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The Real Housewives of Potomac

The Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP) is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on January 17, 2016.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP) is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on January 17, 2016. It is the eighth installment of The Real Housewives franchise and follows the personal and professional lives of women in and around Potomac, Maryland. The series is available in Canada through television and streaming platforms, including Apple TV.

Premise

The series follows the personal and professional lives of women in Potomac, Maryland, and the surrounding Washington, D.C. area. Like other entries in the franchise, it combines social, family, and business storylines.

Broadcast history

The show premiered on Bravo in 2016 and has continued for multiple seasons. Available sources indicate that the tenth season premiered in October 2025.

Cast and format

Across its run, the series has featured a rotating ensemble cast of housewives and recurring friends of the housewives. The current season sources list Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo, Keiarna Stewart, Stacey Rusch, Tia Glover, and Angel Massie among the featured participants.

Reception and franchise role

The Real Housewives of Potomac is one of the franchise's later U.S. editions and has become a long-running Bravo reality series. It is often discussed as one of the central contemporary entries in the franchise.

Key facts

  • The series is part of Bravo's The Real Housewives franchise and premiered on January 17, 2016.
  • It centres on women living in and around Potomac, Maryland.
  • As of the latest available source, the series has aired ten seasons.
  • The cast has included Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo, Robyn Dixon, Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Monique Samuels, and others.
  • The series is available in Canada through television and streaming platforms, including Apple TV.
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Canadian context

The series is available through Canadian television and streaming platforms, including Apple TV in Canada according to the provided results.

Frequently asked questions

What does RHOP stand for?
RHOP stands for The Real Housewives of Potomac.
When did The Real Housewives of Potomac premiere?
It premiered on Bravo on January 17, 2016.
Where is the series set?
It is set in Potomac, Maryland, and the surrounding Washington, D.C. area.
What kind of show is it?
It is a reality television series following the lives of a group of women.
What franchise does it belong to?
It is part of Bravo's The Real Housewives franchise.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Real_Housewives_of_Potomac
    Supports: Premiere date, franchise position, setting, and series overview
  2. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/ca/show/the-real-housewives-of-potomac/umc.cmc.3g0yvr9vysjfuwbcsdnltcr6t
    Supports: Canadian availability and series description
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_real_housewives_of_potomac
    Supports: Genre, network, original language, and release date
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5327970/
    Supports: Premiere date and premise
  5. Fandom — https://real-housewives.fandom.com/wiki/The_Real_Housewives_of_Potomac_-_Episode_Guide
    Supports: Season count and current cast information