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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is an American reality television series that has aired on Bravo since 2010.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is an American reality television series that has aired on Bravo since 2010. It is the sixth installment in the Real Housewives franchise and follows the personal and professional lives of women living in or near Beverly Hills, California.

Premise

The series documents the personal and professional lives of affluent women in Beverly Hills and nearby areas. Its format is part of the broader Real Housewives franchise, which focuses on group dynamics, family life, and business ventures.

Broadcast history

The show has aired on Bravo since its 2010 premiere and has been scheduled in different weekday evening time slots over the years. It is broadcast in standard definition and high definition.

Production and franchise role

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills was developed as the sixth installment in The Real Housewives franchise. The franchise began with The Real Housewives of Orange County and has since expanded into multiple American and international versions.

Cultural impact

The series has become one of the best-known entries in Bravo's reality lineup and has generated related media attention and spin-off interest connected to cast members and storylines.

Key facts

  • The series premiered on Bravo on October 14, 2010.
  • It is the sixth American series in The Real Housewives franchise.
  • The show centers on women living in or near Beverly Hills, California.
  • By season 15, the series had aired 15 seasons and 329 episodes.
  • Episodes typically run about 41–43 minutes.
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Canadian context

The series has a Canadian audience through Bravo-related cable and streaming availability and is part of a globally recognized reality-TV franchise that is widely discussed in Canadian entertainment coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills?
It is an American reality television series on Bravo about women living in or near Beverly Hills, California.
When did the series premiere?
It premiered on October 14, 2010, on Bravo.
How many seasons has it had?
The series has aired 15 seasons.
How many episodes are there?
The series has 329 episodes.
What franchise does it belong to?
It is part of The Real Housewives franchise.
What is the show about?
It follows the personal and professional lives of women in or near Beverly Hills, including their relationships, family life, and business ventures.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Real_Housewives_of_Beverly_Hills
    Supports: Premiere date, network, franchise position, season count, episode count, runtime, premise
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1720601/
    Supports: Series format, runtime, premise
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Real_Housewives
    Supports: Franchise context and development as the sixth installment
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Real_Housewives_of_Beverly_Hills_season_15
    Supports: Season 15 release dates and cast context