The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

The Real Housewives of
Beverly Hills
Genre Reality
Starring
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 8
No. of episodes 175 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Alex Baskin
  • Dave Rupel
  • Douglas Ross
  • Christopher Cullen
  • Toni Gallagher
Producer(s)
  • Christopher Cullen
  • Anthony McLemore
  • Ken Schoech
  • Kimberly Goodman
  • Juile Murphy
  • Sally-Anne King
Camera setup Multiple
Running time 41–43 minutes
Production company(s) Evolution Media
Distributor NBCUniversal International Television Production
Release
Original network Bravo
Picture format
Original release October 14, 2010 (2010-10-14) – present
Chronology
Preceded by The Real Housewives of D.C.
Followed by The Real Housewives of Miami
Related shows
External links
Website

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (abbreviated RHOBH) is an American reality television series that premiered on October 14, 2010 on Bravo. Developed as the sixth installment of The Real Housewives franchise following The Real Housewives of Orange County, New York City, Atlanta, New Jersey and D.C., it has aired eight seasons and focuses on the personal and professional lives of several women residing in Beverly Hills, California.[1]

The series originally focused on Taylor Armstrong, Camille Grammer, Adrienne Maloof, Kim Richards, Kyle Richards and Lisa Vanderpump. The cast currently consists of Kyle Richards, Vanderpump, Lisa Rinna, Erika Girardi, Dorit Kemsley and Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave. Of the original housewives, Grammer left after the second season, Armstrong and Maloof left after the third, and Kim Richards left after the fifth. The remaining housewives joined in later seasons: Rinna in the fifth, Girardi in the sixth, Kemsley in the seventh and Mellencamp Arroyave in the eighth. Other housewives include Brandi Glanville (seasons 3–5), Yolanda Hadid (seasons 3–6), Carlton Gebbia (season 4), Joyce Giraud de Ohoven (season 4), Eileen Davidson (seasons 5–7), and Kathryn Edwards (season 6).

The success of the show has resulted in the conception of the spin-off Vanderpump Rules.

Overview and casting

Season 1–4

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills was announced in March 2010 as the sixth installment of The Real Housewives franchise.[2] The first season premiered on October 14, 2010, and starred Kim Richards, Kyle Richards, Adrienne Maloof, Lisa Vanderpump, Camille Grammer and Taylor Armstrong.[3] The series received a 2011 Critics Choice Award for best reality series.[4]

The second season premiered on September 5, 2011, with Brandi Glanville and Dana Wilkey introduced as a friend of the housewives.[5] The second season was re-edited after the death of Taylor Armstrong's husband, Russell Armstrong, who committed suicide on August 15, 2011.[6] Grammer left the main cast after the second season.

The third season aired on November 5, 2012. Glanville was upgraded to main housewife and Yolanda Foster was added to the series. Marisa Zanuck and Faye Resnick were introduced as a friend of the housewives and Grammer held the same title.[7][8] Adrienne Maloof did not return for the fourth season after she didn't attend the season three reunion.[9]

The fourth season premiered on November 4, 2013 with Carlton Gebbia and Joyce Giraud de Ohoven joining the cast. While Armstrong was demoted to a guest role.[10][11] Giraud and Gebbia were not asked after the fourth season.[12]

Season 5–present

The fifth season premiered on November 18, 2014 featuring Lisa Rinna and Eileen Davidson as the new housewives.[13] Maloof, Grammer and Armstrong appeared in the season as guests.[14] Kim Richards and Glanville were not asked back for the sixth season as regular cast members.[15][16]

Erika Girardi and Kathryn Edwards joined the show's sixth season which premiered on December 1, 2015. Kim Richards, Grammer, Armstrong, Resnick, Maloof and Glanville returned in guest appearances, alongside Bethenny Frankel of The Real Housewives of New York City.[17] The season served as the final season for Hadid and Edwards.[18][19]

The seventh season premiered on December 6, 2016 with new cast member, Dorit Kemsley. Eden Sassoon joined the show in a recurring capacity whilst Kim Richards also returned in a recurring capacity and Grammar made regular appearances throughout the season.[20] Davidson and Sassoon left the series after the seventh season.[21][22]

The eighth season premiered on December 19, 2017, with the addition of Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave. Grammer returned in a friend of capacity, while Davidson, Resnick and Maloof appeared as guests.[23][24]

In April 2018, the show was renewed for a ninth season, which would feature Denise Richards joining the cast.[25][26]

Timeline of housewives

Taylor Armstrong
Adrienne Maloof
Kyle Richards
Lisa Vanderpump
Yolanda Hadid
Joyce Giraud de Ohoven
Eileen Davidson
Lisa Rinna
Denise Richards
Housewives Seasons
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Taylor Armstrong Main Guest
Camille Grammer Main Friend Guest Friend
Adrienne Maloof Main Guest Guest
Kim Richards Main Guest
Kyle Richards Main
Lisa Vanderpump Main
Brandi Glanville Friend Main Guest
Yolanda Hadid Main
Carlton Gebbia Main
Joyce Giraud de Ohoven Main
Eileen Davidson Main Guest
Lisa Rinna Guest Main
Erika Girardi Main
Kathryn Edwards Main
Dorit Kemsley Main
Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave Main
Denise Richards Guest Main
Friends of the housewives
Dana Wilkey Guest Friend Guest
Faye Resnick Guest Friend Guest Guest
Marisa Zanuck Friend
Eden Sassoon Friend

