The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (2010– ) User Reviews

Kim Richards is Baby Jane

[Sober-Friend · 7/10 · 2 April 2017]

I like this show its fun but I am also not a fan of all these women. Season 7 to me has been the most interesting season since season 1.

Now much of drama has been caused because of Lisa Rinna. I truly believe she is never one that likes silence. She is always talking. I also think "She meant no harm" when she said "Kim was close to death" because in reality I think Lisa thinks "Kim still drinks and does whatever" and she doesn't want to see anything bad happen to Kim. She is afraid that if she says "Nothing" and something does happen to Kim she would feel guilty. This is why she is bitchy around Kim. Since she thinks "Kim is not getting help she thinks that Kyle is an enabler". This leads me to the conversation Lisa she had with Eden Sassoon.

Eden is a recovering alcoholic. When Lisa told Eden about Kim and Kyle Eden thought she could help them. The next time Eden saw Kyle she repeated what "Lisa said". Then all of hell broke loose.

Later we learn that Eden lost her sister to addiction and that her mother was also in recovery. There was a scene to me where Eden and her mother had a conversion about "Kim and Kyle" Her mother told Eden "... that she should not have gotten involved".

Now what did not ring true to me was the fact it that scene with Eden and her mother seemed to have been filmed months after the fight that Eden & Kim but, that is not how the show presented it.

It looked to me Bravo saw Lisa Rinna's popularity going down and wanted to save Eden. So they shot that scene with Eden and her mom! Shady Bravo!

Now I think in reality Lisa meant no harm but was lying when she said she "Did Not remember saying Kim was close to death". However she came clean. I think Kyle should forgive her only because Lisa meant no harm and that carrying a grudge is a heavy load. However Kyle & Kim seem to be getting along now and I am happy for them.

Now I love Eileen and Ericka. I never herd of them before this show. I like them and Lisa Rinna because they all came from nothing and I could be easily be friends with them. Now I am sober for 20 years now so I could be friends with Eden but not best friends! She might be a nice lady but there is something about her that I can't put my finger on.

I still like Kyle. I love the fact now she is trying everything that she can to be on good term with her sister Kim.

Lisa Vanderpump is someone who you can't trust. If she doesn't like you she makes your life hell. She does what she can to make other not like you. She is not as nice as she pretends. She is the underlying problem with all of them. She is a uses people.

Dorit is nasty fake & rude! She and her husband are Euro-Trash. Even though she is an American her fake accent makes her sound like she is mentally challenged. One thing for sure people were most liekly doing drugs at her party.

SHE NEEDS TO GO

Kim Richards has always been a terrible person. My sister worked in a movie theater in the 1970's. When she saw Kim Richards She asked Kim for an autograph and Kim called my sister all sorts of names.

Years after the incident my sister wasn't shocked to see how Kim turned out. I had to tell her about this show but she refuses to watch. Kim still has lots of anger in her. She is not working the program. If she is acting like a "Dry Drunk". I don't feel sorry for her anymore. She should grow up. She is a real life "Baby Jane"

This season is really bad

[kdebotts · 5/10 · 3 April 2019]

I've watched every season and this is the first season that the thought of watching the show actually gives me anxiety. It makes me sad because it used to be such a fun brainless show to watch and now it just leaves a bad feeling.

Garcelle is great at playing cards - the RACE card.

[Somesweetkid · 7/10 · 6 January 2024]

I will admit that watching this show is one of my favorite guilty pleasures. It has been highly entertaining to observe the cast evolve, dissolve or leave altogether throughout the 13 seasons.

Interestingly, Kyle seems to be the one constant who has held the show together and has remained a cast member throughout the show's long run. With a few exceptions, she has sought everyone's friendship and has often been the voice of reason when dealing with the other housewives' arguments and disagreements.

However, it was truly a shame to witness the dissolution of Kyle and Lisa Vanderpump's seemingly sincere friendship several seasons ago. I do miss Lisa and Ken and would like to see Bravo bring them back. When Lisa left, some spark and intelligent repartee was lost in the show.

