7.3/1025 votes#1 - Old Testaments, New Revelations
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 8/2/2020
Gizelle rekindles her relationship with ex-husband Jamal Bryant; Ashley struggles to adjust to life as a new mom; Monique introduces her new parrot-child, T'Challa, to Potomac; Gizelle confronts Candiace; Monique encounters an old frenemy.
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7.4/1022 votes#2 - The Rumor Meal
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 8/9/2020
Gizelle and Monique bury the hatchet and host a support dinner for Ashley, but after learning about Candiace's sudden connection to a longtime foe, Monique starts to doubt their friendship.
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7.3/1020 votes#3 - Sip and See You Later
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 8/16/2020
Gizelle spends her birthday with Jamal and the girls, but underlying tension makes for an awkward celebration; Candiace struggles to understand Monique's anger towards her after their recent reconciliation.
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7.5/1024 votes#4 - Celebrations and Strange Explanations
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 8/23/2020
Gizelle struggles with the fact that her daughters have questions about her rekindling a relationship with their father, and turns to her best friend Kal for guidance. Candiace and Ashley finally bury their year-long feud, meanwhile Monique expresses her marital frustrations to Chris. Karen decides to throw a lavish housewarming party, but Candiace and Gizelle’s spat almost puts the celebration on pause.
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8.1/1024 votes#5 - Look Who's Squawking
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 8/30/2020
Monique invites everyone to her lake house for a weekend retreat, but the ladies are not prepared for her additional guest. Karen expresses her dislike for Wendy's obsession with her sex life, meanwhile Gizelle and Candiace's friendship takes a surprising turn. Ashley decides to bring baby Dean along for the festivities, but Wendy's strong opinions on her decision leaves the women stunned.
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8.1/1023 votes#6 - The Text Heard 'Round the Lake House
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 9/6/2020
The ladies host a pageant to help pass the time at Monique’s lake house. Meanwhile, Monique's frustration with her husband Chris’ lack of support grows. Wendy and Ashley make amends, but Wendy’s sudden turn leaves Karen questioning her authenticity. Candiace's world is turned upside down when she receives a shocking text about one of the ladies' husband, leaving her contemplating whether or not to break the news.
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8.3/1024 votes#7 - Fireball and Firepits
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 9/13/2020
Karen reveals intimate details about her relationship with Ray leaving the ladies concerned about the state of her marriage. The husbands join their wives at the lake house. Candiace tells Ashley about Michael’s alleged escapades. Meanwhile, things come to a screeching halt when Michael's alleged indiscretion takes center stage.
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8.7/1027 votes#8 - Serving up Betrayals
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 9/20/2020
Ashley confronts Michael about the blog rumors; Gizelle gathers the ladies together for a wine tasting to celebrate her literary award, but the celebration is quickly halted when tension escalates to an alarming level.
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8.1/1023 votes#9 - The Tipping Point
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 9/27/2020
The ladies try to make sense of the altercation between Monique and Candiace, but are left in the dark. Gizelle heads to Atlanta for her daughters’ restaurant opening, meanwhile Ashley presents Michael with a post-nuptial agreement. Karen seeks help from a third party to mend her relationship, but Ray’s surprising revelation leaves her in tears.
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8.3/1026 votes#10 - Sorry... Not Sorry
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 10/4/2020
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.
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7.3/1022 votes#11 - Taxing Times and Blurry Lines
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 10/11/2020
Karen invites Gizelle and Ashley to her homecoming in Virginia, but an emotional visit to her childhood farm shows the ladies a different side of the Grande Dame. Robyn’s tax woes go public. Candiace considers legal action against Monique. Meanwhile, Monique seeks guidance from her pastor, but a shocking past revelation brings her to tears.
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7.1/1021 votes#12 - Fully Charged
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 10/18/2020
Wendy and her husband, Eddie host a “Sip and See” for their baby girl, and extend an invitation to Eddie’s estranged parents. Ashley and Michael seek counseling for their issues, while Karen continues to fight for her marriage. After weeks without an apology from Monique, Candiace decides to take a legal next step, and the possibility of jail time for Monique leaves the rest of the ladies in shock.
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7.8/1021 votes#13 - No Shows and Show Downs
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 10/25/2020
Monique invites the ladies to her podcast, but their lack of support leaves her feeling even more isolated. Juan asks Robyn’s parents for their blessing to remarry their daughter. Meanwhile, Gizelle and Jamal continue to struggle with their long-distance relationship. Wendy hosts the ladies for an evening of wine and politics, but Karen’s unwillingness to admit to Monique’s wrongdoing leaves a sour taste in Candiace’s mouth.
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8.6/1021 votes#14 - Hats Off... Shades On
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 11/1/2020
Ashley searches to find happiness amidst Michael's infidelity. Emotions run high as Monique files a counterclaim against Candiace, and Robyn hosts a photo shoot for her Embellished hat line, but the atmosphere gets heated once Wendy learns of disparaging comments made about her.
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7.8/1018 votes#15 - Portu-Girl-Bye
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 11/8/2020
The ladies head to Madeira, Portugal for some fun and sun, but the distance proves to be too much for Ashley. Karen questions Gizelle's relationship with Jamal, causing a heated discussion on whether or not Gizelle’s relationship is even real. Things get interesting when Robyn sides with Karen against her fellow green-eyed bandit — causing the two besties to be at odds.
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7.8/1018 votes#16 - Picking Sides
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 11/15/2020
The ladies play a prank on Wendy that leaves her screaming. Gizelle struggles with keeping Juan's impending proposal to herself. Meanwhile, Karen surprises the group with very personal details about her marriage. Ashley shocks Gizelle and Robyn with the news that she wrote a witness statement in defense of Monique.
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8.3/1020 votes#17 - Fifty Shades of Betrayal
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 11/22/2020
Robyn reveals the ladies‘ photos on her “Embellished” website, causing tension between her and the “Grand Dame.” Ashley and Gizelle host a dominatrix party filled with whips, sex toys and leather, but the fun is quickly halted when Ashley reveals her statement in defense of Monique — leaving Candiace feeling betrayed.
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8.4/1020 votes#18 - Shifty Wigs
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 11/29/2020
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.
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9.0/1024 votes#19 - Deck the Halls With Drama
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 12/6/2020
Robyn and Juan seek couples therapy to move forward in their relationship. Gizelle works hard to make sure Robyn’s engagement goes off without a hitch, but Michael's skepticism causes her to panic. Candiace confronts Karen about setting her up, while Michael Darby and Chris Bassett square off, leaving Michael unhinged.
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9.3/1026 votes#20 - Reunion (1)
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 12/13/2020
Candiace and Monique see each other for the first time since the dramatic altercation. Gizelle sets the record straight on her relationship. Karen and Gizelle discuss the ups and downs of their friendship. Wendy reflects on her first season.
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9.3/1025 votes#21 - Reunion (2)
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 12/20/2020
Candiace and Monique go head-to-head; the ladies confront Karen about where her loyalty lies; Gizelle and Robyn lay everything out on what fuelled the alleged trainer plot; Ashley clears the air about Michael, and she makes a shocking revelation.
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8.2/1023 votes#22 - Reunion (3)
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 12/27/2020
A heated exchange ensues between Chris Samuels and Chris Bassett; Karen and Ray Huger talk about the status of their relationship; Ray makes a surprise announcement; Robyn shares her feelings about where she and Juan stand with their marriage plans.
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The Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 5
Every episode of The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 5!
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Old Testaments, New Revelations" is the best rated episode of "The Real Housewives of Potomac" season 5. It scored 7.3/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/2/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Rumor Meal".