TL;DR: “The Real Housewives of New York City” returns for Season 16 tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo. Cord-cutters can watch the supersized season premiere live with a free trial from DIRECTV (5 days) and Fubo (up to 5 days).
There’s about to be plenty of drama in the Big Apple.
“The Real Housewives of New York City” (RHONY) returns for Season 16 tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo, with a mix of returning Housewives, three newcomers, and the long-awaited return of fan favorite Carole Radziwill, who is back on Bravo for the first time since Season 10.
The new season will see the cast navigate life from Manhattan to a private-island getaway.
Don’t have cable? You can watch live and on demand for free by signing up for a free trial from DIRECTV (5 days) or Fubo (up to 5 days).
‘RHONY’ Season 16 streaming overviewEpisode: Season 16, Episode 1, “The Price of Perfection”Date: Tuesday, Sept. 8Time: 8 p.m. ETChannel: BravoStreaming: DIRECTV (5-day free trial), Fubo (up to 5-day free trial); next day on PeacockHow can you watch ‘RHONY’ Season 16 for free?
If you don’t have access to Bravo, the easiest way to watch the premiere for free is through a live TV streaming service that includes Bravo and offers a free trial, such as DIRECTV or Fubo.
Here’s how to get started:
Sign up for either a DIRECTV or Fubo plan that includes Bravo.Start the free trial.Stream “RHONY” live when it airs tonight or watch on demand during the trial period.DIRECTV
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Peacock will stream the episode beginning Wednesday morning.
Who is in the ‘RHONY’ Season 16 cast?
Season 16 brings together returning cast members Sai De Silva, Erin Lichy, and Jessel Taank, while welcoming back longtime Housewife Carole Radziwill.
The new season also introduces three fresh faces: Hailey Glassman, Erika Hammond, and Daisy Toye.
What to expect from ‘RHONY’ Season 16
Season 16 centers on a reshuffled cast that mixes returning Housewife favorites with several new additions. Much of the early attention is expected to focus on Carole Radziwill’s return. The former Housewife rejoins the franchise after an eight-year absence.
Bravo says the season will follow the women from New York City to luxury vacations and a private-island getaway, where long-standing friendships will be tested, new bonds will be formed, and unresolved issues could resurface. The network has also teased “unexpected turns,” “strong friendships,” and “new tensions” as the group navigates changing personal and social dynamics.
Where can you catch up on previous seasons?
Peacock currently carries Seasons 1 through 15 of “The Real Housewives of New York City” as well as numerous other “Real Housewives” franchises, including Atlanta, Beverly Hills, Miami, New Jersey, Potomac, and Salt Lake City.
Try Peacock free for 2 months with DIRECTV’s Movie Extras add-on or bundle with Apple TV for $17.99/month, and get more than 30% savings compared to subscribing to each service separately.