'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' In A Nutshell

The Real Housewives of Atlanta follows five wealthy women who live and play in the city of Atlanta, GA. The hit reality show, which premiered in October 2008, focuses on the friendships and rivalries within the outspoken group of wives and mothers.
Network: Bravo

When to Watch: Thursday nights at 10 pm

More Info: Cast and "Warning Label"

Five women make up the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. They are:

• Sheree Whitfield -- Former NFL wife, fashion entrepreneur, and single mother of three.
• NeNe Leakees -- Wife, mother of two, and founder of a foundation that brings awareness to domestic violence.
• Kim Zolciak -- Aspiring country singer and mother of two.
• Kandi Burruss -- Songwriter, former R&B star, and mother of one. (Kandi replaced NBA wife DeShawn Snow in the show's second season.)

• Lisa Wu Hartwell -- NFL wife/mother of three/real estate entrepreneur/model/actress/writer.

Warning Label:

• The obnoxious flaunting of material possessions may cause mild nausea.
• Some self-absorbed cast members may annoy viewers to no end.
• The show's divalicious drama might be addictive.