How to Watch ‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ Online for Free

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Bravo is booting up yet another iteration of their ever-popular Real Housewives franchise, and this time, they’re focusing on the ladies of Rhode Island.

The new show premieres on Bravo tonight, April 2, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Following the premiere, the series will move to its regular time slot on Sundays at 9 p.m. Episodes will be available for streaming the next day on Peacock. The new entry marks the first new Real Housewives franchise since 2020’s The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, which became a smash hit.

How to Watch The Real Housewives of Rhode Island At a Glance:

“Welcome to the Ocean State. It may be America’s smallest, but don’t be fooled — the drama is wicked wild,” reads the show’s official logline. The new Rhode Island iteration introduces Bravo fans to a brand new cast of women ready to stir up drama, including Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Bachelor in Paradise star Ashley Iaconetti, Kelsey Swanson, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Elizabeth McGraw, Jo-Ellen Tiberi and The Real Housewives of New Jersey alumnus Dolores Catania.

How to Watch The Real Housewives of Rhode Island Online for Free

As mentioned, the new The Real Housewives franchise will air tonight, April 2, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Below, we’ll be showing you how to watch the show online for free.

DIRECTV

If you’re looking to watch the show via Bravo, consider DIRECTV. The network is available on all of the service’s streaming packages, including their CHOICE package. This package is currently on sale for $59.99 a month, down from $94.99 a month. This package is for those looking to tap into a slew of channels from entertainment, like Bravo, to news and sports like ESPN, HBO Max, CNN and more. If you’re unsure about committing to a new subscription, you can simply try the service out for free for five days, which will give you plenty of time to watch the award ceremony before canceling.

Hulu + Live TV

Another option for our readers is a Hulu + Live TV subscription, given that Bravo is included in the live TV channel lineup. A subscription to the service (with ads) will cost approximately $89.99 per month, while the plan without ads goes for $99.99 per month. This subscription gives you access to the titles in Hulu’s library, along with live TV programs 24/7. If you aren’t sure about your subscription, the streaming service offers a three-day free trial to test it out.

Sling

Sling Blue is another option to watch the new iteration of the franchise. The service costs $45.99 a month and includes 40-plus channels, including Bravo. With your subscription, you’ll have access to the holiday special, along with all the live sports and news you could ever want. Unfortunately, Sling Blue does not have a free trial option.

Peacock is the official streaming home of The Real Housewives franchise. Peacock’s Select plan and is $7.99 per month with ads, while the no-ads Premium plan will run you $10.99 a month. Both plans include access to Bravo. Peacock does not offer a free trial but if you want the streaming platform for free, you can subscribe to Walmart+. A subscription to the service (which has a 30-day free trial) includes a free subscription to Peacock Premium (with ads), which includes Bravo.

Watch the teaser for The Real Housewives of Rhode Island below.