So, having just watched the latest episode, Garcelle is once again playing the victim, now accusing Dorit of using the word "attack" when it wasn't used to imply anything other than the manner in which it was used, whether to a white person or a person of color.

I will agree that Erika was wrong several episodes back when she told Garcelle's youngest son to "f-- off" or something to that verbal effect. It was totally inappropriate and Erika has since offered her sincere apology, which Garcelle accepted.

However, I have found Garcelle to be a pot-stirrer from the outset as well as a sarcastic, passive-aggressive person who looks for every opportunity to appear victimized. Unless she adopts a different attitude, I just don't see that she adds anything to the show. I would love to see Kyle's neighbor Annemarie Wiley featured more prominently. She is very pleasant and funny and has a great rapport with the current cast.

Getting back to Garcelle's always playing the victim, she and Denise Richards are two of a kind. I hope Denise does not come back as a regular. While I don't necessarily agree with Erika's verbal response to Denise's accusations in the last two episodes, Denise was only baiting her and wants again to play the victimized and misunderstood party. Losing Garcelle and Denise would be no loss to this show.

Unreal Housewives

[backura · 3/10 · 3 September 2020]

I watched Hoarders because it makes me feel good about my housekeeping habits. I watched My 600 lb life because it makes me feel good about my eating and exercise habits. I watched RHOBH because it makes me realize that I'm a decent, thoughtful and caring person. You can buy clothes, jewelry and plastic surgery on Rodeo Drive, but you can't buy class.

I'm a better nurse because of the Housewives

[Kaygee906 · 10/10 · 6 September 2019]

It may sound ridiculous, but this show has helped me become a better nurse. I don't think I've ever reviewed a reality show, just because these are real people and I don't think it's appropriate to critique peoples lives. With that being said, I started watching the real housewives of Beverly Hills while I was in nursing school; just to have some background noise while I studied. However, when I paid attention, it was truly eye opening to see how other people live. It may sound redundant, but these shows have really helped me to see things from other people's perspective and when I find myself in a conflicting situation, I try to put myself in someone else's shoes and to give people the benefit of the doubt. Because of these shows, I've become a more understanding and patient person. It has taught me that miscommunication is usually the key to many arguments, and with that, I am more cognitive in my communication, I don't dwell on the small stuff, and I try to be understanding when a disagreement happens. Additionally, these shows have taught me that no matter how much a person "minds their P's & Q's", not everyone is going to love you or want to be friends with you, and that's okay. It really is important to just be yourself and to be accepting of yourself and your flaws. We all must live our lives & stay true to ourselves and the ones we love, because at the end of the day, nothing else matters.

In these shows I've seen things from depression, anxiety, substance abuse, narcissism, manipulation, and many personality types and how they mesh together. It really has helped me to become a better nurse. I know these shows get a great deal of criticism and people always say they're trash, but I totally disagree. All of you housewives, keep doing you!

Keep kids out

[cerph · 21 December 2017]

STOP PUTTING KIDS IN THESE SHOWS! Its incredibly boring and its clearly a plug to advance already pampered and spoiled kids that bore the hell out of viewers. Quit shoving kids in our face. I either fast forwardi or turn it off. There seems to be more and more kid time and its a huge turn off. Its obnoxious. Please stop using the show to pump up already spoilel rich kids.Stop making these shows that shove kids in our face.

Love this Show but Cannot stand Erika

[sassychic-87844 · 7/10 · 27 July 2022]

This is a great show if you enjoy watching women get frustrated over silly sh!@! I've been watching it for a decade. Since my 20's.

I think Crystal is still trying to find herself and establish within herself a place where she can be strong and not let small things bother her. She also has a sweet, precious face that reminds me of my daughter. So, I like her! A lot!

Sutton is one of my favorites! She's a southern gal like myself!

Garcelle is beautiful and she gives everyone the benefit of the doubt and she's just more down to earth. I appreciate that in a person!

Dorit is cool and so is Kyle.

Diane is alright. Lisa isn't trustworthy.

None of these women will give two sh!@s what I think anyway! 😂 All the women have diverse personalities which makes watching more enjoyable.

