Bravo's “The Real Housewives” franchise presents a slice of life amongst affluent, educated women, some raising kids, some driving careers, all interacting with friends and family as determined by the unwritten social rules of the Beltway. With the franchise's expansion to our nation's capital, "The Real Housewives of D.C." introduces five intriguing women whose relationships with each other, and with the city in which they live, are a compelling combination to explore the nexus of politics, society, and even race, as well as how the proximity to political power dictates where one fits within Beltway society. / These connected D.C. power players all have their pulse on the most important cultural events, political galas, gallery openings, and fundraisers in Washington society. They are: Mary Schmidt Amons, the true Washingtonian and granddaughter of radio and TV personality Arthur Godfrey, the mother hen and owner of D.C.'s top modeling agency, Lynda Erkiletian, feisty Brit Catherine Ommanney, married to a White House photographer, model and founder of D.C.'s America's Polo Cup, Michaele Salahi who became the focus of media attention following the White House state dinner last November, and Harvard grad, active political fund-raiser, and philanthropist Stacie Scott Turner. / "The Real Housewives of D.C." went into production shortly after the historic election and inauguration, reflecting D.C. almost as its own character in the series. / Bringing viewers inside the lives and homes of movers and shakers in the community, the D.C. housewives move comfortably from fundraisers and prominent events to discussing everything from issues about race to money and politics to relationships and high fashion. (Source: Bravo)