Episode
The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Excess Breeds Success
Overview
NeNe promotes her new TV sitcom. Meanwhile, Kim celebrates a birthday, yet the daunting thought of being homeless looms over her. Also: Kandi and Phaedra bond with new housewife Kenya Moore, who struggles with various issues; Cynthia throws a party but tangles with Kenya.
Details
- Series
- The Real Housewives of Atlanta
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2012-11-11
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
Excess Breeds Success is Episode 2 in Season 5 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. It aired on 2012-11-11. The runtime is 43 min.
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Episode 1: Got Sexy Back
NeNe looks at a possible reconciliation with Gregg, and Kandi and her new man are moving in together.
Episode 3: Call Me Miss USA
New housewives Kenya Moore and Porsha Stewart socialize at a high-class charity event, but their relationship has a rocky beginning. Meanwhile, NeNe visits New York City for meetings; Phaedra focuses on releasing a workout video; Kim considers moving back to her old home.
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Episode 4: Unmoved
Kandi settles into her new home just as Kim must move out of her dream home. Elsewhere, Porsha continues to fume in the wake of her showdown with Kenya; Phaedra arranges an excessive party for her son; NeNe forwards bad news to Cynthia.
Episode 5: No Excuse for Excuses
The women plan a getaway to Anguilla in the Caribbean. Meanwhile, Kenya and Phaedra have a double date at an amusement park; Porsha hopes to have twins; and friendships are tested at a brunch.
Episode 6: Hold on to Your Weave
Fallout from a blowout with Kim impacts a Caribbean getaway, as newbie wife Porsha takes Kim's place on the trip. The ladies and their partners frolic while on vacation, but tensions rise when Kenya flirts with someone other than her man.
Episode 7: I Do... But, I Won't
A wife makes a big decision during a Caribbean trip. Meanwhile, Kenya fumes when NeNe questions her behavior, and Porsha infuriates one of the ladies, leading to an all-out showdown.
Episode 8: Fools of Engagement
As the Anguilla trip comes to an end, there is still plenty of unfinished business to be addressed. Kenya hopes to leave the island with at least an engagement ring, while NeNe focuses on squashing her bumpy past with Kandi. Cynthia works to clear the air with Kenya, but Porsha keeps her guard up in case Miss USA decides to come for her again. Tensions rise at the final vacation dinner when one couple gets thrown into the hot seat.
Episode 9: Dress Down and Strip Bare
With the ladies back from romantic Anguilla, relationships are tested and this time it's not only Kenya and Walter in the romantic hot seat. Divorce rumors swirl around Phaedra and Apollo, while Kandi and Todd’s relationship moves forward when they receive a visit from their pastor. Kenya continues to investigate whether her man is serious about love and NeNe gets the money shot in the cover shoot of a lifetime.
Episode 10: Off the Hook
As NeNe prepares to leave for LA to begin shooting The New Normal, she has many challenges thrown her way. Kandi and her boo continue to settle into their new life together, causing her to confide in Porsha about the thought of marriage. A pre-nup conversation is far off for Kenya -- things haven’t been right for a while with her and Walter. After heart-to-hearts with Aunt Lori and Kandi, she takes Walter on a fishing date to give it one last shot at reeling in her man.
Episode 11: This Donkey Kicks
Phaedra and Apollo focus on their workout video, leading to business complications with Kenya. Meanwhile, NeNe tries to acclimate to Hollywood life; Kandi throws a birthday bash for Todd, yet Kenya interferes with the celebration.
Episode 12: Battle of the Booty
Phaedra and Kenya feud after a fitness-video deal sours and Kenya decides to produce her own video. Meanwhile, NeNe returns to Atlanta; and Cynthia casts a charity runway event, culminating in a wicked showdown between Phaedra and Kenya.
Episode 13: Make an A* Out of a Donkey
Kenya and Phaedra focus on their competing workout videos as their feud builds, with Porsha ultimately getting caught in the crossfire. Elsewhere, Cynthia tries to expand her agency, and NeNe learns hard lessons about success.