The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 17
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| Season 17 | |
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| Original network | Bravo |
| Original release | April 5, 2026 |
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The seventeenth season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, an American reality television series, will air on Bravo on April 5, 2026, and was primarily filmed in Atlanta, Georgia.
The season focuses on the personal and professional lives of Phaedra Parks, Porsha Williams, Drew Sidora, Kelli Ferrell, Shamea Morton Mwangi, Angela Oakley, Pinky Cole and K. Michelle, with Cynthia Bailey appearing as a friend of the housewives.
Cast
In July 2025, Brit Eady announced her departure from the franchise following her decision to not participate in the reunion for the sixteenth season.[1] In February of the following year, it was announced that the seventeenth season would premiere on April 5, 2026.[2][3] Phaedra Parks, Porsha Williams, Drew Sidora, Kelli Ferrell, Shamea Morton Mwangi, and Angela Oakley were all named as returning housewives.[4] Pinky Cole and K. Michelle were announced as new cast additions, while Cynthia Bailey's return to the franchise was announced as a "friend of the housewives".[5][6]
Production
The season's executive producers are Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Lorraine Lawson, Glenda Cox, Leola Westbrook-Lawrence, and Andy Cohen.[3]
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title [7][8] | Rating/share (18–49) | Original release date [7][8] | US viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 341 | 1 | "A Warm Welcome" | TBA | April 5, 2026 | TBD |
| 342 | 2 | "Rumors and Raised Eyebrows" | TBA | April 12, 2026 | TBD |
| 343 | 3 | "Rum, Ruptures, and Redemption" | TBA | April 19, 2026 | TBD |
References
- ^ Flam, Charna (July 14, 2025). "Brit Eady announces her exit from The Real Housewives of Atlanta after one season: 'I don't owe anyone closure'". People. ISSN 0093-7673. OCLC 794712888. Archived from the original on July 16, 2025. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ Tinoco, Armando (February 24, 2026). "The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 17 cast photos, trailer, and premiere date set at Bravo". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 18, 2026. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ a b "Bravo serves fresh peaches and fierce vibes as The Real Housewives returns on Sunday, April 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT" (Press release). NBCUniversal. February 24, 2026. Archived from the original on March 18, 2026. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ Stewart, Shelby (February 24, 2026). "The Real Housewives of Atlanta is returning with two new housewives". Essence. ISSN 0014-0880. Archived from the original on March 18, 2026. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ "Pinky Cole and K. Michelle join The Real Housewives of Atlanta". WUPA. CBS News. February 25, 2026. Archived from the original on March 18, 2026. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ Giacomazzo, Bernadette (February 20, 2026). "RHOA season 17 cast confirmed: here's who's returning — and who's not". Complex Networks. Archived from the original on March 18, 2026. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ a b "The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Season 17". Rotten Tomatoes. OCLC 48768329. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
- ^ a b "Shows A-Z – The Real Housewives of Atlanta on Bravo". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 18, 2026.