Plot Synopsis

This reality series follows a group of women from Atlanta's social elite -- from NBA and NFL wives to sassy single moms -- as they juggle their burgeoning careers and busy home lives with the whirl of the South's hottest city.

Season 5, which premiered on Sunday, November 4, 2012, welcomes two new housewives, Kenya and Porsha. Plus, in the new season Nene embarks on a new adventure as a rising star in Hollywood, and flirts with the idea of rekindling a romance with her ex, Gregg. Meanwhile, new love is in the air for Kandi who has recently found herself a man. Focused on their expanding businesses, Cynthia dabbles into the world of pageants and Phaedra decides to create a fitness video all about achieving that signature "donkey booty." And recently married housewife Kim is also busy expanding her family, but manages to make it out for the ladies' events -- even ones where NeNe is the guest of honor.

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA returned for its sixth season on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 8pm ET/PT on Bravo. In Season 6, NeNe relishes being Gregg's new wife again and settles back into Atlanta after a year of living in Hollywood. Recently engaged Kandi attempts to get closer to the altar with fiance Todd, but faces unexpected roadblocks along the way. She also adds to her growing entertainment empire by producing her first ever musical production, a project which brings all of the ladies together in very surprising ways. Soon-to-be-divorced Porsha faces major setbacks in her life, yet continues to fight valiantly to get back on top. Meanwhile, Kenya battles her landlord over an impending eviction and delves into her family's history, hoping to unlock the secrets from her childhood. Cynthia faces challenges of raising a teen daughter and is surprised by others that are not supportive of her choices. Phaedra resists slowing down with baby number two and studies nonstop to get her mortician's license while supervising Apollo as he tackles remodeling their new home.

On Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 8pm ET/PT, Bravo debuted the Season 7 premiere of RHOA, with Cynthia Bailey, Kandi Burruss, NeNe Leakes, Kenya Moore and Phaedra Parks back for the new season, and joined by Claudia Jordan. Also returning in a recurring role is Porsha Williams and newcomer Demetria McKinney. Fresh off performing in Las Vegas as Cirque du Soleil's mistress of ceremonies in Zumanity, NeNe has recently launched her own clothing line and will be heading to the Broadway stage to star in "Cinderella." Recently married, Kandi attempts to build her expanded family with Todd, but faces unexpected road blocks along the way. Meanwhile, Kenya focuses on her producing career and can't shake the thoughts that a baby is what is missing most from her life. Always on the go, Cynthia is now stronger than ever both on the health front as well as with her marriage; the only thing missing is not having former BFF NeNe by her side. With Apollo facing years of incarceration, Phaedra shows incredible resilience while raising two young boys on her own and maintaining her successful career. Claudia is a TV and radio host who recently moved to Atlanta from Los Angeles. Working as co-host on the "Rickey Smiley Morning Show," Claudia loves the social scene Atlanta has to offer and having her good friend Kenya Moore around. Recently single, Porsha is enjoying a fresh chapter in her life and joins DISH NATION as its entertainment gossip contributor.

Season 8 of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA premiered on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 8pm ET/PT on Bravo. Returning cast members include Cynthia Bailey, Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, Phaedra Parks and Porsha Williams, who are joined by new housewife and pop culture icon Kim Fields. Appearing in recurring roles are Sheree Whitfield and newcomer Shamea Morton. After months of overcoming numerous hurdles to conceive, Kandi and Todd are ecstatic to welcome their first child together. However, Kandi is faced with juggling the highs and lows of pregnancy coupled with a busy life as a hard-working career woman. Ready for her fresh start, Kenya has decided to build the ultimate dream home, "Moore Manor," all while continuing her quest for love. Meanwhile, Cynthia is on-the-go more than ever, but unsettling rumors surrounding her marriage threaten to cause a strain on her relationship with Peter. With Apollo still incarcerated, Phaedra adjusts to life as a single mother while maintaining her successful career, including potentially purchasing her first funeral home. Embracing a new chapter, Porsha is currently dating a new beau as her business ventures continue to thrive. Actress and director Kim Fields joins the ladies this season and although she is new to the mix, she is no stranger to the spotlight. Fan favorite Sheree Whitfield is back on the scene, while newcomer Shamea Morton joins these feisty Southern ladies for another unforgettable season.

On Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 8pm ET/PT, Bravo premiered the ninth season of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA. After coming to grips with the end of her marriage to Peter, Cynthia is looking forward to embracing this new chapter of her life with a fresh start in a new house. Kandi and Todd are still over the moon with the arrival of baby Ace, but juggling high-profile careers and parenting duties proves to be challenging, especially with Mama Joyce drudging up past issues between Kandi and Phaedra. With her law practice and social justice work taking up more of her time, Phaedra hires a tough new nanny to wrangle her growing rambunctious boys, Ayden and Dylan, as she awaits word of her divorce from Apollo being final. Porsha has rekindled a love connection with an old flame and in an effort to better herself, she begins anger management counseling. On the heels of juggling a tumultuous relationship with her boyfriend Matt, Kenya channels her love struggles by racing to finish "Moore Manor." Just up the road at "Chateau Sheree," and holding a peach for the first time since Season 4, Sheree puts on her "Momager" hat with hopes of her son being The Bailey Agency's next top model. Coming up this season, there are major twists in relationships among the group from unexpected alliances that form as well as shocking accusations that could end an old friendship beyond repair.

Season 10 of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA premiered on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 8pm ET/PT on Bravo, with returning cast members Cynthia Bailey, Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, Porsha Williams and Sheree Whitfield alongside NeNe Leakes, who reclaims her peach and rejoins the group in a momentous season. Kim Zolciak-Biermann also returns as a friend. In the show's tenth season, Cynthia is free and fabulous and embracing all life has to offer, from engaging in new business opportunities to taking a dip in the dating pool. Eager to move forward, Sheree is focusing on healing old relationship wounds and preparing for an empty nest with her daughter heading off to college. Meanwhile, Kenya who focuses on growing her beauty empire, is over the moon after a whirlwind romance led to marrying the man of her dreams. Fully vindicated after last season's shocking allegations, it's business as usual for Kandi, who is juggling managing the popular Old Lady Gang restaurant and planning the highly-anticipated Xscape reunion. Excited for a new start, Porsha is looking for love and embracing a new vegan lifestyle. Fresh off performing in her one-woman comedy show and back in the housewives universe, NeNe returns more determined than ever to build her empire and support her family. And in her first time rejoining the group since season five, Kim is back on the scene and ready to shake things up. This season business may be booming for the ladies, but it's the friendships that are on the line when the old are threatened by the new and loyalties are put into question.

RHOA's eleventh season premiered on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 8pm ET/PT on Bravo, as favorite Southern sophisticates Cynthia Bailey, Kandi Burruss, NeNe Leakes and Porsha Williams all return and are joined by newest housewives Eva Marcille and Shamari DeVoe. Marlo Hampton and Tanya Sam join the season as friends. resh off her stand-up comedy tour, NeNe is busier than ever with the opening of a new location for Swagg Boutique. Business as usual comes to a halt however, as Gregg faces a cancer diagnosis. Cynthia struggles with the idea of becoming an empty nester, but is excited about the new man in her life. Kandi decides to launch a risque burlesque show while she and Todd explore the idea of expanding their family yet again. Porsha is over-the-moon excited to welcome her first bundle of joy and finally have the family of her dreams. Meanwhile, Eva and her fiance Michael welcome a beautiful baby boy and are busy planning a fairytale wedding. Shamari DeVoe, known from the multi-platinum R&B group Blaque, is new to the mix and is planning to launch new music with her husband Ronnie DeVoe, formerly of New Edition. Marlo Hampton is back on the scene, joined by newcomer Tanya Sam, a tech savvy business woman who enjoys the finer things in life.

