''The Real Housewives of D.C.'' (abbreviated ''RHODC'') is an American

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series that premiered on

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on August 5, 2010. Developed as the fifth installment of ''

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'' franchise, it aired for one season and documented the personal and professional lives of several women residing in

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Overview and casting

''The Real Housewives of D.C.'' featured the lives and politics of five women in the Washington, D.C area. The series starred Mary Amons, Lynda Erkiletian, Cat Ommanney,

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and Stacie Scott Turner. On April 7, 2011, Bravo canceled ''The Real Housewives of D.C.''. It was the first time in the franchise that one of its United States installments failed to be renewed.

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said the reason for the cancellation was due to "a stink" the Salahis left on the show; and added that he had wanted to bring it back for a second season. In 2015, the network announced a new installment of ''The Real Housewives'' franchise based in the D.C. area titled ''

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''.

Episodes

Mary Amons, Lynda Erkiletian, Cat Ommanney, Michaele Salahi and Stacie Scott Turner are introduced as series regulars.

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