How to watch ‘RHOA’ Season 17 premiere for free: Time, cast

“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” are back for a “wilder-than-ever” Season 17.

The new season premieres tonight, April 5, at 8 p.m. ET.

“With fan favorites and new faces joining the mix, friendships are pushed to their limits,” Bravo’s official logline for “RHOA” Season 17 reads. “Atlanta is hotter, bolder, and more unpredictable than ever, and keeping it peachy is the ultimate challenge.”

Six Housewives are set to return this season; Brit Eady is the only Housewife exiting the series ahead of Season 17. The group will also grow by two with the introduction of K. Michelle and Pinky Cole.

‘RHOA’ Season 17 release date

“Real Housewives of Atlanta” returns for Season 17 tonight, April 5 at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.

New episodes will air weekly on Sundays at 8 p.m. ET for the rest of the season.

How to watch ‘RHOA’ live:

Although Sling TV doesn’t offer a free trial, it’s offering the best value among live tv streaming services. Bravo is included in Sling’s Blue plan along with 40+ additional live TV channels. Sling TV Blue currently costs $45.99/month, but you can save $23 on your subscription when you prepay for three months (that’s enough time to watch most of this season of “RHOA”).

You can also watch new episodes of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” on DIRECTV (free trial) and Peacock ($8.99/month), though you’ll have to wait until tomorrow to watch tonight’s episode on Peacock.

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‘RHOA’ Season 17 cast:

Housewives Porsha Williams, Phaedra Parks, Drew Sidora, Shamea Morton Mwangi, Angela Oakley and Kelli Ferrell will all return to “RHOA” for Season 17. Friend of the Housewives Cynthia Bailey is also set to return. Season 17 will introduce two new Housewives into the mix: Pinky Cole and K. Michelle. Here’s what you need to know about the new cast members.

Pinky Cole is the entrepreneur behind Slutty Vegan, facing a new phase of life as she lost her business and fought to buy it back. Cole is also a mother of five and wife to an equally successful husband.

K. Michelle is an award‑winning, Billboard‑charting artist and newlywed breaking barriers in country music after years in the R&B scene. She’ll be seen juggling her career and her son with her new home and a new chapter in her love life this season.

‘RHOA’ Season 7 trailer:

If you just can’t wait for 8 p.m., Bravo released a 7-minute-long sneak peek of the “RHOA” Season 17 premiere on YouTube.

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