The Real Housewives of D.C., abbreviated RHODC, is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on August 5, 2010. Developed as the fifth installment of The Real Housewives franchise, it aired for one season and documented the personal and professional lives of women residing in Washington, D.C.
| The Real Housewives of D.C. | |
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| Genre | Reality television |
| Created by | Scott Dunlop |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
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| Camera setup | Multiple |
| Running time | 41–43 minutes |
| Production company | Half Yard Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Bravo |
| Release | August 5 – October 21, 2010 |
Cast
edit| Cast member | Seasons | |
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| 1 | ||
| Lynda Erkiletian | Main | |
| Mary Amons | Main | |
| Michaele Salahi | Main | |
| Cat Ommanney | Main | |
| Stacie Turner | Main | |
Production
editThe Real Housewives of D.C. featured the lives and politics of five women in the Washington, D.C area. The series starred Mary Amons, Lynda Erkiletian, Cat Ommanney, Michaele Salahi and Stacie Scott Turner. On April 7, 2011, Bravo canceled The Real Housewives of D.C..[1] It was the first time in the franchise that one of its United States installments failed to be renewed.[2]
Andy Cohen said the reason for the cancellation was due to "a stink" Michaele and Tareq Salahi left on the show, though he had wanted to bring back the remaining cast for a second season.[3]
In 2015, the network announced a new version of The Real Housewives franchise based in the D.C. area, titled The Real Housewives of Potomac to distance itself from the failed effort.[4]
| Viewer's Left | HOST | Viewer's Right | |||
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| Mary Amons | Lynda Erkiletian | Cat Ommanney | Andy Cohen | Michaele Salahi | Stacie Scott Turner |
Indicates a main cast member.
Taglines
edit- Mary: "I don't make money, I spend money."
- Lynda: "I give people enough rope to hang themselves, and the smart people don't."
- Stacie: "DC is my town and I thrive in it."
- Cat: "I'm here for a good time, not a long time."
- Michaele: "People have a hard time saying no to me and that's just been my blessing."
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
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| 1 | "Welcome to the District" | August 5, 2010 | 1.62[5] | |
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In the series premiere, Michaele hosts a polo event with some high members of society, including the Ambassador of India, Michelle Jones and Republican Lobbyist, Edwina Rogers. Lynda is reluctant to go due to old rivalries, Mary is tied up with the guest list for her birthday party and Cat gets a lesson in public relations at Stacie's dinner party. | ||||
| 2 | "Disloyal to the Party" | August 12, 2010 | 1.39[6] | |
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Stacie tries to show the fellow housewives where she comes from but it takes an unexpected turn when her dinner is ruined by one of her guests. Lynda is pushed to her limit when a confrontation with Michaele breaks all the D.C. rules. Mary realized that having her daughter, Lolly, move back home comes with much bigger burdens than she had expected. | ||||
| 3 | "Foreign Relations" | August 19, 2010 | 1.37[7] | |
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Michaele and Tareq decide to join Stacie and her husband in Europe, and the two couples start to create a bond. Cat is working hard on her book and creating her cover, when disappointment suddenly strikes. The housewives come together at Mary's fashion dinner to welcome a celebrity hairstylist, but previous drama comes into the light again and the night doesn't go as planned. | ||||
| 4 | "The Grape Stomp of Wrath" | August 26, 2010 | 1.42[8] | |
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Cat feels that there's more than everyone else sees with Michaele and Tareq. Lynda handles with the stress of relocation from her Georgetown condo to a huge suburban mansion to fit the needs of her grown children. Michaele wants to make things right with the rest of the ladies, so she invites them over to her winery for a grape stomp session. | ||||
| 5 | "Special Interests" | September 9, 2010 | 1.23[9] | |
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A peaceful day at the vineyard turns sour for Mary once Michaele and Tareq start to make devastating accusations about her daughter. The ladies are invited to an event hosted by Edwina Rogers, and Cat decides to spice the night up. | ||||
| 6 | "Securing Homeland" | September 16, 2010 | 1.27[10] | |
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Michaele asks for Stacie's help in finding a home in D.C. Stacie is still in search of her biological father, while her mother is of no help. Cat and Mary bond over talks of motherhood. Cat loses a dear friend and is devastated by the loss, feeling alone while her husband is out of town. Tareq has family troubles yet again and Michaele realizes it's taking a toll on her. | ||||
