The Real Housewives of Washington D.C.: Season 1
  • Network: Bravo
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 5, 2010
  • Season #: 1
Metascore
59 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
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  1. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Valerie Kellogg
    100
    The Housewives evolve. Yes, watch what happens, if only for the richer plot lines, smarter dialogue and more pressing matters of the day.

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User Score
3.1 out of 10

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. MarcDoyle
    4
    Yes, I'm a reality TV fiend - it's good to have on the TV when doing mindless tasks. You hear the yapping without having to look at the TV much. But this series? Extremely thin. Almost as thin as the WH Crasher herself. I will say that the political argument between the ladies was uncharacteristically restrained for Washington. They saved the backbiting for the private camera moments. So is that cowardice? Tact? Probably a bit of each. OK, maybe there is a bit more to this than I at first suggested. But not as "juicy" as Orange County, NY, or NJ - not that I watched those!! (much)… Full Review »
  2. DeeH.
    4
    Boring, too much like the others restaurant/party cat fights and fake wealth. I'm a Washingtonian not at all reflective of real movers and shakers of DC high profile society women.… Full Review »
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