The Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Last Updated: Aug 22, 2018
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#1 - 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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#2 - 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.
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#3 - 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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#4 - 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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#5 - 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.
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#6 - 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.
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#7 - Catwalks and Cat Fights
Season 2 - Episode 13
After almost 2 years “She by Shereé” is about to debut, but big changes are on the horizon and serious trouble is brewing between the ladies. As Lisa prepares for a new future without Ed's NFL paycheck, Kandi finally sees a breakthrough between AJ and her mother, and Shereé tries to keep it together before her clothes go down the catwalk. Meanwhile, it’s NeNe who is ready for a meltdown. After her return from meeting the man who claims to be her father, she butts heads with Gregg, battles with Kandi at Shereé’s show, and has a blowout fight with Kim. Will a glass of wine be able to undo the damage this time?
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#8 - 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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#9 - 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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#10 - 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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#11 - Happiness and Joy
Season 4 - Episode 20
Cynthia hosts a model call at the Bailey Agency hoping to find Atlanta's next "it" girl. NeNe makes a major decision about her marriage, and later meets with her "business partner" John, who surprises her with another gift. Kim is also in the giving spirit and surprises her new fiance with an extravagant birthday present. Meanwhile, Kandi launches her sex-toy line in a big way, but realizes it'll take more than masseurs and vibrators to bring "happiness and joy" to the ladies.
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#12 - 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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#13 - 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.
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#14 - Auto-Tuned-Up
Season 3 - Episode 10
It's time for Kim to face her fears and work with the vocal coach who once told her that she didn't know what she was doing. Meanwhile, Sheree is ready to take her newfound passion for acting to the next level by auditioning for a talent agency and considering a role in a local play. While Phaedra and Apollo bask in the joys of new parenthood, Cynthia is caught in an uncomfortable position when Peter confronts NeNe about taking all of Cynthia's attention away from him. It all comes to a head at the "Fast Life Drag Race" when Kim thinks that the other ladies are getting too close for comfort with her girlfriend Tracy and NeNe does not appreciate the cold shoulder she gets from Peter.
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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.
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#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 - Fresh Princes
Season 4 - Episode 18
Kroy returns home after a monthlong stay at football camp. Kim welcomes him with a home-cooked meal—prepared by a private chef, of course. Meanwhile, NeNe has an important conversation with her youngest son; Phaedra hosts an extravagant church ceremony for her son, but drama surfaces between Kim and Cynthia.
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#18 - 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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#19 - Reunion (Part 2)
Season 2 - Episode 15
In part 2 of the reunion special the ladies discuss future of NeNe and Kim's friendship, if Sheree and Kim can bury the hatchet and if Lisa and Ed will have any more kids.
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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 - Reunion (Part 2)
Season 7 - Episode 24
Part 2 of 3. The Atlanta women reunite, discussing shifting friendships and a new group dynamic. Also: Kandi and Phaedra address the cracks in their relationship; and the men join the group to sound off about the hot dramas of Season 7.
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#22 - No Moore Apollogies
Season 7 - Episode 2
Kandi tries to please her mother by buying her a house. Meanwhile, tension between Phaedra and Apollo continues; NeNe gears up for opening night in Las Vegas; and Cynthia hosts a party, where Apollo breaks stunning news.
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#23 - 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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#24 - 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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#25 - Reunion (Part 1)
Season 5 - Episode 21
Part 1 of 3. The Atlanta ladies reunite.
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