| 7 | "Perception Gap" | September 23, 2010 | 1.31[11] | |
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Cat finally puts the finishing touches on her book before sharing some of the juiciest bits with the rest of the housewives, all of which inspires Michaele and her husband to seek a lucrative Book with author Matt Carson who eventually backs away from the deal. During a fun night with the housewives and their families, an argument between Cat and Stacie's friend Erica breaks out and gets heated, bringing one of them to tears. | ||||
| 8 | "Nation Building" | September 30, 2010 | 1.17[12] | |
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Michaele and Tareq Salahi attend the White House state dinner, which results in controversy for the couple. Stacie continues her search for her biological father. Lynda makes the final necessary preparations for debuting her fashion line. | ||||
| 9 | "Party Politics" | October 7, 2010 | 1.42[13] | |
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In the season finale, Michaele and Tareq attend the State Dinner at the White House, and the ladies are forced to deal with the aftermath. | ||||
| 10 | "Reunion: Part 1" | October 14, 2010 | 1.57[14] | |
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The ladies of D.C. reunite and tempers flare. Cat comes clean about her marriage problems. Lynda makes a shocking revelation about her habits. Stacie updates us on her situation with her birth father. The issue of race is discussed. The ladies doubt Michaele's claims that she has multiple sclerosis and that she was a Washington Redskins Cheerleader. Part 1 ends when Andy Cohen wants to bring out Tareq Salahi and housewife Lynda speaks up and says she will not allow it unless her boyfriend, Ebong, comes out as well. | ||||
| 11 | "Reunion: Part 2" | October 21, 2010 | 1.67[15] | |
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The ladies of D.C. reunite in the second part of the reunion, and bring closure to the events that unraveled during the season. | ||||
References
edit- ^ Ng, Philiana (April 7, 2011). "Bravo Cancels 'Real Housewives of D.C.'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (April 7, 2011). "Bravo Cancels 'Real Housewives of D.C.'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 11, 2011. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ Kurtz, Judy (November 13, 2015). "Andy Cohen dishes on the one surprising thing you won't see on 'Real Housewives of Potomac'". The Hill. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
- ^ Yee, Lawrence (December 2, 2016). "Andy Cohen on Future of 'Real Housewives,' Why He Didn't Want to Be Paid for Hosting Reunions". Variety. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
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- ^ "More Thursday Cable: 'Project Runway' Up; Futurama, Real Housewives of DC Fall + More". TV by the Numbers. August 20, 2010. Archived from the original on December 29, 2010. Retrieved August 20, 2010.
- ^ "More Cable Ratings: Jersey Shore, Burn Notice, Royal Pains Still On Top, Futurama Rises & More". TV by the Numbers. August 27, 2010. Archived from the original on June 18, 2011. Retrieved August 27, 2010.
- ^ "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'Jersey Shore' Not Slowed by NFL; 'Project Runway' Holds Up Well & More". TV by the Numbers. September 10, 2010. Archived from the original on December 21, 2010. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
- ^ "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'Jersey Shore' Repeat Tops; 'It's Always Sunny,' 'The League' Premieres Up & More". TV by the Numbers. September 17, 2010. Archived from the original on January 22, 2011. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (September 24, 2010). "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'Jersey Shore' Rolls On; 'It's Always Sunny,' 'The League' Dip & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 19, 2015. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ Gorman, Bill (October 1, 2010). "Thursday Cable Ratings: Jersey Shore Gets Bigger; It's Always Sunny, The League, Project Runway, American Chopper & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on January 22, 2011. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ Gorman, Bill (October 11, 2010). "Thursday Cable Ratings: Jersey Shore Falls, But Tops Baseball Playoffs; It's Always Sunny, Real Housewives Finale & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ 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. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ Gorman, Bill (October 22, 2010). "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'Project Runway' Rises; 'It's Always Sunny', 'The League' Fall & Much More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved December 19, 2015.