Episode
The Real Housewives of Atlanta: 50 Shades of Cynthia
Overview
Kenya returns home from vacation with big news but quickly learns that her secret is already out. Despite the explosive rumors from last year, Kandi shows no signs of defeat as business continues to boom at the OLG restaurant. Meanwhile, Porsha struggles with letting people back into her life after being betrayed, and Cynthia celebrates her fiftieth birthday one more time. Things heat up at the party when NeNe comes face to face with a former friend.
Details
- Series
- The Real Housewives of Atlanta
- Season
- Season 10
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2017-11-05
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
50 Shades of Cynthia is Episode 1 in Season 10 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. It aired on 2017-11-05. The runtime is 43 min.
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Episode 3: Chateau Get Down
Porsha clings to her family after losing yet another friend, but is shocked by accusations from her sister. Meanwhile, a new man challenges Cynthia's singles game. After an unexpected incident, NeNe is suddenly left home alone to fend for herself, while Kenya struggles to find new ways to connect with her long-distance husband. Shereé plans to turn the Chateau into a disco palace, only to have the dance floor pulled out from under her when the party planner leaves her in a serious bind.
Episode 4: All White Never Forget Showdown
NeNe juggles planning an unforgettable soiree while nursing Gregg back to health, and tensions rise when Kim Zolciak-Biermann shows up to the party unannounced. Kandi discovers the difficulties of balancing life and business during one of her most important milestones to date. Shereé is forced to come to terms with the truth, while Porsha tries to mend broken family ties.
Episode 5: Petty Party
NeNe's “Never Forget” party concludes in an unforgettable way, leaving the girls trying to make sense of what transpired between Kenya and Kim. Cynthia opens up to her daughter about her new man, while Kenya grapples with heartbreaking family news. Despite lingering tensions, Shereé invites the girls on a "healing" trip to San Francisco, where she reveals a shocking secret about her romantic life. A beautiful dinner takes an ugly turn when NeNe and Porsha air their grievances, and all bets are off.
Episode 6: All Aboard the Shady Express
Shereé worries that her "healing" trip to San Francisco is ruined in the aftermath of NeNe and Porsha's explosive confrontation. The ladies rally around Kenya and surprise her with a wedding celebration. NeNe makes a shocking revelation about Shereé's new man, and while Porsha attempts to repair her relationship with Kandi, the group starts to question whether Kenya and Cynthia are truly best friends.
Episode 7: Rock the Boat
Cynthia and Peter reunite to discuss business moves in Atlanta, while her date on a boat with Will gets rocked when Kandi and Todd go fishing for the truth. Meanwhile, Porsha embarks on her first blind date and Kandi confronts the challenges of raising a teenager as she tries to enjoy some much needed family time. Shereé finally tackles a personal goal but an unexpected phone call leaves her wondering if her new love is strong enough to stand the test of time.
Episode 8: A Mad Tea Party
Kandi and Todd face criticism from the Old Lady Gang as they search for a new general manager who can help turn business around at the restaurant. Meanwhile, Cynthia and Marlo come together to serve tea - literally - to NeNe and Porsha with the hopes of bringing the two former friends back together. Kenya and Shereé make an unlikely duo as they join forces to produce a PSA against domestic violence, but an unexpected setback arises the day of the shoot and nearly shuts production down.
Episode 9: The Peaches of Wrath
Things take an unexpected turn when Shereé invites Kim and NeNe to dinner. Porsha gets an opportunity that could take her career in a new direction. Shereé receives good news about her boyfriend, while Cynthia faces new scrutiny about her interest in Will. Annoyed with everyone's concern about her issues with Porsha, NeNe gathers the ladies to address all the other elephants in the room.
Episode 10: Storming Out
Porsha organizes a trip to Houston to help Hurricane Harvey victims, but one of the ladies steals her thunder with a competing charity event. Meanwhile, Shereé struggles to get to the bottom of NeNe’s issues with her prison boo. Riley turns 15 and learns to drive, while Kandi tries to help her repair her relationship with her father. Tensions rise when Kenya has a tough time taking constructive criticism, setting off a storm of her own.
Episode 11: Tea is of the Essence
Kandi invites everyone to her Essence magazine cover release party, where NeNe introduces the ladies to a fashionable new friend. While Kenya copes with separation anxiety from her husband, Cynthia is forced to face the reality of where things stand with Will.
Episode 12: Peaches Be Trippin'
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