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 housewife is left feeling vindicated.

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 heated argument, causing a serious meltdown.

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 joyful event turns sour once her issues with Robyn reach a boiling point.

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 halt when Candiace questions Ashley's plans to have a baby.

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.

Karen hosts the ladies to hear Monique's side of what happened at the winery; Candiace seeks therapy to deal with the aftermath of the altercation; Monique attempts to apologize for getting physical.

Gizelle plans a family photo shoot, but hearts are broken when there is an issue with Jamal. Wendy struggles with telling her mother she wants to quit teaching, meanwhile Ashley arranges for Michael to have a face to face with her uncle and mom. Karen celebrates her wig line launch with a 'Wig Shift Party,' but a close run-in between Candiace and Monique leaves everyone in an uproar.

Ashley has a bun in the oven, Candiace has a new home of her own and Karen is set to walk down the aisle; after a mysterious and salacious invitation, the ladies gather and become acquainted with new friends.

The group wraps up their trip with a crab boil - and things between Ashley and Gordon get heated. Upon their return to Potomac, Mia's relationship with her mother takes a turn for the worse, and Gizelle's daughters confront her about her relationship woes.

Karen and Ray prepare to say "I do" again; Robyn brings up issues from the past; Gizelle reveals a well-kept secret; Juan's attempts to broker peace between Michael Darby and Chris Bassett goes off the rails.

Karen questions the validity of Robyn's upcoming nuptials and brings up alleged rumors about Juan; Robyn shares a suspicious photo with the ladies; Mia reaches her breaking point with Jacqueline but attempts to repair her friendship with Wendy.

Fevers spike as Gizelle, Katie, Ashley, and Robyn try to pull Karen off her podium as the Grande Dame of Potomac. Ashley defends her hostessing, her husband and her humping despite the slings and arrows of shade-rageousness. Robyn makes a surprising admission about her feelings for her ex-husband. And questions about the sensitive topic of race spark a high-octane feud.

While Charrisse struggles to break the news of her marriage troubles to her daughter, Monique and her husband Chris try to reconnect as a married couple by returning to where they started. Karen shocks the world of Potomac by revealing her most guarded secret, leaving the rest of the ladies speechless. Armed with Gizelle by her side, Robyn decides to pay Ashley a visit to her restaurant. The pleasantries quickly go out the window as Ashley and Robyn get into it over spreading rumors, gossip, and emu!

A "bonding" excursion to Bermuda turns cold when some of the women are shut out of the trip. Robyn makes a critical relationship decision. Monique and Gizelle at last address their issues. The ladies take a sunset cruise.

Gizelle finds a new love interest in an old friend, while Ashley and Michael's inability to mix business with pleasure continues to create tension in their marriage. The women (finally) attend Katie's Casino Royale event, where they are less than impressed. Meanwhile, Karen organizes a high-class high afternoon tea in hopes of avoiding any low-class antics, but Gizelle gets her claws into Charrisse's new friend Monique -while Karen questions Robyn's loyalty--causing things to get a little improper.

Monique hosts all of the ladies for a friendly card game of spades, but this house of cards comes crumbling down when she is pushed to kick Gizelle out of her home. Charrisse attempts to move forward with her life by prematurely announcing her divorce to a room full of strangers.  Karen throws a special celebration for her mother's 70th birthday, meanwhile, tensions arise when Ashley confronts Robyn with rumors about Juan.

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 Gizelle and leaves everyone speechless.

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 spiritual moment, but the presence of a visitor brings Karen to tears.

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 their ongoing feud in hopes of finally putting it to bed. Robyn reveals whose "bleep" Michael wanted to "bleep" that fateful night at L2.

Katie and Andrew's relationship takes a turn when he surprises her with a weeklong trip to Scotland . . . that he's taking without her. Hearing her biological clock ticking at the ripe old age of 27, Ashley puts pressure on a reluctant Michael to start having kids. Gizelle hosts a "come to Jesus" lunch to try to get friendships amongst the ladies back on track. Karen takes off the white gloves and reads Ashley for filth, while an uproar ensues between Katie, Robyn, and Gizelle over butt grabs and biracial labels.

Gizelle and Charrisse’s friendship hangs in the balance following Gizelle's shocking accusation that Charrisse is cheating on her husband. When the two ladies finally get together to talk, all bets are off! Meanwhile, Ashley’s involvement in a new charity threatens her responsibilities to her and Michael’s restaurant, causing tension in their marriage. Also, Robyn and Juan adjust to their new lives outside of Potomac, while Karen and Ray butt heads as they hunt for a new home.

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

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 to screeching halt when Karen and Ashley get into an unexpected conflict – catching everyone off guard.

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 with an extravagant soirée, but the ladies leave with more questions than answers. After taking a pregnancy test, a fearful Ashley visits her doctor.

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 the couch—and brings her purse. Ashley and Candiace have a heated exchange regarding the legitimacy of Ashley's life and relationship. Michael Darby makes a jaw-dropping appearance.