The BEST seasons of The Real Housewives of New York City

Every season of The Real Housewives of New York City ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of The Real Housewives of New York City!

Bravo brings you into the lives of five women and their families who live in one of the wealthiest communities in the country. They take the viewer into their lives to show their lives aren't always perfect.

Last Updated: 12/4/2024Network: BravoStatus: Continuing

9.33

12 votes

#1 - Season 8

First Aired 4/7/2016

In season eight, the name of the game is change as the ladies face betrayal, crumbling marriages, new love and endless wild nights.

9.20

10 votes

#2 - Season 9

First Aired 4/6/2017

In season nine, Bethenny's life is coming back together now that she is finally divorced—but a feud with Ramona threatens her peace. Meanwhile, age is nothing but a number as Ramona’s dating and teaching the other ladies how to pick up men. After taking some heat for living in Bethenny’s shadow, Carole makes a strong effort to build her relationship with the other women, leading to some surprising connections. Tension between Dorinda and Sonja is at an all-time high, with Sonja making accusations about Dorinda’s personal life. Sonja is caught in a love triangle and must decide whether to go with the man who moves her heart or the man who moves her other parts. And new housewife Tinsley Mortimer, still reeling from a shocking run-in with the law, returns to the Big Apple, where it all began for her. Tinsley's ready to start her next chapter, but will the girl who once had it all get it all back again?

9.00

15 votes

#3 - Season 3

First Aired 3/5/2010

Two fresh faces, Sonja and Jennifer, join the housewives as they navigate family commitments, high-powered careers and upper-crust society.

9.00

10 votes

#4 - Season 7

First Aired 4/8/2015

Park Avenue Penthouse Apartment. Check. Couture Cocktail Dress. Check. Designer Diaper Bag. Check. When you're a Manhattan Housewife, your shopping list may be just a little different. Get ready for the newest housewives as they maneuver the world of high-class nightlife, high-profile jobs and high-price nannies - in high heels. Living large in the Big Apple has never looked so good.

8.78

9 votes

#5 - Season 10

First Aired 4/5/2018

8.60

10 votes

#6 - Season 6

First Aired 3/12/2014

Season six sees the return of Aviva Drescher, Sonja Morgan, Carole Radziwill, Ramona Singer, and Heather Thompson, who are joined by model and businesswoman Kristen Taekman as they navigate their hectic lifestyles of jam-packed social calendars, careers, relationships, children and the hustle and bustle of city living. Also returning in a recurring role this season is Countess LuAnn de Lesseps.