Which Housewives have been on TV the longest?

Caroline did five seasons of The Real Housewives of New Jersey before bowing out (and landing her own spinoff, Manzo'd With Children).

The five season mark is when a Housewife is officially anointed as a veteran. Gretchen hit that benchmark, but was shown the door at the end of her fifth season.

Like Gretchen, Heather's fifth season was her last. Heather has been pretty busy since she decided to leave RHOC – she launched a podcast, became a YouTuber, and entered a bitter feud with Jeff Lewis.

Yet another OC Housewife who exited the show after her fifth season – OG Housewife Jeana Keough.

Kim was a full-fledged Housewife during the first five seasons of RHOBH. Since then, she's kept a consistent presence on the show as one of the "friends of the Housewives."

Like Caroline, Kim spent five seasons on RHOA, then landed a spinoff, Don't Be Tardy.

Kim's making her big return to RHOA in season 10, but it will only be in a "friend of" capacity.

We think of Bethenny as the ultimate Housewives vet, but her initial run on the show was only three seasons. After that, she returned in season seven. She might be busier than ever, but we have our fingers crossed that the B is back for good this time.

In season six, Jacqueline was demoted to a "friend of" role, breaking her streak. The very next year, though, she was back as a full-fledged Housewife.

Sheree was a fan-favourite during the first four seasons of RHOA, but went in hiatus for a long streak. She eventually reappeared as a friend in season 8, then reclaimed her title as a full-fledged Housewife in season 9.

Kenya has held court on RHOA since season 5. How do you think Sheree feels about having an equal tenure to Miss Moore?

Melissa wasn't around for the first two seasons of RHONJ, but she's certainly a vet. Only two other RHONJ Housewives have spent more time on the show: Jacqueline and Teresa.

Sonja arrived midway through season 3 of RHONY, and quickly became the straw that stirs the drink; a role that has kept her on the show ever since.

If it weren't for her demotion during season six, LuAnn would have Ramona tied as the longest running New York Housewife.

Cynthia joined RHOA during season three and has held her spot in the main cast ever since.

Teresa is a New Jersey OG and she's been at the centre of the series for eight seasons. The show was even put on hiatus when she went to jail – that's some mega Housewives power.

Kyle is tied with LVP as the longest standing Housewife in Beverly Hills. She's been with the show since it started, and we expect she'll be on it for some time to come.

What would RHOBH be without Lisa Vanderpump? She's a BH OG and one of the longest standing, and most loved Housewives. Long live the Queen.

Kandi is the longest running RHOA Housewife, surpassing even Nene. She may be a reserved as far as Queens go, but she's definitely the Queen of the Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Ramona is the only OG Housewife from New York who has yet to spend a year not holding the all-important golden apple in the opening credits. Sorry about it, Lu.

Tamra has been a Housewife for longer than *almost* any other woman. Making the feat even more impressive: she wasn't an OG Housewife on RHOC. She joined the cast in season 3.

Vicki's the longest running Housewife ever – duh! And don't you forget it. This is her show. If you don't like it, leave.