15. Caroline Manzo, RHONJ
Mama Manzo was the the beacon of sanity during troubling times on RHONJ. How she escaped the series with hers in tact, we'll never know.
14. Tamra Judge, RHOC
The only OC Housewife capable of giving Vicki Gunvalson a run for her money. Anyone who can go from shouting "Jesus jugs!" at religious Alexis to going through with a baptism of her own seemed destined to be on TV for as long as she'd like. Ultimately, that wasn't the case and she departed in 2019 after 12 seasons.
13. Sonja Morgan, RHONY
Sonja herself said it best: She's the straw that stirs the drink. Between her endless business endeavors (where's that toaster at?) and her party girl spirit, Sonja is an all-out blast.
12. Porsha Williams, RHOA
Remember the time Porsha admitted that she thought the Underground Railroad was a real railroad? Yeah, not the greatest, but she continues to bring it and has evolved into one of the funniest and likable women on RHOA.
11. Karen Huger, RHOP
If Potomac had a queen of shade, she's it! When faced with accusations about her perfume, taxes and residence, Karen always has an answer that leaves us shook. Plus, how can we forget her kisses with Ray?! Too much or too good?
10. Kandi Burruss, RHOA
Kandi may not be as flashy as some of the other ladies in the ATL, but she's always hustling, building her empire piece by piece. She's usually the calm in the storm, but she's never one to shy away from a confrontation either. And when she and Phaedra were on good terms, there was no better friendship on RHOA.
9. Vicki Gunvalson, RHOC
She's the O.G. of the OC...and of the Housewives franchise in its entirety. Vicki's tenure came to an end in 2019 after 14 seasons (13 as a full-time Housewife and her last as a Friend), but thankfully she'll be returning on the show's upcoming 17th season. Let's whoop it up for Vicki's comeback!
8. Ramona Singer, RHONY
Some people were just born to be on reality TV. Ramona is one of those people. Physically incapable of thinking before she speaks and obsessed with Pinot Grigio, she's been endlessly fascinating for the entire series. And after she and ex-husband Mario split, she became a bit more fun, too.
7. Gizelle Bryant, RHOP
Word on the street is...Gizelle is a walking Housewives legend. She's an expert at navigating and creating the most entertaining drama. Stay shady, Miss G.
6. Teresa Giudice, RHONJ
Remember when Teresa shouted "The whole show's about me" during a reunion special? Simply put, there would be no RHONJ without Teresa. Are her stubbornness and hot-headedness often times infuriating? Sure, but those qualities also make for a scene-stealing Housewife. She's a one-of-a-kind personality, effortlessly entertaining without it ever looking like she's trying to be.
5. Luann de Lesseps, RHONY
Is Luann often times condescending? Yes. Did her Countess schtick wear thin pretty quickly? You betcha. But she gave us "Money Can't Buy You Class," can always be counted on for some juicy drama, and single-handedly revived the cabaret industry, don't you know? We'll always be feeling Jovani, er, classy with the Countess. So be cool, don't be all...uncool.
4. Lisa Vanderpump, RHOBH
Between her cheeky wit, her iconic dog Giggy, and her opulent lifestyle, Lisa was everything you could ask for in a Housewife. That said, her running away from the Puppygate fight in what would be her final season did tarnish her reputation a bit.
3. NeNe Leakes, RHOA
From her very first "bloop," NeNe was a star. Has any one Housewife spawned more catchphrases than NeNe? We think not.
2. Bethenny Frankel, RHONY
When we think Housewives, we think Bethenny. Sure, she's come and gone and come back and left again, but nobody understood the Housewife game better. There is no one with a quicker wit or a more withering tongue than B. Whether we were watching her struggle with the very real end of her friendship with Jill or ripping Luann to shreds in the Berkshires, she consistently delivered reality TV gold.
1. Kyle Richards, RHOBH
Kyle tends to polarize Housewives fans. You either love her or hate her. We love her. Whether she's throwing her annual White Party or dropping down into the splits at someone else's, she's always a good time, and there's a reason she's the only remaining RHOBH OG after 13 incredible seasons.
Plus, she's never hidden her personal strife from fans. From calling sister Kim Richards an alcoholic in season one to her separation from husband of 27 years Mauricio Umansky in season 13, Kyle gives us her all. And we can't thank her enough for it. We hope we never have to say "goodbye Kyle."