Erika however, is classless. I've tried to like her but how she is with Sutton is disgusting. She claims she enjoys being called a bully but honestly I think she has so much hurt inside that she portrays a tough exterior when all in all, she's just yearning for true love, in her friendships and her intimate relationships. Until I see another side of her that is true and honest, she is def my least favorite. In fact, I like to fast forward any parts of the show that focus on her alone.

Loved it now hate it. HATE.

[lizzysitter · 1/10 · 28 October 2021]

The episodes have become empty!!! So lame because they have the elements to give so much. But everyone is really just bending over backwards for Erika so watch it has become pointless. You'll find out more from the tabloids and lawyers but you won't get any satisfaction from the show. Pandering to a woman that ruined the lives of orphans. Shameful.

More money, power, glamor, and jewelry!

[Sylviastel · 8/10 · 25 October 2010]

I have to say that I like the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Of course, they are plastic but they appear likable. Let's start off with Adrienne Maloof who is married to a plastic surgeon and her family owns the Sacramento Kings basketball team and the Palms Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. Then there is her neighbor and friend, British Lisa Vanderpump, who is married and they are business owners and entrepreneurs as well. Lisa has a gay trainer who moved from London to be with the family. They have two grown children. Then there is the sisters, Kim Richards and Kyle Richards, who were both actresses in the seventies and eighties. They became mothers and housewives. Each one has four children. Kyle is married and younger than Kim but acts more like the big sister than Kim does. Kim and Kyle are also maternal aunts to Paris Hilton as well. Then there is Taylor and of course, Camille Grammar, who is Kelsey Grammar's soon to be ex-wife. They are in the process of divorce. We only see Kelsey in the first episode before he jets to New York City to star on Broadway in La Cages Aux Folles. I prefer this show to NJ of course even though I live in NJ. At least, these housewives have some class, more money, and look fabulous than the other shows. They have just as much drama and are appealing too.

Better Than Other Housewives Shows

[rmschmidt71 · 6/10 · 16 October 2010]

Initially I liked this show when I first turned it on. The mix of characters is interesting, and finding out about their lives was fun. Once they got together, the usual snide comments surfaced, and they all seem to like and dislike each other in equal proportions. The big mansions pall after awhile, and there is nothing in these women's lives that anyone would be jealous of. Only two seemed to have a stable marriage. The others were either divorced, teetering, or in the process, and one candidly admitted that hers was in trouble. I'll take my little house and my family over theirs anytime. I liked most of them, and I am reserving judgment on the others for now. If this turns into another debacle like New York or Atlanta, count me out, and don't mention New Jersey. Just the commercials for that make me cringe. All in all, it's not a great show, but it's entertaining, and certainly the best of the Housewife franchises. If you want to see bad manners, lavish homes, jewelry, and appalling plastic surgery this is your show. The woman with the weird mouth and too many teeth,looks like a clown, and not in a good way. If you like junk TV, this is your show. Masterpiece Theater it isn't, but it never aspired to be that. Take it for what it is, and take it or leave it. This one will probably be my guilty pleasure. For all that's wrong with it, there is a lot right with it. Most of them are likable and/or entertaining. Will I watch it every week? No, but then I don't eat chocolate every week either!

Absolutely Hilarious!!!

[christopherstamp · 3/10 · 25 April 2021]

Great show to make anybody in the world instantly feel better about their life.

Attention seeking bunch who can play the victim in any and every scenario, to turn the focus on themselves.

Brandi - is an excellent Narcissist case study.

"Real Housewives" escapism at its finest!

[scholarshipsuz · 9/10 · 1 February 2011]

I have followed every city's version of the Real Housewives franchise and believe this is the most intriguing and addicting of the franchise thus far.

"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" accomplishes superbly what the initial location - Orange County - set out to show the public: a peek behind the gates and into the lives of the fabulously wealthy. While the initial season of Orange County's opening credits featured an opening gate and a theme song reminiscent of that of "The Twilight-zone", Beverly Hills opens with a theme song as light and bubbly as the pink Veuve Cliqot Brut Rose served at Lisa Vanderpump's restaurant "Villa Blanca." Somehow this seems to convey that peeking into the luxurious worlds of the housewives doesn't feel as voyeuristic as it did when the franchise began.

