The BEST Episodes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Aug 8, 2019
Bravo's cameras turn to the Southern states as the network presents this inside look at the Real Housewives of Atlanta. These women handle the personal dramas that affect their affluent lifestyles with a signature Southern brand of style and grace.
#1 - Pillow Talk or Pillow Fight
Season 6 - Episode 13
After Kenya reveals her plan to have a baby, she meets with a fertility doctor to explore her options. Kandi starts casting for her play and is able to acquire a big performer. NeNe hosts a couples pajama party.
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#2 - Fools of Engagement
Season 5 - Episode 8
As the Anguilla trip comes to an end, there is still plenty of unfinished business to be addressed. Kenya hopes to leave the island with at least an engagement ring, while NeNe focuses on squashing her bumpy past with Kandi. Cynthia works to clear the air with Kenya, but Porsha keeps her guard up in case Miss USA decides to come for her again. Tensions rise at the final vacation dinner when one couple gets thrown into the hot seat.
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#3 - Flirting With Disaster
Season 6 - Episode 18
The group drives deep into the Mexican jungle for an erotic swimming session. Kenya informs Miss Lawrence about her thoughts on Porsha and Kordell. Later, Kenya selects a few of the women to visit a shaman with her. Porsha and Phaedra escape from the craziness by relaxing at the pool.
8.17 
#4 - Reunion (Part 3)
Season 6 - Episode 25
The conclusion of a three-part reunion includes a battle between NeNe and Kenya, plus an appearance by Apollo, who addresses the rumors swirling around him. Also: The husbands join to talk about Season 6.
8.11 
#5 - Peaches Divided
Season 6 - Episode 14
NeNe's party ends up turning sour once Apollo starts taking shots at Kenya's friend, Brandon. Kandi calls out Natalie and her husband about her "hustler" allegations against Todd. Things get even worse once Cynthia and Peter are dragged into the discussion causing Kandi to revolt against everyone. The next day, everyone tries to recount what happened the previous night and each person has a different recollection of what went down. Kandi wants to bring all the ladies together at a spa to make amends.
8.10 
#6 - The Old Lady and the Shoe
Season 6 - Episode 6
Phaedra, still upset with Apollo, returns home to Atlanta. Cynthia and Leon — Noelle's dad — sit down with Noelle to tell her about "the birds and the bees". Kenya comes to the conclusion that it's time to get her priorities straight. Due to the stress of her divorce and the never-ending rumors, Porsha is admitted to the hospital. Kandi and Todd start the lengthy process of planning their wedding.
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#7 - Contract Player
Season 3 - Episode 11
It's time for Kim to start rehearsing for her upcoming tour with Kandi, but she's more interested in get-skinny-quick treatments than learning the choreography for her show. Sheree receives some good news about her talent agency audition and enlists Kandi's help to prepare for her role in a local play. Tension lingers from NeNe and Peter's blow-up phone fight. The ladies think that Cynthia's priorities are a bit off, but Cynthia has a plan to smooth things over with NeNe. Meanwhile, Dwight tells Phaedra what everyone has been saying about her mysterious pregnancy. Phaedra is not happy and intends to confront the ladies about the gossip.
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#8 - Caught in the Middle
Season 11 - Episode 20
Porsha gets ready for her gender reveal, only to have her hopes dashed; Eva pushes past the rumors about her finances; when Cynthia's old friend makes an appearance at her wine cooler event, it threatens to blow a hole in her relationship with NeNe.
8.03 
#9 - Welcome to the Dungeon
Season 11 - Episode 17
In the aftermath of NeNe's Bye Wig party, the ladies try to make sense of what happened; Shamari tells Ronnie about her drunken antics; Eva searches for a wedding dress; Kandi preps for the launch of her "Welcome to the Dungeon" burlesque show.
8.03 
#10 - The Bride and the Doom
Season 3 - Episode 16
Back from the Miami trip, Cynthia's rocky road to the altar is nearing the end, but as she struggles with last minute wedding jitters, her mom and her sister urge her to reconsider getting married altogether. Phaedra has a surprisingly emotion reaction to heading back to work after her maternity leave. Sheree's acting chops are challenged at her very first movie audition, and Kandi finally confronts Kim about their financial arrangement regarding their new song, "The Ring Didn't Mean a Thing."
