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NYC's highest ratings were Season 3 - the Scary Island series and lead up to finale were hitting more than 2 million viewers and topping 2.5 to 2.6 million on a few occassions. Season 4's finale had the highest ratings with 2.4, but the majority of that season hovered the 1.8-2.0 million with the Morrocco episodes getting 2.1-2.2. Season 5 hit 1.9 during St. Barts, but generally has been averaging 1.4-1.7 million. Seasons 1-2 were 1.5-1.8 on average. But OC and NYC are in the same league - BH is just above their league - but NJ and Atlanta top the franchise in their own leagues. OC and NYC start off averaging high 1.8s most of the first half and then start getting in the 2's... BH consistently has been getting 2s in their last season and finally hit over 3 million near their finale.

Me too! I love Miami so far! I think Ramona got Aviva right this week... she's got the biggest stick up her ass, more so than Luann! What a buzzkill. However, I do say Aviva needs to come back next season. She brings some drama and has a much bigger backbone than Alex did. Can you imagine an Aviva/Luann argument? I also love me some Heather and Carole - so I hope they both come back as well!

Wow - that's pathetic of them. LOL at the fact they weren't even featured in that 3 minute promo like the other couples were. It's obvious that was a fake gig. Silex have always been inseparable and supportive of each other. A shame, because I also liked Alex. Sad direction for these two to be so desperate.

Wow - that NJ Reunion promo is quite intense (the full one from Bravo's website). I wouldn't be surprised if the men killed each other afterwards. LOL at Kim D. coming out though "Hey Andy" as she walks in. What's up with Caroline consoling Teresa though in certain scenes... holding her hand and being nice to her? I'm guessing that's how they end it. Caroline 'takes the high road' before she quits RH.

NJ's finale won the night on Cable - largest audience of the season - wonder if this means they won't do a large cast change next season: Show Net Time Viewership (million, Live+SD) Adults 18-49 rating (Live+SD) REAL HSWIVES OF NJ BRVO 10:00 PM 3.407 1.6

Miami LOL at Mama Elsa - I can't get enough of her. Throwing rice on Marysol's employees so they have luck in finding men and getting married? LOL Hilarious. I'm really loving Miami. I watched WWHL from Thursday and Ana is hilarious regarding Karent "He was sending text messages to everyone BUT Karent" - the other ladies were speechless. There is some drama with these girls and they don't hide it even after the show. They don't fake it. And for the All My Children fans here... anyone else think Karent has the same facial expressions as Susan Lucci? Watch her mouth, cheeks, eyes when she's talking and interacting with people... it SO reminds me of the Latin Susan Lucci.

Kim also looks great in that trailer - the straight hair/bang is working!

I'm guessing that Kim was just not available during the professional promo pics - and/or didn't feel sexy enough since she just had a baby. I bet she'll be in our opening though and treated as one of the official housewives. Kandi looks great! Melissa finally got herself a big cover - I bet she's loving it. That lesbian story is crazy though - surely that's all fake story?

LMAO - oh, Dana - known for her expensive sunglasses and empty house. That game night was pretty epic though.

Oh, and one more thing - no Dana Wilkey this season of Beverly Hills! LOL

What a fun day for Bravo/RH fans! I can't wait for the premieres in November! Very interesting - if you go to Bravo's website, there are 9 Beverly Hills ladies listed in the bio section, which includes Camille and a woman named Marisa Zanuck. She even has a professional photo and everything. They aren't calling them 'Friends of the Housewives' - they are included in the Housewives bios with all the other ladies. Same with Kim Zolciak on Atlanta's website. Interesting! Also, I can't wait to see Atlanta's promo! I'm hoping now that they have 2 new cast members, they will re-do their opener... nothing about Season 4's intro was different - taglines/photos/etc - nothing. Btw, I meant to ask - are the Miami ladies holding mojitos in their opener now? Didn't they have champagne flutes during Season 1? First series/first time to change what the ladies are holding in the openers. I wonder what Bravo will air on Sunday nights in October to fill the void between NJ and Atlanta... surely they won't air Reunions and NJ Lost Footage for 5 weeks.

Mama Elsa totally cracked me up too. Last season I was on the fence with her. This season, you can tell she's more of a focus (especially because Andy likes her and Marysol got a divorce - not much story). This season, she seems to have improved her English a bit, or at least has been coached to use it more often. The dog and sand cleansing bit was hysterical. Joanna seems like a spoiled bitch - not sure I'll like her. Her sister sure brings some drama too. What was up with Lea being rude to Lisa? Lisa reminds me of Daisy from the VH1 family... she looks like she doesn't belong to the RH elite, but she seems fun anyway. I think Alexia chose to be in a limited role because of her son. I can't wait to see the drama with the Latin soap star (who is cute!) - Karent seems delusional about his escapades. At least her mother seems to be catching on.