Episodes

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 17 October 14, 2010 February 15, 2011
2 24 September 5, 2011 February 16, 2012
3 22 November 5, 2012 April 8, 2013
4 23 November 4, 2013 April 7, 2014
5 23 November 18, 2014 April 21, 2015
6 24 December 1, 2015 May 10, 2016
7 21 December 6, 2016 April 25, 2017
8 22 December 19, 2017 May 15, 2018

References

  1. ↑ LaPorte, Nicole (December 15, 2010). "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: 8 Secrets". The Daily Beast. Retrieved June 27, 2015. None of the Housewives technically live in Beverly Hills.
  2. ↑ Gorman, Bill (March 10, 2010). "Bravo Adds Fifth Night Of Programming, Boosting Original Hours By 20%". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Retrieved August 25, 2013.
  3. ↑ Seidman, Robert (October 15, 2010). "Thursday Cable Ratings: Jersey Shore Still Down From Highs, But Still Highest + It's Always Sunny, The League, Project Runway + More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
  4. ↑ "The Glitz and Glamour Returns With Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Season 2 Premiering Monday, September 5, at 9PM ET/PT". The Futon Critic (Press release). July 27, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
  5. ↑ Nededog, Jethro (July 27, 2011). "'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Gets a Premiere Date and Two 'Unofficial' New Cast Members". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Source: Bravo Will Delay Premiere of 'Real Housewives' in Wake of Armstrong Death". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. August 18, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Meet the New Housewives of Beverly Hills in Season 3 Sneak Peek!". Us Weekly. Wenner Media LLC. September 20, 2012. Retrieved November 27, 2012.
  8. ↑ Harper, Jen (September 21, 2012). "'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Season 3 trailer brings the drama and the new ladies". Zap2it. Archived from the original on September 23, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
  9. ↑ "Adrienne Maloof Skipping Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Reunion Taping". Us Weekly. Wenner Media LLC. March 1, 2013. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
  10. ↑ Jenna Mullins; Melanie Bromley (June 21, 2013). "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Carlton Gebbia And Joyce Giraud In, Taylor Armstrong Out?". E! Online. NBCUniversal. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  11. ↑ Bibel, Sara (September 18, 2013). "Bravo Sets November Premiere Dates for 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills & Atlanta', 'Shahs of Sunset', 'Thicker Than Water' & More". TV by the Numbers (Press release).
  12. ↑ Madeline, Boardman (June 27, 2014). "Kyle Richards Officially Returning to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, "Not Going to Miss" Carlton Gebbia". Us Weekly. Wenner Media LLC. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  13. ↑ Harnick, Chris (November 18, 2014). "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Returns with Reunions, Remorse and (Lisa) Rinna". E! Online. NBCUniversal. Retrieved December 10, 2014.
  14. ↑ Huggins, Sarah (November 19, 2014). "Camille Grammer, Adrienne Maloof and Taylor Armstrong return to 'RHOBH' Season 5 and all is right in the world". Zap2it. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  15. ↑ Us Weekly Staff (June 4, 2015). "Kim Richards Not Returning to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills". Us Weekly. Wenner Media LLC. Wenner Media LLC. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  16. ↑ Takeda, Allison (June 24, 2015). "Brandi Glanville Confirms Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Exit: It's Been a "Roller Coaster"". Us Weekly. Wenner Media LLC. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  17. ↑ Vena, Joceylyn (November 5, 2015). "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Welcomes Two New 'Wives: Get a First Look at Season 6". Bravo Media. NBCUniversal. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
  18. ↑ Harnick, Chris (June 15, 2016). "Yolanda Hadid Leaving The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills". E! News. United States: NBCUniversal. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  19. ↑ "'Kathryn Edwards Will Not Be Returning to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills". People. July 7, 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  20. ↑ "Beverly Hills Returns in December: Get Your First Look at the Luxe New Season". Bravo. November 1, 2016. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  21. ↑ Bricker, Tierney (May 3, 2017). "Eden Sassoon Not Returning to RHOBH: #Grateful". E! Online. United States: NBCUniversal. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  22. ↑ "Eileen Davidson Off The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. June 7, 2017. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
  23. ↑ Quinn, Dave (November 16, 2017). "'You Have to Cut the Head Off the Devil!' War Erupts on RHOBH Season 8 Trailer". People. United States: Time Inc. Archived from the original on November 17, 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  24. ↑ "Eileen Davidson Returns to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills & Can't Believe There's No Dorit Drama". E! Online. United States: NBCUniversal. January 31, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  25. ↑ Otterson, Joe (April 11, 2018). "Bravo Renews 'Vanderpump Rules' and 19 Other Shows, Expands to Seven Nights a Week". Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  26. ↑ Nahas, Aili; Quinn, Dave (August 8, 2018). "Denise Richards Confirms She's Joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: "I Am So Excited!"". People. United States: Time Inc. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
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