The WORST episodes of The Real Housewives of Potomac

#1 - Cleaning Up the Mess

Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/11/2022

The ladies return to Potomac and get back to business; Gizelle and Robyn prepare for their "Reasonably Shady" live show; Karen prepares for a live experience of her own; Ashley gets emotional about her separation with Michael; Gizelle hosts a party.

#2 - Divas, Queens and Bubalas

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/24/2016

Gizelle’s reputation is called into question by Potomac's queen bee, Karen, and its self-appointed social director, Charrisse. Will they be able to play nice, or are these domestic divas going to take off their white gloves and get dirty? Katie has to tap into her Jewish roots to prove herself a true member of the tribe for her twins' naming ceremony. Things get a little dicey when the ladies meet the young, boisterous beauty queen Ashley Darby. Will Ashley be able to break into this coveted circle of sophisticated women?

#3 - Painting Austin Red

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/7/2024

Karen's "Triple Twenty" continues as the group takes on an art project of the Grande Dame herself. Ashley confronts Candiace about her treatment of Robyn. The ladies wrap up their trip with a drag show, but things turn shady when they're asked to participate.

#4 - Reunion Part 3

Season 7 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/5/2023

Ashley and Candiace discuss what led to the dissolution of their once burgeoning friendship; the husbands join and Chris confronts Gizelle about the accusations she made against him; Karen faces off against Charrisse and sets the record straight.

#5 - Sharing Is Caring

Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/18/2024

Ashley comes clean about her divorce. Nneka and Wendy meet in hopes of making peace. Gizelle braces for Grace’s impending graduation. The group sets off to the Dominican Republic, but things get off to a surprising start.

#6 - Don't Rock the Boat

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/17/2023

The ladies experience a chicken spin on bingo, but Robyn flies the coop early when she's sent over the edge. Gizelle and Karen discuss the state of the group. Everyone comes together to celebrate Karen's "Triple Twenty" with an adventurous excursion.

#7 - Rules of Enragement

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/3/2016

Katie and Andrew's relationship takes a turn when he surprises her with a weeklong trip to Scotland . . . that he's taking without her. Hearing her biological clock ticking at the ripe old age of 27, Ashley puts pressure on a reluctant Michael to start having kids. Gizelle hosts a "come to Jesus" lunch to try to get friendships amongst the ladies back on track. Karen takes off the white gloves and reads Ashley for filth, while an uproar ensues between Katie, Robyn, and Gizelle over butt grabs and biracial labels.

#8 - Fool's Gold

Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/3/2024

As the Dominican Republic trip winds down, Wendy and Candiace respond to Gizelle’s accusations about their demeanor regarding her daughter’s education. Karen revisits the identity of her secret trainer. Mia has some choice words for Ashley and her stalled divorce.

#9 - Reunion Part 1

Season 8 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/31/2024

#10 - Mind Your Manners

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/17/2016

Welcome to Potomac, where proper etiquette is key, and breaking the rules comes with serious consequences. At a birthday party celebrating Karen Huger, grande dame of Potomac high society, Gizelle Bryant’s lack of manners puts the two divas into a battle for supremacy. And as if that wasn’t enough, Gizelle is under fire from Charrisse Jackson Jordan, for acting not very lady like in her plush home. International model Katie Rost, a divorced socialite with three toddlers, is doing everything in her power to get her boyfriend to put a ring on it. Meanwhile, Robyn Dixon, who lives with her ex-husband, former NBA star Juan Dixon, must decide if she wants to rekindle her relationship with her ex.

#11 - All Shades of Shade

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/20/2016

Gizelle's inner entrepreneur takes center stage, but the shade is real when Katie blows off a focus group for her budding makeup line. Juan and Robyn take a romantic trip down memory lane, making her more confused than ever about the state of their relationship. Karen launches a charity event close to her heart, but Ashley and Michael must get "on par" before they are welcome in her home. And will Karen push Ashley one-step too far?

