0.86
8TBANovember 5, 2023 (2023-11-05)TBATBA

Reception

Viewership

The premiere episode of The Real Housewives of Potomac received a 1.2 rating in adults 18–49 years adult demographic and 2.54 million viewers in total, according to Nielsen Media Research's "live plus-3" estimates. The episode was the highest-rated premiere of any series of The Real Housewives franchise.[18] The first season of the series averaged 2.1 million viewers in the "live plus-3" estimates, becoming the network's most-watched first season of a series since The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2010.[19]

Critical response

The reality series has received mostly positive reviews from television critics. Amy Amatangelo, writing for The Hollywood Reporter, said, "Like its predecessors, The Real Housewives of Potomac offers escapist TV at the highest level," and also added, "You can watch with the comfort that you would never behave this way and delight in all the ridiculous shenanigans." Amatangelo praised the show's diversity by saying that the network aims for the franchise to be "an equal-opportunity offender".[20] Joi-Marie McKenzie of ABC News, reviewing the show's premiere, said, "Between the show introductions, there was plenty of shade-throwing and one-liners to keep "Housewives" enthusiasts entertained."[21]

Controversy

During the fifth season of RHOP, cast member Monique Samuels got into a physical altercation with co-star Candiace Dillard Bassett. Samuels and Dillard Bassett were both charged with second-degree assault in Maryland's District Court of Montgomery County. Both women appeared in court, and all charges were dropped.[22] Samuels did not return to The Real Housewives of Potomac for its sixth season.

References

  1. ↑ Lajoie, Sandra (November 11, 2015 – April 2, 2017). "Bravo Media Announces Expansion Of "The Real Housewives" Franchise With Two New Elite Destinations Set For 2016". NBCUniversal Media Village. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  2. ↑ Andrews-Dyer, Helena (June 22, 2015). "There's a new D.C. reality show and it's not set in D.C." The Washington Post. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  3. ↑ Heil, Emily (November 20, 2015). "Why Bravo picked Potomac for the newest 'Real Housewives'". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  4. ↑ Bentley, Jean (November 11, 2015). "Bravo Announces Two New Real Housewives Series, and You'll Never Guess One of the Cities". E! Online. NBCUniversal. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  5. ↑ Andrews-Dyer, Helena (December 6, 2016). "The second season of 'Real Housewives of Potomac' could be the reality show's last". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  6. ↑ Roberts, Rachael (February 21, 2017). "9 Things You Need to Know About New Potomac Housewife Monique Samuels". Bravo TV. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  7. ↑ Quinn, Dave (March 7, 2018). "The Real Housewives of Potomac Up the Drama in the Season 3 Trailer". People. Time Inc. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Charrisse Jackson-Jordan on Instagram: "I keep getting this question over and over again. Just for the record I will NOT be appearing at all on #RHOP Season 4 #justcharrisse 😘😘"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-23.
  9. ↑ "Inside RHOP Star Candiace Dillard's Romantic, 'Incredible' D.C. Wedding: 'It Was Like a Dream'". People.
  10. ↑ Quinn, Dave (March 18, 2019). "The Real Housewives of Potomac Gets Heated in Fiery Season 4 Trailer". People. United States: Time Inc. Archived from the original on March 18, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  11. ↑ Odom, Julia (August 8, 2019). "Real Housewives' Katie Rost Blasts Bravo For No Reunion Invite". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  12. ↑ "Bravo Announces "The Real Housewives of Potomac" to Return on Sunday, August 2, at 9PM ET/PT". The Futon Critic. June 18, 2020.
  13. ↑ Rice, Nicholas (December 28, 2020). "Monique Samuels Says She's Not Returning to Real Housewives of Potomac: 'Enough Is Enough'". People. United States: Meredith Corporation. Archived from the original on December 28, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020. After the final episode of the season five reunion aired on Sunday evening, the 37-year-old said during an Instagram Live that she is not returning to the show for season six.
  14. ↑ Iannucci, Rebecca (December 28, 2020). "Real Housewives: Monique Samuels Leaving Potomac Ahead of Season 6". TVLine. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved December 28, 2020. Another Real Housewives cast member is walking through the franchise's revolving door: Monique Samuels announced Sunday that she won't be returning to The Real Housewives of Potomac for Season 6.
  15. ↑ Jackson, Dory (May 24, 2021). "RHOP Season 6 Supertease Introduces Newbie Mia Thornton and Teases Wendy Osefo's Marriage Woes". PEOPLE.com. United States. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  16. ↑ Quinn, Dave (September 6, 2022). "'Real Housewives of Potomac' Season 7 Trailer Teases Cheating Allegations, Divorce Drama and a Martini Toss". People. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  17. ↑ Quinn, Dave (September 28, 2023). "Real Housewives of Potomac Season 8 Trailer Teases Demons, Divorces and a 'New Grand Dame' (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  18. ↑ Kissell, Rick (January 22, 2016). "Ratings: Bravo's 'Real Housewives of Potomac' Sails Off to Strong Start". Variety. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  19. ↑ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (April 14, 2016). "Bravo Renews 'The Real Housewives of Potomac' for Season 2". Variety. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  20. ↑ Amatangelo, Amy (January 15, 2016). "'The Real Housewives of Potomac': TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  21. ↑ McKenzie, Joi-Marie (January 18, 2016). "'Real Housewives of Potomac' Premiere: 5 Questions That Need to Be Answered". ABC News. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Monique Samuels Files Counter Assault Charges Against Candiace Dillard Bassett". 18 November 2019.
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