| The Real Housewives of Atlanta | |
| Season 1 | |
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| Starring | Nene Leakes DeShawn Snow Shereé Whitfield Lisa Wu Kim Zolciak |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Release | |
| Network | Bravo |
| Originally Aired | October 7–November 25, 2008 |
| Season Chronology | |
| Next | Season 2 |
The first season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, aired from October 7, 2008, until November 25, 2008, and starred: NeNe Leakes, DeShawn Snow, Shereé Whitfield, Lisa Wu and Kim Zolciak.
Production[]
The Real Housewives of Atlanta was announced as the third installment in The Real Housewives franchise, intending to capitalize on the successes of its predecessors The Real Housewives of Orange County and The Real Housewives of New York City. Its television network, Bravo, stated that the series' planned storyline focused on "[balancing] motherhood, demanding careers and a fast-paced social calendar".
Cast[]
Five housewives were featured during the first season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, which Bravo described as "entrepreneurs, doting mothers, and classy Southern women."
Synopsis[]
NeNe Leakes and her husband, Gregg, live in Sugarloaf with their two sons; she founded The Twisted Hearts Foundation in an effort to reduce domestic violence and expresses an interest in opening an upscale hotel. DeShawn Snow recently moved to Alpharetta with her husband, Eric Snow, and their three sons and is heavily involved in charitable donations and organizations. Single mother, Shereé Whitfield, and her three children live in Sandy Springs; she was in the process of launching her fashion collection "She by Shereé". Lisa Wu-Hartwell, her husband, Ed Hartwell, and their three children live in an upscale country club community in Duluth; she operates a real estate firm, a jewelry line, and a clothing collection. Single mother, Kim Zolciak, and her two daughters also live in Duluth; she is in the process of recording a country music album.
Taglines[]
Lisa: "If it doesn't make me money, I don't do it."
DeShawn: "I always knew I was destined for greatness."
Nene: "I don't keep up with the Joneses. I am the Joneses."
Kim: "In Atlanta, money and class do give you power."
Shereé: "People are intimidated by my success."
Reunion[]
| Sofa 1 | Host | Sofa 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shereé Whitfield | Kim Zolciack | Andy Cohen | NeNe Leakes | Lisa Wu | DeShawn Snow |
Episodes[]
| Episode Overall | Episode Number | Title | Original Air Date | Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Welcome One, Welcome ATL" | October 7, 2008 | 0.66 | ||
| DeShawn oversees the construction of her mansion and looks for employees, while Lisa manages household responsibilities and her business endeavors. Shereé coordinates an extravagant birthday party in celebration of her divorce from Bob Whitfield, although she and NeNe are in the midst of an ongoing personal conflict. Kim discusses the lavish lifestyle her unnamed boyfriend, "Big Papa", provides for her. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "It’s My Party!" | October 14, 2008 | 1.18 | ||
| NeNe reflects on her fight with Shereé at the birthday party, while Kim plans a birthday party for her daughter, Brielle. Lisa is unable to attend after falling ill with the flu, while NeNe and Shereé remain civil at Brielle's party. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Who’s Your Poppa?" | October 21, 2008 | 1.32 | ||
| NeNe receives a letter from a relative which implies that another man might be her biological father. DeShawn coordinates a black tie event for her foundation, and is assisted by NeNe. Meanwhile, Kim decides to venture into the country music industry. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Bring On The Bling" | October 28, 2008 | N/A | ||
| DeShawn continues planning her black tie event, while Lisa begins planning the launch of her jewelry line after a successful trunk show. Kim, Shereé, and their children join for a daylong outing. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Out of Tune" | November 4, 2008 | 1.00 | ||
| Shereé and Lisa attend a pole-dancing class together. DeShawn celebrates her thirty-fourth birthday with a vineyard outing with Lisa, NeNe, and their husbands, where NeNe spreads rumors about Shereé and speaks poorly of Kim's musical aspirations. Meanwhile, Shereé and Kim become friends in light of their difficulties with NeNe; Kim and NeNe later get into an argument while shopping together. NeNe launches The Twisted Hearts Foundation, while Kim advances her pursuit of a career in the music industry. | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Dream A Little Nightmare" | November 11, 2008 | 1.49 | ||
| NeNe moves forward with DNA testing in an attempt to resolve her paternity conflict, while DeShawn arranges a group meal hoping for a reconciliation among the housewives. Shereé coordinates the launch of her fashion line, "She by Shereé", as she later goes on a boating excursion with Kim at Lake Lanier, while Lisa is reluctant to see her husband, Ed, returning to his football career after a recovering from a long-term injury. | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Best of Enemies" | November 18, 2008 | 2.21 | ||
| Lisa is discouraged after Ed signed a contract with the Oakland Raiders, and tries to gather the housewives after DeShawn's barbecue proves unsuccessful. Shereé recovers from an unsuccessful viewing for "She by Shereé", while DeShawn's husband, Eric, contemplates an early retirement after sustaining an injury. The housewives and their families gather for a dinner event in hopes of a reconciliation. | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Reunion Special" | November 25, 2008 | 2.82 | ||
| Andy Cohen and the housewives discuss the ongoing controversies of the season, including NeNe's strained relationships with Kim and Shereé. | ||||||
| 9 | 9 | "The Lost Footage" | July 23, 2009 | N/A | ||
| This special shows the unseen moments from Season 1. | ||||||
Trivia[]
- This is the only season to feature DeShawn Snow as a ‘Main Housewife’.