#12 - Boundaries, Bayous and Beignets

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/9/2019

The ladies wrap up their time in the Big Easy with some enlightening and frightening experiences; unresolved issues fester between Ashley and Candiace; Karen unleashes her fury on Gizelle and leaves everyone speechless.

#13 - Reading Is Fundamental

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/13/2016

An evening of bonding takes a tense turn when Gizelle confronts Katie, prompting the others to encourage Katie to put Gizelle in her place. Elsewhere, Ashley's newfound friendships come into question courtesy of a surprise from her husband.

#14 - What a Little Whiskey Can Do

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/31/2016

In Washington, D.C., Katie socializes to attract attention to her family's charitable foundation; Robyn faces a choice that threatens her unconventional relationship with ex-husband Juan; Ashley hosts a whiskey-tasting event in downtown D.C.

#15 - First Come, First Served

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/28/2024

Mia gets candid with Robyn about her marital issues; Gizelle and Ashley collaborate on a foray into the fashion world; Karen invites a few of the ladies to Surry County for a special occasion.

#16 - Fashion Show-Down

Season 8 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/17/2024

Ashley and Gizelle work on their fashion line; Robyn and Juan tour potential franchise locations; Wendy organizes her pilot episode; Mia brings everyone together for an iconic photoshoot.

#17 - Hot Mike

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/19/2019

A revelation forces Gizelle to rekindle her relationship with a long-time foe; Robyn and Juan work to ensure that their financial foundation remains on solid ground; Ashley's drinking causes Candiace to doubt her baby-making intentions.

#18 - Fifty Sense

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/27/2016

Whether or not her husband, Eddie, shows up for the big party, Charrisse is determined to celebrate her 50th birthday to the tune of $80,000 of his money. The future of Robyn and Juan's relationship hangs in the balance as they finally get the news about a possible job out of state. Ashley and Karen's friendship may have reached the point of no return.

#19 - Days of Our Knives

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/7/2019

Robyn finally reveals Michael's secret comment, causing everyone to wonder about Darby's marriage; Candiace takes her mother to therapy; Ashley performs at Gay Pride, but the joyful event turns sour once her issues with Robyn reach a boiling point.

#20 - Reunion Part 3

Season 8 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/14/2024

Gordon shares heartbreaking news; Ashley gives an update on her divorce with Michael; Keiarna takes the stage as the ladies discuss who is to blame for the altercation at the GnA Showcase; Andy attempts to mend the fractured group

#21 - Can I Get a Witness

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/21/2019

After feeling like an absentee mother, Gizelle focuses her attention on Adore; Candiace and her mother try to work on their relationship; Ashley goes to therapy to deal with stress and realizes she is still suffering from old wounds.

#22 - The Wig Easy

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/26/2019

Ashley moves forward with baby-making plans; Candiace and Robyn grapple with Michael's comment; the ladies head to New Orleans to learn more about Gizelle; things get heated between Karen and Gizelle, and the Grande Dame makes a dramatic exit.

#23 - A Grande Finale

Season 7 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/5/2023

Ashley lands her dream home, with a little help; Robyn makes an unexpected change to her wedding plans; Gizelle reveals her health diagnosis; Karen and Charrisse have a showdown at Candiace's music video reveal party; Mia confronts Karen.

#24 - Desperately Seeking Marriage

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/14/2016

Katie renovates the house behind Andrew's back; Charrisse tells her friends the shocking truth about her 18-year marriage; Karen learns how to fly a plane; Ashley gossips online, incurring the wrath of her close-knit community.

#25 - A Host of Issues

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/4/2017

Gizelle faces some harsh payback when she is shut out of Monique's summer bash. As Karen closes the deal on the sale of her Potomac home the reality of having to move sends her looking for a distraction. Ashley reveals a decision about her and Michael's future. Robyn finds herself in therapy after everyone questions her relationship. Karen's scheme to "getaway" with a girls' trip goes awry after she decides to kick Charrisse to the curb.