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The Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 4

21 episodes Premiered May 5, 2019 Updated Sep 27, 2026
Previously on The Real Housewives of Potomac

Season 4 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 3.
  • ⚡ 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 4 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 4: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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

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Mytharc (9): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (12): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S4·E1 Mytharc

That's The Way The Cookie Crumbles

May 5, 2019 · 42 min

Gizelle attempts to rekindle her friendship with Karen by delivering her homemade treats, but is shocked by what greets her at the door. Recovering from their miscarriage, Ashley a

S4·E2 Core

Here Comes The Bride

May 12, 2019 · 42 min

Candiace's big day is here, but instead of focusing on her soon to be husband, she's more nervous about her mother's unpredictable behavior. A buzzed Ashley tries her best to make

S4·E3 Core

Hot Mike

May 19, 2019 · 42 min

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 drink

S4·E4 Core

The Wig Easy

May 26, 2019 · 42 min

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 betwee

S4·E5 Core

The Big Easy Show Down

Jun 2, 2019 · 42 min

Gizelle takes the ladies to a plantation where her ancestors were enslaved; the women hit New Orleans' legendary Bourbon Street for a night of fun, but the merriment comes to a hal

S4·E6 Core

Boundaries, Bayous and Beignets

Jun 9, 2019 · 42 min

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

S4·E7 Mytharc

Salty Behavior

Jun 16, 2019 · 42 min

Monique celebrates her rainbow pregnancy, but her mother-in-law presents new challenges; Candiace reveals to Gizelle that Monique called Katie a name; Ashley and Karen share a spir

S4·E8 Core

Sex, Lies and Butter Knives

Jun 30, 2019 · 42 min

Monique has an underwater photo shoot to commemorate her pregnancy; Karen shows off her sexy dance moves with Ray; Candiace hosts a dinner party; Ashley and Candiace get into a hea

S4·E9 Mytharc

Days of Our Knives

Jul 7, 2019 · 42 min

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 joyfu

S4·E10 Core

Showdown at the Hoedown

Jul 14, 2019 · 42 min

Robyn confronts Gizelle; Candiace and Chris have a fight of epic proportions; Katie hosts the ladies at a hoedown, but breaking news about Michael overshadows the event and one hou

S4·E11 Core

Can I Get A Witness?

Jul 21, 2019 · 42 min

Candiace and her mother continue to work on their fractured relationship while in therapy Ashley comes to the realization that she is still suffering from old wounds.

S4·E12 Mytharc

Good Will Haunting

Jul 28, 2019 · 42 min

Just as the dust settles on Michael’s lawsuit, Katie reveals new information about Ashley’s husband that has everyone talking.

S4·E13 Core

Opening Old Wounds

Aug 4, 2019 · 42 min

Ashley makes plans to meet her estranged father while Katie and her boyfriend Jacob spread some surprising information about Michael.

S4·E14 Core

Open House and Closed Doors

Aug 11, 2019 · 42 min

Ashley is brought to tears after making contact with her dad. Meanwhile, Candiace and her mother are still at odds, but Dorothy proves that old habits die hard.

S4·E15 Mytharc

Cayman We Get Along?

Aug 18, 2019 · 42 min

The ladies head to the Cayman Islands, but things get off to a bumpy start when Karen and Gizelle engage in a showdown in the hotel lobby. Meanwhile, Ashley confronts Katie about t

S4·E16 Core

Trouble in Paradise

Aug 25, 2019 · 42 min

The ladies enjoy a day of adventure in the Cayman Islands; Ashley and Candiace resolve their issues; Robyn decides to confront Gizelle about her behaviour at her open house; Katie'

S4·E17 Core

Unanswered Questions

Sep 1, 2019 · 42 min

The women scramble to find Katie, and are shocked to discover her true whereabouts. Gizelle battles mother nature, while Karen teaches the ladies a unique technique. The fun comes

S4·E18 Mytharc

Mom's the Word

Sep 8, 2019 · 42 min

Robyn and Juan make a grand gesture to solidify their relationship. Candiace begins making financial strides without her mother’s help. Karen finally reveals her La Dame perfume wi

S4·E19 Mytharc

Reunion (1)

Sep 15, 2019 · 42 min

Gizelle and Karen confront each other about the confusing nature of their friendship, and Gizelle reveals a shocking development in her love life. Candiace's mother, Dorothy, joins

S4·E20 Mytharc

Reunion (2)

Sep 22, 2019 · 42 min

Monique and Candiace address their broken relationship and the breach of trust that lead to its downfall. Robyn's future with Juan is put into question. Gizelle and Monique address

S4·E21 Mytharc

Reunion (3)

Sep 29, 2019 · 42 min

The husbands take center stage for the dramatic conclusion to the Season 4 three-part reunion. The couples reveal their secrets in the bedroom, but the fun and games end there when

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