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#11 - Mexi-Loco
Season 6 - Episode 19
Phaedra feels that it's time to question Apollo and Kenya. Gregg discloses an issue he has with Peter. Kenya wants to re-do NeNe's pillow talk event with the hope that things will go smoother.
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#12 - Reunion (Part 4)
Season 9 - Episode 24
Conclusion. The aftermath of "Lesbiangate" dramas plays out in the final installment of a four-part reunion. Also: Behind-the-scenes moments are captured as the ladies attempt to move forward after an explosive Season 9.
7.97 
#13 - I Do... But, I Won't
Season 5 - Episode 7
A wife makes a big decision during a Caribbean trip. Meanwhile, Kenya fumes when NeNe questions her behavior, and Porsha infuriates one of the ladies, leading to an all-out showdown.
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#14 - Divas into Icons
Season 5 - Episode 20
Now that Kenya has moved beyond Walter and the Battle of the Booties with Phaedra, she decides to throw a big party; everyone must come in assigned costumes to her Hollywood Icons gala. The ladies are all dressed to impress, but one rogue Housewife turns an evening of elegance into a full-fledged showdown and this time Kenya might have gone too far.
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#15 - Reunion (Part 2)
Season 6 - Episode 24
Part 2 of 3. The ladies discuss Porsha and Kenya's fiery showdown. Also: Momma Joyce makes an appearance; and Cynthia and NeNe attempt to make amends.
7.94 
#16 - Kandi's Ski Trip: Trip Down Mending Lane
Season 7 - Episode 27
Carmon and Kandi hash out their issues. Todd was blamed for Kandi's demeanour.
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#17 - The Wrong Road
Season 11 - Episode 10
Porsha gets the boot after an altercation at Todd's birthday party; Mike Hill comes to town; Eva and Tanya host a hibachi night followed by a bachelorette trip invite; the evening goes awry when Porsha and Kandi engage in a battle of words.
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#18 - Lost in Translation
Season 11 - Episode 14
Eva and the ladies continue their celebration with a bachelorette party; epic battles go down during a traditional Samurai lesson; NeNe's troubles with Gregg come to a head and leaves her questioning their relationship.
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#19 - No Excuse for Excuses
Season 5 - Episode 5
The women plan a getaway to Anguilla in the Caribbean. Meanwhile, Kenya and Phaedra have a double date at an amusement park; Porsha hopes to have twins; and friendships are tested at a brunch.
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#20 - Twirling With the Enemy
Season 6 - Episode 16
After all the mess that has occurred, Kenya ends up confronting NeNe. Cynthia feels that her friendship with NeNe is jeopardized. Kenya invites the ladies on a trip to Mexico.
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#21 - Flamingo Road Block
Season 3 - Episode 14
NeNe's "keeping it real" as she presents her first on-air interview with star producer Jermaine Dupri for her local news segment; but Kim takes NeNe's on-air mention of 'Tardy for the Party' as a deliberate jab. With their wedding only two weeks away, Peter reveals to Cynthia that their financial situation is dire, putting both their wedding plans and their relationship on the rocks. Phaedra struggles with being both a lawyer and a new mom, while Sheree sends her kids off for a visit with their dad. Kandi has all but had enough of Kim and Sweetie's antics on their bus tour, and when NeNe joins them in Orlando for the last leg of the trip, a massive fight erupts among the ladies.
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#22 - Kandi's Ski Trip: A Family Affair
Season 7 - Episode 28
The family spends their last days on their family trip in Colorado.
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#23 - Reunion (Part 1)
Season 5 - Episode 21
Part 1 of 3. The Atlanta ladies reunite.
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#24 - Reunion (Part 3)
Season 9 - Episode 23
Part 3 of 4. A reunion continues with the men joining the conversation. Included: Bob addresses his relationship with Sheree; Todd discusses Phaedra; Cynthia and Peter talk about post-divorce life; and "Lesbiangate" issues shake friendships to the core.
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#25 - A Mother's Love
Season 11 - Episode 9
Cynthia plans a send-off for Noelle that ends in a meltdown; Porsha and Dennis are ecstatic about their first sonogram; Shamari and her mother forge a new bond; NeNe and Gregg hold a family meeting to educate their sons on Gregg's cancer.
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