The Real Housewives of Rhode Island
American reality television series
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The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, abbreviated RHORI, is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on April 2, 2026.[1] Developed as the network's twelfth installment of The Real Housewives franchise, it focuses on the personal and professional lives of a tight-knit circle of women living in Rhode Island.[2]
- Alicia Carmody
- Rosie DiMare
- Ashley Iaconetti
- Liz McGraw
- Rulla Nehme Pontarelli
- Kelsey Swanson
- Jo-Ellen Tiberi
| The Real Housewives of Rhode Island | |
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| Genre | Reality television |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Camera setup | Multiple |
| Production company | Evolution Media |
| Original release | |
| Network | Bravo |
| Release | April 2, 2026 – present |
| Related | |
| The Real Housewives of New Jersey | |
Overview
On May 7, 2025, Bravo announced The Real Housewives of Rhode Island as the latest entry in The Real Housewives franchise.[3] Dolores Catania of The Real Housewives of New Jersey appears as a friend of the main cast.[4] On November 16, 2025, the first season was confirmed to premiere in 2026, with Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson, and Jo-Ellen Tiberi as full-time housewives, with Catania serving as a "friend of the housewives".[5] In May 2026, the series was renewed for a second season.[6]
Cast
| Cast member | Seasons |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Alicia Carmody | Main |
| Rosie DiMare | Main |
| Ashley Iaconetti | Main |
| Liz McGraw | Main |
| Rulla Nehme Pontarelli | Main |
| Kelsey Swanson | Main |
| Jo-Ellen Tiberi | Main |
| Friends of the housewives | |
| Dolores Catania | Friend |
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | Average Viewers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First released | Last released | ||||
| 1 | 14 | April 2, 2026 | June 28, 2026 | TBA | |
Season 1 (2026)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title [7][8] | Rating (18–49) | Original release date [7][8] | US viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Welcome to Rhode Island" | 0.08[9] | April 2, 2026 | 0.47[9] |
| 2 | 2 | "Ocean State of Affairs" | 0.09[10] | April 5, 2026 | 0.42[10] |
| 3 | 3 | "Saturday Night Fever Dream" | 0.08[11] | April 12, 2026 | 0.42[11] |
| 4 | 4 | "De-Railed Divas" | 0.10[12] | April 19, 2026 | 0.45[12] |
| 5 | 5 | "Schooner or Later" | 0.09[13] | April 26, 2026 | 0.53[13] |
| 6 | 6 | "Newport, New Problems" | 0.11[14] | May 3, 2026 | 0.44[14] |
| 7 | 7 | "Boats, Lies & Videotape" | 0.09[15] | May 10, 2026 | 0.34[15] |
| 8 | 8 | "Splitting Hairs" | 0.08[16] | May 17, 2026 | 0.39[16] |
| 9 | 9 | "Questionable Behavior" | 0.08[17] | May 24, 2026 | 0.35[17] |
| 10 | 10 | "Fools Rush In" | 0.09[18] | May 31, 2026 | 0.43[18] |
| 11 | 11 | "Stay Clam & Carry On" | 0.09[19] | June 7, 2026 | 0.41[19] |
| 12 | 12 | "The Ferry-Tale Is Over" | 0.10[20] | June 14, 2026 | 0.41[20] |
| 13 | 13 | "Reunion Part 1" | 0.07[21] | June 21, 2026 | 0.34[21] |
| 14 | 14 | "Reunion Part 2" | TBA | June 28, 2026 | TBD |
Reception
The series' premiere attracted 2.7 million viewers across various platforms within seven days of its debut on April 2, 2026, marking Bravo's largest multi-platform premiere since 2024, as reported by NBCUniversal. The episode also achieved the distinction of being the most-watched series or season premiere for a Bravo original on Peacock within its first seven days, as reported by the company.[22]