Episode
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: The Divided States of Erika
Overview
Election night takes a turn when Kyle and Dorit’s past issues resurface. Erika’s shocking announcement is the topic of conversation at Sutton’s Paris-themed luncheon, as the women seek answers trying to make sense of it all. Meanwhile, Crystal opens up about a difficult period in her life, and Lisa gets a thrill playing with her hubby’s firehose.
Details
- Series
- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
- Season
- Season 11
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2021-06-16
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
The Divided States of Erika is Episode 5 in Season 11 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. It aired on 2021-06-16. The runtime is 43 min.
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Episode 4: Overexposed
While in Lake Tahoe, Crystal bares it all — but Sutton is not having it. Meanwhile, a latenight admission from one of the women strikes Kyle as odd; Dorit makes certain denials that no one takes at face value; and Lisa’s persistence brings Garcelle to her breaking point. Erika stuns her friends with news about her husband, leaving them confused and completely in the dark.
Episode 6: The Liberation of Erika Jayne
Erika reunites with the ladies for the first time since filing for divorce and explains how she came to such a tough decision. Crystal invites everyone over to make Chinese dumplings, but she and Sutton must first confront their lingering issues from Lake Tahoe. Kyle and Dorit reach a truce, while Garcelle meets with a dating coach to dream up Mr. Right.
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Episode 3: Sutton's Gotta Give
As the Tahoe getaway continues, Sutton and Crystal’s colorful disagreement comes to a head — only to go off the rails again when Sutton feels alienated from the group. Garcelle's bold opinion of a Hilton family member shocks Kyle and Kathy. Dorit gets down and dirty during a rare night out on the town, while Lisa and Erika prank a prankster.
Episode 7: Defining Women
With rumors swirling about her divorce, Erika reveals new details about why she left her husband. A group outing on the town goes up in flames when Kathy unintentionally reignites a dying spark. Meanwhile, Lisa Rinna confronts tabloid rumors of her own, Dorit adds a special piece of art to her collection, and Garcelle’s son has strong thoughts about her love life.
Episode 2: Two Truths and a Lie
Lisa Rinna takes the girls on fun getaway to Lake Tahoe; Kyle and Garcelle attempt to heal the emotional wounds they inflicted on each other; Dorit suggests a revealing game of Two Truths and a Lie, Erika's answers leave her clouded in mystery.
Episode 8: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Leather Pants
Harry Hamlin’s homemade Bolognese sauce spices up Lisa’s gathering, but Crystal’s non-apology pushes Sutton to her boiling point. Garcelle’s birthday surprise has her wishing big and Kathy has unexpected news for Kyle about their sister, Kim.
Episode 1: Dressed to the 90210s
The friends glam it up for a "barbecue" at Dorit's house; Kyle's sister introduces them to Crystal Minkoff; Sutton moves into a rental house; Erika sheds light on a very dark summer; Lisa's abrupt apology leaves Garcelle questioning their friendship.
Episode 9: A Pretty Meltdown
Sutton and Crystal continue stirring the sauce at Lisa’s Bolognese lunch, as they lay all their lingering issues out on the table. Amid bombshell news tied to her divorce, Erika unexpectedly melts down to Kyle and Garcelle begins to question the truth. Meanwhile, the group is forced into quarantine and Lisa uses the time at home to dig up hidden treasures for her daughters to finally enjoy.
Episode 10: Affairs and Accidents
Kyle opens her home in La Quinta to the group for a desert getaway, but Erika cannot escape the fallout from her messy divorce. When Lisa questions certain new reports in the media, Dorit offers insights from her own experience. Sutton and Crystal connect with Erika through stories of family loss. Meanwhile, Kathy heats things up in the kitchen – and, with a little help from her friends, cools down in front of a fan.
Episode 11: Ice Queen of the Desert
Ice Queen of the Desert
Kyle puts on her detective hat to help solve a mystery involving one of the women in La Quinta, while Sutton reveals her secrets for navigating a difficult divorce. Meanwhile, Dorit and Lisa worry about how their friend will fare in her own split. Crystal, Garcelle and Erika find solace on a desert hike, but the peace is shattered when Garcelle reveals details of their private conversation to the entire group.
Episode 12: Circle of Distrust
Garcelle is in the hot seat when a distraught Erika leaves the trip early, but she refuses to roast alone. On their last day in the desert, the women wake up to a stunning exposé that leaves Kyle, Lisa and Dorit with questions. Meanwhile, Sutton calls an emergency meeting among the group – but not everyone makes the guest list.
Episode 13: Season’s Grillings
Shockwaves from an unexpected news article continue to spread as the ladies try to piece together the truth. Meanwhile, Garcelle serves up a very Haitian holiday meal for her family. When Kyle gathers the ladies for Christmas dinner, holiday cheer turns to jeer as the women press for answers, and Erika realizes that not everyone has her best interests at heart.