It’s been fascinating to see how the Real Housewives franchise has grown into a TV empire over the last decade and change. The main series shows no signs of slowing, as there are a number of cities airing new seasons at any point. But some spinoffs have also been introduced lately including Ultimate Girls Trip aka Housewives All-Stars. But Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake is the underrated Housewives spinoff you should be watching.
As its title suggests, Welcome to Crappie Lake is all about Real Housewives of New York City fan favorites Luann de Lesseps (aka the Countess) and Sonja Morgan (or as Lu calls her Sonja-rita). The two them travel from the Upper West Side to the rural location of Benton, Illinois to help bring life back into the ailing town. And yes they go to the titular "Crappie Lake", with Luann even grabbing a catfish by hand. While that moment might have been spoiled in the trailers it’s still utterly hilarious.