Miami. Wow! This has tons of potential. It has this chic, fiery telenovela feel to it, and I love it. Based on the premiere and previews for the season, I bet no relationship lasts! Haha - tons of drama. Not only the housewives, but this series now has a ton of supporting characters. Should be very interesting! Unfortunately, I just checked the ratings. Very flat - barely over 1 million viewers and a 0.5 in 18-49 NYC has been hitting 1.9ish viewers lately with a 0.8. Of course NJ has been close to 3 million this season.

I thought Aviva needed to CALM THE F DOWN. Seriously - I understand being hurt a little because you went through something so "traumatic" and they barely planned for her arrival and didn't even get out of the pool. But like Heather said (whom I love!) - Enough already! She was like a broken record, and the fact she wanted everyone to kiss her husband's feet was disgusting. Aviva really lost some points with me these last two weeks. I just LOVE Carole and Heather - that's all. I thought Luann needed this juicy storyline, even though it has put her relationship in jeopardy. I can't wait for the reunion so she can once and for all be grilled on it. I want to know what Jacques thinks. NJ - I thought that was tacky and dumb for the producers to keep Dina's stumble in the episode. She lost all credibility to me (meaning, if someone wasn't familiar with Season 1, or like the previews suggested, she is this big figure with the NJ series... and then she trips on arrival and it's supposed to be this funny thing). They should have left that out.

NYC also just delivered their highest numbers of the season (finally) - over 1.8 million viewers. That's good news!!! I haven't watched the Housewives yet this week, but I can't wait to this weekend!

I couldn't agree more... it was a great episode! I love all the new girls now. Sonja is a bit irritating this season because she's so unreasonable and unwilling to take her head out of her own a$$. Oh Luann, showing up and thinking you're just there to cycle... she was clueless about the charity, and that's not very Countess-like Can't wait for the 3-part St. Bart's episodes! The previews are awesome - might top last year's Morocco 3-parter, and dare I say S3's Scary Island....

Sad news... Jac's 3-year old son (that she was pregnant with during Season 1's reunion) has officially been diagnosed with autism. Thankfully Jac is getting very involved with the autism community and raising awareness!!! http://www.eonline.com/news/339993/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-s-jacqueline-laurita-has-son-with-autism I guess this could give Jac a storyline for next season if she wishes to put it on the show...

Oh I totally agree with you... I think she should be at home too - just all bad timing. It's just the news reports and the other ladies are saying she's using the baby as an excuse.

Oh yes! I'm glad you think the same... you're exactly right about the LuAnn scene. LuAnn's reaction to Aviva during that scene was the same way she acted to Alex too! Reminding her that it was old news, trying to sweep it under the rug like it's no big deal and Aviva is trying to create a scene but won't get away with it... basically almost like shutting her up. Wasn't Kim from Atlanta pregnant during the reunion? She announced it there... and then we saw the news reports that she isn't filming with the ladies much this season and doesn't go on the trip again this year, using the same baby excuse as last season.

Caught up with the week... I'm loving NYC more than NJ. NJ is way too repetitive sometimes, and Lauren is really immature. Next week's finally looks good though. NYC --- Am I the only one that thinks Heather is totally sane and 100% justified? Everything she does and says I agree with. While it may be humorous to watch Sonja be that way, Heather is totally right and Ramona has ZERO business being involved. I still love Ramona though - her reaction next week to Aviva being upset had me rolling! Speaking of, Aviva is totally the new Alex McCord. Can't do anything without her husband, a little quiet, a little nosy, a little timid when she tries to speak her mind... this last episode she totally reminded me of Alex!

Well, I know I'm in the minority here, but I'm pretty happy that Alexis has been asked back to OC S8: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2012/08/alexis-bellino-may-return-to-the-real-housewives-of-orange-count/ I think we have another season worth of Alexis vs. Heather Also --- I see Bravo is airing a "Manzo-athon" this weekend --- not sure if they are splicing episodes together or what, but they sure do love them some Manzos apparently!

That got cancelled here in my area about 10 months ago. But it was great while it was on - I was able to catch early OC seasons and NYC S1 and S2 everyday thanks to that.

Peter and Cynthia are only doing it because they need a STORY. Their failed attempts at starting businesses has gotten old (and look what they did for Sheree). I'm tired of housewives using renewal vows as a way to create storylines. Ramona's was the last one worthy of it all. Aviva needs to stop talking about Harry - it's getting annoying. Like her failed attempt at a joke the night at Le Cirque. She just needs to stop.

The BH reunion fiasco continues... I'm guessing this is the final truth - has NOT been filmed yet: http://rumorfix.com/2012/08/did-the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-already-film-reunion/

I am total Team Heather. She has proven herself to be more of a professional this season than Ramona. I mean I love Ramona, but the last 3 episodes she has been wound too tight for me. Heather and her partner are totally right, and should leave Sonja's ass in the dust. Client? Yeah, right.