The Beverly Hills series takes viewers behind the lives of some of the most awesomely wealthy households in America. The extravagances of daily living in Beverly HIlls are incomprehensible to most Americans outside of the 90210 zip code . . . private jets, personal limos, houses full of servants, nannies, cross-continental flights on a whim, and world-renowned designer ateliers on speed dial are just some of the mind-boggling aspects of life in Beverly Hills that make the series deliriously irresistible to viewers. While all of the Housewives series' have showcased those with extraordinary lifestyles, the extravagance of the Beverly HIlls lifestyle is like F. Scott Fitzgerald's Jay Gatsby to the nth power.

Along with the fabulousness of the Beverly HIlls ueberlife is the ueber-drama that accompanies it. Viewers will also find themselves intrigued to see the social foibles of the Hills' women and how they play out over the course of the season, culminating in an explosive finale that involves drama with family members, close friends, and mere acquaintances. At times it is difficult to remember that this portrays the real lives of real people, as the show does such a skillful job of removing the viewer from everyday reality with its portrayals. Each installment of Beverly Hills promises to keep viewers on their toes and attuned to the nuances of every character's mannerisms, conversations and body language, and eagerly anticipating the next week's episode.

Is your interest piqued yet? If you want to find out more, just watch what happens :)

Move on

[rstlne-55688 · 7/10 · 13 April 2022]

I say this as a black woman I am so tired of Garcelle constantly bringing up the fact that she's a black woman and that it's harder and that she feels different. Many black women deal with this everyday and yes I understand she's in a job that's in the public eye so it may be harder but this was her choice. Quit putting everything on the fact that you're a black woman put on your big girl pants show that you are a black woman that excels instead of every single time talking about how different you feel or how you're treated different. Its very possible this is also not just because you're a black woman but because of who you are and who you show yourself to be to other people. If you want to get a friend be a friend and maybe you'll see that the way people treat you might be a little better. Millions of black women in the world deal with this everyday and we accept the struggles that come with being black and we move on to show we're strong. One of the things that people said in the show that was very true is if you want to have friends try being a friend, because it looks like you're the one that is not trying to be part of the group.

Horrible People!!!

[carolynocean · 1/10 · 20 February 2021]

I stopped watching this show a couple of seasons ago, I really could not stomach much more . Lisa Rinna , Kyle Richards, Teddi Melencamp, Eileen Davidson and Dorit '" whatever her name is " and all the rest are the most AWFUL women. Greedy, self centered and nasty. Did I mention that they are vain, childish, fake . shallow, silly and not very bright!!!! they are embarassing to watch, what a horrible example to their kids!!!!! Its kind of hard to believe that people like them exist . Yes it probably is great entertainment for viewers,but remember by watching this rubbish you are helping to pay their ridiculous salaries !!!!!! Buy your own kids something nice instead of supporting theirs.

Bottom feeders of society

[jenny-91399 · 1/10 · 16 October 2021]

If you ever feel like you want to hate people then watching this program is definitely the way to go! At least they can all be comfortable in knowing that there are very few people on this earth with less active and working brain cells. I can only hope that this show was created for the purpose of laughing at these people. At one point they actually advocate not eating in order to remain skinny. It is beyond horrendous.,

The best Real Housewives franchise without a doubt

[clairethackray · 10/10 · 11 November 2023]

I love this show- it takes me away from my own normal existence to a weird fantasy life that very few people will ever experience. It is pure unadulterated reality that makes you realise that no amount of money can buy happiness- no amount of designer handbags will make your life complete- they have the same problems we all have it's just so much more dramatic in Beverly Hills.

They all have their pros and cons however I do miss Lisa Vanderpump, she brought a lot of class to an otherwise unrealistic pile of poo !!

I still absolutely love the show. I won't miss Rhinna this season she had crossed the nasty line and whilst I love the drama I don't enjoy when they go too far and bully weaker cast members.

