 The series is the network's second attempt to develop a reality series based in the D.C. area; the first was "The Real Housewives of D.C." which aired in 2010 but was canceled after one season.Cohen commented on the decision saying that the cast of the "Potomac" series is more suitable for a reality series describing it as "all Bravo and no CNN", also adding that the show is "staying far away from the political drama," in contrast to "The Real Housewives of D.C."

The season premiered with "Mind Your Manners" on January 17, 2016, while the tenth episode "Rules of Enragement" served as the season finale, and was aired on April 3, 2016.It was followed by two-part reunion April 10 and April 17, 2016 which marked the conclusion of the season.