Episode
The Real Housewives of Potomac: The Rumor Meal
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- The Real Housewives of Potomac
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2020-08-09
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
The Rumor Meal is Episode 2 in Season 5 of The Real Housewives of Potomac. It aired on 2020-08-09. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 1: Old Testaments, New Revelations
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.
Episode 3: Sip and See You Later
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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Episode 4: Celebrations and Strange Explanations
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.
Episode 5: Look Who's Squawking
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.
Episode 6: The Text Heard 'Round the Lake House
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.
Episode 7: Fireball and Firepits
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.
Episode 8: Serving up Betrayals
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.
Episode 9: The Tipping Point
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.
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 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 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 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.