“The Real Housewives of New York City” is officially back this week with a new season, a reshuffled cast and one particularly notable return.
Season 16 of RHONY premieres Tuesday, September 8, 2026, on Bravo, bringing Erin Lichy, Jessel Taank and Sai De Silva back for another round in New York City. This season also marks the Bravo return of longtime RHONY star Carole Radziwill, who previously appeared on Seasons 5 through 10.
Three newcomers are entering the mix as well: Hailey Glassman, Daisy Toye and Erika Hammond.
Whether you’re planning to watch the premiere live or catch up the following morning, here’s everything you need to know about when RHONY Season 16 starts, what time it airs and where to stream new episodes.
When Does RHONY Season 16 Premiere?
“The Real Housewives of New York City” Season 16 premieres Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.
New episodes will continue airing on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT throughout the season.
Bravo has teased a season filled with shifting friendships and new tensions as the women move from New York City to a private-island getaway.
How to Watch RHONY Season 16 Live
Viewers with access to Bravo can watch new episodes of RHONY Season 16 as they air on Tuesday nights.
The Season 16 premiere begins at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Tuesday, September 8.
If you can’t watch live, there is also a next-day streaming option.
Where Can You Stream RHONY Season 16?
New episodes of “The Real Housewives of New York City” Season 16 will be available to stream on Peacock the morning after they air on Bravo.
According to Bravo, episodes become available on Peacock at 6 a.m. ET on Wednesdays.
That means the Season 16 premiere is scheduled to arrive on Peacock on Wednesday, September 9 at 6 a.m. ET.
The previous 15 seasons of RHONY are also currently available on Peacock, giving viewers a way to revisit earlier seasons before or during the new one.
Who Is in the RHONY Season 16 Cast?
Season 16 features a mix of returning stars, a familiar face from the show’s past and three newcomers.
Erin Lichy, Jessel Taank and Sai De Silva are returning, while Carole Radziwill is officially making her Bravo comeback. Carole originally joined the series in Season 5 and remained on the cast through Season 10.
New Housewives Hailey Glassman, Daisy Toye and Erika Hammond round out the Season 16 lineup.
The cast shakeup comes after Season 15, making this one of the more significant changes to RHONY since Bravo introduced its rebooted cast in 2023.
RHONY Season 16 Premiere Details
Here’s the essential information to know before premiere night:
- Premiere date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT
- Channel: Bravo
- Streaming: Peacock
- Peacock release: Wednesdays at 6 a.m. ET
- Season 16 cast: Carole Radziwill, Erin Lichy, Jessel Taank, Sai De Silva, Hailey Glassman, Daisy Toye and Erika Hammond
With Carole returning after years away from the franchise and three new Housewives entering the group, Season 16 begins a distinctly new chapter for “The Real Housewives of New York City.”
