The Real Housewives of Potomac

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The Real Housewives of Potomac
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Genre Reality television
Starring <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/>
  • Gizelle Bryant
  • Ashley Darby
  • Robyn Dixon
  • Karen Huger
  • Charrisse Jackson-Jordan
  • Katie Rost
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 12 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/>
  • Steven Weinstock
  • Glenda Hersh
  • Lauren Eskelin
  • Lorraine Haughton-Lawson
  • Bianca Barnes-Williams
  • Ashley McFarlin Buie
  • Andy Cohen
Running time 42 minutes
Production company(s) True Entertainment
Release
Original network Bravo
Picture format HDTV 1080i
Original release January 17, 2016 (2016-01-17) –
present (present)
Chronology
Preceded by The Real Housewives of Miami
Followed by The Real Housewives of Dallas
External links
Website

The Real Housewives of Potomac (abbreviated RHOP) is an American reality television series that premiered on January 17, 2016, on Bravo. The show was developed as the eighth installment of The Real Housewives franchise. It has aired one season and focuses on the personal and professional lives of a group of women living in Potomac, Maryland.[1]

Overview and casting

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The cast of the first season, from left to right: Jordan, Dixon, Huger, Bryant, Rost, and Darby.

The Real Housewives of Potomac was announced on November 11, 2015.[2] The reality series was initially titled Potomac Ensemble during its early production, before being announced as part of The Real Housewives franchise.[3] The show is the eighth series of the The Real Housewives, following The Real Housewives of Orange County, New York City, Atlanta, New Jersey, D.C., Beverly Hills and Miami. "The Real Housewives has become a global phenomenon that drives cultural conversation while consistently breaking ratings records,” said Shari Levine, who is the executive vice president of the network. "We're happy to extend the franchise with Potomac [...] giving Bravo fans more of what they desire: stories of dynamic women who make us laugh, cry, cheer and experience unforgettable moments we can’t stop talking about," she also added following the series announcement.[2]

The show follows the lives of six women, including Gizelle Bryant, Katie Rost, Karen Huger, Charrisse Jackson-Jordan, Robyn Dixon and Ashley Darby. "The Real Housewives of Potomac is the show you never saw coming, and it's going to take everyone by surprise," said Andy Cohen, the network producer who has been affiliated with the The Real Housewives franchise since its inception.[4] The series follows women living in Potomac, Maryland, a suburb of D.C. and one of the most affluent towns in the United States.[5][6] The series is the network's second attempt to develop reality series based in the D.C. area; the first effort was The Real Housewives of D.C. which aired in 2010 but was canceled after one season. Cohen commented on the decision to make another effort by saying that the cast of the Potomac series is more suitable for a reality series describing it as "all Bravo and no CNN", also adding that the show is "staying far away from the political drama," in contrast to The Real Housewives of D.C.[5]

In April 2016, Bravo announced that the series is renewed for a second season.[7]

Episodes

No. Title Original air date U.S. viewers
(million)
1 "Mind Your Manners" January 17, 2016 (2016-01-17) 2.06[8]
At a birthday party celebrating Karen Gizelle's manners are questioned. Gizelle is under fire from Charrisse for acting not very lady like in her home. Katie is trying to get her boyfriend to propose. Meanwhile, Robyn Dixon must decide if she wants to rekindle her relationship with her ex.
2 "Divas, Queens, and Bubalas" January 24, 2016 (2016-01-24) 1.66[9]
Gizelle's reputation is scrutinized by Karen and Charrisse. Katie taps in to her Jewish roots. The ladies meet Ashley, who attempts to break into the Potomac circle
3 "What a Little Whiskey Can Do" January 31, 2016 (2016-01-31) 1.65[10]
Katie shows her philanthropic side but drama arises when her partner Andrew reveals he may have different plans for marriage. Karen and Charrisse meet Ashley and later Ashley hosts a whiskey tasting in downtown DC but the liquor isn't the only thing causing discomfort.
4 "Desperately Seeking Marriage" February 14, 2016 (2016-02-14) 1.42[11]
Katie does some renovating in secret. The women are left in shock after Charrisse reveals the truth about her marriage. Karen learns how to fly a plane. Ashley spreads some online gossip about the ladies of Potomac, and the ladies aren't happy about it.
5 "Error on the High Seas" February 21, 2016 (2016-02-21) 1.62[12]
Karen hosts a couples' event on a yacht to teach Ashley about parties in Potomac. Gizelle brings a new man to the event and Katie faces the consequences of showing too much PDA at Ashley's birthday. Robyn reaches out to Charrise for advice but is left shocked by news of Charrisse's marriage.
6 "Beach Session" March 6, 2016 (2016-03-06) 1.63[13]
Ashley attempts to wow her new friends with a trip to her beach house, but it fails to impress. Elsewhere, Katie struggles to rally support, and Charrisse persuades the ladies to reveal their darkest secrets.
7 "Reading Is Fundamental" March 13, 2016 (2016-03-13) 1.56[14]
Katie is confronted by Gizelle on her strange behavior which leads to the other ladies giving Katie a lesson in Reading 101. The trip takes a turn for the worse and leads to Ashley questing the future of her new friendships when her husbands unexpectedly visits the ladies.
8 "All Shades of Shade" March 20, 2016 (2016-03-20) 1.70[15]
9 "Fifty Sense" March 27, 2016 (2016-03-27) 1.59[16]
10 "Rules of Enragement" April 3, 2016 (2016-04-03) 1.64[17]
11 "Reunion Part One" April 10, 2016 (2016-04-10) 1.51[18]
12 "Reunion Part Two" April 17, 2016 (2016-04-17) 1.39[19]

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.[20] 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.[7]

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 the franchise to be "an equal-opportunity offender".[21] 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."[22]

Broadcast

The reality series is broadcast on the Bravo cable network in the United States; the first episode aired on Sunday at 9/8pm ET/PT on January 17, 2016, following a new episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.[2] Internationally, the series premiered in Australia on Arena on January 18, within hours of the American broadcast.[23] The first season consists of ten episodes, excluding a two-part reunion that aired on April 10 and 17, 2016.[24]

References

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External links

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