The Real Housewives of Atlanta - Season 5

First aired: 11/3/2012 24 episodes

Charismatic newcomer Kenya Moore crashes into the Atlanta scene, instantly sparking a hilarious, long-term feud over etiquette with pampered trophy wife Porsha Williams. As Kandi Burruss blissfully builds a new life with Todd Tucker and NeNe Leakes boasts of her bi-coastal acting success, a pregnant Kim Zolciak-Biermann permanently exits the group following a dramatic driveway confrontation. Meanwhile, a canceled business collaboration between Kenya and Phaedra Parks implodes into a petty, full-blown rivalry of competing "booty" workout videos that dominates their tropical getaway to Anguilla.

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Episodes

1. Got Sexy Back

Aired: 11/4/2012

NeNe looks at a possible reconciliation with Gregg, and Kandi and her new man are moving in together.

2. Excess Breeds Success

Aired: 11/11/2012

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.

3. Call Me Miss USA

Aired: 11/18/2012

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.

4. Unmoved

Aired: 11/25/2012

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.

5. No Excuse for Excuses

Aired: 12/2/2012

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.

6. Hold on to Your Weave

Aired: 12/9/2012

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.

7. I Do... But, I Won't

Aired: 12/16/2012

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.

8. Fools of Engagement

Aired: 12/23/2012

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.

9. Dress Down and Strip Bare

Aired: 12/30/2012

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.

10. Off the Hook

Aired: 1/6/2013

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.

11. This Donkey Kicks

Aired: 1/13/2013

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.

12. Battle of the Booty

Aired: 1/20/2013

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.

13. Make an A* Out of a Donkey

Aired: 1/27/2013

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.

14. Prayed Up

Aired: 2/10/2013

Porsha throws a birthday bash for Kordell. Elsewhere, tempers flare when Cynthia confronts Porsha over the lack of support for her pageant; Kandi's manager worries about her loss of focus; and Kenya has a health scare

15. Praise the Pageant

Aired: 2/17/2013

Cynthia stages her pageant and cautiously allows Kenya to be a judge. Elsewhere, Phaedra enlists chef Roblé Ali to serve up a lusty dinner; Kandi tunes up to record a duet with gospel's Marvin Sapp; Porsha tries to juggle various elements of her life.

16. Peaches Don't Grow in Hollywood

Aired: 3/3/2013

The women visit Los Angeles, as NeNe anticipates showing off her glitzy Hollywood life. Yet tempers explode, and Kenya sounds off against her rivals, Phaedra and Porsha.

17. The Strip Is a Trip

Aired: 3/10/2013

After leaving Hollywood, the Atlanta ladies head down to Sin City for the ultimate girls' weekend in Las Vegas. When Porsha refuses to go to the strip club because of Kordell's alleged objections, the ladies decide to school her on how to gain some independence in her marriage. Kenya can't play nice with Phaedra forever and finally confronts her on the last night of their trip.

18. He's Stalking, I'm Walking

Aired: 3/17/2013

After being teased by the women in Vegas about whether or not she's pregnant, Porsha waits to take the test until she's home in Atlanta with Kordell. NeNe travels to NYC for a whirlwind press tour to promote her sitcom, while Kandi's stretched to the breaking point with renovations of both her business and her home. Kenya thought she had extracted Walter from her life, but the men keep inviting him around; the talk soon turns ugly and rumors begin to fly.

19. Donktabulous!

Aired: 3/24/2013

Kandi’s housewarming party is supposed to be a joyous occasion, but Kenya brings drama after finding out that her ex Walter is there; Cynthia has to intervene because Kenya may have taken things too far. Meanwhile, NeNe and Gregg settle deeper into their rekindled relationship. Kandi holds her first Bedroom Kandi sales gathering, and the women are shocked to see how big her empire has grown. Porsha seeks the advice of a therapist concerning her relationship with Kordell, and Phaedra and Kenya are set to battle it out: Booty vs. Booty with their upcoming workout videos.

20. Divas into Icons

Aired: 3/31/2013

Now that Kenya has moved beyond Walter and the Battle of the Booties with Phaedra, she decides to throw a big party; everyone must come in assigned costumes to her Hollywood Icons gala. The ladies are all dressed to impress, but one rogue Housewife turns an evening of elegance into a full-fledged showdown and this time Kenya might have gone too far.

21. Reunion (1)

Aired: 4/7/2013

NeNe, Kandi, Phaedra, Cynthia, Kenya, Porsha and Kim meet up with host Andy Cohen to discuss all the drama from the latest series.

22. Reunion (2)

Aired: 4/14/2013

The reunited Atlanta wives reflect on Season 5 dramas. Included: Kim Zolciak returns to dish on the antics and to talk about her departure from the show; NeNe confronts Phaedra, with Kenya joining in on the attack.

23. Reunion (3)

Aired: 4/21/2013

During Part 3 of the reunion, the husbands and significant others join to give their take on the season. Kandi talks about her new life with Todd and their recent engagement, and the men chime in on Kenya and Walter’s breakup drama. Tune in for other must-see moments, including which Housewife is accused of allegedly “sexting” one of the husbands!

24. Secrets Revealed

Aired: 4/28/2013

Following the three-part reunion, Bravo gives viewers an inside peek at never-before-seen footage.