There are many reasons why Bravo TV’s Real Housewives shows have been so popular … they give normal people a view into the lives of the rich and famous. But some of these women are no trophies! The Real Housewives of Orange County premiered in March of 2006 and has run for 14 seasons with a series of equally successful spin-offs that have sprung up, featuring housewives New York City, Atlanta, Beverly Hills and more.