The Real Housewives of Potomac Showbiz Cheat Sheet

The Real Housewives of Potomac
Robyn Dixon, Monique Samuels, Karen Huger, Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Boalch Darby, and Candiace Dillard of 'The Real Housewives of Potomac' | Tommy Garcia/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank
The Real Housewives of Potomac
The Real Housewives of Potomac is a reality TV series airing on Bravo and other streaming platforms. A member of the Real Housewives franchise, it focuses on affluent women's careers, love lives, and families in Potomac, Maryland. Bravo's first attempt to develop a reality TV show in Washington, D.C., was canceled after one season. The Real Housewives of Potomac became the network's second, more successful attempt as fan-favorite cast members like Karen Huger and Gizelle Bryant entertain viewers with their antics and drama.
- Debut Year: 2016
- Network: Bravo
- Filming Location: Potomac, Maryland
- Where to Watch: Bravo, Hulu, and Peacock
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‘RHOP’: Robyn Dixon Defends Her Criticism of Wendy Osefo’s Alleged Personality Change – ‘Her Vibe Was Different’
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‘RHOP’: Why Candiace Dillard’s Husband Chris Bassett Sold His Restaurant and How He Earns a Living Now
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‘RHOP’: Take a Look Inside Gizelle Bryant’s West Wing of Her New Home
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‘RHOP’ Alum Monique Samuels Reveals Salary She Made During Her First Season of the Show
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3 years ago
‘RHOP’ Alum Monique Samuels Says Fans See Her Reach Breaking Point in Marriage on ‘Love & Marriage: D.C.’

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‘RHOP’: Eddie Osefo Seemingly Responds to Rumors He Cheated on Wendy and Fathered a Child

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