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The Real Housewives of Potomac

2016 – nowShow11 seasons200 episodesTV-14

Reality
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic–4.4

A tense, intriguing reality series about everyday modern life and class and money.

Good for friends night · party vibe · background watch

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Episodes

11 seasons · 200 episodes · best: S5E20 "Reunion Part 1" 9.4

Episodes

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Story

The word on the street is that I’m the word on the street.

Just up the river from our nation’s capital lies a hidden gem—Potomac, Maryland. Its rolling hills, gated mansions, sophisticated prep schools, and exclusive country clubs all serve to keep the area invitation-only. Sprinkled throughout this community are a handful of old-line, wealthy African-American families who have historically broken racial barriers to provide a life of privilege for their children. In a town where entry is granted only through class, pedigree, and lineage, how far will the ladies go to secure their spot at the top of this prestigious circle?

Feels like

  • Affluent African-American Reality TV
  • High-Stakes Social Climbing
  • Class & Lineage Dynamics
  • Dramatic Interpersonal Conflict
  • Luxury Lifestyle Showcase
  • Cringe-Worthy Confrontations
  • Suburban Elite Culture
  • Guilty Pleasure Viewing
  • Status Anxiety Narrative

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Facts

January 17, 2016 · March 1, 2026 · Still running

First aired
January 17, 2016
Latest episode
March 1, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
11 seasons · 200 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

Early-Installment Weirdness, Proper Lady, This Is My Chair +4

  • Early-Installment Weirdness
  • Proper Lady
  • This Is My Chair
  • Spin-Off
  • Long-Lived
  • Improved Second Attempt
  • A House Divided

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Real Housewives of Potomac?"

Questions about The Real Housewives of Potomac

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Real Housewives of Potomac?

fuboTVPeacockYouTube TVNBCBravo TVSpectrum On DemandPeacock Premium+

In the United States, The Real Housewives of Potomac streams on fuboTV, Peacock, YouTube TV, NBC, and Bravo TV, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is The Real Housewives of Potomac worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.7).

Which season of The Real Housewives of Potomac is best?

Season 5, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Seasons 2 and 8 are the weakest at 7.0. The highest-rated episode is Reunion Part 1 (season 5, episode 20) at 9.4, and the lowest is Karen Comes Home (season 10, episode 17) at 5.1.

Is The Real Housewives of Potomac okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageDrug useSexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, drug use, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch The Real Housewives of Potomac?

140 h

About 140 hours: 200 episodes in 11 seasons of about 42 minutes each since 2016, and it's still in production.

Will The Real Housewives of Potomac make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is The Real Housewives of Potomac plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.