From Wikipedia:
The Real Housewives of D.C. is a reality television program that debuted on the Bravo network Thursday, August 5, 2010. It is the network’s fifth installation of The Real Housewives of… series, following The Real Housewives of Orange County, New York City, Atlanta, and New Jersey.
About:
The Real Housewives of D.C. introduces five women whose relationships with each other, and with the city in which they live, are the venues for exploring the nexus of politics, society, and even race, as well as how the proximity to political power dictates where one fits within Beltway society.
The women are: Mary Schmidt Amons, the true Washingtonian and granddaughter of radio and TV personality, Arthur Godfrey; the mother hen and owner of D.C.’s top talent agency, Lynda Erkiletian; feisty Brit and White House photographer‘s wife, Catherine Ommanney; model and co-founder of America’s Polo Cup, Michaele Salahi (who became the focus of media attention following the2009 U.S. state dinner security breaches at the White House); and Harvard Business School graduate, top-selling real estate agent, active political fund-raiser, and philanthropist, Stacie Scott Turner.
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Housewife history:
| Season 1 | Season 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Schmidt Amons | TBA | |
| Lynda Erkiletian | TBA | |
| Stacie Scott Turner | TBA | |
| Catherine Ommanney | TBA | |
| Michaele Salahi | TBA |
Series overview:
| Season | Episodes | Season Premiere | Season Finale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | August 5, 2010 | October 21, 2010 | |
Episode guide:
Season 1: 2010
| Ep # | Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Welcome to the District“ | August 5, 2010 |
| Welcome to D.C., the most powerful city in America, where it takes more than money to impress people – it’s about political power. With the social seasonin full swing, Michaele’s polo event caters to those who want to be close to it all, with attendees including the Ambassador of India, Michelle Jones and Republican lobbyist, Edwina Rogers. As old rivalries cause Lynda to snub Michaele’s polo event, Mary struggles with the guest list for her birthday party. And Cat, the brash Brit and new girl in town, gets a crash course in public relations at Stacie’s dinner party prepared by a celebrity chef. | ||
| 2 | “Disloyal to the Party“ | August 12, 2010 |
| Mary quickly realizes that having Lolly, her adult daughter, move back home comes with bigger burdens than she expected. Michaele makes good on her promise to take Cat and Mary horseback riding, but Mary is far from impressed. Stacie’s attempt to show the ladies “where she comes from” takes an unexpected turn when her down-home, soul food 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. | ||
| 3 | “Foreign Relations“ | August 19, 2010 |
| It’s off to Paris! After a spontaneous decision by Michaele and Tareq to join Stacie and her husband in Europe, the couples start to bond. Meanwhile, controversy over D.C. etiquette has the housewives questioning Michaele’s role as a host for high profile events. Cat is hard at work on her book and getting her cover ready, when disappointment strikes. The housewives gather at Mary’s fashion dinner to welcome a celebrity hairstylist, but with previous drama still lingering, things don’t go as planned. | ||
| 4 | “The Grape Stomp of Wrath“ | August 26, 2010 |
| Mary and Cat learn from a mutual friend that Tareq and Michaele crashed the Congressional Black Caucus dinner and were later escorted from the event. Despite her suspicions about Michaele, Cat decides to attend Michaele’s wine tasting. Lynda politely declines, although she’s less than polite about Michaele in her private interview. Later, Lynda must make a decision about buying a house and moving from her apartment. Mary, Cat and Stacie are surprised to learn that there is a security detail around Tareq’s winery, supposedly regarding his mother’s unhappiness at losing ownership. The condition of the Salahi’s winery is brought into question by the other housewives. Cat and Tareq clash and later Michaele accuses Mary of talking badly about her. The dinner ends with Tareq’s making an accusation against one of Mary’s children. | ||
| 5 | “Foreign Relations“ | September 9, 2010 |
| A spontaneous decision by Michaele and Tareq to take a trip to Paris, with Stacie and her husband, leaves the couples with one chance to bond. Cat is working diligently on her new book and works to get a good cover shot. The housewives gather at Mary’s fashion dinner to welcome a celebrity hairstylist, whom everyone is excited about. The housewives question Michaele’s motives about a prior party she hosted. | ||
| 6 | “Securing Homeland“ | September 16, 2010 |
| Michaele asks for Stacie’s help in finding a home in D.C. Stacie is still in search of her birth 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | “Breaking News“ | October 7, 2010 |
| Michaele and Tareq attend the State Dinner at the White House, the ladies deal with the aftermath. | ||
| 10 | “Reunion Part 1“ | October 14, 2010 |
| 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 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 |
| The ladies of D.C. reunite in the second part of the crazy reunion. | ||
