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The Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 8

21 episodes Premiered Nov 5, 2023 Updated Oct 11, 2026
Previously on The Real Housewives of Potomac

Season 8 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 7.
  • ⚡ 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 8 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 8: 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 (17): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S8·E1 Mytharc

Projections and Deflections

Nov 5, 2023 · 55 min

Gizelle has a new love interest, Ashley has a new house and Mia has a new lifestyle. Rumors of Juan's alleged infidelity return, but he stands firm on his innocence. With Robyn rem

S8·E2 Core

Home Sweet Drama

Nov 12, 2023 · 55 min

As Robyn discusses her intervention with Juan, Karen meets with Mia to discuss their fractured relationship. Ashley throws a housewarming party and invites her new friend Nneka. It

S8·E3 Core

Heaven Is a Place in Potomac

Nov 19, 2023 · 43 min

Ashley's "Seaside in the City" housewarming party continues as Robyn shares Juan's response to her intervention. Gizelle prepares for Grace to go off to college. As Wendy organizes

S8·E4 Core

In a Pickle

Nov 26, 2023 · 43 min

Karen invites all of the couples to a fun day of pickleball, but things get heated on and off the court. Candiace comes face to face with Robyn and Gizelle. Everyone is surprised w

S8·E5 Core

Pie in the Austin Sky

Dec 3, 2023 · 43 min

Ashley attempts to combat rising tensions in the group with a trip. Mia and Robyn bond over recent personal struggles. The rift between Wendy and Nneka widens as new claims and que

S8·E6 Core

Tequila, Tears, Texas

Dec 10, 2023 · 43 min

Everything's bigger in Texas, including the drama. Ashley continues her mission to keep spirits high and Austin weird, but plans are derailed when Robyn is pushed to her breaking p

S8·E7 Core

Don't Rock the Boat

Dec 17, 2023 · 43 min

The ladies experience a chicken spin on bingo, but Robyn flies the coop early when she's sent over the edge. Gizelle and Karen discuss the state of the group. Everyone comes togeth

S8·E8 Core

Painting Austin Red

Jan 7, 2024 · 43 min

Karen's "Triple 20" continues as the group takes on an art project of the Grande Dame herself. Ashley confronts Candiace about her treatment of Robyn. The ladies wrap up their trip

S8·E9 Core

Hard Conversations

Jan 14, 2024 · 43 min

Mia invites the Dixons to a cooking experience and can't help but stir the pot. Gizelle takes Grace to a self-defense class as she prepares to send her off to college. The ladies c

S8·E10 Core

Friendship Is a Mother

Jan 21, 2024 · 43 min

Candiace hosts a special Mother's Day brunch with some noticeable absences. Rayvin comes to town to celebrate Karen's "Triple Twenty" and meets with Gizelle and Grace to talk colle

S8·E11 Core

First Come, First Served

Jan 28, 2024 · 43 min

Mia gets candid with Robyn about her marital issues. Gizelle and Ashley collaborate on a foray into the fashion world. When Karen invites a few of the ladies to Surry County for a

S8·E12 Core

Blazed and Confused

Feb 4, 2024 · 43 min

Wendy's husband, Eddie, throws a launch party for his new marijuana business. However, several long-running feuds threaten to disrupt the festivities. Nneka hosts an unpacking get

S8·E13 Core

Sharing Is Caring

Feb 18, 2024 · 43 min

Ashley comes clean about her divorce. Nneka and Wendy meet in hopes of making peace. Gizelle braces for Grace's impending graduation. The group sets off to the Dominican Republic,

S8·E14 Core

Sun's Out Buns Out

Feb 25, 2024 · 43 min

The ladies kick back in the DR with some fun and revealing games. Just when it seems like the drama is done and dusted, things go left between an unexpected trio.

S8·E15 Core

Fool's Gold

Mar 3, 2024 · 43 min

As the Dominican Republic trip winds down, Wendy and Candiace respond to Gizelle's accusations about their demeanor regarding her daughter's education. Karen revisits the identity

S8·E16 Mytharc

Boiling Point

Mar 10, 2024 · 43 min

Charrisse hosts her annual Crab Boil and invites her closest friends, with some interesting inclusions. Gizelle gets emotional while taking her daughter Grace off to college. Candi

S8·E17 Core

Fashion Show-Down

Mar 17, 2024 · 43 min

The ladies of Potomac are handling their business. Ashley and Gizelle work on their fashion line, GnA. Robyn and Juan tour potential franchise locations. Wendy organizes her pilot

S8·E18 Core

An Iconic Ending

Mar 24, 2024 · 43 min

Mia hosts a reveal party for the ladies' "Icons" photoshoot, but things are tense following the GnA show. Ashley's friendships are called into question. Charrisse confronts Candiac

S8·E19 Core

Reunion (1)

Mar 31, 2024 · 43 min

The season eight reunion kicks off as the women take center stage among their Monarch magazine Icons gallery to rehash all of the drama that occurred both on and off camera. The la

S8·E20 Mytharc

Reunion (2)

Apr 7, 2024 · 43 min

The reunion continues as Gizelle becomes emotional reflecting on her relationship with her late father. Robyn reveals the reason her friendship with Candiace came to a seeming end.

S8·E21 Mytharc

Reunion (3)

Apr 14, 2024 · 43 min

The reunion comes to an emotional close as Gordon shares heartbreaking news. Ashley gives an update on her divorce with Michael. Things take a turn after Keiarna takes the stage as

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