Bring LVP back !!

Retire these hags.

[jerseyd1 · 22 February 2020]

I used to like watching this because it made me feel like a decent upstanding citizen. Well these idiots prove that having lots of fame and money doesn't make you a classy person. Go get a real job and get off of the television. p.s. is Lisa's ugly mutt jiggy still alive or has it thankfully passed?

"You've had the same hairdo for 20 years..."

[Jim_E_Cornette · 7/10 · 16 June 2022]

This atrociously slimy "reality show" can be summed up by that one sentence.

Yes they are self-absorbed, shallow to the bone, conceited and plain nasty. Every single one of them. But that's what makes it hilarious to binge. And they thought Bad Girls Club was bad?? T-h-i-s is badd! With 2 D's...full pun intended.

I hate trash scripted "reality" shows (then again they all are trash) but I would watch this. But maybe only if they skipped to all the fights, because I can't stand the shallow shopping and doing their makeup trying to look 30 years younger in the meantime.

LVP

[soulshine-55349 · 1/10 · 17 March 2021]

The ladies are so mean and the show is nothing without Lisa Vanderpump.

What better Reality TV could there possibly be?

[richardmolenschot · 10/10 · 30 July 2012]

I completely understand why this series scores so low on the IMDb rating: it's trashy, cheap and fake.

And that's why it is so great! Not only a lot of vulgar bitchfights exceed the classy catfightscenes between Alexis Colby and Kristel Carrington in Dynasty in many ways, but there is so much more: betrayal, jealousy, addiction, cunning plastic surgery (!), adultery, abuse and suicide. And it's all real!

Well, at least to some extend. Not only do you hate the grotesque characters, you are also going to love theme and care. Fascinating how people perform in front of a camera.

If there was an adjective of the noun dramaqueen, it would be the first adjective to describe this series. Of all the spin-offs, to me 'Beverly Hills' is top of the bill. Hear, hear! :)

Sutton is a joke

[wotrumpet04 · 6/10 · 1 August 2022]

Love the show, but Sutton is such a liar. Even the shows microphones caught what Diana ACTUALLY said on the plane. Please get rid of her. I know the show is about drama and such but really!?

Disfigured Housewives of Beverly Hills

[parnellken · 1/10 · 30 May 2021]

They're making money so I gotta give them that. Best description is white trash with money.

Don't listen to the other reviews

[jamescooper-71784 · 10/10 · 21 June 2020]

This show is amazing it's so fun to watch and really just takes you out of reality

Great If You Are.... into being excessive

[iheartkatherine-63006 · 6/10 · 11 September 2023]

It's a little much with their purses and accessories and their outfits and their limos and their big expensive trips and their big expensive homes. I mean who needs 8 bedrooms for for a family of 3? It's sad that there's so much crime in Beverly Hills and their homes have been broken into but they basically put themselves on that market for crime when I go on a reality TV show and show everybody everything they have, it's almost like leaving your car doors unlocked so just so anyone can open up the door and take what they want, Come on Erika, you know the phase "mitigate your damages". I do feel for these people because no one deserves to be a victim of ANY crime and it's sad to lose things that have sentimental value. But where are the real reality shows? We need one called The Real Wives That Shop At Walmart" or "Walmart Wives" lol A real hard working wife and husband, both with decent careers, taking care of things completely on their own, with their children going to public school, struggling to pay bills and praying there's enough money for groceries, real stuff like that but I guess that would just be boring because there would be no trips to Cabo San Lucas and it is my reality, what I can relate to, I guess I miss Roseanne lol.

The Erika Jayne problem

[DonutLover · 2/10 · 20 July 2021]

Gerl this is not looking good for you. Give back as much money as you can, and then some more. Come clean. Live a life of middle class for a few years and the world will smile on you, and think that maybe you ARE a bit innocent in all of this. Keep acting like you are doing, though, and you will never be forgiven. This Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is solid gold, this season. Erika being a %&*# to Sutton, and Garcelle, who are being reasonable and intelligent. The other women look bad, backing Girardi. Thank goodness for this season, it's quite compelling!