Which reality series follows wealthy women in Orange County in the first US 'Real Housewives' franchise?

The Real Housewives of Orange County follows wealthy women in the first US Real Housewives franchise.

The series premiered on Bravo in March 2006 and introduced the format that later expanded to cities across the United States and other countries. It focuses on the personal relationships, family lives, social events, businesses, and disagreements of women living in or connected to Orange County, California.

The program was created by Scott Dunlop and produced by Evolution Media. Its original cast included Kimberly Bryant, Jo De La Rosa, Vicki Gunvalson, Lauri Waring Peterson, and Jeana Keough. Gunvalson became one of the franchise’s longest-running central figures.

The title can cause confusion because Orange County is not a city. It is a county in Southern California that includes communities such as Newport Beach, Irvine, and Coto de Caza. The success of the series led to city-based editions including New York City, Atlanta, Beverly Hills, and New Jersey.