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The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Season 9

25 episodes Premiered Nov 6, 2016 Updated Oct 22, 2026

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Previously on The Real Housewives of Atlanta

Season 9 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ In Season 9, Cynthia is looking forward to embracing a new chapter of her life after coming to grips with the end of her marriage to Peter.
  • ⚡ Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • ⚡ Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • ⚡ Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
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Season overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Produce a JSON object for "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" Season 9.
Keys: overview (160-220 words), primer (array of exactly 4 concise bullet points).
Constraints: Use ONLY provided synopsis and sources. No invented facts. No markdown. No asterisks. No headings. No bullet points in the text (the primer is an array, which is fine). Output valid JSON only.
Source Material:
TMDB Synopsis: Cynthia (post-marriage to Peter), Kandi/Todd (baby Ace, career/parenting), Phaedra (law/social justice, new nanny, waiting for divorce from Apollo), Porsha (old flame, anger management), Kenya (Moore Manor), Shereè (Chateau Shereè, peach, Momager for son/Bailey Agency), Season 9 themes (relationship twists, unexpected alliances, shocking accusations).
IMDb: Created by Scott Dunlop. Cast: Kandi Burruss, Cynthia Bailey, Porsha Williams, NeNe Leakes. Setting: Georgia's capital.
Wikipedia: Premiered Oct 7, 2008. Third installment of franchise.
TMDB/Plex: General info.
Drafting Content:
Season 9 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta follows several women as they navigate personal transitions and professional responsibilities. Cynthia Bailey looks toward a new chapter of her life following the end of her marriage to Peter. Kandi Burruss and Todd manage the challenges of parenting baby Ace while balancing high-profile careers. Phaedra focuses on her law practice and social justice work, hiring a new nanny for her growing boys while awaiting the finalization of her divorce from Apollo. Porsha Williams attempts to better herself through anger management counseling and explores a rekindled connection with an old flame. Kenya channels her personal struggles into completing Moore Manor, while Shereè returns to holding a peach for the first time since Season 4. Operating out of Chateau Shereè, Shereè takes on a momager role to support her son's aspirations with The Bailey Agency. Throughout the season, the group experiences major relationship twists, including the formation of unexpected alliances and shocking accusations that threaten to end long-standing friendships. These personal dramas unfold as the women manage their affluent lifestyles in Georgia's capital.
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Season 9 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 9: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S9·E1 Mytharc

House of Shade and Dust

Nov 6, 2016 · 43 min

Kandi and Todd juggle parenting as Kenya and Sheree inch closer to completing their homes. Phaedra ponders the idea of dating again, while Cynthia's marriage to Peter reaches a poi

S9·E2 Core

Housewive House Wars

Nov 13, 2016 · 43 min

Another unexpected guest pops up. Cynthia is forced to deal with the impact her marriage has had on her daughter and comes face-to-face with Peter. Kandi and Todd juggle launching

S9·E3 Core

Ghosts of Boyfriends Past

Nov 20, 2016 · 43 min

Kenya and Matt take their relationship to the next level with a road trip to Matt's family reunion. Cynthia struggles with the idea of not being on good terms with Peter after they

S9·E4 Core

Another Spin Around the Block

Nov 27, 2016 · 43 min

Phaedra focuses on uniting the group for a worthy cause, but charity takes a backseat when Kenya and Shereé go at it once again. Meanwhile, Cynthia's daughter makes her modeling de

S9·E5 Core

Shade Grenade

Dec 4, 2016 · 43 min

Reeling from the news that her son, Kairo has run into trouble with the law, Sheree leans on Bob for support. Kenya and Matt's relationship continues to spiral downward and at his

S9·E6 Core

Tastes Like Trouble

Dec 11, 2016 · 43 min

Cynthia's peaceful divorce takes a turn when Peter starts talking about their relationship to the press. While Kenya hopes to reconcile her differences with Matt, Porsha decides sh

S9·E7 Mytharc

Model Behavior

Dec 18, 2016 · 43 min

Phaedra calls Kandi to clear the air, but the conversation takes a turn as Kandi divulges long-held secrets. Shereé acts as momager to son Kairo, as he explores a modeling career.

