Karen and Mia struggle to recover after an explosive confrontation; when Candiace is caught talking trash about the group to the public, Robyn confronts the issue with the help of a special guest; Ashley brings a rumour about Karen to the table.

The reunion continues with Mia spiraling backstage after her confrontation. Keiarna and Stacey face tough criticism about their relationships with Greg and TJ, but when new revelations are made, the women are left speechless. When the ladies take her to task for her actions throughout the season, Mia finally reaches her breaking point.

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.

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 to get to the root of their issues, while Candiace hopes to step out from her mother's shadow. Ashley seeks the advice of a therapist to help solve her marital problems and as a result, tries to make the impossible choice between her husband and her mother.

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 for her youngest son, and a new family member makes a special appearance. Meanwhile, Karen and Ashley get into a heated discussion that is escalated by Michael and Ray’s interaction. The ladies question Karen about the mysterious pizza delivery, and her response leaves everyone puzzled.

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.

Gizelle honors her father, Ashley gives a major life update and Dr. Wendy goes to the White House. Karen's latest court date looms as she questions her friendships. Stacey's charity event unravels in an unexpected fashion.

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 boyfriend Sherman on a romantic picnic, while Monique and Ashley hang out with a fabulous young friend who has a bubbly personality and a crown to go with it. Feeling hurt and betrayed by her friends, Karen decides to hold a "Press Conference" to answer all their questions regarding her financial situation.

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.

Karen's spring fling concludes with a whole lot of drama; Mia battles more than just a health scare when the ladies make a jarring allegation; a liberated Ashley hosts a sexy dance class for the ladies; Gizelle drops a bombshell allegation.

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’s inflammatory comments, causing more tension between the two. Determined to find out the truth about whether Karen really lives in her house, Gizelle, Robyn and Ashley plan a scheme of epic proportions.

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 intimate details about her relationship; Karen sheds light on her life.

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.

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 Candiace about her involvement. News of a couple's shocking separation breaks.

Mia reveals what she allegedly overheard on the phone with Karen years ago, leaving the table speechless. The ladies ring in Wendy's 40th birthday. Gizelle heads back to Maryland to attend Angel and Adore's cap-and-gown ceremony. Chaos erupts over breakfast when Mia and Ashley's friendship takes an unusual turn.

The group is shook as they navigate the fallout from the messy breakfast. Gizelle returns to Lake Norman. Mia takes the ladies on a detour to unwind before trying to work things out with Keiarna. At a celebratory dinner for Wendy's 40th, Jassi opens up to the women about her relationship, but some details aren't adding up.

Stacey gets some heat for her relationship with TJ. Wendy makes a grand invitation to continue her 40th festivities in Panama. Karen hosts a "Love Lagoon" party at her home – full of risqué questions, unexpected answers and one uninvited guest with eight uninvited balloons.

Jacqueline's peace offering at Karen's Love Lagoon falls flat. The ladies head to Panama where Wendy sets up some choice room pairings. During a dinner, the group has words with Mia about her behavior.

A shocking exit threatens to disrupt the reunion, but the drama continues. The nature of Stacey's relationship with TJ is called into question when one of the husbands drops a huge bombshell. The group takes a deep dive into Karen's DUI and long-held secrets finally come to light. Never-before-seen footage of Karen and Ray leaves a few of the ladies stunned.

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.

The season nine reunion begins with a surprise as the ladies learn that the Grande Dame will not be in attendance, but not completely absent either. Wendy expresses her disappointment with Karen's lack of accountability this season. Ashley, Mia and Stacey reveal the statuses of their divorces. Jassi and Stacey confront Mia about her shocking behavior during her off-camera birthday in Miami.

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.