Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake — next episode info, trailer, cast and everything we know about the RHONY spinoff

Sonja Morgan and Luann de Lesseps laughing by the piano in Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake
Sonja Morgan and Luann de Lesseps, Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake (Image credit: Nick Fochtman/Bravo)

Being paired with the new iteration of The Real Housewives of New York is the RHONY spinoff, Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake. 

Already drawing comparisons to the hit reality TV show The Simple Life featuring Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake features the pair of Bravo fan-favorites as they trade in the Upper East Side for a simpler lifestyle in the small town of Benton, Illinois. However, if you think this means the ladies are going for a peaceful time of rest and relaxation, think again. As soon as Luann and Sonja land in the Midwest, they’ll hit the ground running, performing various jobs to help the Benton community recover in the wake of the COVID pandemic. 

Keep reading to find out more about the new series Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake including the release and what kind of activities you can see the ladies get involved in.  

When is the next episode of Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake release date

Luann and Sonja are ending their first season run with the Benton Follies before they say goodbye to the small town in the final episode of the season. 

The episode titled "The Grand Finale" airs on Sunday, August 20, at 10 pm ET/PT on Bravo. Here's a synopsis of what's to come: 

"The day of the Benton Follies has finally arrived, and Luann and Sonja are still at odds over the song they'll perform, but Luann's friend steps in to help. The following day, Luann and Sonja say goodbye to Benton."

Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake trailer

If the trailer is any indication, then the RHONY alum are certainly at their entertaining best in the new series. Check out the clip for yourself below. 

Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake premise

Here is an official synopsis for the series: 

"The Benton City Council surprises the town residents by inviting Real Housewives icons Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan to help spruce up their small town (population just shy of 7,000) that was devastated by the pandemic. It’s a fish-out-of-water experience for everyone involved, especially when the two Manhattanites check in to the local motel. The mayor wastes no time putting them to work and Luann and Sonja quickly realize they have their work cut out for them. 

"From building a new playground to revitalizing the local theater with a full-on variety show and creating connections with the locals along the way, Luann and Sonja use their ingenuity to help improve the surroundings and rally the town’s spirits. Whether searching for the famous crappie fish in the lake with their bare hands or going mudding with monster trucks, one thing is for certain – with Luann and Sonja in charge and out of their element, hijinks and hilarity are sure to follow. " 

Sonja Morgan smiling in white Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake

Sonja Morgan, Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake (Image credit: Nick Fochtman/Bravo)

Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake cast 

The show features the comedic duo Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan. Both RHONY alum, de Lesseps being with the show from the beginning and Morgan joining in season 3, the pair have been longtime friends. Over the years, their up-and-down friendship has provided some entertaining moments for Housewives fans. 

In addition to being on the RHONY, de Lesseps has had quite the successful run on the cabaret circuit and has released popular songs like "Money Can’t Buy You Class." On the other hand, Morgan has developed a women’s clothing line. Both are expected to appear in the Real Housewives of Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy series.  

How to watch Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake

Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake is Bravo Original series and airs live on Bravo in the US. For those that have cut the cord to traditional cable/satellite television, Bravo is available on live TV streaming services such as Fubo TV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV. Episodes of the series also become available to stream on Peacock the next day for subscribers.  

UK would-be viewers can anticipate watching new episodes with a subscription to Hayu.   

Terrell Smith

Terrell Smith has a diverse writing background having penned material for a wide array of clients including the federal government and Bravo television personalities.  When he’s not writing as Terrell, he’s writing under his pseudonym Tavion Scott, creating scripts for his audio drama podcasts. Terrell is a huge fan of great storytelling when it comes to television and film. Some of his favorite shows include The CrownWandaVision, Abbot Elementary and Godfather of HarlemAnd a fun fact is he's completely dialed into the TLC 90 Day Fiancé universe.