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Reality TV has never felt more alive, from the Bravoverse’s endless scandals to Nick Lachey’s ever-growing collection of dating experiments. Scroll on for timelines, explainers, recaps, and all the gossip on your favorite unscripted shows and characters.

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Love & Dating

You here for the right reasons?

  1. The 41 Best Reality Shows on Netflix By Laura Bradley
  2. Love Is Blind’s Nick Claims He Wasn’t the Only Man Discussing Women’s Looks By Laura Bradley
  3. Love Is Blind Creator Chris Coelen Defends Their ‘Very Rigid’ Casting Process By Alejandra Gularte

Competition

I was rooting for you. We were all rooting for you.

  1. The Best TV Shows of 2024 (So Far) By Jen Chaney, Roxana Hadadi, and Kathryn VanArendonk
  2. Drag Race Global All Stars’s Failure Is Classic RuPaul By Jason P. Frank
  3. Survivor Paused the Season to Dunk on One Guy By Jason P. Frank

Bravoverse

More than just Housewives (but mostly Housewives).

  1. Welcome to SpinCo By Josef Adalian
  2. The Bravo Audience Calls It for Kamala By Jason P. Frank
  3. 7 Housewives Revelations From the Brit BravoCon By Laura Martin

More Mess

  1. overnights
    Below Deck Down Under Season-Premiere Recap: Rough StartOur crew of newbies is welcomed with unruly guests. It’s a promising start to the season!
    By Jihane Bousfiha
  2. overnights
    Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake Recap: Mother TruckersDoes Luann have to claim every single man?
    By Brian Moylan
  3. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New York City Season-Premiere Recap: Say Cheese!The new housewives barely know each other, and we’re already launching into a fight about weird cheese.
    By Brian Moylan
  4. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: Portuguese PettinessWould it even be a Housewives international vacation without dinner-table tears?
    By Ile-Ife Okantah
  5. overnights
    RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Recap: Drag Race Gives BackThe episode comes and goes without a lick of drama — and, sorry, but we watch for the drama.
    By Jason P. Frank
  6. housewives institute bulletin
    Meet the New RHONY, Not Much Like the Old RHONYA look at the past and future of ‘New York,’ and the present drama with Kyle and Mauricio, in this edition of the Housewives Institute Bulletin.
    By Brian Moylan
  7. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Boy TroublesYou know what we say: chicks before dicks.
    By Brian Moylan
  8. we’re queer
    Bob the Drag Queen, Shangela, and Eureka Aren’t Here Anymore“As we move forward with our exciting individual projects, we welcome Sasha Velour, Priyanka, and Jaida Essence Hall,†the queens stated.
    By Jason P. Frank
  9. kristen + chef
    Kristen Kish to Host Top Chef in Cheese LandSeason 21 heads to Wisconsin, new host in tow.
    By Jason P. Frank
  10. overnights
    The Bachelorette Recap: Spon-con BarbieShe’s everything, and he’s just Brayden.
    By Emily Palmer Heller
  11. overnights
    Below Deck Sailing Yacht Finale Recap: All Good Things Come to an EndThe finale delivers on multiple fronts, but too many things are left unanswered.
    By Jihane Bousfiha
  12. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: Blast From the PastThe future of RHOA is more uncertain than ever.
    By Ile-Ife Okantah
  13. second chances
    Love Island Rekindles Its Former SparkThis season was a test, and so far the show is passing with flying colors.
    By Anusha Praturu
  14. overnights
    RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Recap: Three’s a CrowdWhat is Zooey Deschanel doing here?
    By Jason P. Frank
  15. trailer mix
    The Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Trailer Brings Sammi HomeThere’s a doll that’s been waiting to meet her.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  16. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Dude-less RanchTamra is at the top of her game.
    By Brian Moylan
  17. splits
    RHOBH Power Couple Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky Address Reported SplitThey said they aren’t divorced, but have had the “most challenging†year of marriage.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  18. overnights
    The Bachelorette Recap: Spring BreakersUh oh, here comes the fun police!
    By Emily Palmer Heller
  19. raise your glass
    Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Has Started FilmingScenes were shot this weekend at Pump and TomTom.
    By Bethy Squires
  20. emergency discussion
    What Do We Want From Bachelor Nation?The franchise that began as an earnest attempt at matchmaking and became an “incestuous influencer parade†is experiencing an identity crisis.
    By Devon Ivie and Emily Palmer Heller
  21. overnights
    RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Recap: Let’s Get This Roast Cookin’!All Stars keeps reminding us of better previous seasons, which only highlights how lackluster this one is.
    By Jason P. Frank
