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The ever-expanding Real Housewives franchise has officially added Rhode Island into the mix, and while the charming New England state may be the smallest in the country, the personalities are anything but. The Real Housewives of Rhode Island premieres on Thursday, April 2, at 9 p.m. PT/ET, and since it airs on Bravo, cord-cutters can watch it live on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Additionally, new episodes in the latest Housewives installment stream on-demand the following day on Peacock, and while the streamer doesn’t offer a free trial directly, deal seakers can enjoy free Peacock access through partner subscriptions, including DirecTV, Instacart+ and Walmart+. More on each option below.
At a Glance: How to Stream The Real Housewives of Rhode Island
- Premiere: Thursday, April 2, 9 p.m. PT/ET
- Episode release schedule: Following Thursday’s premiere, new episodes air weekly on Sundays, 9 p.m. PT/ET
- TV channel: Bravo
- Stream online: DirecTV, Sling and Hulu + Live TV; next day on Peacock
Where to Watch The Real Housewives of Rhode Island: Air Date and Time, Stream Online Free
The 12th Real Housewives installment premieres on Thursday, April 2, at 9 p.m. PT/ET on Bravo, which can be streamed live via DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling or Hulu + Live TV. Following the premiere, season one’s remaining episodes will air weekly on Sundays (episode two airs on April 5) during the same time slot.
Additionally, new episodes will drop on Peacock the day after airing on Bravo. Not a Peacock subscriber? While the streamer itself no longer offers a free trial period, customers who sign up for one of DirecTV’s signature packages — Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier — can get two months of the Movies Extra Pack + Peacock at no cost (a $19.98 value). Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for any plan, meaning new members can stream Real Housewives (and everything else the packages have to offer) at no cost during the trial period. Simply select your preferred signature package, then opt to add “Movies Extra Pack + Peacock Premium” where it instructs you to pick your add-ons.
Related: The Best Peacock Subscription Deals and Free Trial Hacks
Prefer to watch it live? Learn more about each option (and their free trials and new subscriber discounts) below.
DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month
Bravo is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can catch five days of competition at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Sling
Half off first month for select plans
Bravo is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, starting at $45.99 per month.
For the best bang for your buck, opt for Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month
Watch Bravo for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island Cast
Season one’s RHORI cast includes Bachelor alum Ashley Iaconetti alongside Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson and Jo-Ellen Tiberi. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania will join the series as a friend-of.
