Episode
The Real Housewives of Potomac: Picking Sides
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- The Real Housewives of Potomac
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 2020-11-15
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Picking Sides is Episode 16 in Season 5 of The Real Housewives of Potomac. It aired on 2020-11-15. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 15: Portu-Girl-Bye
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.
Episode 17: Fifty Shades of Betrayal
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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Episode 14: Hats Off... Shades On
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.
Episode 18: Shifty Wigs
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.
Episode 13: No Shows and Show Downs
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.
Episode 19: Deck the Halls With Drama
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.
Episode 12: Fully Charged
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.
Episode 20: Reunion (1)
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.
Episode 11: Taxing Times and Blurry Lines
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.
Episode 21: Reunion (2)
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.
Episode 10: Sorry... Not Sorry
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.
Episode 22: Reunion (3)
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.