S9·E8 Core

Bosom Buddies

Jan 1, 2017 · 43 min

The juicy details surrounding Kandi and Phaedra's disastrous lunch begin to spread like wildfire, leaving Porsha on a mission to defend Phaedra from the allegations. When Porsha an

S9·E9 Core

Char-Lotta Drama

Jan 8, 2017 · 43 min

Kenya is invited to host Peter's grand opening of Club One in Charlotte, but Cynthia is disappointed to discover she was not invited to join the celebration. Meanwhile, Kandi feels

S9·E10 Mytharc

Uncharitable Behavior

Jan 15, 2017 · 43 min

Kenya returns from Charlotte to discover "Moore Manor" has been vandalized once again by her estranged boyfriend Matt. Phaedra gives Kenya legal advice, and in the process reveals

S9·E11 Core

Thelma and Louise Take Flint

Jan 22, 2017 · 43 min

Phaedra and Kenya rekindle their friendship as they travel to Flint, Michigan, to participate in Phaedra's summer camp. Back in Atlanta, Cynthia makes herself at home at Kandi's ho

S9·E12 Core

Into the Woods

Jan 29, 2017 · 43 min

Despite Porsha’s recent outburst, Phaedra and Kenya want to move forward with their plans for a “glamping” trip, hoping for a weekend of bonding and unity. Meanwhile, Porsha’s feel

S9·E13 Core

If These Woods Could Talk

Feb 12, 2017 · 43 min

The ladies finally reach the woods of Georgia for a fabulous weekend of "glamping," but are shocked to learn that they'll be spending their first night sleeping in tents. Later at

S9·E14 Core

Loose Lips Sink Ships

Feb 19, 2017 · 43 min

The ladies return to Atlanta after a dramatic end to their glamping getaway. Cynthia begins planning her Cargo Fashion Show, presenting momager Shereé with an opportunity for Kairo

S9·E15 Core

Lei It All on the Table

Mar 5, 2017 · 43 min

The tea over-floweth when Kandi relays Porsha's accusations to Cynthia, Shereé, Kenya, and Shamea, all while Porsha spills the details to her sister. Kenya gets a surprise visit fr

S9·E16 Core

Maui Mayhem

Mar 12, 2017 · 43 min

Extinguishing all hope of a peaceful getaway, the group's first dinner in Maui escalates to new heights as Kandi and Porsha erupt over who's to blame for the salacious rumors that

S9·E17 Core

Aloha and Goodbye

Mar 19, 2017 · 43 min

After Phaedra's attempt to reunite the group fails, Kandi and Todd decide to bring everyone together for a roast of Peter. Shereé is forced to decide if she should move forward wit

S9·E18 Core

Baby Nups and Breakups

Mar 26, 2017 · 43 min

The ladies are back home and ready to get down to business. Cynthia shows the Atlanta fashionistas that she's more than a pretty face, even as Shereé tries to interfere. Kandi star

S9·E19 Core

Side Dishes and Side Pieces

Apr 2, 2017 · 43 min

Tensions run high as Kandi and Todd race to get the Old Lady Gang restaurant up and running in time for their "family and friends" preview. Cynthia and Peter's divorce reaches the

S9·E20 Core

Chateau She Did That

Apr 9, 2017 · 43 min

Shereé unveils Chateau Shereé at a housewarming party. At the party, things heat up when Kenya finds herself going toe-to-toe with a blast from the past. Cynthia carries the bone t

S9·E21 Mytharc

Reunion Part One

Apr 16, 2017 · 43 min

The historic four-part reunion kicks off and things get heated when Kenya and Shereé go head-to-head in a battle of the baseboards, addressing the drama surrounding building their

S9·E22 Mytharc

Reunion Part Two

Apr 23, 2017 · 43 min

Kenya reflects on her complicated relationship with Matt and confirms the status of where things stand today. Phaedra gives updates on the status of her divorce with Apollo and bri

S9·E23 Mytharc

Reunion Part Three

Apr 30, 2017 · 43 min

The men join the conversation to weigh in on the drama of the season – including Bob addressing his shortcomings in his relationship with Shereé, and Todd revealing he still has a

S9·E24 Mytharc

Reunion Part Four

May 7, 2017 · 43 min

The cameras go beyond the curtain to capture behind-the-scenes moments, tears and tense conversations as the ladies try to recover from a painful realization to see if there is any

S9·E25 Mytharc

Secrets Revealed

May 14, 2017 · 43 min

Phaedra and Porsha explore the world of edible hotel decor, while Kenya looks into maximum security for Moore Manor. Kandi's baby mogul Ace has his first photo shoot for his baby p

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