The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Got Sexy Back
Nov 4, 2012
NeNe looks at a possible reconciliation with Gregg, and Kandi and her new man are moving in together.
Excess Breeds Success
Nov 11, 2012
NeNe promotes her new TV sitcom. Meanwhile, Kim celebrates a birthday, yet the daunting thought of being homeless looms over her. Also: Kandi and Phaedra bond with new housewife Ke
Call Me Miss USA
Nov 18, 2012
New housewives Kenya Moore and Porsha Stewart socialize at a high-class charity event, but their relationship has a rocky beginning. Meanwhile, NeNe visits New York City for meetin
Unmoved
Nov 25, 2012
Kandi settles into her new home just as Kim must move out of her dream home. Elsewhere, Porsha continues to fume in the wake of her showdown with Kenya; Phaedra arranges an excessi
No Excuse for Excuses
Dec 2, 2012
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
Hold on to Your Weave
Dec 9, 2012
Fallout from a blowout with Kim impacts a Caribbean getaway, as newbie wife Porsha takes Kim's place on the trip. The ladies and their partners frolic while on vacation, but tensio
I Do... But, I Won't
Dec 16, 2012
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 showdow
Fools of Engagement
Dec 23, 2012
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 foc
Dress Down and Strip Bare
Dec 30, 2012
With the ladies back from romantic Anguilla, relationships are tested and this time it's not only Kenya and Walter in the romantic hot seat. Divorce rumors swirl around Phaedra and
Off the Hook
Jan 6, 2013
As NeNe prepares to leave for LA to begin shooting The New Normal, she has many challenges thrown her way. Kandi and her boo continue to settle into their new life together, causin
This Donkey Kicks
Jan 13, 2013
Phaedra and Apollo focus on their workout video, leading to business complications with Kenya. Meanwhile, NeNe tries to acclimate to Hollywood life; Kandi throws a birthday bash fo
Battle of the Booty
Jan 20, 2013
Phaedra and Kenya feud after a fitness-video deal sours and Kenya decides to produce her own video. Meanwhile, NeNe returns to Atlanta; and Cynthia casts a charity runway event, cu
Make an A* Out of a Donkey
Jan 27, 2013
Kenya and Phaedra focus on their competing workout videos as their feud builds, with Porsha ultimately getting caught in the crossfire. Elsewhere, Cynthia tries to expand her agenc
Prayed Up
Feb 10, 2013
Porsha throws a birthday bash for Kordell. Elsewhere, tempers flare when Cynthia confronts Porsha over the lack of support for her pageant; Kandi's manager worries about her loss o
Praise the Pageant
Feb 17, 2013
Cynthia stages her pageant and cautiously allows Kenya to be a judge. Elsewhere, Phaedra enlists chef Roblé Ali to serve up a lusty dinner; Kandi tunes up to record a duet with gos
Peaches Don't Grow in Hollywood
Mar 3, 2013
The women visit Los Angeles, as NeNe anticipates showing off her glitzy Hollywood life. Yet tempers explode, and Kenya sounds off against her rivals, Phaedra and Porsha.
The Strip Is a Trip
Mar 10, 2013
After leaving Hollywood, the Atlanta ladies head down to Sin City for the ultimate girls' weekend in Las Vegas. When Porsha refuses to go to the strip club because of Kordell's all
He's Stalking, I'm Walking
Mar 17, 2013
After being teased by the women in Vegas about whether or not she's pregnant, Porsha waits to take the test until she's home in Atlanta with Kordell. NeNe travels to NYC for a whir
Donktabulous!
Mar 24, 2013
Kandi’s housewarming party is supposed to be a joyous occasion, but Kenya brings drama after finding out that her ex Walter is there; Cynthia has to intervene because Kenya may hav
Divas into Icons
Mar 31, 2013
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
Reunion (1)
Apr 7, 2013
NeNe, Kandi, Phaedra, Cynthia, Kenya, Porsha and Kim meet up with host Andy Cohen to discuss all the drama from the latest series.
Reunion (2)
Apr 14, 2013
The reunited Atlanta wives reflect on Season 5 dramas. Included: Kim Zolciak returns to dish on the antics and to talk about her departure from the show; NeNe confronts Phaedra, wi
Reunion (3)
Apr 21, 2013
During Part 3 of the reunion, the husbands and significant others join to give their take on the season. Kandi talks about her new life with Todd and their recent engagement, and t
Secrets Revealed
Apr 28, 2013
Following the three-part reunion, Bravo gives viewers an inside peek at never-before-seen footage.