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The Real Housewives of New York City (2008)

The second iteration in the Real Housewives reality television franchise, The Real Housewives of New York City chronicles the drama and daily lives of women in the Big Apple. With over a dozen seasons, the show has launched the careers of entrepreneurs and television personalities such as Bethenny Frankel and Luann de Lesseps.

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The Real Housewives of New York City
Reality TV

Cast
Bethenny Frankel
Release Date
March 4, 2008
Seasons
14
Franchise(s)
The Real Housewives
Directors
Andy Cohen
Showrunner
Andy Cohen

Summary

The second iteration in the Real Housewives reality television franchise, The Real Housewives of New York City chronicles the drama and daily lives of women in the Big Apple. With over a dozen seasons, the show has launched the careers of entrepreneurs and television personalities such as Bethenny Frankel and Luann de Lesseps.

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