Which reality show follows wealthy New York women in the original American Real Housewives franchise?

The Real Housewives of New York City follows wealthy New York women in the original American Real Housewives franchise.

The series premiered on Bravo in 2008 and documented the personal, social, and professional lives of women living in New York City. Its cast has changed over time, but the show has consistently emphasized friendships, disagreements, events, business activities, and family life.

The program was the second installment in the American Real Housewives franchise. The first was The Real Housewives of Orange County, which debuted in 2006. New York City became one of the franchise's most recognizable locations because of its distinctive neighborhoods, social circles, and urban setting.

The title is often confused with The Real Housewives of New Jersey or Beverly Hills. Those are separate city-based series with different casts and storylines, even though they share the same franchise structure.