Head back to the Big Apple with ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’
Head back to the Big Apple with ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’
Carole Radziwill is making her return to ‘Real Housewives,’ but what kind of chaos will she bring with her?
The city that never sleeps had better be wide awake for the new season of “The Real Housewives of New York City.” Season 16 of the show premieres on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo, and episodes will debut on Peacock the day after they air live. In our view, the best way to watch “The Real Housewives of New York City” this season is with a subscription to DIRECTV.
How to watch ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ Season 16
- When: Premieres Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET
- TV: Bravo
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to DIRECTV.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’
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What is the schedule of episodes for ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ Season 16?
“The Real Housewives of New York City” Season 16 will release episodes on Tuesday evenings at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo. Peacock will get these episodes for on-demand streaming the following day each week. Bravo has not confirmed an episode count for “RHONY” Season 16, so it’s not yet clear when the season will end.
Why watch ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ Season 16 with DIRECTV?
“The Real Housewives of New York City” airs live on Bravo, which is available in one of our favorite DIRECTV plans: the MyEntertainment package. At $43 per month, the MyEntertainment package includes Bravo alongside 60+ cable entertainment channels in total, including favorites from Discovery to VH1 and nearly everything in between. The plan has no sports or news channels, but it does include AMC+. Disney+, HBO Max, and Hulu at no extra cost.
Customers get a five-day free trial when they first sign up for DIRECTV’s MyEntertainment package, and unlimited Cloud DVR means you can record new episodes of “RHONY” if you can’t watch them live. It’s a great value, and our favorite way to watch Bravo’s greatest hits.
DIRECTV
DIRECTV is one of The Streamable’s top choices for the best live TV streaming service overall in 2026, especially for users who want the most channels or want to watch the most live sports. With an unbeatable lineup of local, news, sports, and entertainment channels, three main signature packages, an unlimited DVR, and 20 simultaneous streams at home, DIRECTV remains a premier choice for any cord-cutter.
Can you watch ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ Season 16 for free?
Hulu + Live TV comes with a three-day free trial for new subscribers, and YouTube TV’s trial lasts between two and 21 days. Fubo has a trial that can last between one and seven days, depending on factors like what time of month you subscribe. All three have Bravo in their channel packages, and while DIRECTV is our top way to watch the show, they’ll all work for new subscribers.
| DIRECTV | Fubo | Hulu | Sling TV | YouTube TV | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | Free Trial | Free 3-Day Trial | Save with Sling | Free Trial | |||||
| $20.99 | $9.99 | $28.99 | $19.99 | $29.99 | $45.99 | $45.99 | $64.99 | ||
| Bravo | + $22 | + $59 | + $61 | - | - | - | ✓ | + $18 | |
All the services you can use to watch ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ Season 16
DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV are the five live TV streamers that offer Bravo in at least one package. Sling TV carries Bravo in its Blue package, starting at $46 per month. Of these various options, DIRECTV is our top choice.
“The Real Housewives of New York City” will stream on Peacock on Wednesdays following the airing of the episode on Bravo. Peacock’s Premium plan starts at $13 per month.
Peacock
Peacock is a subscription video streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes original shows, blockbuster movies, and classic television series. Peacock is home to “Yellowstone,” “The Office,” and original hits like “Poker Face” and “Bel-Air.” You can also watch live sports and NBC programming, including the NFL, MLB, WWE, the Olympics, the Premier League, NASCAR, the French Open, college football and basketball, and the PGA Tour. Premium Plus subscribers can stream their local NBC feed in all 210 markets.
Watch a teaser for ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ Season 16
What do you need to know about ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ Season 16
Housewives Sai de Silva, Erin Lichy, Jessel Taank, Carole Radziwill, Hailey Glassman, Erika Hammond, and Daisy Toye are ready to take the city that never sleeps by storm. From the traffic-ridden streets of downtown to the sandy paradise of private islands, friendships will grow stronger, old grievances will resurface, and relationships will take the most unexpected turns.
Radziwill is returning to “Real Housewives” with her trademark candor, but it’s certain to rub at least some of the other housewives the wrong way.
