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Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Name: Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Genre: Talk, Comedy
Released: 2009-07-16
Rating: 5.0
Cast: Andy Cohen

TV Show TV-14 2009 5.0 /10 Returning

A Bravo Original

Created by Andy Cohen

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About Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Andy Cohen hosts a loose, late-night talk show that centers on pop culture and reality television. Each episode brings celebrity guests and reality show personalities to a casual set where conversation drives the action. Topics range from recent Bravo moments and celebrity gossip to trending headlines, with audience interaction and social media often shaping the flow. The tone is informal and conversational, so interviews can veer from lighthearted banter to blunt, revealing questions. The format stays focused on live reaction and unscripted moments rather than elaborate sketches or preplanned drama.

The series launched on Bravo in 2009, created by Andy Cohen, who also serves as its on-air host. It has been produced as part of Bravo’s late-night lineup and is built around live broadcasts and viewer engagement.

Over time the show became a recognizable part of Bravo culture, often generating short, shareable clips that spread online. Fans look to it for candid takes on reality series and reunion fallout, and it helped raise Andy Cohen’s profile beyond behind-the-scenes executive roles. The show’s informal setup contributed to how networks approach after-show conversation and fan interaction, making it a go-to stop for breaking gossip about reality television.

Critical response has been mixed, which is reflected in its average user rating of 5.0/10 from 81 votes. Viewers who like it praise the frank tone, celebrity access, and how it serves as a real-time follow-up to reality programming. Critics point to uneven episodes, a repetitive focus on the same pool of Bravo stars, and a reliance on shock value rather than deep probing. The show’s themes are clear and narrow: celebrity culture, reality TV spectacle, and conversational late-night humor, delivered in a format that favors spontaneity over polish.

Details

Release Date: July 16, 2009
Rating: TV-14
User Ratings: 81 votes
Type: TV Series
Seasons: 23
Episodes: 3080
Network: Bravo
Status: Returning Series
Genres: Talk, Comedy
Country: United States
Studio: Embassy Row +1 more
External Links: View on IMDB

Cast

Andy Cohen

Self - Host

Created by: Andy Cohen

Seasons (23 seasons, 3080 episodes)

Season 1

22 episodes - 2009

Season 2

29 episodes - 2010

Season 3

44 episodes - 2010

Season 4

57 episodes - 2011

Season 5

26 episodes - 2011

Season 6

91 episodes - 2012

Season 7

35 episodes - 2012

Season 8

64 episodes - 2012

Season 9

91 episodes - 2013

S10

Season 10

111 episodes - 2013

S11

Season 11

210 episodes - 2014

S12

Season 12

206 episodes - 2015

S13

Season 13

208 episodes - 2016

S14

Season 14

208 episodes - 2017

S15

Season 15

209 episodes - 2018

S16

Season 16

208 episodes - 2019

S17

Season 17

208 episodes - 2020

S18

Season 18

208 episodes - 2021

S19

Season 19

209 episodes - 2022

S20

Season 20

203 episodes - 2023

S21

Season 21

208 episodes - 2024

S22

Season 22

203 episodes - 2025

S23

Season 23

24 episodes - 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen is available to stream on Peacock and Peacock Premium.

Yes, Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen is available to stream on Peacock.

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen has 23 seasons with a total of 3080 episodes.

With a rating of 5.0/10 from 81 viewers, Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen is a mixed bag - check out reviews to see if it's right for you.

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen stars Andy Cohen.

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen was created by Andy Cohen.

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen was released on July 16, 2009.

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen is a Talk and Comedy series.

Yes, Watch What Happens Live is known for airing live, which lets Andy Cohen interact with guests and viewers in real time. On occasion episodes may be pre-taped for scheduling reasons, but the show’s format is built around live conversation.

The show is filmed in New York City at Bravo's studio, where Andy Cohen hosts guests from across television and pop culture. Its NYC location helps bring in many reality stars and celebrities who work in the city.

The show is largely unscripted, with Andy Cohen steering spontaneous conversations and audience interaction. Producers set up segments and game formats, but the guest banter is mostly improvised.

No, the show is aimed at adult viewers and often includes mature language, drinking, and frank discussions about pop culture and relationships. It's not recommended for young children or family viewing.