The Most Bingeable Seasons Of The Real Housewives

The Most Bingeable Seasons Of The Real Housewives

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A reality show franchise that has captivated viewers for more than a decade, the Real Housewives’ franchise brings all the glitz and glam many of us envy, while letting us keep a safe distance from the drama that keeps us hooked. From Kim Zolciak’s days with Big Poppa to Teresa Giudice’s table-flip, the cast members have always kept it interesting from city to city. 

With a lot of work put into picking the most entertaining women for each season, Bravo and Andy Cohen require audition tapes for any new choice of housewife to make sure that they’re a good fit (via Women’s Health). Since the ladies interact quite frequently and real friendships tend to bring a better dynamic to the group, friends of existing cast members are often top choices for new wives. Then, with a little production and editing magic, we get the seasons that keep our eyes glued to the TV for weeks. Over the years, a few seasons have stood out from the rest and kept us busy during quarantine. Here are our top five binge-able seasons of Real Housewives to keep you busy.

With a lot of work put into picking the most entertaining women for each season, Bravo and Andy Cohen require audition tapes for any new choice of housewife to make sure that they’re a good fit (via Women’s Health). Since the ladies interact quite frequently and real friendships tend to bring a better dynamic to the group, friends of existing cast members are often top choices for new wives. Then, with a little production and editing magic, we get the seasons that keep our eyes glued to the TV for weeks.

Over the years, a few seasons have stood out from the rest and kept us busy during quarantine. Here are our top five binge-able seasons of Real Housewives to keep you busy.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Season 2

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Vanderpump’s daughter, Pandora gets engaged and viewers get the invite into the fabulous engagement parties and the wedding itself at the end of the season. Season two culminates with Kim and Kyle’s infamous fight over their Palm Springs home and Armstrong’s marriage collapsing. The reunion airs following Russell Armstrong’s tragic suicide with Taylor discussing how she and her daughter are coping (via E!). Between the season drama and the intense reunion, season two of RHOBH will keep you on your toes like it’s 2012 all over again.

The Real Housewives of New York City, Season 8

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This season is where we meet Tom D’Agostino — Luann DeLesseps’ boyfriend-turned-husband-turned-ex (via E!). D’Agostino’s past with Singer is the talk of the group and Carole Radziwill’s relationship with her younger boyfriend, Adam, irks DeLesseps. The drama continues when Morgan attempts to start her liquor business, preemptively named TipsyGirl, to which Frankel takes issue. Tensions arise between the group and Medley’s boyfriend John while Wainstein and Frankel continue to clash. Wainstein eventually opens up to Frankel about her struggles with an eating disorder, after which they seemingly put their issues to rest — until the reunion.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Season 3

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Teresa’s family drama between her husband, Joe Giudice, and her brother, Joe Gorga, comes to a head multiple times with the Joes hurling physical threats. Teresa’s children, Gia, Gabriella, Melania, and Audriana miss their cousins, Melissa and Joe’s children. Meanwhile, Jacqueline Laurita struggles to discipline her 20-year-old daughter Ashlee.

The crew interact throughout various events in the garden state and take their show on the road with a trip to the Dominican Republic. Teresa and Wakile’s drama ignites with a fight on the beach, Melissa and Teresa battle over who’s the hottest couple on the trip and the Manzo children encourage drinking games on the yacht. If that isn’t the frivolity you need right now, we don’t know what is.

The Real Housewives of Potomac, Season 3

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Following her trial separation from husband, Michael, Darby argues with him over financially supporting her mother as they decide whether or not to have children. Monique Samuels starts rumors of a potential drinking problem following a car accident that has the rest of the ladies worried. Dixon continues to work through her problems with ex-husband, Juan, as she and Samuels aim to resolve their issues towards the end of the season.

The Real Housewives of Orange County, Season 10

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Gunvalson’s boyfriend moves in with her after finding out that he has cancer. Eventually, Gunvalson and Ayers’story doesn’t fully add up, leading to intense rifts in friendships as King Edmonds continues to get to the bottom of the story. The ladies finally confront Gunvlason at the end of the season, with the OG of the OC infamously likening herself to Jesus for doing nothing wrong.