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The Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 3

20 episodes Premiered Apr 1, 2018 Updated Sep 27, 2026
Previously on The Real Housewives of Potomac

Season 3 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 Potomac Season 2.
  • ⚡ 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.
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Season 3 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 3: Filler vs. Essential Canon

Filter episodes by narrative weight. Focus on essential mytharc and skip standalone side quests.

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (16): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S3·E1 Mytharc

You Gotta Make Millions to Owe Millions

Apr 1, 2018 · 42 min

Finally residents of 20854, Monique and Chris adjust to their new Potomac neighborhood. After months of living apart from Michael, Ashley decides it’s time to give her marriage ano

S3·E2 Core

Meet the Press

Apr 8, 2018 · 42 min

With their relationship back on track, Robyn and Juan upgrade their lives by moving to a new condo with an interesting address. Trying to keep her man happy, Gizelle takes her new

S3·E3 Core

Meme Your Own Business

Apr 15, 2018 · 42 min

Michael pressures Ashley to cut financial ties with her mother; Robyn and Juan get acclimated in their new home; Monique throws Chris a 40th birthday party; a three-way fight betwe

S3·E4 Core

First Ladies and Second Chances

Apr 22, 2018 · 42 min

Ready to close the chapter on her days of being the "First Lady" of the Black Church, Gizelle decides to write a controversial book loosely based on her life. Monique and Robyn try

S3·E5 Mytharc

Shade in a Bubble

Apr 29, 2018 · 42 min

Ashley invites Gizelle and Candiace to yoga, where Candiace reveals details about her fiancé; Karen distracts herself from her husband’s financial issues by sending her daughter of

S3·E6 Core

I Came From Jesus

May 6, 2018 · 42 min

Exhausted from her busy life, Monique has a car accident that leaves everyone concerned about her well-being. Karen embraces her entrepreneurial spirit with a new business venture,

S3·E7 Core

Blue Skies and Blue Eyes

May 13, 2018 · 42 min

The ladies continue their weekend escape in the woods, but it's not quite as relaxing as Ashley had hoped. After a few glasses of champagne, Karen starts hurling insults at Robyn,

S3·E8 Core

That's Scentertainment

May 20, 2018 · 42 min

Gizelle worries about the status of her relationship; Ashley is faced with the daunting task of moving her mother out her house; Candiace struggles for independence; Karen hosts a

S3·E9 Core

A Happy Medium

May 27, 2018 · 42 min

Tired of keeping Chris' full family history from her mom, Candiace decides to face her fears. Monique organizes a donation drive for the victims of Hurricane Harvey, while an emoti

S3·E10 Core

RSVPlease!

Jun 3, 2018 · 42 min

Candiace attempts to persuade her mother to give her control of the family business, while Ashley and Michael revisit their prenup. Monique and Robyn host two different events on t

S3·E11 Core

Ex's And Oh No's

Jun 10, 2018 · 42 min

Having one extra ticket to her gala, Monique decides to invite an unlikely guest to sit at her table. Baby talk puts another roadblock in Ashley and Michael's relationship, while t

S3·E12 Core

Can't Hide From These Green Eyes

Jun 17, 2018 · 42 min

After seeking counsel from her uncle, Ashley must face the truth about why Michael is hesitant to have more children. Robyn confronts Karen about her lies in a public forum, while

S3·E13 Core

Mime Your Own Business

Jul 1, 2018 · 42 min

Candiace and Chris get marriage insurance in the form of a pre-nup; Ashley decides to give Michael a surprise; Karen and Gizelle try to work things out over lunch; tired of all the

S3·E14 Core

Cannes We All Just Get Along

Jul 8, 2018 · 42 min

As the ladies travel to the beautiful South of France for a relaxing vacation on the French Riviera, Gizelle and Robyn clash over their accommodations. Monique opens up about her m

S3·E15 Core

Turm-Oil in France

Jul 15, 2018 · 42 min

While the ladies enjoy a fabulous day on the French Riviera, Candiace begins feeling detached from the group. After noticing Karen without her wedding ring, suspicion mounts about

S3·E16 Core

Au Revoir Drama

Jul 22, 2018 · 42 min

While the ladies celebrate Monique’s birthday with a fabulous night of burlesque, Candiace finally uses her vocals to win the women over. Gizelle confronts Charrisse about her invo

S3·E17 Core

Hot Gossip, Cold Pizza

Jul 29, 2018 · 42 min

Karen meets with her assistant Matt to find out his involvement in the alleged rumors regarding her living situation. Ashley finally comes clean to her mother about some of Michael

S3·E18 Core

Unsolved Mystery

Aug 5, 2018 · 42 min

Ashley finally gives Michael an ultimatum on having a baby, while reality starts to set in for Candiace that she is about to be an instant stepmother. Robyn throws a birthday party

S3·E19 Mytharc

Reunion (1)

Aug 12, 2018 · 42 min

The women revisit this season's emotional highs and lows while trying to mend their fractured friendships; Monique and Robyn get to the core of their rivalry; Candiace reveals inti

S3·E20 Mytharc

Reunion (2)

Aug 19, 2018 · 42 min

More shocking secrets are revealed when the husbands join the ladies on stage. Karen goes after Michael for his business and personal struggles; Ray explains the rumors about his w

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