On May 1, 2005, The Real Housewives was first announced as one of six reality television shows ordered by the American … See more

Each series focuses on the lives and social dynamics of a core group of around five to seven women in a particular city or geographic area. Cast members are typically relatively wealthy, middle-aged women. Sc… See more

Each Real Housewives program is made by a different production company, though some are responsible for more than one show. For example, Evolution Media produces both The Real Housewives of Orange Co… See more

Feminist leader Gloria Steinem has vociferously criticized the Real Housewives franchise for "presenting women as rich, pampered, dependent and hateful towards each other."
Others hav… See more

The first four installments entered weekday broadcast syndication in the majority of United States markets on September 13, 2010, with episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County. The Real Housewive… See more

Since the conception of the series, The Real Housewives franchise has been parodied in television, film, theatre and online media.
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