The ninth season of The Real Housewives of Potomac, an American reality television series, is broadcast on Bravo. It premiered on October 6, 2024.[1] The series is primarily filmed in Potomac, Maryland. Its executive producers are Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Lorraine Haughton-Lawson, Nora Devin Zimmerman, Leola Westbrook-Lawrence and Andy Cohen.
| The Real Housewives of Potomac | |
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| Season 9 | |
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| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Bravo |
| Original release | October 6, 2024 – present |
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The season focuses on the personal and professional lives of Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Karen Huger, Wendy Osefo, Mia Thornton, Stacey Rusch and Keiarna Stewart, with Jacqueline Blake and Jassi Rideaux appearing as friends of the housewives.
Cast
editFollowing the conclusion of the show's eighth season, cast members Candiace Dillard Bassett, Robyn Dixon and Nneka Ihim announced they would not be returning to the series for its ninth season.[2][3][4] In September 2024, it was announced that the ninth season of the series would premiere on October 6, 2024. Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Karen Huger, Wendy Osefo and Mia Thornton all returned alongside new housewives Stacey Rusch and Keiarna Stewart (Stewart previously appeared as a friend of the housewives during the show's eighth season). Jacqueline Blake and new cast member Jassi Rideaux will also appear in the ninth season as friends of the housewives.[5]
Production
editFilming for the ninth season began in late April 2024 and concluded in August 2024. The Real Housewives of Potomac is produced by Truly Original for Bravo. Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Lorraine Haughton-Lawson, Nora Devin Zimmerman, Leola Westbrook-Lawrence, and Andy Cohen are recognized as the series' executive producers. Jackie Hebert, Nick Prescott and EJ Dutton serve as co-executive producers.[6][7]
Episodes
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title [8] | Original air date [9] | US viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153 | 1 | "A Crash Course in Deflection" | October 6, 2024 | 0.52[10] |
| 154 | 2 | "Double Trouble" | October 13, 2024 | 0.63[11] |
| 155 | 3 | "Momma Knows Best" | October 20, 2024 | 0.54[12] |
| 156 | 4 | "Bunking Beds and Butting Heads" | October 27, 2024 | 0.62[13] |
| 157 | 5 | "Blast from Everyone's Past" | November 3, 2024 | 0.54[14] |
| 158 | 6 | "Shady Waters" | November 10, 2024 | TBD |
| 159 | 7 | "Hard Launch, Soft Landing" | November 17, 2024 | TBD |
| 160 | 8 | "Healing, Thriving and Surviving" | November 24, 2024 | TBD |
| 161 | 9 | "Mediation Nation" | December 1, 2024 | TBD |
References
edit- ^ Tinoco, Armando (September 12, 2024). "'The Real Housewives Of Potomac' Season 9 Cast Photos, Trailer & Premiere Date Set At Bravo". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ Quinn, Dave (March 25, 2024). "Candiace Dillard Bassett Exits Real Housewives of Potomac After 6 Seasons: 'I Am Filled with Gratitude' (Exclusive)". People. Archived from the original on March 25, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ Quinn, Dave; Jackson, Dory (April 15, 2024). "Robyn Dixon Confirms Exit from Real Housewives of Potomac After 8 Seasons: 'I Was Fired'". People. Archived from the original on April 15, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ Quinn, Dave (May 13, 2024). "Nneka Ihim Confirms Departure from The Real Housewives of Potomac After 1 Season (Exclusive)". People. Archived from the original on May 13, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ Quinn, Dave (September 12, 2024). "The Real Housewives of Potomac Heads to the White House with Karine Jean-Pierre in Season 9 Trailer (Exclusive)". People. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ "The Turn Up Gets Real in the "P" When "The Real Housewives of Potomac" Returns Sunday, Oct. 6 at 8 P.M. ET/PT on Bravo" (Press release). Bravo. September 12, 2024. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Inman, DeMicia (September 13, 2024). "'The Real Housewives Of Potomac' Are Back In Season 9 Trailer". Vibe. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ "EIDR Record: The Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 9". Entertainment Identifier Registry. doi:10.5240/824B-4FD7-F48D-433F-B4B4-L. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ "The Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 9". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Pucci, Douglas (October 8, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: Sporting Events Uplift the Prime Times of NBC, CBS and FS1". Programming Insider. Archived from the original on October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Pucci, Douglas (October 15, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: 'Big Brother' on CBS Earns Second-Best 18-49 Demo Delivery in Two Years with 26th Finale, 'Tracker' Returns with its Largest Total Audience Since Series Premiere". Programming Insider. Archived from the original on November 7, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Pucci, Douglas (October 22, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: New York Liberty Wins Championship on ESPN in 25-Year Viewer High for a WNBA Finals Game". Programming Insider. Archived from the original on November 7, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Pucci, Douglas (October 29, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: Cowboys-49ers on NBC Delivers Best Week 8 'Sunday Night Football' Audience on Record". Programming Insider. Archived from the original on November 7, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Pucci, Douglas (November 6, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: NFL Continues to Prosper on Fox and NBC". Programming Insider. Archived from the original on November 7, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.