I promise you I don’t watch that much television. (Who has that kind of time?) But when I do, I go in. HAHA!

I don’t really diversify that much either. It’s either “This is Us,” a “90 Day Fiancé” franchise or a “The Real Housewives of (insert city)” episode.

Do you think there are way too many of the “Real Housewives” shows? There are. So, I’m here to help you cut through the noise and only watch the ones you’d most likely care about based on your preference.

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ATLANTA

If you think the Georgia peaches aren’t the top-ranked housewives show, you’re crazy. HA! These ladies have been consistently reading people, throwing shade, shifting wigs and giving us the best catchphrases for years. We’ve been through their hairstyle and makeup journey together. We’ve seen the come-upppance with our own eyes.

But seriously, I can always count on Atlanta to keep my attention. There’s always a storyline with someone. If one person is slacking one season, I can always count on another girl to have her life in shambles and ready to share it with the world. It absolutely has gotten more “Hollywood” as the seasons went on and as the budget increased; however, I can say that about almost all of the franchises. More money, more drama, more ego.

You’d like this franchise if you don’t want the full ratchetness of “Love and Hip-Hop,” but you want to see a group of successful African American ladies who are showing that success still comes with sacrifice and life’s curveballs.

POTOMAC

I promise you I’m not putting this second because it’s another group of African American women. When this franchise first began, I was rolling my eyes hard. I’m from Prince George’s County, Maryland, so all this upper echelon Potomac mess was not up my alley. The Potomac? Who goes there?

And then they were just doing too much to prove that they have money. Ladies, have a seat. But once those seemingly flawless lives started crumbling before our eyes (divorce, infidelity, bankruptcy, tax arrears, etc.), the realness shined through.

Now we’re seeing friendships suffer, relationships finding a new normal and plots getting thickened. Please don’t think I’m only liking the shows that feature messy lives. I like realness. If someone’s life is on the up and up, and the person is genuine (hey, Kandi Burress!), I’ll be right there in their corner as well… through my television screen.

Watch this franchise if you’re wanting Atlanta-lite. You still have all the shade, but it’s a bit more sophisticated and hidden.

NEW JERSEY

The rest of the franchises are very hard to rank because it is very dependent upon which season you’re watching. I’ll still keep New Jersey as my third pick because I have to take all of the seasons into consideration.

When “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” began, it was very family-oriented and close-knit. The drama was mostly from outsiders, not necessarily the core members. And then as the seasons went on, relationships changed, cast members changed, and it turned into any other franchise.

But this one is a little different because with all the casting changes, it’s basically the Teresa Giudice show now. They should rename it “Teresa and Company.” If that woman leaves, the show is toast. Also, if I hear drama related to Teresa and her sister-in-law Melissa ONE MORE AGAIN, I will scream. Just hate each other and be on your way. Geeesh. They’re more on-again and off-again than high school sweethearts. And now that Teresa’s husband Joe is deported or whatever? Chiiiild, I don’t know. Just let us follow around Teresa and her daughters and let her “friends” come over occasionally. That’s what it feels like anyways.

Watch this franchise if you love or hate Teresa Giudice (Google her). Everyone else is an accessory at this point.

NEW YORK CITY

Man! This show right here could have EASILY been number two on the list if it ended how it started. At the start, you had women who were just trying to find their way in life and obtain their definition of success.

Then, the success happened and changed them. Now, it’s a race to see who has more style, class and social status. Elderly women trying to prove they still “got it” while living it up in The Hamptons? No thanks!

It’s painful to watch some of the episodes because alcohol does not treat any of these women well. Not a one. And the recent change to spice up the show was replacing the quick-witted Bethenny Frankel with the equally sarcastic (and younger) Leah McSweeney. I suppose it worked, but she can’t hold the show.

Either way, watch this franchise if you want to see what your rich grandma is doing when she’s not visiting you for Christmas. Grandpa’s out of the picture, and she’s ready to have fun. She even has some younger girlfriends in the mix. Fun! 👍🏾

BEVERLY HILLS

The Beverly Hills franchise is so hit or miss on whether the season will be good. Some seasons, you’re seeing two sisters struggle to mend a relationship broken by alcoholism. Other seasons, you’re wondering why the drama was literally surrounding an adopted puppy that was returned to a shelter.

No matter who’s on the show, the glitz and glamour is always on 100. This is definitely the crowd buying the $500 bottled water because it’s filtered by Versace. Do they have their own issues? Absolutely. Is it sometimes hard to feel sorry for them while they wipe their tears with 100-dollar bills? That is also true.

Watch this franchise if you want a taste of the lifestyles of the rich and famous. They’re not too relatable, but you have a few newer additions—like Teddi Mellencamp and Garcelle Beauvais—who add touches of humanity into the otherwise pretentious feel.

ORANGE COUNTY

My how the O.G.s have fallen. This was the first “Real Housewives” franchise, and I wouldn’t really miss it if it went off air. They used to be the rich snobby ones, but the Beverly Hills franchise came along and blew it out of the water.

Now, we’re left with a bunch of women who have mostly all been divorced and trying oh so hard to stay “hot” and relevant. At some point, and this goes for all franchises, you have to know when to chill out a bit. Nip-tucked grannies yelling at each other for what happened when someone in the group was drunk is not the business.

Some of the episodes are very skippable, but I push through because there’s usually a plot twist that will hold my interest for the reunion. I wouldn’t feel like I missed anything if this franchise got magically erased from my DVR, though…

Watch this franchise if you’re just bored and want to know what grannies who have a solid retirement fund do in California. They’re not as wealthy as the Beverly Hills crew, and they’re not as “socially elite” as their counterparts in New York, but they’re there.

MIAMI (R.I.P)

The Miami ladies held it down for three seasons. It was a little much at first, but that’s Miami for ya! The Latina flavor, the boldness, the off-the-wall mom who had plastic surgeries out this world… great stuff.

There were tiffs with certain cast members, but no plot really stuck for me. There was no meat and no real story line to consistently follow. So, it eventually went away. I wasn’t too disappointed.

D.C. (R.I.P)

“The Real Housewives of D.C.” lasted all of one season. Again, growing up in the area, I just wasn’t impressed by how political they made everything. Yes, you are in close proximity to the White House and Capitol Hill, but let’s not act like that’s all people in that area talk about.

There were a good mix of ladies on the show; but honestly, none were memorable. And there was some plot about some couple who did something or the other, but zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

DALLAS

Now you know if I’m putting some canceled franchises ahead of this one that’s still running (for some reason), it’s not a good sign.

Maybe it’s because I currently live in the area or maybe it’s because it feels like the ladies are just trying too hard to be Texas socialites, but it’s a no for me. The trailers never wowed me. I watched one or two episodes and was over it. 🙅🏾‍♀️

The ladies seem like decent enough people, but I’m not feeling the authenticity. All I could gather from it is that they are well-to-do ladies who host and/or attend charities. There is petty drama along the way, but you have to give me more than that at this point. Nothing sets this franchise apart to me.

Watch this franchise if you’re just loyal to Bravo and need to tell your friends that you watch all the “Real Housewives” shows. I guess if you’re a socialite, it will make you feel at home as well.

MELBOURNE

The who of what? And that’s that on that.

Never watched one episode after seeing the trailer. I wasn’t interested in the characters. I get that the thrill is the show’s Australian base. That didn’t do anything for me, though.

Watch this franchise if you’re wanting to get deeper about the ladies who live “down unda.” I like the land just fine.

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Man. I couldn’t really get deep into the franchises and characters like I wanted to. It’s all good. That’s what this week’s video is for! Which one is your favorite and worst “Real Housewives” franchise?