The Real Housewives of New Jersey (abbreviated RHONJ) is an American reality television series that premiered on May 12, 2009, on Bravo. Developed as the fourth installment of The Real Housewives franchise, it has aired twelve seasons and focuses on the personal and professional lives of several women residing in the U.S. State of New Jersey. The success of the show has resulted in the spin-offs Manzo'd with Children and Teresa Checks In.