  22. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Big Sky Malibu CountryIt’s all feeling a little too familiar, isn’t it?
    By Brian Moylan
  23. overnights
    Below Deck Sailing Yacht Recap: Yes, Chef!Ileisha has ascended to being one of the franchise’s best chefs.
    By Jihane Bousfiha
  24. overnights
    Below Deck Sailing Yacht Recap: Daisy’s Sister Stirs the PotBonnie was born for reality TV.
    By Jihane Bousfiha
  25. overnights
    The Bachelorette Season-Premiere Recap: Oh, BrotherCan Charity get this franchise back on track? Who knows, but this first episode makes it clear that she is good at this.
    By Emily Palmer Heller
  26. overnights
    Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard Recap: Luxe on the BluffIt’s like Jasmine and Silas are filming an episode of Married at First Sight while everyone else signed up for a Bravo show.
    By Ile-Ife Okantah
  27. overnights
    RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Recap: Gowns, Beautiful GownsAlexis is a star, though maybe not the kind she wants to be.
    By Jason P. Frank
  28. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Let Them Cut CakeThe secret to enjoying this season? Lowered expectations!
    By Brian Moylan
  29. last night on late night
    Watch Bryan Cranston Break Up (Bad) With Tom SandovalCan’t wait for the Dos Hombres x Something About Her brand collab.
    By Bethy Squires
  30. overnights
    Below Deck Sailing Yacht Recap: Distracted DaisyThe seed of Captain Glenn’s annoyance was planted last charter and has now blossomed into a recurring issue.
    By Jihane Bousfiha
  31. overnights
    Below Deck Sailing Yacht Recap: Sinking SituationshipsWe finally have a crew that can see through Gary’s BS.
    By Jihane Bousfiha
  32. overnights
    Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard Recap: Swallow Your PrideIt’s difficult to keep up with all the drama ripping through the house!
    By Ile-Ife Okantah
  33. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: Gucci GrievancesGetting the wives back on the same page goes utterly awry.
    By Ile-Ife Okantah
  34. pod up
    It’s Time to Say ‘I Do’ to Love Is Blind Season 5Catch a sneak peek of the hopeful singles coming in September
    By Alejandra Gularte
  35. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: What the Duck?The Tamra and Shannon fight feels like they finally got fed up with ignoring how awful the other one can truly be.
    By Brian Moylan
  36. good as gold
    Bravo Stan Jon Hamm Transforms Into James Kennedy on WWHLYes, he did call someone “Pooh-Pooh Head.â€
    By Alejandra Gularte
  37. overnights
    Below Deck Sailing Yacht Recap: On the RocksEven Colin’s sister is grossed out by Gary’s behavior.
    By Jihane Bousfiha
  38. overnights
    Below Deck Sailing Yacht Recap: Love IslandThe Daisy-Gary-Colin love triangle just started, and it’s already so difficult to watch.
    By Jihane Bousfiha
  39. real housewives of mad ave
    Bravo Needs to Make Jon Hamm a Real Housewife“It’s going to get us all eventually.â€
    By Jason P. Frank
  40. overnights
    Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard Recap: Shanice’s RevengeShe’s back!
    By Ile-Ife Okantah
  41. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: Escape Room ExplosionsSeasons worth of baggage bubbles up for Kandi and Marlo.
    By Ile-Ife Okantah
  42. scandoval
    Where Celebs Stand on ScandovalZiwe wants to confront Tom Sandoval. Chris Pratt knows Katie Maloney. It’s all happening!
    By Bethy Squires
  43. overnights
    RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Recap: Mommie QueerestThe girls voting one another out is a great catalyst for drama, but it leads to the same plot points over and over, season after season.
    By Jason P. Frank
  44. housewives institute bulletin
    Good-bye, Scandoval, You Sweet, Glorious MonsterThis week, we have the winners and losers of the whole affair, a peek at what’s going on with Schwartz, and a walk down Raquel-nickname memory lane.
    By Brian Moylan
  45. scandoval
    Our Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Theories Are Good as GoldTheories, rumors, and wild conjecture are swirling through SUR like vodka in a Pumptini.
    By Bethy Squires
  46. scene report
    The Religious Ecstasy of the Bravo FandomDid I go to a Vanderpump Rules reunion watch party or a tent revival?
    By Bethy Squires
  47. dramaturgically
    A Study in Vanderpump Rules Facial ActingThree reunion episodes, endless reaction faces.
    By Bethy Squires
  48. schwartz on mars
    Let Stars on Mars Ease Out Your Vanderpump Rules ComedownSchwartzy’s first attempt to be a solo Tom.
    By Bethy Squires
  49. reality check
    The Tragic ZeroIn trying and failing to craft a romantic-hero narrative, Vanderpump Rules’ Tom Sandoval broke the No. 1 rule of reality TV.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  50. overnights
    Vanderpump Rules Reunion Recap: Grody to the MaxThe twist might not have been worth the hype, but it’s still been a once-in-a-lifetime season of reality television.
    By Brian Moylan
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