Season 12 of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA premiered on Sunday, November 3, 2019 t 8pm ET/PT on Bravo. Cynthia Bailey, Eva Marcille, Kandi Burruss, Nene Leakes and Porsha Williams all return for the new season. Kenya Moore is back with the family she's always wanted, ready to spice things up. And Marlo Hampton and Tanya Sam return as friends of the cast. Busy as ever, Cynthia Bailey is ecstatic to continue building her entrepreneurial empire, opening Bailey Wine Cellar for all Atlanta wine enthusiasts. After a whirlwind romance with her boyfriend, she's on cloud nine after he made it official, proposing to her in front of all her family and friends. Cautious, but optimistic, Cynthia wonders if she can mend her roller-coaster relationship with friend turned foe Nene Leakes. Still elated from the wedding of her dreams, Eva Marcille is expecting baby number three, while juggling the ups and downs of her friendships, the challenges of pregnancy, and trying to find her dream home before the arrival of her baby. Always in high demand, Kandi Burruss's life shows no signs of slowing down as she expands her empire while expanding her family with the help of a surrogate. Her husband optimistically seeks to open more businesses, but with so many balls in the air, Kandi worries they won't have time to get everything done before the arrival of their newest family member. Always moving forward, Nene Leakes has reconnected with her husband, who is now cancer-free, but tensions rise when she is reunited with former friends to hash out past grievances. Porsha Williams is over the moon about her baby girl Pilar Jhena and couldn't be more excited to be a mother. Dealing with the aftermath of salacious rumors surrounding her fiance's infidelity, she is faced with the cold truth that her happily-ever-after may be on hold until she can figure out where her relationship stands. Back and bolder than ever... Kenya Moore has finally gotten what she's always wanted with her husband and baby Brooklyn, but a fairytale ending isn't always what it seems and despite her best efforts, her roller coaster relationship may be coming to an end. Although motherhood has been kind to her and she enjoys embracing her softer side, she will never walk away from a challenge or shy away from speaking her mind.

RHOA's thirteenth season premiered on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at 8pm ET/PT on Bravo. Cynthia Bailey, Kandi Burruss, Porsha Williams, and Kenya Moore return for Season 13, and they're joined by new housewife Drew Sidora, who steps onto the scene as a triple threat: actor, singer, and housewife. Marlo Hampton and Tanya Sam return as friends of the cast, along with new friend LaToya Ali. With her wedding quickly approaching, Cynthia Bailey is elated to be marrying the man of her dreams, even as they face wedding planning obstacles set in place by COVID-19. Determined to walk down the aisle, moving forward with her dream ceremony in the midst of a pandemic creates tension between Cynthia and her fiance. Back at the ranch, Lake Bailey is a full house with Cynthia's sister, Mal, temporarily taking residence there, leaving little alone time for the happy couple. Kenya Moore's fairytale romance continues to be on the rocks after a difficult year, but she remains determined as ever to live her life on her own terms. Still undecided about the future of her relationship, Kenya decides to reclaim her life and remodel her house - adding in the pool and cabana she's always wanted. As she continues to delve into motherhood with her beautiful daughter Brooklyn, a budding friendship with newcomer LaToya Ali begins to develop right on time. Less than a year after welcoming baby Blaze, Kandi Burruss's life shows no signs of slowing down. Her restaurant empire continues to boom as she and Todd prepare to open an upscale steakhouse in Atlanta, but despite being as busy as ever, their personal life remains hot and heavy. As Riley prepares to leave the nest to start college in New York City, Kandi worries this may be a permanent move. Porsha Williams steps into her family legacy, tirelessly lending her voice and efforts to the Black Lives Matter movement. Speaking out against systemic racism, attending protests and amplifying the message, Porsha is passionate about fighting for justice. Surrounded by the support of her mother and sister, her daughter Pilar Jhena continues to be the sunshine in Porsha's life as her relationship takes a bit of a backseat. Porsha's fun-loving side is always around, despite working overtime on her many business endeavors. Actress and singer Drew Sidora joins the group as the newest housewife, ready to make some waves and spice things up. In addition to juggling her career, Drew has a lot on her plate as a wife and three children to care for. With her mother currently living in their house, trouble may be brewing between Drew and her husband. From getting ready to direct her first feature film to moving into her dream house, will her relationship be able to withstand her busy lifestyle?

On Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 8pm ET/PT, Bravo premiered RHOA's fourteenth season. Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, Sheree Whitfield and Drew Sidora return, and they welcome newest Housewife Sanya Richards-Ross, who joins as a four-time Gold Medal Olympian, mother, wife, and businesswoman. Former friend Marlo Hampton is back, and this time, holding her very own peach. One of Kandi's longtime pals, Monyetta Shaw appears this season as a friend. Monyetta is a mother to two children and a recent newlywed to her husband, Heath. This season, Kandi Burruss is as driven as ever with ambitions to dominate music, Broadway, film, and television. Kandi's son, Ace, has plans to follow in his mother's footsteps and begins to act alongside Kandi. At home, Todd and Mama Joyce reignite old battles surrounding estate plans for the family and their future success. Kenya Moore's confidence shines bright after a whirlwind season dancing with the stars in Los Angeles and spending time in Turks & Caicos. Raising daughter Brooklyn is her top priority, but she still finds time to focus on her business as her haircare line reaches new heights. Despite making peace last season, tensions rise between Kenya and Marlo, and with years of history, the two may never be able to see eye-to-eye. Sheree Whitfield is back and Chateau Sheree is complete! After years of anticipation, SHE by Sheree finally launches and the long-awaited Spring/Summer joggers hit the marketplace. Her old flame Tyrone is back in the picture, but with a complicated past, the rekindling of their relationship doesn't run according to plan. Marlo Hampton doesn't a miss a beat when it comes to fashion, but finds herself with a full plate as she balances raising her nephews while facing the family's hard times and growing pains. Her business, Le Archive, is expanding, but not all the ladies are buying what she's selling. Marlo and Kandi's relationship is in question after an altercation goes below the belt. Back for her sophomore season, Drew Sidora returns with a major glow-up and new acting gigs and business ventures in the works. From broken trust and questionable assistants, Drew and her husband, Ralph, confront the strains in their relationship head-on through couples counseling. Joining the cast this season is Sanya Richards-Ross, a mother, wife, professional athlete, and Olympic medalist. Focused on expanding her professional ventures while still prioritizing her family, Sanya and her husband contemplate if the time is right to have another child. With live-in parents, her family and Jamaican upbringing is at the forefront of her life. This season, Sanya brings the ladies to Jamaica to share her culture and host a much-needed tropical getaway.

Season 15 of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA premiered on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 8pm ET/PT on Bravo. Housewives Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, Sheree Whitfield, Drew Sidora, Marlo Hampton, and Sanya Richards-Ross are back for more. Monyetta Shaw-Carter and Courtney Rhodes join this season as friends. This season, Kandi's sights are set on gaining EGOT status as a two-time Broadway producer, actress, singer, and now podcast host. With several business moves on the horizon, she's trying to balance prioritizing family time with supporting her husband and business partner, Todd, in his journey to Hollywood as a filmmaker. Kenya is in full boss mode. The hair-care mogul is taking her business to the next level by opening her very own hair salon. While Kenya is still having fun as she twirls her way back into the dating world, the one lingering issue is the finalizing of her divorce. Sheree is stepping into her greatness after suffering public humiliation when her last relationship didn't go as planned. But she didn't let that get in the way of giving love a second chance with the new man in her life, Martell Holt. However, as she faces an unexpected health issue, she will have to shift all her focus. Will there be enough Sheree to go around? Drew is taking her music career to new octaves by releasing her first album, pushing forward her acting and music career simultaneously while also working through her relationship with her husband, Ralph. But they strike the wrong chord in their marriage, and their divorce announcement leaves everyone shaken. As Marlo continues to take on her role as "Munty," she's working with a life coach while raising teenagers who are ready for summer jobs and driving lessons. She also takes a dip in the dating pool while she looks for her next suitor - but not without the approval of her nephews. Returning for her sophomore season, Sanya has no plans to slow down and has her sights set on expanding her business and family. Sanya and husband Aaron still have a full house of nine, all with their own set of challenges. As Sanya navigates the great expectations for her family, business, and more of herself, is she running a marathon with no end in sight? Friend Monyetta is back in the mix playing matchmaker when she introduces Kenya to a new love interest. Courtney joins this season as a friend. She's a successful brand marketing expert and jewelry designer in Atlanta who has been friends with Sheree for many years. Courtney realizes her strong ties to this group when she finds out her long-lost cousin is Drew's husband, Ralph. However, with friendships on the brink, accusations causing a fuss, and divorce news that's all too much, will these women be able to channel positive vibes?
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On Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 8-9:15pm ET/PT, Bravo premiered the finale of the two-part Season 15 RHOA Reunion. Host Andy Cohen sits down with Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, Sheree Whitfield, Drew Sidora, Marlo Hampton and Sanya Richards-Ross, along with friends Monyetta Shaw-Carter and Courtney Rhodes to discuss this season's jaw-dropping and shadiest moments. In the dramatic supersized conclusion, Drew confronts Courtney. Sanya reveals her hurt with Kenya. Kandi and Marlo rehash their feud. Drew faces her estranged husband, Ralph, as they both face accusations of infidelity.

One week earlier in the first episode of the two-part reunion, the ladies come face to face to share big news and bigger fashions. Drew and Kandi's relationship turns an unfriendly corner. Courtney and Monyetta join the main cast to hash out the details of the secret recordings from the Portugal "collusion."