If there is one thing that I would say I am proficient and skilled in, it's all thingsRealHousewives.

It's not the proudest thing to say you're an expert in, but I've decided to wear it with pride.

Of course, I probably can't touch on every singleRealHousewivesseries - Salt Lake City is on my to-watch list - as there are well over a dozen installments that have been made. But you better believe I've still found time in the day to watch the majority of them.

Because that's what reality television experts do best - watching TV.

Even the local series like Melbourne and Sydney, which is being brought back from the dead. In April 2023, Binge announced it is revivingThe Real Housewives of Sydney, with a 10-part season and a sparkly new (unannounced) cast set to hit the streaming platform soon.

As we wait for that to arrive, here's a definitive ranking of theReal Housewivesseries that would make reality TV king Andy Cohen proud.

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10. The Real Housewives of Sydney.

We're starting on the lowest ranking of theRealHousewivessuperiority scale.

I've never been more ashamed to admit I am from Sydney. Because Sydney's version ofRealHousewives was truly a shocker. And I'm not the only one to say that.

But I'm willing to give it a second chance when the reboot arrives, because it surely can only go up from here.

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Only lasting for one season in 2017, the original Sydney series was drama for no reason, and malicious nastiness at that. Although the average viewer would say mostReal Housewivesseries are entirely based on pointless drama, no other season has emulated that better than Sydney season one. And for that reason, it's a waste of time.

We got to see David Oldfield, women throw terrible sl*t-shaming insults at one another, comparing diamonds, arrogance, someone's jacket being thrown off a wharf into the water, bullying, half-arsed plotlines and inappropriate pushing.

Perhaps I am being too critical. Or maybe I just know as aHousewivesexpert, that this season wasn't it.

It was so bad, we didn't even get a good reunion. And when there's a bad reunion, you know that Andy Cohen has said it ain't worth the money or effort to make another season.

Here's hoping the reboot can right the wrong.

9.TheReal Housewives of Auckland.

Our mates across the ditch didn't excel atReal Housewiveseither unfortunately.

Once again, it only lasted for one season in 2016 and *didn't* have a reunion. There was definitely glamour and a lot less nastiness, but it just had a few moments that left a bad taste in the mouth.

Perhaps the one that has always stuck out for me was the really serious encounter between cast members Julia Sloane and Michelle Blanchard.

While the group were holidaying on a yacht in Port Douglas, Julia (a white blonde woman) referred to fellow housewife Michelle (who is Jamaican-British) with a racial slur.

It was horrific to watch.

In the wake of it, Julia said in a piece to camera - "It's an old boating term. I should never have said it."

"It came out of her mouth," Michelle said to The Spinoff. "She needs to own it. Don't blame it on anybody else or make it out to be a light-hearted comment that you jokingly use, because you know what? It is not a light-hearted comment. It's an offensive comment. I've had people make slurs or whatever - but never the 'n-word'. So I was shocked by that."

8.The Real Housewives of Orange County.

I don't have any real feelings aboutThe Real Housewives of Orange County.

I've tried my luck at watching it a few times, but haven't felt that engaged with the cast members or plotlines.

But interestingly,Orange Countywas the first franchise to be created, premiering in 2006.

Based on the thorough research I've done - and by thorough I mean a quick glance at some RedditRealHousewivesthreads - many suggested that the series does get better over time.

Many suggested the inclusion of Heather Dubrow into the cast makes things interesting, with the vast majority of fans saying to start at season seven. Apparently that's where things get interesting...

7.The Real Housewives of Cheshire.

I love a bit of British reality TV, andThe Real Housewives of Cheshireis a great example.

It's definitely not the best, nor is it the worst, but hey it's a bit of fun!

The early years are the most nostalgic, especially given the news that four of the show's biggest stars quit the series in the space of two years recently.

6.The Real Housewives of New York.

Now we're getting into it.

New York is a really good starting point for someone wanting to get into the franchise.

And if you're keen on getting into the series, I personally would recommend starting at season three, as it was one of their most highly watched seasons. Plus, there's a decent amount of background given in the first few episodes, which saves you from having to watch the first two series.

Iconic housewives include Bethenny Franke l, Jill Zarin, Tinsley Mortimer, Dorinda Medley, Ramona Singer, Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan.

Even though some may consider New York to be one of the more 'old money' and classier franchises, let me tell you, the New York housewives know how to turn it up.

Highlights include the 'scary island' episodes from season three, the reunions, Luann returning to the group's holiday villa with a naked man, the whole of season eight and *the* leg toss (fan favourites will know what I'm referring to).

Trust me, there's a YouTube compilation of their most chaotic moments that lives rent-free in my mind.

5.The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Nothing screamsReal Housewivesmore than a Teresa Giudice table flip.

Admittedly, I haven't watched the most recent seasons of New Jersey, simply because you just cannot beat the OG days. Because boy were they intense.

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If you're not a fan of major drama and intersecting plotlines, I wouldn't recommend this series to you as it is pretty full-on. Especially because in the first few seasons, many of the cast members were related by blood or marriage - which always makes for high tensions...

Teresa Giudice will always remain the diamond ofNew Jersey RealHousewives, thanks to her big personality, bad temper, family dramas, convictions and prison stay.

But additional favourites of mine include Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Caroline Manzo, Danielle Staub, Kathy Wakile and Dina Manzo.

4.TheReal Housewives of Atlanta.

This show is renowned as one of the classics for a good reason.

It's one of the highest-rated installments of the franchise as well as the most-watched series on the Bravo network. And it was the firstReal Housewivesseries to feature a predominantly Black cast.

It is a lot to watch given there are 14 seasons. If you're someone who just wants the drama straight up, you can always sit back and enjoy a reunion episode. But be warned - it's a lot.

One of the cast's main members Nene Leakes has since left the show following her 2022 lawsuit against the show's production company. And considering this lawsuit is related to Nene's alleged experience of racism at the hands of white housewife Kim Zolciak from the first few seasons, it makes for relevant viewing to look back at the reunion episodes over the years.

3.TheReal Housewives of Melbourne.

My top three franchises are pretty close in ranking, because they're all so damn good.

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