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The Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8

Every episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 1 - The Shades of It All
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    #1 - The Shades of It All

    S8:E1

    Kandi and Todd receive exciting news in the Season 8 premiere. Also: A viral video causes drama for Cynthia; Porsha's boyfriend visits; Phaedra adjusts to life as a single mother; and Cynthia throws an event to celebrate her eyewear line.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 2 - Duking It Out
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #2 - Duking It Out

    S8:E2

    Kenya seeks advice from actress-director Kim Fields about her TV pilot. Elsewhere, Cynthia struggles with a red-faced viral-video matter; Porsha introduces her new boyfriend at a surprise party; and Kandi tries to mend her friendship with Phaedra.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 3 - Party in a Sweatbox
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Party in a Sweatbox

    S8:E3

    Kenya tries to make amends with Sheree following fiery conflict at Cynthia's launch party. Meanwhile, Phaedra and Kandi have differing views on their friendship; Kim Fields meets the remaining ladies; and Kenya hosts a bash to launch her hair-care line.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 4 - Rocky Boat Horror Story
    8.9/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Rocky Boat Horror Story

    S8:E4

    Kenya pays a surprise visit to Chateau Shereè; Porsha and Duke hit a bump in the road; Cynthia feels ambivalent about her marriage; the women set sail on a booze cruise during which Cynthia and Porsha have a confrontation, shocking everyone on board.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 5 - Where Is the Love Boat
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Where Is the Love Boat

    S8:E5

    A booze cruise turns dramatic when an argument between Cynthia and Porsha escalates. Back on land, the group continues to clash over the events. Meanwhile, Kandi visits the doctor and faces troubling news, and the ladies try to unite.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 6 - Bienvenido A Miami
    8.7/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Bienvenido A Miami

    S8:E6

    Kenya and Porsha team up to plan a trip to Miami; Porsha rents a yacht for a day on the water; Cynthia's friend, Tammy, joins the group in Miami but clashes with Shereè; homesick, Kim finds it hard to adjust to the group of feisty women.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 7 - Miami Spice
    9.0/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Miami Spice

    S8:E7

    In Miami, a houseguest takes the drama to new heights, causing tensions to rise; two of the women decide to return to Atlanta; Porsha goes on a steamy date with a new suitor.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 8 - There's No Business Like Friend Business
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    #8 - There's No Business Like Friend Business

    S8:E8

    A long-distance romance continues for Porsha. Also, Kenya tries to woo a younger man; Peter and Cynthia's reconciliation progresses; and the ladies gather to celebrate Kandi's music collaboration with Demetria McKinney, but not without tense drama.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 9 - Shade for Days
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    #9 - Shade for Days

    S8:E9

    Kenya continues to build her dream home; Porsha heads to Los Angeles to cover an awards show for "Dish Nation;" Cynthia hosts a customer appreciation event where drama flares up between Porsha and Kandi.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 10 - Homecomings and Confrontations
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Homecomings and Confrontations

    S8:E10

    Mama Joyce confronts Phaedra, Porsha confronts her sister, and Kenya may finally confront her mom!

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 11 - Ms. Parks Goes to Washington
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #11 - Ms. Parks Goes to Washington

    S8:E11

    Phaedra hosts a trip to Washington, D.C., to gain support for her Save Our Sons organization. Elsewhere, Kenya's family drama continues following her return from Detroit, leading to an argument with her aunt; Cynthia and NeNe reconnect over cocktails.

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  12. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 12 - Beauties & the Beat
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #12 - Beauties & the Beat

    S8:E12

    Kandi and Todd take a refresher course in parenting as they prepare for Baby Tucker's arrival. Meanwhile, Phaedra and Ayden set out to celebrate Apollo's birthday; Kim plans a makeup-free brunch; and Cynthia gears up for her eyewear commercial.

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  13. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 13 - Jamaican Beef Catty
    8.6/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Jamaican Beef Catty

    S8:E13

    With their men in tow, the women go to Jamaica for some fun in the sun; NeNe arrives on the island and immediately creates a rift between Kenya and Cynthia; Kim gets heated after her directing credentials are questioned.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 14 - Peaches Of The Caribbean
    8.5/10(16 votes)

    #14 - Peaches Of The Caribbean

    S8:E14

    Kenya confronts Cynthia; Peter introduces the group to his family in Jamaica; NeNe plays peacemaker; Kenya's new beau, Matt, clashes with Peter; Kenya's cold behaviour threatens the commercial shoot; Kim is taken aback by gossip about her husband.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 15 - Read School Is in Session
    8.4/10(16 votes)

    #15 - Read School Is in Session

    S8:E15

    Phaedra and NeNe give Kim advice on how to stand up for herself in light of the rumours about her husband's sexual orientation; Kandi and Todd try to convince Aunt Bertha to take part in their idea for a family restaurant.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 16 - Turning Over a New Peach
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Turning Over a New Peach

    S8:E16

    After working on Cynthia's commercial, Kim is determined to move forward with her directing career; Kenya's aunt grills her about her new boyfriend; Porsha struggles to keep the lingerie photo shoot on track without sister Lauren's help.

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  17. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 17 - Who's Been Naughty Who's Been Nice
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #17 - Who's Been Naughty Who's Been Nice

    S8:E17

    After visiting Apollo, Phaedra throws a lavish holiday party; Kandi doesn't know who to trust after federal agents come to her home looking for Apollo's assets. Noelle interrupts Cynthia and Peter's date night; Porsha seeks to preserve her fertility.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 18 - Reunion (1)
    8.9/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Reunion (1)

    S8:E18

    Kenya accuses Phaedra of throwing shade; Kandi and Phaedra air new grievances while discussing their deteriorating relationship; Kenya and Kim go head to head; Shereé talks about her experience returning to the show; Andy Cohen hosts.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 19 - Reunion (2)
    9.1/10(18 votes)

    #19 - Reunion (2)

    S8:E19

    Phaedra reflects on the emotional season she's undergone with her husband Apollo away at prison and the effect it's had on her life. Cynthia and Peter disclose the current state of their marriage and address upsetting rumors about their relationship, which leads to a tense verbal encounter between Cynthia and Porsha. The women revisit the drama surrounding the Miami trip and make an attempt to move forward after a tumultuous season.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 20 - Reunion (3)
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #20 - Reunion (3)

    S8:E20

    The women rehash the drama from their trip to Jamaica; NeNe addresses the group's concerns about Porsha's anger management issues: Shereé and NeNe reflect on their friendship; the men discuss the allegations surrounding Kim's husband, Chris.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 8 Episode 21 - Secrets Revealed
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Secrets Revealed

    S8:E21

    The Georgia peaches continue to throw shade with never-before-seen footage from Season 8 including Porsha and Phaedra's makeover of Kim, as well as juicy moments from Peter and Cynthia's video-gate drama. Plus, more heated moments from Kenya and Kim's epic showdown are unveiled.

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"The Shades of It All" is the best rated episode of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" season 8. It scored 8.5/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/8/2015. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Duking It Out".