The Real Housewives of Rhode Island

The Real Housewives of Rhode Island

The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, abbreviated RHORI, is an American reality television series set to premiere on Bravo on April 2, 2026. Developed as the network's twelfth installment of The Real Housewives franchise, it is set to focus on the personal and professional lives of a tight-knit circle of women living in Rhode Island.

Overview

The Real Housewives of Rhode Island

On May 7, 2025, Bravo announced The Real Housewives of Rhode Island as the latest entry in The Real Housewives franchise. Dolores Catania of The Real Housewives of New Jersey will appear as a friend of the main cast. On November 16, 2025, the first season was confirmed to premiere in 2026, with Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMarie, 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".

Cast

The Real Housewives of Rhode Island

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 1 (2026)

<table><thead><tr><th>No. overall</th><th>No. in season</th><th>Title</th><th>Rating/share (18–49)</th><th>Original release date</th><th>US viewers (millions)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>"Welcome to Rhode Island"</td><td>TBA</td><td>April 2, 2026 (2026-04-02)</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>TBA</td><td>TBA</td><td>April 5, 2026 (2026-04-05)</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>TBA</td><td>TBA</td><td>April 12, 2026 (2026-04-12)</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>TBA</td><td>TBA</td><td>April 19, 2026 (2026-04-19)</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>5</td><td>TBA</td><td>TBA</td><td>April 26, 2026 (2026-04-26)</td><td>TBD</td></tr></tbody></table>