The Best Seasons of Real Housewives
Don’t lie to my face and pretend you aren’t out here looking for the absolute messiest reality TV to binge right now. I have been a Real Housewives fan since the beginning. I’ve lived in Southern California my whole life, so of course, I was super interested in OC when it premiered (little did I know I would one day BE a real housewife of Orange County). And from there, my love for the franchise has only grown. Full disclosh: I am just now starting to watch Atlanta (I know, I know) so they’re not on this list because I don’t yet have the proper knowledge to make a judgment call on their best work. I also never watched Miami or DC, and they didn’t last long enough to have a best season anyway. I truly do love all the cities we currently have, with favorites rotating depending on what’s currently happening. If I had to pick a fave, it would be NY, but really, I’ll take any Housewives over just about anything else on TV. Housewives newb? Here’s where to go to find the absolute best of each city:
Beverly Hills: BH is arguably one of the weaker cities, but it holds a special place in my heart because I’m an LA girl. I love watching the show and being like Hey! I drive by that restaurant I can’t afford to eat at all the time! It’s fun. These ladies have a lot of money and make a lot of fashion choices. In terms of their best work, start with season one. The original cast is fab, and it doesn’t get much messier than Kyle Richards yelling at her sister in the back of a limo “You’re a liar and an alcoholic!” Yikes. Season five is another star, mainly because of the group trip to Amsterdam, where Lisa Rinna throws a glass at Kim Richards and tells her “You don’t ever talk about Harry Hamlin!” Iconic.
New Jersey: Nothing keeps it messy like real, family drama, and that’s why NJ shines. These people are actually related to each other, and have been friends in real life for years, so the baggage is heavy. When it comes to NJ, though I love the most recent seasons, you can’t go wrong with season one. The table flip heard round the world. Season five is another strong contender as the drama with Teresa and her husband Joe, and her sister-in-law and her brother Joe, really hits the fan. Another great thing about NJ is all the men are named Joe so it’s easy to remember names.
Orange County: Despite being the OG, the OC has had a lot of lackluster seasons. Some of the highlights include season eight, which is great mostly for Tamra’s bachelorette trip to Mexico, where Heather Dubrow dons latex gloves during the strippers, and Vicki pees on the bed. Keepin’ it classy. I also was a fan of season ten, aka the season where Brooks fakes cancer. Good stuff.
Potomac: I watched the first season of Potomac and was a little meh about it, so decided to skip season two. But then I heard through the grapevine (aka Bitch Sesh) that it was getting good again, so I went back and watched. Season two was good, but seasons three and four were FANTASTIC. These women bring it. Season five starts in a couple of weeks and I am counting down because it looks like it is going to be the messiest of messy.
Dallas: This is another one that I watched the first season of and was a little meh. But again, I was brought back by my lords and saviors at the Bitch Sesh podcast. Season two is bananas good. Season four is the definition of messy, and it was entertaining as hell, but it should also be noted that it gets dark and racist AF. Proceed with caution. I’m kind of scared to see what happens with season five for these guys.
New York: Save the best for last! Listen, all seasons of NY are fabulous, but season three might be one of the top seasons across the board of all housewives ever. Season three takes us to Scary Island and it is worth watching the whole season for that trip. Season nine brings us another iconic trip, this one to Mexico. Luann falls in the bushes. Need I say more?
Look. I plan my week around which Housewives is on and when. I cannot and will not ever get enough of this show. It’s amazing and if you aren’t already watching, boo for you. Get to it.
