There’s about to be big drama in the Big Apple.
“Real Housewives of New York” is finally back for Season 16, and things are looking a little different. Three totally new cast members are joining the storied franchise — plus, Carole Radziwill is returning for the first time since 2018.
Watch ‘RHONY’ Season 16 premiere
- When: Sept. 8, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- Channel: Bravo
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
All that makes for a buzzy season premiere fans won’t want to miss. Read on for everything you need to know to catch all the action tonight, Sept. 8, for free.
When does ‘RHONY’ season 16 premiere?
“RHONY” Season 16 premieres on Sept. 8, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
How to watch ‘RHONY’ Season 16 for free
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live streaming service to stream the premiere for free.
DIRECTV is our favorite service for watching TV in real time. Right now, you can take advantage of a five-day free trial before saving $30 on your first month. We recommend the Choice plan, which includes Bravo as part of its 125+ channels.
When are new episodes of ‘RHONY’ released?
New episodes of “RHONY” will be released weekly on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET, following tonight’s premiere.
‘RHONY’ Season 16 cast
“RHONY” veteran Carole Radziwill — who starred on Seasons 5 through 10 — is back, alongside returning stars Sai de Silva, Erin Lichy and Jessel Taank. This season also sees Hailey Glassman, Erika Hammond and Daisy Toye — Martha Stewart’s longtime makeup artist — joining the crew.
‘RHONY’ Season 16 trailer
Why Trust Page Six Style Shopping
This article was written by Hannah Southwick, Commerce Associate Editor for Page Six. Hannah spies deals on actually affordable celebrity-worn styles, puts celebrities’ brands to the test and finds the beauty products that keep stars red carpet-ready. She consults stylists and industry pros — including celebs themselves — for firsthand product recommendations, trend predictions and more. In addition to writing for Page Six since 2020, her work has been featured in USA Today and Parade.
The post ‘RHONY’ Season 16 premieres tonight — how to watch for free, time, new cast appeared first on Page Six.
